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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
HOGUE AGREESTO
$1,000 ORDINANCE
FOR CITY PROBE
Appropriation Measure to Go
Before Council in Special
Meeting This Evening,

An ordinance approprating $4,000
to meet expenses Of investigation OF
alleged Irregularities in city govern
ment was recommended to city council
by Joseph L. Hogue, city controller
today after a conference with city Off
cials and councilmen. 1t will be intro
duced in a special council meeting to-
night.
As itemized by Walter w. Wise,
council president of the council, and
Lloyd D. Claycombe, chairman Of the
council investigating committee. the
ordinance provides 81 900 for account
ants, $1,000 for investigators. $1,000
for reporters and stenographers, ST..
600 for legal services. $500 for alb
stractors. and $500 for bailiffs to serve
subpoenaes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
SHANK ON TOUR AGAIN
Mayor to Spend Rest of Week in
Northern Part of Indiana.

Announcing he was ready at any
time to appear before the council in
vestigation committee" Mayor Shank
left the city today for Logansport
where he will resume his guberna-
torial campaign tonight
The mayors schedule this week
will take him out of the city until
Saturday. Lafayette, Gary. East Chi
cago, La Porte are scheduled on the
trip. He was accompanied by his
campaign manager, Senator VIII K.
Penrod
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
MAYOR SHANK '0USTED'
Cleaning Corps Drives Him Out of
0ffice-fOr Awhile.

A corps of city hall cdstodians
sweeping down on the mayors Office
this morning drove Mayor Shank to
cover as mops and brooms were put
into action. The mayor retreated to
the office of Joseph L. Hogue. city
controller
IT'S nbout time you birds cleaned
Up in here" was Shank S greeting.
But before the house-cleanins was
completed, he mayor had left the city
for campaign tour and his spick
and span Office will be vacant until
Saturday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
Fund Solicited

That a petition is now being circU-
lated around the city asking citizens
representing certain interests to con
tribute to the investigation fund was
charged by Mayor Shank. who at
tended a part of the conference. Clay
combe said he had not seen or heard
of the petition.
Taylor Groninger, corporation coun-
sell W. T Bailey, assistant city at
torney, and Frank Synmes, attorney
retained by the council, also attended
the conference.
When Hogue had objected to certain
items councilmen promised to return
any unexpended funds to the city
treasury
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
Audience AbbIauds at Tragedy

sister in heaven sent me word to
do it,"
Sheriff Morehead was taking the
part of a country constable in a
play when. as he stalked across
the stage, the report of a shotgun
was heard and he crumpled to the
floor
The audience thought it was
part of the play and applauded.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
WYNNE ESTATE OPENED
Personal Property Is Listed at S5O, 600
Real Not Valued.

The estate OF the late Thomas A.
Wynne 2110 w Forty First St. for
mer treasurer Of the indianapolis
Light and Heat Company, was pro
bated today Personal property was
listed as worth $4,000. and attorneys
said there was an indefinite amount
of real estate.
Heirs are Mrs. Minnie w. Wynne,
the widow. and two sons, Leslie B.
ard Thomas NJ. Wynne
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
DECLARED UNFAIR
Legion Official Says Bonus VIII Not
Affect Tax Reduction.

BIZ United Neios
WASHINGTON, March 31.-In OPP
posing the soldier-bOnus bill, Julius
H. Barnes, president of the United
States Chamber of Commerce, has
been unfair" in presenting the facts,
according to John Thomas Taylor of
the American Legion legislative com
mittee.
Answering Barnes statement that
tax reduction would be nullifed by
the bonus, Taylor declared this is the
error first proclaimed by Mr.. Mellon
and since proved false without apology
or reply" The Legion official said
1921 900 900 would be left for tax re-
duction after the first bonus payment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
Diversion of Funds
STATE ROADS FLOODED
High Waters of Wabash and White
Rivers Stop Traffic.

State highways near Clinton, Sey-
mour. Medora and WOrthingtOn were
flooded today by Wabash and White
Rivers. according to word received by
the State highway department. Indi-
cations were the roads would remain
flooded all week.
Wabash River has covered State
road "a, south of Clinton. The east
for kof White River flooded State
roads No. /, north of Seymour, and
No. 1, east of Medora. Fish Creek
waters stopped traffic on No. u, south
of Worthington.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
STORY OF REQUEST FOR FUND
TO PAY OBLIGATIONS RELATED
Witness Says Executive Protested Inno-
cence When Accused Of Breaking
Every Bank Statute at Conference
Taking Place in Chicago.

Details of the formation of the Goodrich pool of $4,000
to save McCray from the personal were
related by James F. Goodrich former Governor Indiana
teShed today the Criminal Court Governor Warren
McCray charged with embezzement and grand larceny
Goodrich was on the stand about hours Following CON
cuson of his testimony Newt Brown Franklin former sec
OF the Indiana Board of Agriculture resumed his
story OF how McCray came into possession $55OOO of the
boards money
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
WIND PLAYS BURGLAR
Barber Pole Blown Through Drug
Store Window.

Come quick, a burglar has broken
window in a drug store at Twenty
Fifth st. and Northwestern Ave."
voice shouted over the phone to police
headquarters.
The emergency squad found that
the wind had hurled a barber pole
through a plate glass window In the
Northwestern Pharmacy, 2502 North
western Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
Mayor Advises HOgue

According to law, the council cannot
appropriate any money for which
there is no budget provision without
the recommendation Of the city con-
troller. The mayor had advised Hogue
to hold up the ordinance, unless hear
ings are open.
Wise said the nature Of the inves-
tigation made secret hearings neces-
sary, although Claycombe has prom
ised the mayor TO take up reconsider
ing the con nittee's action tonight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
ACTION Is PREPARED ON
SINCLAIR INDICTMENT
Measure Is Brought Before
Senate by Washington
SoIon - Charged With
Participation in Sending
Marines to Teapot Dome,

- UNIAIARY: Roosevelt comes
C under fire of oil probers
~ in Senate resolution asking
he resign for his part in oil scan
dal
Daugherty hurriedly called back
to Washington from Atlantic City.
Ousted Attorney General main
tains friendship for Coolidge and
says he's "au right"
Indictment 81 Sinclair epected
within net twenty-four hours.
Hoover ridicules charge he di-
verted million dollars worth OF
supplies intended for Russian poor
20 general commanding Russian
revolutionary army.
Probe Of Daugherty will con
tinue and CASTOR Means and
Captain H. L. Scaife are to be
recalled to the stand.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31

t1Codricn threw a bombshell into the
defense ranks when he testified that
Governor McCray put up warrant
for 100000, signed by the treasurer
Of the State, as part Of deposit. Feb
a. 1928
This $4,000 is the same $1,000
which Amos D. Morris, former cashier
Of the Discount and Deposit State
Bank Of Kentland. testified was
credited by the Governor to the State
on the passhook Of the treasurer of
state. but which he said was deposited
TO McCray's personal account.
Evidence showed the money was de
posted to the account Of the State
seven months later. when the Good
rich pool was formed.
Defense Objects
The witness was allowed-to testify
on this point, by Special Judge Harry
o. Chamberlin, after the defense law
yers made repeated objections The
defense apparently was determined
to use every possible means to ex-
clude 1t.
When Goodrich took the stand. he
gave his occupation as president of
the Railway Service and Supply Com
pany. He said he had known Cover
nor McCray twenty years.
Did you have a conversation in
February. 1923. with the defendant.
regarding a deposit made to your
bank?' Clarence W. Nichols, prose
cutor, asked.
II did" was the reply
AT that time, were you president
OF the National City Bank?"
YES"
when and where was the conver-
sation?"
Talked in Goodrich Office
''In my office, some time in Feb
ruary."
After looking at a file Of papers
shown him, Goodrich fixed the date
as Feb IA
State the conversation with the
Governor" Nichols said
At this point, Martin Hugg. one of
McCray's attorneys, made a deter
mined, but unsuccessful. attempt to
have the evidence excluded.
When told to answer Goodrich said:
Governor McCray came to my Office.
He said that he wished to place SIS. 900
to the credit of the Discount and De
post State bank of Kentland" (of
which McCray was president at the
time) land that he wished to borrow
$4,000 for few days to do this"
He gave his note, 1 think 1t was
for thirty days. and also a check of
the treasurer of State for $4,000,
payable to the Discount and Deposit
State Bank. We remitted SIS, ,00G to
the Continental and Commercial Ma
tional Bank Of Chicago, with instruc-
tons to place it to the credit OF the
Discount and Deposit Bank"
Warrant Identified
Goodrich then was shown a warrant
of the treasurer of State and asked
whether that was the warrant which
the Governor had turned over to him.
1T is" the witness said.
Did you over have a conversation
regarding use of the board of agri-
culture funds, with the Governor?"
Nichols continued his questioning.
II did"
More than one?"
"Yes."
where and when did the first oc-
cur?"
"As I remember, the first was in
the Governors office, in the spring of
1929, think in May or June"
"State the conversation"
McCray Needed Money
1.-The Governor said that he owed
the board of agriculture $50 900 and
that he must repay it. He asked me
to arrange to get money to pay that
and other pressing obligations. I told
him I would, and I did try to arrange
for money"
when did you next talk with
him?"
''I couldn't say definitely. wa had
other conversations about 1t, in his
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
Democratic Club to Meet

The Fifty-F'ifth Democratic Club Of
the Fourth ward will hold a public
meeting tonight at the home of Dr
L. NJ. Marker, 412 L. Fail Creek Blvd
Similar clubs will be formed in every
ward and township in the county.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
nisorderlx Conduct Alleged

Four men giving names as Lester
Poland 1914 e. Ohio St; Avery Rob
inson, 535 e. Ohio St; william Bel
ford, 40 S. Rural ST., and Harry Snow.
Puritan Hotel, are under arrest today.
Intoxication and disorderly conduct
is charged.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
Fl. n. Patton Visits Old Haunts

~ H. Patton of Washington, d. c.,
for ten years a member of the local
Army pension board in the Federal
building, visited his friends there to-
day. He was the second person to
open his office in the building when
it was completed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
MINE STRIKE LOOMS

Southwest Workers Demand New
Wage Agreement.
By United Press
KANSAS CITY. Mo, March 3t.-
Unless a new agreement between
miners and operators on wages Is
reached by midnight, strike CT $4,000
workers will be ordered in southwest
coal mines Immediately, union leaders
said today.
The present contract expires at
midnight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
Strikers Vote on Terms

BU United Pr5es
LONDON, March 91.-Striking Lon
don tramway men voted today on ac-
ceptance or rejection of terms of a
settlement proposed by Premier Mac
Donald.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
By United Press

INDERSON, Texas, March 81.
IA Commodore Bullock, SO,
who confessed to the muir
der of Sheriff LIE Morehead during
a community entertainment at
Steep Hollow schoolhouse, will
probably be sent ito an asylum.
Bullock told authd1ties his dead
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
DANCE 'FRONT.' QUIET

JOmInlttee NOIsIueTS TNbVISIOH UI
Regulation Ordinance.
THE publicity given to dance hall
conditions and the movement TO clean
them up has done more good than the
police department ever did" said H.
G. Diener.a special dance hall police
officer, today,
He said the conditions had i'm
proved noticeably and that there were
no signs Of liquor being used
Mrs. Anna Brunner, policewOman.
said that patrons of the dance halls
are taking the investigation seriously
and are promising to cooperate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
Three Die in Hospital Fire

BIZ INlfcd PTfNs
NEGAUNEE, Mich, March 31.-
Two hospital patients and an en-
ploye lost their lives in a blaze which
destroyed the city hospital Sunday
night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
Firm Name Changed

The firm of S H Small & Son, 4O2-
3 Chamber of Commerce Bldg, will
Oe succeeded Tuesday by Small &
O'Brien.i The firm represents man
l.facturers,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31

DIR. Charles J. Sembower, professor
OF English at Indiana University, will
speak Thursday night at Central Ave.
NJ. E. Church on My Bible" Sup
per will precede the meeting Of the
You and I Club
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
MINE HOSTS 6,526 TONS
New Record Set in Indiana Produc-
tion at American No. l., BickneIl.

By Times Special
BICkNELL, Ind March 81
American mine No. ] hoisted 6.526
tons Of coal here Saturday in eight
hours. setting a new production rec
ord I'm Indiana. officials said today.
The previous record was held by
this mine was 6.357 tons in Maine
mned Jan. 6, 1928.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31

C-11OLEDO. me one
| man from drinking "canned rubbing
One died alone in his where he found by the
Workingmen's Hotel
-Four others found different of the hotel sup
condition died Hospital
a yos3z
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
j. S. PER CAPITA
WEALTH IS S2,918,
EXPERTS FIGURE
Total Resources of Nation i
Computed at S32O,8O3,-
100000,

By United Press
WASHINGTON, March 31.-The
American Nation. reputed to be the
richest in the world. is worth $500,
sos. .s62 600 the Department of Com
merce reported today.
In ten years, between Dec. 81. 1912.
and Dec 81. 1922. when the last sur
vey was made, the national wealth
Increased 1872 per cent. On Dec. 81.
1912, it was placed at $1S9 ,299 ,664, 900.
Per capita wealth increased from
1880 in 1912 to s2.91S in 1922. an
Increase Of 49.6 per cent.
The huge increase in the money
value OF the Nations wealth. the de-
partment said. is due principally to
the rise in prices in recent years and
not entirely to a corresponding in
crease in the quantity Of wealth, as
economists figure it.
Livestock Shows Decrease
All classes of property. except live
stock, increased in value in the ten
years period, the department re-
ported.
The estimated value of taxed real
property and Improvements increased
from Se6,923, 100000 to $155 ,90S,625,,
600 or sos per cent.
Exempt real property. exclusive OF
national parks and monuments, rose
from $12,313, $50, 900 to s20,505, ,S19 900
or 66.5 per cent.
Stocks of goods. vehicles. other
than motor furniture and clothing
rose from $34,334, ,291 900 to SIS. 5.9S3,-
607 900 or 1918 per cent.
Railroads and their equipment rose
from s16,148,5 ,532 900 to $19 $50, 500, 900.
or 23.5 per cent.
Farm Implements Increase
Farm implements and machinery
increased from $1,S68,225, 900 to ST.
Goa ,63S 900 or 90.4 per cent.
Livestock values slumped from
S6,23S ,3S9, 900 to $5,SO7, ,1O4, 900 or SO
per cent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
HOOVER RlDIcUTEs CHARGE
Secretary of Commerce Says Story Of
Alleged Fraud Is Complete Bunk"

By United Press
WASHIN TON, March 81
Charges made by Capt. H. L. Scaife,
former Department Of Justice agent,
that the American relief administra-
ton in 1919, on orders Of Herbert
Hoover. now Secretary of Commerce.
diverted $1,000 900 worth of supplies
intended for starving Russian
civilians 10 the counter revolutionary
leader. Admiral Kolchak, at Archangel.
may be investigated by the Senate
Daugherty committee.
Diversion of FUNDS
Scaife. in his testimony before the
committee Saturday, made passing
reference to a diversion of funds by
the administration to finance a revo-
luton in Russia" and later amplified
his statement.
Hoover. Scaife said, ordered a whole
boat load of trucks. medicines, food,
CONTINUED on Page III
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
Home Edition

II ULL service of the United
J. Press, the NEA Service, the
Scripps-Howard Newspaper Al
lance and the Scripps-Paine
Service.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-31
Forecast

DARTLY cloudy weather pre-
L dicted for tonight and
Tuesday. Continued cold. Low
est temperature tonight about 25
degrees above zero.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
Politics At The Capital

Little Rock. June 21.-A singular
situation has developed in State politl-
cal circles as the result Of the elimina-
tion primary" held by the Ku Klux
Klan several weeks ago. Although 1t
is rumored that various candidates
were eliminated, the fact that none has
publicly announced his withdrawal
leaves the public guessing as to who
actually is running. II can be stated
on good authority, however, that Jim
G.. Ferguson does not intend to retire
from the race for governor. while, of
course, IL Is known that James Guy
Tucker, candidate for State Auditor,
declared in advance that he would not
abide by the Klan verdict, The same
Is true Of Geo. NJ. Booth and Howard
Reed, aspirants 10 the Office Of Secre-
tary Of State. The WOman's Klan Is
also alleged to have held run-Off elec-
tion, hut reports are current to the
effect that the results were thrown out
on technicality, also that its choice
with respect to several candidates was
quite different from the preferences
expressed by the men. All the politi-
clans are concerned over the rumor that
the Khan will stage a well-fnanced bat
tie royal in behalf Of its favorltes, but
profound secrecy wells the plans which
that organization has In cOntempla-
tion. Many people believe that Cover
nor McRae will run for third term
II the Legislature turns down his re-
concentrations with reference to
school-rcvenue legislation.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
RAvENREN SPRINGS

John II. Kizer of Pocahontas was
here ON business one day last week.
our boys, Curtis Higginbotham and
Wesley Brown, who have been on the
east side of the county looking after
their political interests, came in the
latter part Of last week to spend few
days with homefolks.
c. A. Dixon of Pocahontas was visit
ing his parents here one day last week.
Mrs. win Johnson of Walters, Okla,
came in one day last week to join her
husband, who came several weeks ago.
They hope to meet all their friends
before returning to their home
Matterson White of Oconee was
business visitor here one day last
week.
The Epworth League here is prepar-
ing program to be rendered at the
school house Saturday night of this
week. There will be only small
entrance fee, which will be used for
the benefit Of the league work Every
body invited.
We are in favor of the stock law If
It will keep the white mule out of
town.
The annual picnic in this city will
he held the 18th and 10Th of July,
this year. Preparations are being
made to make this one of the greatest
affairs of its kind in the history of
Ravenden Springs.
Miss Audra Duvall, who has been at
tending school at Little Rock, came
in few days ago to visit homefolks
for a few days.
A revival meeting will begin at the
Methodist church here Sunday, July 6.
Rev John A. GOwen of Kennett, Mo-,
and his singer will be here in charge
of the services.
The Womans Missionary Society
meets every third Wednesday of each
month at the Methodist church. The
members extend an invitation to all
who will to attend each meeting.
Mrs Dora Ahart, Miss Celess Grif-
fifth and Miss Lorian Reynolds return
ed Sunday from Jonesboro, where they
had been for several weeks attending
the teachers normal.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. III. Holder and Abe
Decker Of Pocahontas were visiting at
the home of Aunt Dona Holder the first
part Of this week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
OLD JACKSON

SO much rain is keeping our farmers
hustling with hoes to keep the grass
and weeds under control.
Marlin and Kell Woods and Homer
Songer left last week for Albert, Kan
sas, where they will work in the wheat
harvest
Mrs. II. W. Burch left last week for
Memphis and points in Mississippi to
visit relatives
Several from here attended church
at New Grove Sunday.
There was quite a crowd here disap-
pointed Sunday night when the preach
er failed to come.
Elmo Sexton and family of Imboden
spent Sunday in this neighborhood
visiting relatives.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27

Boil wseyils are greatly influenced
by weather conditions at all times OF
the year. The rate OF increase In
the spring and summer depends on
climatic conditions as do the length
OF time they remain in winter quar-
ters. the death rate during the winter
and the time Of coming from winter
quartera
BY far the most important check
the weevil receives IL dry weather
during June and July. II has been
found that in Texas and other West
ern states an average Of about .
quarter Of all the grubs in the fields
are killed by heat And dryness. II
the weather 10 sufficiently dry . wee
vilsin a square which fails 10 the
ground is soon killed by the heat or
BY the fact that the square soon be-
comes so dry that II does not furnish
suitable food. Even in taflen bolls
a. many as ten out OF a hundred o
the grubs are sometimes killed by
these conditions The bolls which do
not fall to the ground do not become
so heated as to affect the grubs.
In very dry weather. and especial
ly when the cotton plants are small
20 there Is very little Shade, even the
grown weevils are killed In Few
seconds when they happen to fall up
on the ground, provided they do not
fall In a place where they can crawl
Immediately upon some object from
which they can fly back to the cot
ton plant.
The seasons in which the boil wee
VII will always do the most damase
are those with much wet weather IN
June and July and In such cases
efforts to check their progress ana
rapid multiplication must be re
doubled and the fields watched closely
to determine the time for applications
OF calcium arsenate in dust form.
The greatest movement OF the wee
Vils into winter quarters Is when an
average temperature OF so degrees
Is reached. especially II the nights
are cold and the days comparatively
warm. Under such conditions there
Is very noticeable activity on the
part OF the weevils in the fields.
This generally takes place IN Octo.
Der and November and Is a gradual
rather than a sudden movement.
The conditions most destructive 10
the weevil In the winter are more or
less frequent changes from low 20
high temperatures. A number OF
changes OF this kind will kill many
more weeyils than a very low tempeer'
ature alone. During very warm spells
IN the winter the weevlls are sohe
times found flying about. Activity Q,
this kind seems to weaken them anu
when cold spell comes they usuany
cannot withstand II.
Further information may obtaine'
from the state college OF agriculture