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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-08
LUMBER DEALERS
SEE STABILITY IN
PRESENT PRICES
Do Not Believe Steady Ma
tionaI Decline viii Have
Much Effect Here.

Indianapolis lumber dealers today
did not believe a steady decline in
building costs, reported for the coun-
try by John NJ. Cries. chief of the
division Of building and housing Of
the Department of Commerce at
Washington. would affect Indianapo-
lis the rest of this year.
The local dealers pointed to the
fact that Indianapolis is a rapidly
growing city and the demand for
building materials has been steady
for several years and gives promise
of remaining so for some time. This
situation acts TO keep the Indian
apolis market firm, they said.
10 Per Cent Drop
There has been about 10 per cent
reduction in prices on some lines
Of lumber since Jan. 1, the natural
result of the national price reduc-
tons. dealers said, but they believe
a firm level has been struck.
Opposed to the statement of Cries
is one of S. ". Straus, president of
s. W. Straus & Company. financial
house, who said that those who
look for a general reduction n
building costs in the near future
will be disappointed.
Haskell Sees Stability
o. D. Haskell of the o. D. Haskell
Lumber Company pointed to the in.
crease in building permits for July
~
June and the recent postoffice sur
vey showing the city's homes are
increasing at the rate of 10000 a
year.
I'VE have to take care of our in.
creased population. and this consti-
tutes a stabilizing factor in the build
ing material market"
The national situation is summed
up thus by Cries:
Comparison OF the wholesale
costs of building material shows a
decrease in price for every month
this year over the corresponding
month Of 1928"
Percentage Over 1918
In May this year the percentage
had dropped to but so per cent over
the 1913 level Last year. 1928, they
were double the 1913 level.
Cries says the housing shortage
which existed during the war has
been cut in half by building opera
tons since the war.
The embargo placed on building
materials during the war caused a
building shortage equivalent to a
million homes, which had to be
built after the war" Cries said.
Figures obtained from all parts
Of the country show that this need
has now been reduced TO about
100000, the majority Of which are
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-08
Shock Victim to Live

Attaches at Methodist Hospital
say that Mrs. r. w. Barraclough,
576 FAN Creek Blvd. who was
shocked by lightning which killed
Carl Dietrich at the South Grove
golf links July q. will recover.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-08
BURIAL AT WINCHESTER
Funeral Services Arranged for Mrs.
Mary A. Bates.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A.
Bates, IS, who died Thursday at the
home of her son, Frank e. Bates,
41S7 Carrolton Ave, will be held at
4 p. m. Saturday at Winchester,
Ind, her former home. The party
left at / p. m. today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-08
ROBBERSGETS15
IN TRICK HOLD-UP
Pumping Station Employe Is
Victim.

employed at the Sanitary District
pumping station, White River and
West ST., late Thursday night and
robbed him of SIS.
Adams said he saw two men in, the
station from outside. AS he started
in a gun was thrust against his side
and he was ordered to "stick 'em
up" he told police.
Joe Morrissey, Paris, Ill, called
police to Illinois and New York SITS.
He said a suit case and shaving
outfit valued at $35 and American
Legion jewelry valued at $50 were
taken from his parked car.
Police watched for two young
man in an auto who gave the Army
and Navy Store at Nobesville, Ind.
a fraudulent check on the bank Of
Westfield, Ind, for $50,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
"Ah-ah-yes, sir"

"Ah-ah-yes, sir"
Get it-and be careful you don't
get anything else"
The man in uniform moved eau
tiously TO the side Of the car and
unstrapped a five-gallon container
from the running board.
tits full, SIR" he said.
Full, Ell? Carrying extra gas
and wouldn't give me a drop. Ell?
All right. you pick up that can and
march--straigh up the middle of
the road
For a few seconds it puzzled the
Wreck what to do with the trio who
still stood with their hands up in the
glare OF lights. He solved this by o.
dering them to point midway be-
tween the two cars, where he made
them sit down and told them not to
bulge.
My partner up here in the f1iv-
yer, he explained. lis looking at
you over a pair of sights. He's a
pretty good shot. He's nervous. too. ="
The man with the f1ve-gallon can
walked ahead until the Wreck halted
him within half a dozen PAGES of
the stalled car. The Wreck stepped
ahead to speak to Sally. He found
that she had dismounted and was
standing by the roadside, beyond the
beam of light.
You crazy"
He placed a hand roughly across
her lips.
Shut upr' he whispered Stay
where you are and say nothing. I'm
running this"
Sally was boiling. but she obeyed.
It seemed the only way to keep him
from some other wild folly.
The Wreck called to the man with
the can and, as he reached the f1iv
yer, told him he would find funnel
on the floor.
Pour that stuff into the tank. and
see to it that you don't spill any of
it,"
It gave him small thrill of salts
faction to find himself smartly
obeyed. Then he marched the chauf-
feur ahead of him, back to the big
car. AS he passed the group in the
road he tossed them cheerful word
Of caution.
My partner" he said noticed
one of you didn't keep his hands in
plain sight. He says he wouldn't
like to have it happen again
The Wreck and the driver went
directly to the rear of the gas eating
monster.
How much in that tank?' de-
handed the Wreck.
about fifteen, sir"
"Pet-cock in the bottom? You'd
better have, if you don't want me
TO shoot, a hole in the tank"
yves, sir. We got a pet-cock.
stick that can under it and let
her 60"
Presently the driver announced
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
LEGAL PROCEDURE
DELAYS SALE Of
HOUSES BY CITY
Work on Pleasant Run Blvd,
Held Up Until Sep
TENDER.

Legal delays will make sale Of
more than 200 houses owned by the
city, including those along Pleasant
Run, impossible before late in Sep
tember, Newton ]. MCGUIRE, park
board attorney, said today.
City council authorized the sale
In a special meeting late Tuesday.
after efforts to pass the ordinance
under suspension of rules failed in
regular meeting Monday night.
Mcclure poineed out that apprais-
ers must be appointed to ascertain
value of the houses, which will be
sold at public auction for junk lum-
Der. A petition to the Circuit Court
also must be filed for the sale. This
must await turn in the September
term
The Indianapolis Times recently
pointed out that the city was re-
pairing houses it owned along Pleas
ant Run, indicating immediate re-
moval and the construction of the
boulevard was improbable. This
was followed by a decided move
ment on the south side against the
park board. resulting in the board
authorizing sale of the houses.
Houses to be sold include 40 on
the site of Pleasant Run Blvd, be-
tween Prospect and Shelby SITS;
forty-six on ground acquired near
the Riley Hospital. seven near
Thirtiet and Dearborn SITS, where
an addition to the Brightwood play
ground is planned; one adjacent to
Brookville playground and three
buildings near Forty-Ninth st. and
Sunset Ave. for the Butler Blvd.
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CHAPTER Y
The Nervous Gunmal


It was a big black machine, long
and squat and heavy, with luggage
on the running boards, luggage on
the rear, three spares, and four oc-
cupants,' one of them a chauffeur in
uniform. The Wreck ignored the
chauffeur, although he kept a fur
tive eye on him He stepped close
to the side of the tonneau and ad-
dressed himself to one of the three
persons who sat there.
I'm. asking you again for a few
gallons Of gas" he said. i've got
to have it, that's all. You can spare
me some without any trouble"
And I'm still telling you to go
to the devil" answered a heavy
voice from the central figure. I'VE
haven't got any gas to spare. And
you'd better get busy and roll that
fiivver out of the road and let me
get by. If you need any help, my
driver is here"
81 don't want that kind of help
sal dthe Wreck, sstill controlling his
voice II want gas
The heavy voice laughed.
Were not running tank
wagon
I'VE people with fiivvers,' de-
clared the Wreck. slowly. are not
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rection of the flivver, leaving the re-
mainder of the group behind him.
Sally had climbed back into the seat
and the Wreck joined her. He
switched on his headlights and took
the wheel, but he still had the gun
in his hand.
Now, you just lay hold Of that
crank and get to work, hog"
The gentleman with loud signs of
wealth seized the crank and yanked
it violently.
Spin It," ordered the Wreck.
He spun it, but there was no an
swer from the engine.
spin it some more"
Not even a sputter.
Spin it again-Harder.
Still there was no response. The
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

that the can was full, and the
Wreck verified the statement.
IAN right. Dump it out in. the
road"
Then driver stared through the
darkness.
Dump it OUT And the Wreck
executed the order himself by kick
ing the can over.
Now FL it again." he com
handed
The second filling was accom-.
pnshed.
"That1l do. That leaves you five
gallons. It's too much for a hog.
AZ that. Come along with the can,
now."
They made a second trip to the
tiivver and emptieds a. second dose
into the tank under the seat.
Now we go back again" said the
Wreck. And when l tell you to dc
something, don't want any CUES
tons asked
"N-no, sir"
once more at the side OF the big
J car, the Wreck ordered his servant
to lay aside the five-gallon can.
Got a tire pump on that engineer"
he inquired.
Yes, sir"
Rotten luxury. But it's going to
save your back lot of work. Get
busy now and let the air out OF
those tires. All of it!'
The driver hesitated. from bewild-
erment rather than INSTRUMENTATION.
But he jumped to the task when the
Wreck prodded him with the muzzle
of Sally's six-shooter. The tires fat
tened themselves under, the wheels,
each with a long, shrill sigh.
open UP those valves on the
spares" directed the Wreck.
The spares also sank a swan song.
There. That'n Keep you busy for
while. Come along"
They joined the group of sitters in
the middle of the road. Standing
with his back to the headlights and
carefully shielding his own face from
illumination, the Wreck contemplate
ed his victim for a moment.
'You!" he said, suddenly, with a
significant gesture of the gun. THE
big one who didn't want to sell any
gas. Stand upp'
The owner of the heavy voice rose
slowly to his feet. looking slightly
anxious. Most of the belhgerence
had departed from him.
I've a good mind to give you a
trimming" said the Wreck. 'but 1
haven't got time to do it right. I've
met all kinds of hogs in my time,
but you're in the blue-ribbon class
Maybe you don't know you're getting
off light, but take it from me you
are. If you think flivver is funny
I'm going to give you a. chance to
play with it. Hump yourself!''
He urged the large man IN the dis
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gas hogs. If had as much gas as
you've got in your tank could run
from here to New York. You're
what L call damned hog. All I'm
asking is five gallons and I'll pay for
it,. Do get it?''
You do not"
There was an abrupt change in
the Wrecks demeanor. He stepped
back a pace. pulled his cap close
over his eyes and brought to view
an object he had been concealing be-
hind his back. Even in the gloom it
was possible to get, an idea of what
it was.
"Stlck EN- up" he barked. "A,l
hands. Be, in a hurry now"
There was a feminine shrek from
the tonneau. and the Wreck then
and there first learned that one of
them was a woman. But r. was no
time for courtesies.
"AH up-everybody! You there, in
the front seat! That's the idea. I
want to see eight hands up all the
funny movements. either"
He had to take it for granted that
eight hands were up; he could not
count them very clearly in the dark,
particularly as his eyesight was none
too keen. But that, of course, was
something they did not know.
Listen hard. now" he said, brisk
ly. when l tell you to do some
thing, do it quick and don't give me
any back talk. want everybody
out of that car, on this side of the
road. And just keep those hands up;
I'll open the doors. It'll be awful
good for your health if you bear in
mind that I'm nervous. I'm apt to
get excited. Everybody out, now;
one at time. Line up"
The driver came first. his arms
stiffiy aloft. Then three figures in
single file from the tonneau, the last
one wearing skirts. The person with
the heavy voice coughed nervously.
"We1l give you five
shut up" commanded the Wreck
You'll give me anything want.
You three He indicated the pas
sengers with a wave of the gun.
You three step out in front of those
lights where can keep q good eye
on you. That's business. Stay there.
Now, driver, got CAM"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
after BABY ARRIVES
Many Mothers Weak, Nervous
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Helps to Restore Health

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Now Well Again

Milwaukee, Wisconsin-"After
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Then after the other baby came l
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
SHAFER STARTS MONDAY
State Appointment of Former Mar
mon Official Made.

Harvey G. Shafer, former vice
president Of Nordyke & Mar1non
Company, Monday will assume the
position of chief Of the division Of
equipment, State highway commits
sion. He was appointed Tuesday by
John D. Williams, commission di-
rector, ons recommendation Of Gov
ernor Emmett F. Branch.
-Shafer succeeds George y. Bart
ley. who resigned shortly before a
board Of accounts report charging
mismanagement and extravaganza
in the division was made public.
Earl Crawford, commissioner, has
been managing the division, which
includes the highway garage. since
BARLEY left
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50

large man painted heavily and wiped
his forehead.
You going to keep me here all
night?" demanded the Wreck. II
you don't spin that crank"
There was another furious spell OF
whirling. Sally pinched her com.
panion.
How can he start 1t when you
haven't turned on the ignition?" she
said.
He can't" said the Wreck. Dog
gone it. what did you butt in for?
wanted to see him spin it.
Continued in Our Next Issue)
With dog as her only companion.
an English woman recently trav-
eled 10000 miles into the heart Of
Africa.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
SMITH BURIAL PRIVATE
Services for Banker Thursday at
SIS. Peter and Paul Cathedral

Funeral services Of Andrew Smith.
So, Of $500 n. Pennsylvania ST
banker, who died at home Tuesday.
will be held at 9 a. m. Thursday at
IS Peter and Paul Cathedral. Pri
vate burial services at Crown Hill
Cemetery.
1t was announced friends might
view the body at the home today
from 2 to and Z to 10 p. m.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

A great many letters similar to
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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as
a wonderful medicine for bringing
the new mother back to normal
health and strength.
1t is an excellent restorative, con-
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Thousands of mothers who have
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
Robin Dies at IL

COLUMBIA, Pa. Aug. 6.-"Bob
by" pet robin owned by Miss Mary
died recently at the age of
IL. Miss Ziegler placed the robin
in a cage when it was young and
cared for it like a canary. The bird
quickly became tame and answered
to its name by three chirps. uttered
in quick succession.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
Fall From Auto Serious

BIZ Times Special
PORTLAND. Ind. Aug. 6.-Wil-
liam Heston. 20. was in q critical
condition at a local hospital today.
He received a fractured skull when
he fell while alighting from an auto
mobile
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

F~7ON'T leave this car" he
commanded. I'm going to
IL attend to whatever has to he
done. Nobody's going to get hurt.
But I'm going to find out something
damn quick"
He was gone again. Fastening up
the road toward the staring head
lights
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
REGIN HERE TODAY

Sally Morgan has to go 35 miles from
her fathers ranch to catch a train for
the east. Sheriff Bob Wells, her fiance.
So the Nervous Wreck" an eccentric
.yoC-cS easlerner visiting at the ranch, Of
fers to take her to the station in his
little automobile.
The sheriff rdicules the suggestion. but
Sally land the Wreck set out anyhow over
the rough, narrow trail. The car is
stuck one night in the middle of stream.
and netx day they run out of gasoline
AS darkness falls they see the twin
takes a si-shooter out of his machine
and Eaits
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

q MARKER to John Wood.
IA founder Of Deep River and
IL builder Of the first grist
mill in Lake County, will be I'M
yelled Aug. Is.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
PERRY BUDGET GROWS
Trustee Asks for $685. Levy for
1925.

A tax levy Of $780, for Perry
Township is proposed 4sy Trustee D.
w. VOORHEES, in his 1925 budget, pub
hshed today. VOORHEES, calls for
$145,s92 for township expenses as
with s125, 625 collected in
taxes this year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

Frank Smith, owner Of a dance
hall on Shafer Lake. Rorth OF Month
cello, was acquitted by a jury Of
operating his hall on Sunday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

r. OOSENING OF brake bands
through heat expansion
LII caused an auto Of ]. c. Pow
ers Of Marion to coast off a hill
and drop through the roof Of F. A.
Priests cottage at Lake Tippeca-
noe. No one was in the cottage.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

The Rev. George D. Foster, says
the Upton Times. was just a little
peeved when road hog forced him
off the road. and would have been
right angry if the accident had hap
pened at a more dangerous place.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

Kokomo won't mind IL It can't
have its cake and eat It. It will be
pleased to eat the cake One thou
sand pretty girls will serve it at the
second birthday party of the Y. w.
c. A.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

\ Upton is observing the seventy.
first anniversary OF the first train
run out Of the city.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

Poodle" Harrison was fined a.
Charlottesville for failure to pay his
dog tax.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

Leotas. 16-months- old infant of
Mr.. AMI Mrs. j. NJ. Long, farmer
near Alexandria, is in a serious con-
dition from drinking coal oil. Prompt
action by DR.. c. d. Schurtz saved
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

J. c. Hoffman OF Terre Haute
visited A. Parrish Of Newcastle and
they decided to go fishing near Rush
vile. A game warden came along
and caught them without a license.
Bad news totaled $3.50 each.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06
HO0Sier Briefs

ISHING poles and hooks
mean nothing in the
IL young life of j. NJ. Spade
Jr. Of Portland. He caught a
four-pound carp with his hands.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

EV1 ASHINGTON police did
IWI not know Mary Thomas.
~ II. of Mt. Cole was a girl
until she was arraigned in court
for cumming on a train. dressed
as boy and dirty and grimy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-06

LEBANON claims to be a
ii busy place. Fire depart
LII ment said 1895 autos passed
city building Sunday.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-05-02
We have your Corrosive Sublf.
mate Fuller Drug Co.

The Gift Shop shipment just nm.
packed includes blue and white
breakfast sets, Norctake Tcawarc,
colorcd glass salad sets, hand-p,int-
Hi china novelties and many other
desirable gifts for all occasions.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-05-02

A social affair OF more than
ordinary interest is the P. e o. ball
to be held at the armory this (Fri-
day. night. A feature will be a
"May-pole Dance" by number of
young girls. The p. f. O's should
receive generous patronage In as
sistance of their worthy educational
work.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-05-02
PEOPLES MISSION CHURCH

PEOPLES MISSION CHURCH
Peoples meeting Friday night at
7:45.
Sunday services as follows:
Sunday school 10 a. m. with A..
w. Cornell Supt.
Morning worship IL a. nj.
Evangelistic service 7:45 p. m.
We believe and preach gospel
that saves from sin and that carries
light to every darkened soul.
All are welcome.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-05-02

Carl Macdonald. who has been i'll
for several weeks with an attack of
influenza and rheumatism is report
ed improving this week.