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The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
R. F. MURRAY SEEKS VOTE
Ex-SeGvice Man After Democratic
Congressional Nomination.

Raymond F.. Murray. attorney, has
announced his candidacy for the
Democratic nomination for Congress
from the Seventh district. He is the
third to announce for this nornina-
ton, The others are Miss Julia B.
LAnders and Charles B. Clarke.
Murray received his education at
shortridge High School, Butler Uni.
vsrnity and the Indiana Law School
He Is an Sx-servfce man.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
Dogs Chase Deer

By Untted Press
WHITE HAVEN, Pa, March 20
Dogs running a large through the
Poconos are making life a hardship for
deer. Usually the animals outrun the
dogs. but with the ground covered
for them 70 escape. game wardens re
port.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
SHOWS BENEFIT WHEAT
Open Winter Has Been Hard on Grain
Says Bryant.

Recent SHOWS have been beneficial
TO winter wheat in Indiana, George c..
Bryant, State cooperative crop re-
porter, said today. The acreage of
winter wheat was IS per cent less last
fall than in 1922.
Wheat generally is not in good
condition. The open winter has been
hard on grain. Shows IN March, how
ever, have added moisture TO the
ground and are thus favorable to the
grain"
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
EMPLOYEES AID HOSPITAL
w. II. Block Company Workers Give
$4,000 to Riley Memorial.

Employees of the William H Block
Company have given $4,000 to the
Riley Hospital for Children, according
to l.. C. Huesmann of the Riley Me
nleHal Association. The money was
pledged last May but hospital authori
ties did not know the total was being
paid.
William H. Block gave 10000 at
the beginning of the hospital cam
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
WEATHER RESPITE SEEN
Bureau Expects Mercury to Rise to
IS and Drop to Freezing.

Respite from unpleasant weather
was predicted by the Weather Bu-
reau today. Tonight and Tuesday
probably will be cloudy. but J. H.
no storms were headed this way.
The mercury is eexpected to climb
TO 45 degrees during the day and drop
to freezing tonight, he said.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
Henpecked
By United Neics

Rg United Neios
TOPEKA, Kas., March "a.
For henpecked husbands
only:
Mrs. Herbert H. Clark has
filed suit against her hus-
band, a local motor car deal
er, charging that he refused
to speak to her at home and
ate his meals elsewhere.
AS usual, Clark is saying
nothing.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
ANDERSON PLEA DENIED
Sentenced Anti-SaIOon Head Must Go
to Jail Immediately.

BIZ UNI6u PT66y
NEW YORK, March 24-William
II. Anderson, former State superinten-
dent Of the Anti Saloon League, oon.
voted Of forgery and sentenced to
from one to two years imprisonment,
must go to Jail Immediately.
Supreme Court Justice Wagner to-
day denied a motion by Anderson S
counsel for a certificate of reasonable
doubt which would have permitted An
derson to remain at liberty on bail.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
Front!

Now comes a recruiting week
for teachers.
Plans are under way at the
State department of public in
strucuon to recruit" high school
graduates April I'll for the
teaching profession.
The Indiana Bankers Associa-
tion will support the plan, Oscar
II. Williams. State supervisor for
teachers training. said today, by
loans TO students.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
PLAYGROUND BIDS OPENED
Static Board Receives Proposals for
New Purdue Building.

Bids for construction OF a building
for Purdue University at the State
Playground were opened today by the
Indiana board of agriculture.
Reports Of departments on the fair
premium lists were made by chairmen.
The building is expected to be com
pleted by Aug. l.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
BANKER KILLS HIMSELF
DcpOsed OFFICIALS Suicide Follows Dis.
covery of Shortage.
By Unsted Prose

By United Prose-
MEMPHIS, Tenn. March "a Rob
Crt s. Polk, deposed vice president of
the biggest bank in this part OF the
South. shot and killed himself at his
home today.
The suicide followed Folks return
from FL Paso, Tex, where he went
following discovery OF a shortage. In
accounts at the Union and Planters
Bank and Trust Company. estimated
ut eelyee4.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
LAW FIRM AT SULLIVAN
ALSO MENTIONED IN TALK
Carmi Thompson Declares
Story Concerning Alleged
Deal for Presidency In 1920
Is False - Declares He
Owns No Oil Lands Outside
of Ohio.
By PAUL r. AIALLON
United Press star Correspondent
" SIIINOTON Annnh 81

Httfu ffbcc DAUN CbFf toptHNtht
WASHINGTON, March "a
Harold Vivian, New York Times
reporter, today declared Joseph
O'Neill, publicity man in the
office of Will Hays. in New York,
assured him Will Hays received
block of $4,000 shares of oil
stock to cover G. o. P. cam
paign deficit in 1920.
Chairman Ladd read a telegram
from O'Neiu IN which the latter denies
making such statement TO Vivian.
The city editor told me to 60 see
VIII Hays" Vivian said 7 went to
see Mr.. OrNenl. whom I had known
for a long time. O'Neil told me Mr..
Hays was out, but arranged to call
him later. When I went back Mr..
ONeil said Mr.. Hays had come and
gone.
II said well what about it7' O'Ne!l
EdAQ hS 10 tell thEin nc ktA
the stock. I walked into his inner
office with him and asked him well
Joe. who did he get the stock from7'
"O'Neil answered I don't know,
but presume from Harry Sinclair.
because they have besn good friends
for many years. O'Neil told me
about the Hays law firm at Sullivan.
Ind. being counsel for Sinclair.
Said Not to Use 1t
"O'Neil called me later on the tele-
phone and told me not to use anything
to make It look like a statement from
his office and asked me what was
going to write.
II told him was going to say Hays
got the stock and that II would prob
ably develop he got it from Sinclair
O'Neil said, All right. but don't say
anything about the s75 900 The story
appeared and no denial came from Mr.
Hays. I fully expected when Mr.. Hays
took the stand on Saturday he would
admit he got the stock"
Hays denied on the stand Saturday
he received any block Of $4,000 shares
Of the stock from Sinclair.
Has Hays said anything to you
since about the story?" Walsh asked
After Hays testified here. he
leaned across the table where I was
sitting and asked, What did Joe
tell your 1 answered. He told me
you got the stock, Mr.. Hays He
shook his head. That was the only
time that he protested to me in any
way in regard to my article"
Stanfleld brought out from the wit.
ness the stock had an estimated value
Continued on Page 81
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
FOX GRANTED PARDON
One OF Thirty Nine Sentenced by
Judge Anderson In Conspiracy Case.

By times special
MUNCIE, Ind. March 24.-An un
conditional pardon has been granted
George Z. Fox, former Muncie police
captain. by President Coolidge.
Fox. along with thirty-nine other
Muncie persons. was sentenced by
Judge Albert B. Anderson to the At
lanta Federal penitentiary on Dec. 9
1921. His sentence was eighteen
months on charge OF conspiracy ia
violate the Volstead act. The case
was linked with the~Muncie conspiracy
cases in which former Mayor Bunch of
Muncie was convicted.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
DEMOCRACY IS NEEDED
Cravens Says Governors Office Is
Place for Honest Work.

By Times Special
GREENFIELD. Ind, March "a
The Governors Office is a place for
solid honest work, Senator Joseph NJ.
Cravens Of Madison. candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Governor,
declared here today. Cravens was
in Greenfield visiting Hancock County
Democrats.
Honest. plain old Hoosier de1noc-
racy-these are the qualities needed
in Indiana politics." he said.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
RITE VISITORS DEPART
Average Daily COnvocation Attend
ance is 1000.

Members of the Scottish Rite Wis
iting the ffty-ninth annual convoca-
ton Of the Valley Of Indianapolis had
left for home today.
The average daily attendance was
nearly 1000. Visitors came from
Wheeling. w. Va; Portland, Ore; Do
troit, Mich. and Texas.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
THIRD VEN|RE IS
CALLED TUESDAY
IN M'CRAY TRIAL
Second Week of Case Opens
With List of 200 TaIeSmen
About Exhausted,

Objections to "impositions' by pros
pective jurors who wish to escape
service was expressed today by Special
Judge Harry o. Chamberlin presiding
In the Criminal Courvecase OF Governor
Warren T. McCray, charged with en-
bezzlenent and grand larceny.
The second week of the trial opened.
Only I'VE men had been passed finally
for jury service. by both defense and
State.
When court adjourned at noon.
Judge Chamberlin called all the at
torneys before him. 1t was decided
to call a venlre Of fifty. to report
Tuesday morning. At this time only
three talesmen remained to be exam
ined. from the second venire Of 100
There has been a great deal OF
imposition by prospective jurors on
both attorneys and the court" Judge
Chamberlin said. Last week a bust
ness man called for jury service rep
resented to me that five doctors and
a number OF nurses were in attend
ance on his wife.
Court u Losing Patience"
l.
man with his wife at a dance. The
court is losing patience with this sort
Of thing"
Judge Chamberlin's statement was
provoked by answers to questions put
TO John c. Holloway. a mechanical
dentist. living southeast Of Indian
apolis. Holloway said he had a fixed
opinion as TO the guilt or innocence Of
McCray. The court asked Holloway
whether he was afraid he would lose
his Job If he served on the Jury. He
said he was.
Then he added: but that Is not the
that the taxpayers are losing q lot Of
money is what influenced me-"
Attorney for both sides agreed Hoi-
loway should be excused.
Fifth PeremptOry Challenge
The State used its fifth peremptory
challenge and excused James w
Power. New Augusta, employed by
the Ballard Ice Cream Company.
Power was replaced by Holloway.
When Holloway was excused for
cause his place was taken by Charles
Hayworth. proprietor of the Morton
Hotel.
Shortly after the morning session
opened, the twelfth place in the jury
box, vacant when court adjourned
Saturday, was filed by William j.
Ransdell. 1856 Broadway, department
manager for the Hibben- Hollweg
Company.
At that time, only eleven OF the
second venire OF 100 remained Judge
Harry o. Chamberlin said he would
decide at noon whether a third venire
should be called.
The State exercised its fourth per-
emptory challenge and removed G. L.
Marshall. 5002 n. Capitol Ave. auto
accessory manufacturer.
His place was taken by William H.
Repass. farmer. New Augusta
Wife's Illness Is Excuse
Repass was excused by the court for
cause when he said his wife was I'll. He
was replaced by Jacob Holm, Wayne
township, gardener.
The States sixth peremptory chal-
lenge was used TO remove Ezra D.
Hill, 2412 n. Talbot Ave. real estate
dealer. His place in the box was taken
Continued on Page III
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
Poison AtfeInnt Fails

A woman giving her name as Mrs.
Esther Sargent, 54S n. Senate Ave,
recovered from poison said by police
to have been self-adIninistered Satur-
day. Police could give no reason for
the act
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
PERU JUDGE is NAMED
Judge Ward to Hear Sweet Murder
Case; Smith Asked Change.
Rr Unttsd Press

PLYMOUTH, Ind, March a.
Judge Albert Ward, Peru, Will try the
case OF Raymond r. Smith. charged
with the murder Of his grandmother,
Mrs Frances Sweet.
The judges name was agreed to by
the attorneys after Smith, through
his attorneys, had asked for another
Judge and Judge Carr. had granted
the request.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
CHICKEN BRO0DER BURNS
Short Circuit Believed TO Have
Caused Caused Fire at Seed Company.

Fire thought TO have started from
a short circuit in an electric chicken
brOoder at the Southern Seed Com
pany 23 n. Alabama St, Saturday,
caused a small damage. according to
fire headquarters. 1t contained about
400 young chickens valued at about
500. fremen said.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
VEHICLE IS DRAGGED
DISTANCE ON TRACK
Driver States He Heard No
Warning Whistle Until-He
Was at Crossing - Com
pany Officials Are Inve8ti-
eating Victims in Hos
pitaI Here,

Jewell E. Walden, Jr., g.
months-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jewell E. Walden, 500 Julian
Ave-, was instantly killed today
when the automobile in which he
was riding with his parents col
lided with a Lebanon T. H, I. &
E. traction car three miles north
west of the city.
Walden suffered severe bruises
about the body. Mrs. Walden
was cut on the head and suffered
wrenched back. The auto ran
into the side of the car and was
showed along the track, accord
ing to Walden.
Deep Cut at Crossing
Walden was driving on a detour
west Of the Michigan road north Of
the city limits and started through
a deep cut. He said he heard no whis-
tie until the interurban was upon him
at the crossing
Mr.. and Mrs. Walden were taken
% the Deaconess Hospital Attaches
said Mrs. Walden may have internal
injuries.
On Way to Visit Relatives
Walden said they were going to visit
relatives near Charlottesville.
ivan Healton was motorman and D.
Alien, conductor OF the car. Both
are from Lebanon. Traction officials
said they are investigating. They
said they have no report upon when
the motorman blew the whistle. The
car left Lebanon at 9:01 a. m.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
Senate Orders Contempt Pro-
ceeding8'In8tituted by Fed
eraI Authorities Against Oil
Magnate for Refusal to
Answer Prober8' Questions.
WALSH PRESSES ACTION
AGAINST TEAPOT LESSEE

f Guilty. Millionaire Faces
Prosecution and Jail Sen
tence Until He Tells History
of Relations With Former
Secretary Of Interior Albert
B, FaII-Vote, 72 to /,
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
More Oil Drippings

Harry Sinclair is cited for con-
tempt for refusing to answer SEN
ate committees questions.
New York Times reporter de-.
clares he was assured by Will Hays
publicity man $4,000 shares of oil
stock was given Hays for G. o. P.
fund
Carmi Thompson denies story OF
alleged barter of presidency at 1920
convention.
Senate orders contempt proceed
ings against Sinclair.
Daugherty probers to investigate
death of Jesse Smith, Daughertys
friend.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24


Sinclair-lessee of naval reserve
No. 3, known as Teapot Dome-re-
fused on Saturday before the commit
tee to tell anything about his lease,
on the ground his counsel had advised
against it.
The contempt citation was filed with
the Senate by Senator Walsh, Mon
tana, chief prosecutor of the inquiry.
who then moved the Senate recon-
mend legal action by the Federal dis
trict attorney to compel him to tes-
tify.
In his citation Walsh pointed to
resolutions adopted by the Senate en-
powering the committee to subpoena
and question witnesses.
Text of Citation
The citation continues:
THAT on the twenty-second day of
March, 1924, a witness. Harry +. Sin
clair. being called before the commit
tee and being on the stand, refused
to answer any questions that might
be propounded to him by any member
of the committee as set forth in the
Senate on Saturday.
THAT upon such statements SO be-
ing made by the said witness, Harry
F. Sinclair, questions pertinent to the
inquiry being prosecuted by the said
committee were addressed to the wit
ness which tho witness severally de-
clined and refused to answer as there
in set forth.
And now your committee reports
to the said Harry F. Sinclair, having
appeared as a witness before your
said committee, refuses to answer
questions peretinent to the question
under inquiry and is in contempt Of
the said committee and Of the Senate"
Vote Is 72 to
Thevote on the motion made by
Walsh, directing the President of the
Senate to refer the matter to the dis
trict attorney for action. was 70 to 1.
Senator Elldns, West Virginia, Re
publican, was the only senator to cast
a negative vote.
The action was rushed through the
Benate in record time. Only about
twenty minutes debate preceded tho
vote.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24

By United Press
WASHINGTON, March "a
The Senate today ordered con-
tempt proceedings instituted by
Federal authorities against
Harry F. Sinclair, lessee of Tea
pot Dome, for his refusal to
answer questions before the oil
investigating committee.
The committee. at the instigation Of
Chief Prosecutor Walsh. cited the oil
magnate for contempt and the Senate
formally approved it's action.
The next step is now up to the Fed
eraI district attorney here, who will
lay the matter before a Federal grand
jury.
If the grand jury finds Sinclair in
contempt, he faces prosecution and
a Jail sentence until he tells his story
OF his relations with former Secretary
Of Interior Fall. from whom he OBJ
tanned the lease Of the Wyoming naval
oil reserve.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-24
Home Edition

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Service.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
BETTY BLYTHE
Lltucolt
The Phantom of the Opera

MORE than 1900 people, it is
A'A claimed. will appear in the re-
production of the Paris opera, THE
Phantom of the Opera which is be-
ing filmed at Universal City, with a
ballet Of 200 on the big stage, and
the boxes and auditorium crammed
with fashionable Paris types.
The interior of the Opera House, its
boxes, auditorium. stage, promenades.
foyer and grand staircase are housed
in a huge steel and concrete struc-
ture. the first of its kind ever built
for a picture set. a complete grand
opera orchestra, and an entire cast
for the opera Faust" will be en-
ployeed on stage and in the pit, with
an audience watching.
More than 1000 people will take
part in the scenes representing the
brilliant opera ball, where Lon
Chany, as the Phantom. appears in
scarlet robes, representing red
DEATH" spreading terror among the
revelera The opera ball Is the big
event of the Partisan social season.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
The Bloody Arm"

4 n interesting story was revived
"A few days ago at the Thomas H.
Ince studios when R. William Nefll,
director of Charles Rays picture,
'"The Desert Fiddler" offered Richard
r. Neill, one of the cast, q cigarette
from a case engraved with the
famous "Bloody Arm" Of the Irish
king "the Red O'Neill."
The legend from which tho crest
derives its origin is as follows: An
Irishman, RED" O'Neill, and an Eng
lishman had been fighting for su-
premacy in Ireland. They were sum-
moned to England, and. after each
had told his story, 1t was decided to
let each row aI boat back to Erin.
The man who first put hand on Irish
soil was to be Ireland's king.
O'Neill rowed valiantly. but when
they were nearing the coast he real
lied that the Englishman was gain
ing. He drew his knife from his
belt. whacked of his left hand. and
threw 1T on the shore, thus securing
his right to be ruler of the Emerald
Isle
This legend, with more or less en-
be1lishment, has been handed down
from generation to generation. John
O'Neill, barrister Of Tyrone, County
Antrim. brought it to this country
when he settled in Philadelphia in
1920 Cor 1740). Descendants in di-
rect line have passed the legend
along and 1924, 1t is claimed. finds
r. William and Richard R. Neill
talking 1t over on THE Desert
Fiddler" set.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
"Classmates a True Story

There seems to be no question that
the theme of "Classmates" was sug-
gested by two episodes at~the Mill
tary Academy. The death of Oscar
l.. Booz in 1900. after his resignation
from West Point. resulted in an ex-
tended congressional and military in
vestigation. Charges were made that
Booz had been injured in fight with
another cadet and that by a severe
hasing his eyes had been injured.
His death brought about stiff regula-
tions against hazing.
Later, in 1901, five cadets were dis
missed from West Point as the result
of a demonstration on the part of
the cadets against the superintendent
Actually, these incidents were in no
way linked, but the play grew out
Evening star., 1924-11-16
Ambassador-"Luck."

Today and tomorrow tho Ambassa
dor will present Johnny Hines latest
picture for Mastodon Films, Luck" ;"
with Robert Edeson, Edmund Breesc,
Violet Mersereau. Charlie Murray and
Polly Moran in the cast, with short
reel features and pipe organ music:
Tuesday and Wednesday Beverly
Bayne. Monte Blue and Willard Louis
in Her Marriage Vow" and Lloyd
Hamilton, in Jonah Jones'; Thurs
day, "The Wise Virgin" a modern
domestic drama, in which a gay phi
landerer is routed at his own game,
and Lige Conley. in wild Game;
Friday, Ricardo Cortez and Vera Rey-
nolds, in Feet Of Clay" with short
reels; Saturday, Harry Leon Wilson's
Merton of the Movies" featuring
Glenn Hunter, and "Our Gang" in Hal
Roach's "The Cradle Robbers"
Evening star., 1924-11-16
Running Neck and Neck.

4 DOLPHE MENJOU'S elevation to
"A screen stardom Is of interest to
Washington by reason of the fact
that reports from tho West coast
Indicate that the Famous Players
Iasky organization has Just signed
Monta Bell, former Washington news
paper man, to 5-year contract,
with the idea of making him MenJou's
director In a series of new starring
productions, which will shortly be
brought to the screen.
In some curious way, the rapid rise
of Menjou has been almost paralleled
by that of Bell. Both got their
real start toward fame in Charlie
Chaplin's production, "A Woman of
Paris" Both were associated in the
production Of "Broadway After
Dark" which was Bells first direc-
toral effort on his own account. Both
praised the work of the other in
ordinately, and Bell was almost in
consolable when Menjou, whom the
young director had called tho per-
feet screen actor" decided to cast his
lot with Paramount.
Now, curiously enough, Bell follows
Menjou into tho Same fold and Holly
wood is convinced that Bell has join
ed the Lasky organization with the
primary purpose Of directing Menjou.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
Empire.

Today and tomorrow, Percy Mar
mont, in you Can't Get Away With
IT.. comedy THE Fight: Tuesday
and Wednesday, Gloria Swanson, in
"Manhandled", comedy, That's the
Spirit; Thursday. Jack Holt. in
Empty Hands, comedy,"Felix Wins
Out, Fox News and surprise night
gifts given out at s and $50: Friday,
William Farnum, In THE Man Who
Fights Alone and comedy, The
Cowboy Sheik"; Saturday, J. B. War
ner, in Wanted by the Law, comedy.
"The Scenario School," Fox News,
second episode OF '"The Fast Express"
and kiddies' surprise matinee.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
Grifhhth's New Picture.

THE artists colony at Westport,
Conn, where D. w. Griffith gave
q trial showing of his newest picture.
is hailing Isn't Life WonderfuI' as
the new sensation of things theatrical.
Rose O'Neil, famed as creator of
the kewpie. said of 1t: lat last We
really have 1.-THE new movie. This
picture is so different. SO delightful.
so far ahead, that I believe 1t will
he recognized as the most significant
thing that has happened in theat-
ricals, either stage or screen"
Angus Macdonald, famous illustra-
tor. is quoted as saying: Il believe
the acting of Carol Dempster is the
finest thing ever done for the screen.
Neil Hamilton Is superb. We have
heard about the advance In the mo-
ton pictures. Here 1t is"
Evening star., 1924-11-16

HCLASSMATES," Richard Barthel-
~ mess latest picture, was first
built into a stage play some 20 years
ago by Charles Klein, who saw an
account of an episode at West Point
In g. newspaper. Scenting the idea
Of a drama, he clipped it out and
took it to the late Henry B. Harris,
who also saw the basis Of a play and
told Klein to 60 ahead.
The idea did not develop, however.
and lately the clipping was turned
over to William de Mile, then COM
ing into prominence as a playwright.
Mr.. de Mile called Margaret Turnbull
to aid him, and CLASSMATES" became
a play. 1t had success, with Robert
Edeson as the star and later with
Norman Hackett In the leading role.
Evening star., 1924-11-16
Chevy Chase.

Today and tomorrow, Jackie Coogan,
In Little Robinson Crusoe'.': Chron-
icles OF America. Wolfe and Mont
calm; Aesops Fables and News Tues
day. Mae Murray, in Nine. Midnight" !;
AL ST. John comedy, BE Yourself !;
Wednesday and Thursday, James Kirk
wood, Norma Shearer and Adolphe
Menjou, in Broken Barriers: Fast
Steppers, "Fiddlin' Dolr': News and
Fun from the Press; Friday, Fred
Thomson, in MASK OF Lopez; Will
Rogers. THE Cowboy Sheik"; first
chapter Evolves of the North; Satur-
day. Reginald Denny, Sporting Youth" ;
Hysterical Comedy, William Telr' !;
eleventh episode, Haunted Valley