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The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
DATES ANNOUNCED
FOR CHARITY MEET
Gov McCray to Address
Conference.
2n Tin, es Hnecinl

BU Times Special
ANDERSON, Ind. July 24.-Ander-
son committees on the annual ses-
sion of the Indiana conference of
charities and corrections have been
informed that Sept % to Oct. has
been fixed as the time Of the meeting.
Governor McCray has accepted an
invitation to address the meeting on
Sunday. Sept 30 Miss Vida Newson
cf Columbus. president will preside.
Discussions will be held and talks
will be given pertaining to child vel
fare. county charities. family welfsre.
public health and State charities.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24

That was Friday night, July g. The
woman was Mrs. Anna M Cook, 81 j,
Of 2017 Hoyt Ave. -
Today her husband, George e.
Cook. druggist at State and Lexing-
ton Aves., asked The Indianapolis
Times to aid him in his search for
his wife.
Cook said he had returned home
from his store about II the night OF
his wifes disappearance. A note from
his wife said he might hear from
her in a couple of weeks, but that il,
he had not heard within three weeks
he would not hear at all. The three
weeks will be up Friday.
The man, Nbroken in health and
spirit, without sleep for days, told of
an illness he believes responsible for
Mrs. Cooks disappearance.
Mrs. Cooks aged mother, Mrs. EN-
ma Conrad, of near Anderson, is bro
ken hearted over her daughters dis
appearance, Cook said.
Cook thought his wife might have
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24

The action was taken at a meeting
OF Mayor Shank with his department
heads. Every department head agreed
the property should be purchased by
the city.
The matter will be referred to the
legal department with view Of de-
terminlng the steps necessary to bring
about the purchase.
1t was said session of the Legisla-
ture may be necessary before such a
purchase could be completed.
An per cent return on the value of
the property of the water company
is fair and necessary, Leonard Met
calf, engineer and expert witness for
the company. declared in the rate
hearing today.
THE city can borrow money at
about per cent and IL the Water COM
pany is earning per cent on a
SIT. 600, ,0G0 investment the city might
as well have the per cent
difference. said Mayo Shank.
John Elliott city engineer said II
dt,n,sr,olis was one of the largest
cities IN the country having q. private
~ owned water pidHl.
Attorneys representing consumers
objected to Metcalf expressing an
opinion as to a fair and necessary re-
turn and much of the morning session
was consumed by arguments on this
subject. The commission finally ad-
mltted the testimony under a stipu-
lation previously made that the COM
mission need not consider evidence
1t considers irrevelant.
Clarence E Weir. attorney repre-
senting consumers, opened the obJec-
ton on the ground the company was
making an effort to put into the rec
ord a conclusion. the making of
which was the duty of the commits
sion.
Objects to Opinions
1.-THE result will be unfair If inter
ested witnesses are permitted to ex-
press opinions on return" he said.
THE question does. not call for a
statement of fact bat for a conclusion.
II the company wishes to introduce
evidence as to the rate of>return made
l,v other businesses 1t would be com
petant."
William A. Plckens, attorney for
the Indianapolis Chamber of Com
merce. objected the question was not
an engineering question. but one of
Continued on Page Six
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
F|L|P|NOS DEMAND
FREEDOM FROM
u. S. GOVERNMENT
Interference of Civil Affairs
Charged Against Governor
in Appeal to Harding,
By MISS LAUREL &. THAYEl

BV United Press
MANILA, July 24.-NImmed-
late and absolute independence
of the Philippine Islands to solve
the present political crisis was
demanded here today by resolu.
tions adopted by the independ-
enee committee composed of all
members of the legislature.
Action Of the council of State and
department secretaries in handing
designations to Gen. Leonard Wood
because of alleged interference with
civic affairs by the Governor General
was indorsed
Wood 'Undemocratic"
The resolution demanding woods 4
retncvaI-saId he was unified because
of military training, temperament and
associations to govern in a democratic
manner. He is surrounded by Army
officers who are without legal status
or responsibility to this government
in open disregard to Filipino rs-
sponsible officials. Continuing. the
resolution states:
we, therefore, resolve we will de-
fend the constitutional liberties of
our people against all usurpat4on or
invasion by the Governor General,
and that we will maintain inviolate
and intact the autonomous powers
already granted to the Philippines and
secured TO them by organic and other
laws of the land. We mold IL is a
duty we cannot evade under the pres.
ent circumstaSces to all legal means
within our reach to the end that we
may secure the complete and un-
equivocal vinaication of the consti-
tutional liberties OF our people which
have been deliberately trampled upon,
and last,,we declare this compact en-
phasizes more than ever that ade-
quate and absolute independence Of
the islands to which our people as
pire is the only complete and satisfac.
tory solution of the Philippine prob
lem"
Governor on Trip
This latest development found Ma
jor General Wood away from the
scene of turmoil on an inspection trip
to the southern islands.
Reports cabled of sympathetic edi-
torials by many prominent American
newspapers have greatly cheered the
leaders Of the peaceful revolt against
Genral Wood
The former hold the favorable edi-
tcrials justify Filipino faith In the
sense of fair play of the American
people. The native press comments
editorially on the American sporting
spirit.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24

gone to Cincinnati. where the family
has an intimate friend, but she had
not been there, nor Los Angeles, Cal,
where Cooks mother lives. He said
she had plenty Of money.
" Mrs. Cook is described as feet Z
inches tall, weighing 125 pounds, with
dark brown hair, very slightly
streaked with gray, gray eyes ana
prominent cheek bones. At the time
of her disappearance, she wore either
a tan skirt and white blouse or black
dress, a tan hat with fiowered ribbon.
low tan n4shoes and a tan jacket.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24

four hours months vagrancy charges in city
order that they might be examined and committed
That of these should die in Jail while the long involved
of commitment progress places ragca emphasis
enc of the insane But when the local papers carried the
items of this mans DEATH paused ask why
No friends relatives called the court after his commit
jail Feb % when the continued March
He had be given the same shelter and food that convicted
criminals the county jail No social worker
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
CHARLES GLASS MISSING
Wife Tells Police Husband Was De-
spondent.

Charles e. Glass, 40. of lit Highland
Ave, has been missing since Satur-
day morning, Mrs. Emma S. Glass,
his wife, today told police. She said
that when her husband left home he
put on bathing suit under his
clothes. She said he has been de-
spondent
Glass is five feet eight inches tall
and weighs las pounds. He has
dark brown hair and brown mustache.
He wore brown suit and brown hat.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
HOW IS CITY TO CARE FOR IT'S MENTALLY Ill?
Probation officer Tells Of Pfmz Results Of Putting Ratiet in Jail

signed paid by the city State search his friends learn
his family history expedite early commitment after the in
sanity inquest.
This inquest held the day after the arrest and the result
reported by the physician ordering the inquest This
all he could do. The papers, customary such cases.
then the office of the clerk be the Cen
tra Hospital for acceptance rejection of the patient
On March g. the died.
At this time, and for many months prior this date
Continued on Page p
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24

II ACTS support for immediate establish
psychiatrc ward the city hospital where per-
suspected of insanity awaiting commitment the State
asyums presented the following article by
Miss Laurel c. Thayer city probation officer.
For years Miss Thayer has been close touch with cond
county JAIL where persons those suspected
of insanity held until their cases disposed Of
Judge Debert O. Wimeth recently urged Mayor Shank
establish ward the city hospital where these could
humaney scientifically cared for pointing out that al
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24

Two coaches We're derailed. passen-
gers shaken up and the engineer and
fireman slightly injured today when
a Lake Erie & Western passenger
train, which left Indianapolis at Z a.
m. plowed into Pennsylvania
freight train at crossing in Kokomo,
according to a dispatch.
j. w. Smith, 342S Carrol1ton Ave-,
conductor, and Lewis Trippeer, 2511
Central Ave, brakeman. were url-
injured.
According to the engineer. @, ID.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
GERMAN PRINCESS,
SENT TO PRISON
Found Guilty. of Aiding Es-
cape of Capt. Ehrhardt.

By United Press
LEIPZIG, July sS-Princess Mar
garethe Won Hohenlohe % Oehringen was
sentenced today to serve six months
in prison, from which she is suscepted
of having aided her lover, the notori-
GUS Captain Ehrhardt, to escape a
fortnight ago.
The princess was found guilty. OF
assisting the royalist officer. famed
for his Krupp putsch exploits, to
eyade the authorities of republican
Germany who hunted him for months
after breaking UP the attempted coup
de ataf
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
LAUSANNE PEACE
TREATY assigned
Pact Brings to End Greece
Turkish War.
By United Press

BIZ Untted Press
LAUSANNE, July 24.-The Lau-
same peace treaty, bringing to an
end the Greeco-Turkish wad and in
volving important agreements regard
ing the Near East and Turkeys re-
lctions with the allies was signed
here at a plenary session today
Ismet Pasha, Turkish representative
was the first to affix his signature,
signing at $40 p. m.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
COACHES DERAILED
AS TRAINS CRASH
l. w, Passenger From Indianapolis Hits Pennsylvania
FREIGHT AT Kokomo/

Burkholder, Peru, the crossing signal
was not set against the passenger
train until it was within 400 feet.
with the engine, which, while badly
smashed about the front, did not leave
the rails. He was bruised and
scratched.
Fireman B. Cox. Peru, jumped,
spraining his ankles.
Two cars Of the freight. loaded with
scrau iron. were tierailed
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
Ho Hun.!

CAFE ensconced in your hotel.
- With the call girl on the line,
You ask her please to wake you up
At four or six or nine.
AND in the morning when she rings
u You scratch your sleepy head
And stumbling to the telephone.
You wish that she were dead I"
nR, maybe. on the other hand.
" You're sweet as apple brandy.
And. underneath the shower bath.
You chirp. Boy. she's dandy T.
mELL. anyway. it's all the same
" To. the girl who yspoils your
dreams
A sweet voiced angel en- the Job.
Who beams and beams and beams
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
Salesmanship Address

Louis Bensib of the Indianapolis
Engraving and Electrotyping Co. will
speak before the Advertising Club of
Indianapolis Thursday at It's luncheon
at the Chamber Of Commerce on Put
ting Salesmanship Into Pictures. =
A special attraction will be xthe
Mny4r1afa hard
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
WIFE MISSING, HUSBAND j
UNDAUNTED IN SEARCH
Woman Who Left Home on Rainy Night, Said She Would
Write in Three Weeks or Not at All.

TIME beat of steady hard rain sounded the
streets slight dark haired stepped from her home
locked the door hid the and disappeared
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
GETTING $50 PEOPLE OUT
OF BED THANKLESS JOB
Hotel Phone Girl Tells of Various Ways Guests Receive
UnweIcome Morning CALL

LENCE Unathomabe depth of quiet Then family far far
- away small nsistent ringing boring upon your
like cold steel drill The deuce take all telephone operators
who haven't enough of hmor to let fellow sleep few
ninuts later than the hour he asked be awakened
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
]. S. S. MENDOZA AGROUND
Cruiser Cleveland Rushing to San Sal
vador to Her Assistance.

~ United Press
WASHINGTON, July 24-The
American steamer Mendoza Is aground
IN the west. side of the island of San
salvador. one of the Bahamas. and
he cruiser Cleveland is rushing to
Der assistance, according to a wire
ess message received by the Navy
Department today from the trans
port Idttery.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
Increase in Budget

Despite Shank's opposition to higher
taxes Hogue said that the budget will
be larger than ever and that this
would -aecessitate an Increased tax
rate
A budget committee composed OF
Charles z. Coffin. president of the
board Of public works, r. Walter
Jarvis, superintendent of parks and
recreation, and Elliott, was named
Pursuant to the plan announced by
Ehank several weeks ago the COM
r1ittee will meet with about twenty
citizens representing business, in
iustrial and labor interests to discuss
The budget.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
ADDRESS CHECKED UP
Herman Glover, Arrested at 300 Dor.
man st.

Herman Glover was arrested at 309
Dorman ST., not at 80 Highland Ave,
as reported Monday. check-up
showed today. Glover was charged
with keeping a gambling house and
later rearrested on a charge Of speed
ing.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
GASOLINE DROP RUM0RED
Oil Officials Expect Decrease; New
York Price Falls.

Officials Of the Standard Oil Com
pany and Western Oil Refining Com
pany today said slight drop in the
price Of gasoline may be expected
Eoon," because of increased oil produc.
lion throughout the country.
Slight cuts have been made in New
York. The local managers said they
could not tell exactly when the de-
crease would come here or what it
would be.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
Mayer Declares City Might as Well Make Money as Private
\ Company-Cabinet VOTES Unanimous
Approval
FAIR RETURN is SUBJECT OF DEBATE AT HEARING
Attorneys for Consumers Object to Expert Expressing
Opinion Upon What Constitutes
Proper Profit
Proper Profit,

The city administration today agreed to take steps leading
The purchase of the property of the Indianapolis Water Company
which has petition for increased rates before the public
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24
SHANK CALLSFOR
KHAN STATEMENT
FROM HISCAB|NET
Says Administration May Be
Wrecked if Activities
Continue.

If activities of the Ku-Klux
Klan continue in indianapolis
they may wreck the city admin
istration, Mayor Shank declared
today at a meeting Of his cabinet
The mayor demanded an ex-
preston from department heads
as to whether they we're for or
against" him.
''If anything causes trouble we want
10 get it thrashed out" he said.
you can either stand with me or
get out.
h 81 don't care how many Klansmen
Hthere are here or how many are Catho-
lies or Jews, we want to thrash this
thing out. We want to stand together,
but If the administration fails we all
want to go down together"
Hogue First to Reply
Joseph L. Hogue. city controller,
was the first to reply.
II am loyal to Mayor Shank and
his administration, !" he said
81 am not saying whether I be-
long to the Klan or not. That doesn't
make any difference"
Hogue said fiery crosses should not
be burned inside the city limits, as
burning of them is a violation Of an
ordinance.
He declared there is no basis for
rumors, that the Klan is threatening
to demand Impeachment of Mayor
Shank
IF that were going to be done it
would have been done long ago." he
said. He declared the law should be
enforced regardless of who it affects.
~ All Express Loyalty
Following Hogues statement each
department head expressed himself
as loyal to the administration and in
favor of law enforcement.
John L. Elliott, city engineer, said
be was not member of the Klar and
lid not believe any public officials
should belong to that organization.
Opposition to salary increases in
any department was expressed by
Shank.
Taxes are high enough now" he
said. I'VE must have more employees
y from time to time to take care of the
.ssnatural growth Of the city, but If they
raise salaries it must be over my
head"
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24

though Sheriff Snder such prisoners the best possible
Jail is in way equipped for the situation
The only step taken by the city has been by
the board of health that appropriation would be included in
the 1924 budget for the psychatric ward.
BY MISS LAUREL g. THAYER
Of the eighyye and women held the Marion County
Jail suspected of insanity since Jan. hirtytwo
were found
persons for periods varying twenty
The Indianapolis times., 1923-07-24

HULL service of United Press,
i United News, United Finan-
cial, NEA and Scripps Alliance.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-25
snnnr oAI.ENpAR oorRT.

The following eases are listed on
the docket for the short calendar sesr
sion az the eity court 10 he held next
Monday afternoon al a'elaek, stand.
ard time, Oscar kreissig against
Aaron q, Cohen, demurrer, Attorney
Henry J., Roche for the plaintiff,
Judge v, -, Hungerfard for the de-
fendantI John Raumgarth against Pes
ter TrolanO, judgment, Attorney N,
u. SAKE for the plaintiff The City
Paner Co. against Meyer Hosenhaltz,
Judgment for failure "a comply with
order OF the court, Attorney II, IL,
Milkawitz for the plaintiff, Attorney
Alfred Levitt for the DEFENDANT
Henry sehunaek a al against itha-
mar u, Davis, answer for default,
Kirkham, Cooper, HnngerfArd and
Camp for the plaintiff, Attorney Wal
ter n, Foley for the defendant
George Farsherg against Walter Yak,
pleading by the defendant, Attorney
II. r. Roche for the plaintiff, Dleken-
son and Smith for the defendants New
britain coroperative Savings s. Loan
association against William G, stad-
dard 81 al, Judgment and limit af
time for redemption, Attorney staR-
ley J, Traceski for the plaintiff,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-25
ARTISTS IN RECITAL AT
CAMP SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Miss Markham and Mr., Hale, Assisted
by Mr., Smaller, % he Pre-
sented hy Mr., Hart

Miss Markham and Mr., Hale, Assisted
by Mr., ShaileF, % he Pre-
sented by Mr., Hart
Theron Woleott Hart will present
Irene Markham and Warren Hale, as
sisted by Philip y, Smaller, tenor, al
a recital this evening az the Camp
school hall, Admission 10 by invita-
ton but there are few seats stlll
available, These may be had at the
door,
The program arranged for the re-
eital follows;
Sonata op. s6,,.,,,,,,,,,hee Beethoven
Andante Con Yariazioni
seherzo-AllegFo Motto
Marcia Funebre
Rondo--AllegTo
Miss Markham
Toeeata ,,t,,,,,,,,,'ss't. fafaales
Novelette, op, Fl No, h., sehumann
Mr.. Hale
caprieelo fsrillants .,,., Mendelssohn
with second piano accompaniment
Mr., Hale
Mr., Hart at the second piano
Nautilus tfrom sea Pieees"l,,,,,
..,....,.,,,..,,,, MacDewell
Nautilus (from sea rieees"..,,
.........,,,...,... Mcdowell
Waltz In A Flat. ,,.,,,,,,,,Brh Brahms
Miss Markham
Songs
Silent az Night ..,,,.,..,...B ohm
On Wings OF Song. Mendelssohn
Spring Song .,.,,.,,, Mendelssohn
New Britain herald., 1923-05-25
Cabinet CRISIS IN
France ALL over
Comes Up Quickly and as Quickly
Is Ended

BY The Associated Press .-
Paris, May 2h,-Thursday's minis
terial crisis ended as quickly as Il
arose. 10 be exact II lasted a half
hour,
The senate will take the first OPP
portunity Of giving unequiyoeal en-
dorsement 10 NJ, Peineare's general
policy and the premier on his part
will insist that this endorsement cover
his action in repressing communist
activities,
Marcel caehin and the other defend
ants charged with illegal acts against
the state are 20 ba tried by the assize
court az soon as the examining mag
istrate has prepared the case.
Premier Poineare's position remains
unchanged for he win undoubtedly
get another vote OF confidence In the
senate and probably In the chamber
OF deputies also. The person who
comes out OF the crisis most advan-
tageously In President Millerand
whose reputation for "horse sense"
has been greatly enhanced by the
energy and decision with which he
handled the incident. He informed
NJ. Poineare that II the premier per-
sisted IN his determination 70 resign
the president would avail himself of
n rarely used prerogatye and send a
message 10 parliament In order 10
give the country an explanation OF
why government enjoying the sup
port OF a majority OF the citizens
should withdraw at n moment when
the vital reparations question was APP
preaching decisive stage.
Yesterdays crisis arose as soon as
Premier Poincare had been informed
that the senate had decided that II
was not competent TO try the COM
munists as a high court. A few min
utes later N. Poincare was at Elysee
New Britain herald., 1923-05-25
HAMMOND CAMP DINNER
Meal TO he Served NJ state Armory
After Memorial Day Parade--Deie-
gates to Convention Elected,

At the meeting Of the A. q. Ham
mond camp auxiliary held at the
state armory on Arch street last
night plans were completed for a din
ner 10 be served at about ] o'clock
on Memorial day for all veterans,
children and women who participate
In the morning parade. at the armory.
II Is expected that over 200 people
will be cared for at this dinner,
Children who plan TO contribute
flowers for the members OF the camp
to use In decorating graves on Me-
mortal Day are asked TO have them
nj the armory before s o'clock on that
day.
Delegates TO tho New London con-
vention Of the Spanish war veterans
camps and auxlliaries to be held on
June 16 and II were also elected at
the meeting. They are Mrs. Louise
David Mrs. Catherine Hills. Mrs JOS
eph Johnson, Mrs. Christian seares,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-25
MARKERS ON GRAVES
American Legion Committee 10 idanH
tify burial Places af Es-seryieemen
This Weekend,

Members OF the grave markers
committee of the American Legion
will place markers on the graves Of
all sksseryieemen at Fairyiew Gene
terry on Saturday afternoon from :
until o'clock, on Sunday from !
o'clock 10 10 o'clock they will place
markers on the graves of all eKrservr
ieemen at IT, Mary's cemetery, The
committee asks the assistance Of
friends or relatives OF the deceased in
locating the graves. II any graves
are overlooked by the committee on
Saturday or Sunday, relatives or
friends are asked TO notify the legion
headquarters,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-25
MrpoRr GIVEN CONTRACT,

Henry II. Ludorf, architect. has
been given q contract 10 prepare
p,ans for a women's and ehildren's
building on the town farm proper
ties. Tho building will he three
stories high and of brick eonstrue-
ton, providing accommodations FOR
about 6S persons.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-25

Mrs Rose HuFlhnFi, Airs Caroline
Rritz and Mrs, Carrie Massey,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-25

palace with the resignation Of the
cabinet
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-25
Churches Unite

METAMORA, ILL, (By NEA Ser.
vice)-Church folks have forgotten
theirs doctrinal differences here.
And poor attendance at Sunda!
services, ill-paid pastors and irregu'
lar pulpit supply are but echoes Of
the past.
There used to be five Protestant
churches. Now there is only one
Presbyterians, Methodists, Bap
fists, Congregationalists and Chris
tians all had small houses of wor
ship with struggling congregations.
Today they all meet under ONT
roof in a building large enough tc
house them all comfortably. On
pastor, Rev. j. d. Calhoun, now at
tends to their combined spiritua'
needs.
The new church Incorporates ey-
cry one of the distinctive denomin'
ational, architectural features the
old structures contained.
Thus goes to Metamora, where
Abraham Lincoln and other scintil-
lating legal lights practiced in thu
days preceding the Civil War, the
distinction of opening the first con
solidated church in Illinois.
And Metamora believes 1t has
solved the problem of the small-toWn
church.