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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
GAS SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT
cambridge City May Have to Increase
Rates if New Wells Are Sunk

Natural gas wells. which are now
unable to supply sufficient gas, may
force Cambridge City to pay an in
-rease of so cents to $1-25 for 1000
-ubic feet of gas, according to a petit
ION filed with the public service com
mission by the Cambridge Natural Gas
'ompany. Other wells will have to
le drilled by the company the petition
itated.
Proposals for financing the Hoosier
Hydro Electric Company have been
submitted to the commission. The
company, headed by John A. Shafer.
indianapolis, plans to construct a
power plant on F'Iatrock River near
st. Paul, Shelby County.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
Now Storage Battery Firm

Articles of incorporation for the De
mountable Batteries Corporation of
Indiana, capital stock at $4,000, have
been filed with the Secretary of State.
Incorporators of the firm. which is a
branch of a Brooklyn On. " com
pany, are Emil Seidel. Oscar G..
Thomas and Frank L. Riggs. A new
type of storage battery will be assem-
bled and distributed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
PROPOSE DEMONSTRATION
OptOmstrists to Show Practical Work
in Convention.

Steps for presenting practical dem.
onstrations at future State conven-
lions were taken at the annual
convention of Indiana Association Of
Optometrists at the Lincoln. Annual
reports of the officers were made.
Talks were made by N. A. Bixler,
president, and H. E. Woodland, sec
rotary.
The following were admitted to
membership: B. H. Koplan, Michigan
City; Mrs. S. E. Anderson, Bedford;
Frank D. Hope. Shoals; Noble N La
chot. South Bend, and Herman P.
Markley, Portland. Ind.
Ratification of the national consti.
tuition of optoWetrists was voted by
the delegates. y
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
GARDNER DECLINES
PRESIDENTIAL RACE
St, Louis War Governor Will
> Support MCAdoo,
By United Press
TF- ~

By United Press
lex D. Gardner. st. Louis, war Gov
ernor of Missouri, today declined the
suggestion of the NJ issoun Democratic
Editorial Association he run for
President, and announced he would
support w. G. McAdoo for the Demo
cratic nomination.
Gardeners announcement was be
lieYed to pave the way for the en-
trance Of United States Senator James
A. Reed, Missouri, into the race for
the Democratic nomination.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
STOP ITCHING SKIN
Zemo the Clean, Antiseptic
Liquid, Gives Prompt Relief

There is one safe. dependable treat
ment that relieves itching torture and
that cleanses and soothes the skin.
Ask any druggist for 35c or 81 bottle
Of Zemo and apply 1t as directed. Soon
you will find that irritations, Pimples,
BIackheads, Eczema, Blotches, Ring
worm and similar skin troubles will dis
appear.
Zemo, the penetrating, satisfying liquid,
is all that is needed,~fOr 1t banishes most
skin eruptions, makes the skin soft,
smooth and healthy. Zefno Soap. 25c.--
Lemo Ointment, 0c.-Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen be
long to.
w. A. Miller, 4211 z. New York st.
from Washington and Alabama SITS.
Edward Levins, 4210 Cornelius Ave.
from 207 z. Ohio ST.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
CENTRAL UNION IS
INFARMER-LABOR
POLITICAL LEAGUE:
Alliance Threatened by Al
legged Unofficial Action of
ex-Oficer.

With the political caldron fired to
boiling heat at the Central Labor
Union Monday night organized labor
To-Day was looking FORWARD to meet
ing Of the Marion County unit of the
Indiana Progressive Political Action
League next Monday night at Ma
chinists' Hall.
The league is composed of labor and
progressive farmers" Following a
State meeting Jan. 80, it will indorse
candidates favorable to it's ideas.
Influence Of the union was almost
lost to the league when it was stated
from the floor that Edward Toner, An
derson Republican candidate for NOM
nation for Governor, had been in
formed by an ex-secretary Of the
league that the organization would
support his candidacy. It was also
said that the man had informed sew
era1 candidates that he had for sale
l complete mailing list bearing names
Of union members.
Delegates Are Elected
That the alleged action was done
in behalf of the Indiana Progressive
Political Action League was strongly
denied by advocates Of the organiza-
ion. After g stormy session dele
gates were appointed to represent the
Central Labor Union at meetings OF
he league.
Delegates to State meeting, Jan. 81:
Jsmos A. Leckler, Arthur Lyday.
Harry Bassett, L. A. Barth, Frank
Nukenbrock, Ebert Leib.
William Jackman, John j. McNa-
nara, Harry Bassett. William Haig,
Frank Ankenbrock. will so to the
Marion County meeting. next Monday
night. County officers are to be
elected.
Dissatisfaction was expressed over
recent activities Of the Indiana polls
rsouce arr E'iremen's Band by the To-
cal Musicians union, which, said the
band has unfairly compete nth or
ganizeG musicians in memorial
events, parade in honor Of General
Halter, parade for the American
Legion, and parade for No Accident
Week, ETC.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15

nervous. My sister
in-law told me to
try Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound. My hus-
band got me a bot.
tie at once, and 1t
did me so much
good that 1 kept on
taking it. I began
to feel well and
|strong again and
twas able to do my
abo1ISamorE Nv he Vy
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
A Puzzle
a Day
p A Y
r f. II
f o r
p Y r e

Here is a word addition" that looks
difficult; but is not so hard as it looks.
Each letter in the three words, PAY,
FOR, BET, stands for a different fig
ure, from 1 to 8, inclusive. The cipher
(O) does not appear. When those three
numbers are added up Aas illustrated,
the figures in the total will spell the
word ''PYRE." Can you substitute
figures for the letters, so as to make
a bona fide addition?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
Musicians Complain

Police and frenen are not paid to
be musicians; they are paid to enforce
law and order and to protect our
homes Their duties are specific" &C
cording to the musicians.
A committee consisting Of Robert
Fox, Arthur Lyday, S. L. Adams,
Charles w. Kern, James Leckler, and
Henry Friedman. together with repre-
sentatives of the local Musicians
Union, will consult with r. Walter
Jarvis and Charles A. Bookwalter,
members of the park board. concern
ing the band.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15

in population. In other words, while
rate increase in high school registra.
ton increased by leaps and bounds
the grade school rate has been nearly
static as compared with rate of popu.
lation increase.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
Yesterdays answer:

By drawing a line from the mid
point to each side to the opposite cor
ner of the triangle, the equilaterai tri
angle is divided into six smaller tri-
angles, all of which are equal in size.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
RUNDOWN
WEAK,NERvOUS
Benefited by First Bottle of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound

After was married I became ter
ribly rundown and was weak and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
BACK HOME AGAIN

An automobile reported found by
police:
Overland touring, Ohio license
S93643, found at New York and
Workman SITS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15

Perseetion Bntter Makes KlddIes Grow.--Adv.
, 1924-05-05

ven states Of South Carolina. Georgia,
Alabama. North Carolina, Virginia, Louisl-
ana and Arkansas.
Melbourne, May 1st.-The Melbourne
Ace cO nmenting CO the Bcitish BUDGET
rs outlined by the Chancellor Of the Ex-
chan1er. saws: 1T is a little England
BUDGET and takes small account of the
D~ominions. The reduction IN expandl-
TIRES was largely made possible by the
abandonment of the Singapore base
scheme and the dasertion CT Empire IN
terasts in the Paciic. The reductions
in customs and the declaration against
preference were made in disregard OF the
D~oninions. During Great BRAINS lean
Years when her other customers were
almost bankrupt the Dominions kept ner
industries going and yielded her a SUB
s~tantial income While Great Britain
nrpfe RS % trade with the foreigner, she
must exoect the Dominions to suit them
selves and fix their preferences accord
ingly.
are r~a)lying a combined attack on the
midget with growing strength, Inc
Oaiiv Express this morning claims that
the abolition of the Mckenna duties VIII
hiring about an imperial crisis.
Kingston Jamaica, May zoo Inc
Governor announced in the Legislative
Conncil Yesterday that he intends to ca
bIo the Secretary of State for the Colo'
Mos asking that either arOyaI commission
or q roval commissioner be sent TO lnVeS-
tigzte the management of the railway
and pendipg such report that MAJOR
Thomas, the Director Of Railway, be
granted leave. r11
Havana, Cuba, May d.-(United
Pr ssl-The situation created by the re-
Volt Of a number of soldiers Ir Santa
Clara nrovince, assumed more serious
nronortions today, following a persistent
renort that General Valez has landed On
the North coast and will assume charge
If the movement against the Govern
mont of President Zayas. Senior ArmaE-
do Soto. brother of the Secretary OF the
Veterans and Patriots Association, was
renorted killed, when the Government
soldiers fired on rebels in a clash at
Aureus in Santa Clara province, late yes
te'dav, The Military has issued an or,
der for search of all AUTOMOBILES and
oIber vehicles leaving Havana for the
;"tar;or President Zayas has asked an
on, ronrjation of 81, 600. 900 to combat
tbe rebellion and the United States cruls-
o. "Clp8 veland has arrived III Havana
baroour. UncontirIned reports tell OF
= ,nmbrr of clashes between Govern
NOT forces and rebels. All demonstra-
t;ons scheduled for Labour Day, yester-
A., weye ~,suspended. A new uprising
, 1924-05-05

NOfG vi ~ " 49, N4- -
presentation bill. sponsored by the
Liberals.
London. May 2pd-The London Morn
ing POSTS CapetoWn correspondent gao
ties the Cape Times as commenting on
the new British budget as follows. From
the imperial viewpoint, unless the com
mons reverses the governments adverse
views on preference, it nay easily live in
history as the budget which dealt a far
reaching blow at the commercial urity 1T
the Empire. The Cape Times adds.
should Parliament fail to record a ma
jori1y vote in favour Of The conference
scheme, the DomiCions may be driven to
make trade arrangements outside the
Empire, which may ultimately meal d
serious loss OF maIkeIs TO the manufac-
tuners Of the United Kingdom.
Berlin, May 2nd-The Standard on
Company is reported TO be cooperating
with large German concerns for eXteu-
sive Russian oil and benZine contracts.
Il is indicated that the new deal sup
plants negotiations which a group, head
ed BY the late Hugo SHINES, had been
trying to conduct.
London, May 2nd.-The Cabinet is I'm
derstood to have approved a recommen
dation by one of its subcommittee of
experiments with airShiEs Of 2reattr
size, speed and power than any hitherto
produced, according TO the Daily Mall
The paper says that the Air Ministry
will build a big airship station and very
large long range airships, with which
the navy will make tests as an auxiliary
air cruiser for CceaL "econuaissance
London, May 2nd.- Reports of the mo-
Utilization of the famods Ulster Consta-
hu!arv following the definite uliimatum
issued yesterday evening by Sir James
Craig brings the Irish problem once more
into the forefront Of the days news.
A STANCE reversal Of opinion in Conse"-
vative circles on the Ulster question is
revealed in those journals Of London
that still reflect their viewpoint. The
Times" takes the lead with a strong
request this morning that Ulster cease
tihing with the question and take steps
TO appoint a commissioner on the boun-
dary conference, provide } it is clearly
and definitely understood beforehand
that tie duties and objects of such a
representative are merely to adjust the
boundary Of the mutual convenience Of
both sides for the dispute for the pt r
nose of administration. =
Belfast, May 2nd.-Reports that the
Ulster Government had ordered one OF
the border sections of its special con-
stabulary to prepare for mobiIizad oa
have no foundation in fact, it is declared
:; ooponotant onarterS here The ra-
, 1924-05-05

mere To-Day 10 CONFER with MI. h1dcOou-
aid at the Premier's country 'home,
"Chequers" in an effort to harmonic
the British end French views on repara-
tons.
Washington, May 1st-The President
will veto the Soldiers Bonus Bill. Det1n-
lite word to this etfecG has been received
by leaders of the Senate and House.
They sal today that canv2sses OF both
houses showedgthe Bill would be passed
over the veto and thus became law.
Belfast. Nav 1st-lEe kil.ormer Bar
racks at BalIinasloe. County Galway,
were attacked and wrecked after a pre-
urinary fusilade early today. The record
books and The guards bicycles and cloth
ing were removed, but the occupants OIL
the barracks were not molested.
Melbourne, May 1st- Commander Co
bic and fying officer McIntyre, who are
on a seaplane flight around Australia for
defence iavestiga ion purposes have just
reached Carnarvan, Western Australia,
having covered nearly 5000 miles since
their start from Melbourne on April 9th.
Washington, Nay 1st.-Women OF 50
countries re-affirmed their unequivocal
opposition to war and their belief that
there must be peace on earth at all costs,
on the occasion of the opening reception
of the Women International League Tor
peace and freedom. Mrs. Spencer re-
presenting the International Council OF
Women, of which the Canadian Local
Council is a member, promised that the
1875 convention Of that body would re-
solve itself into another powerful Wo-
mems peace conference. This IS the
fourth in irrational women reace meet
ing. but it is the first time it has been
held in the United States and a group OF
women belonging to United States pa,
triotic societies is planning organized
opposition to the conference, whose mem,
beis they characterize as r%acidst and
socialistic.
London, May End. The Govern
ment's non acceptance of the Liberals
''ultimatum" demanding support Tor
their proportional representation cleo
tnral bills, is declared by several polltl-
cal writer's to he regarded as a rebuff
aGd a challenge to the Asqulthlans:
This, it is said, brings nearer the tail
of the Government, which is the favou-
rite topic of some of the political pro-
phets. 1t is asserted that the Cabinet
Yesterday was disposed to accede to Mr.,
Asouith's wish to have official support
of the Liberal Bill. but in view OF the
known hostility of a large section OF The
Labourites to the idea of proportional, re-
presentation the ministers finally resolved
to take the option of heParliamentaryLa-
bour Party which was also meeting. Inc
The Washington times., 1924-09-16
WORLD FLIGHT
WILL TEST
SPEED
New Globe Tour BY Relays
Planned to Try Out
Shortest Time
By LLOYD LEHRBAS,
International News Service.

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-What IL
the shortest time in which aviators
can fly around the world?
With American Eagles" success.
full In being the first to circunl-
navigate the globe through the air,
General Mason M. Patrick, chief Of
Air Service, would now like to know
how quickly that same flight could
be made.
cit is quite possible" General Pat
rick said in discussing the world
flight made by Lieutenants Lowell
Fl. Smith, Erik Nelson and their
companions, that the next time we
attempt such a hazardous test IN
flying we shall see how fast we can
fly around the world. That would
be accomplished by establishing
relay depots around the world with
machines and pilots and mechanics
to fly each leg of the journey. 1t
would be revelation in speed ard
far Guido even the most far-fetcned
dreams Of few years ago."
Speed Was No Object.
In the world flight the fliers
made no effort at speed and simply
attempted to circumnavigate the
globe in less than six months be-
cause Of the ice and impossible fly
ing conditions that prevail through
the Northern Atlantic, the last part
of their trip, during the early fall
and winter months.
To insure the success Of the
flight eight Of the best filters and
mechanicians in the service were
picked to make the attempt, giant
Douglas air cruisers with both pom.
toons and landing gear were pro-
vided and spare parts and extra en-
gines were placed at various points
around the globe where it was
thought they would be needed.
In the next flight it is proposed
to have airplanes and extra pilots
at those points instead of spare
parts and engines. One flier will
hop from New York to Chicago, the
next from Chicago to San Fran
cisco, the next to Seattle, the Aleu-.
tians, Yokohama, Shanghai, Ran
COON, Calcutta, ETC., or whatever d.
vision Of mileage the plans may
call for.
Flying Time 313 Hours.
What the result will be is quite
easily imagined. Instead of the
planes being forced to wait for re-
pairs, to change engines, or to rest
the pilots, the circumnavigation Of
The Washington times., 1924-09-16
POTATO GROWERS SUE
RAILROAD FOR $50. 900

NORFOLK, Va, Sept. 16.-Trial
of the damage suit for $4,000
against the New York. Philadelphia
and Norfolk railroad, a Pennsyl-
vania railroad subsidiary, brought
in Federal court here by Eastern
to be completed by tomorrow after
noon.
The case has been held up since
1921. The growers charge that the
railroad failed to furnish cars for
potato and other shipments In the
fall of 1920, and as result they
sustained great losses through spoil
age and depreciation.
The Washington times., 1924-09-16
SUSPECT READY TO WAIVE.
y EXTRACTION RELEASED

NORFOLK. Va, Sept. 16. =. At
rirst expressing a willingness 10
waive extradition, Walter Hall, said
by police to be wanted here FOL
room breaking and larceny, changed
MS mind before the necessary
papers could be secured and was
released by Augusta, Ca, author.
tiles, because of the State law there
permitting prisoners for extradilton
to be held only five days.
A detective, sent to Augusta tv
The Washington times., 1924-09-16
ZONE DECISION BARS
BUSINESS FROM PLAZA

The Raltimore and Ohio Railroad
property on Union Station plaza
has been zoned residential &C"
area by the Zoning Commission.
This viii permit apartments, resi-
dences and hotels of a height Of
sixty feet or less. Business houses
are prohibited.
The Commission acted after Frank
II. Stephens, District Corporation
Counsel advised it that It was
without authority to refuse to zoIle
property where owners sought a
ruling.
The Washington times., 1924-09-16

Workers Congress, held at Ham.
burg recently, considered a resolu
ton put forward by French dele
gates in support of the movement.
While the annual conference OF the
Social Democratic Federation held
here passed resolutions in its favor.
The United States Of Europe
The Washington times., 1924-09-16
UNITED EUROPE
ADVOCATED
BY LABOR
Important Groups Advance
Proposal for Federal
Union of States
By international News Service.

LONDON, Sept. 16;-Definite &C.
ton to propagate the idea OF a
United States of Europe-under
which Europe would become a ma
ton of states, with a central CAPT.
tt Ills being taken by many i'm
p tant labor groups and organiza-
II ms throughout Europe.
They argue that the idea is q
p actical measure OF world politics,
and will do much to end the pres
eilt unrest now permeating the Eu.
ropean Continent.
The International Transport
The Washington times., 1924-09-16

the globe will be a chain affair.
AS though in relay race against
time, as soon as one pilot touches
his wheels on the ground or his
pontoons on the water ats the end
of his leg of the journey the next
will be off.
When the flyers landed at Mitchell
Field they had flown 1885 miles
in 31S hours, 26 minutes actual fly.
ing time.
What would that time have been
II they had had relief pilots to fly
continuously?
That's what the Air Service
would like to know next.
The Washington times., 1924-09-16
DIAMOND BROTHERS
PLAN RETRlAL PETITION

ossINING, N. ". Sept. 1S.-Mor.
ris and Joseph Diamond, who wers
convicted Of numbering two West
Bind bank messengers In a Brooklyn
hold-up, have conferred with Their
mother and sister, Miss Nellie Dia.
nond. relative to their. petition for
a new trial.
The Washington times., 1924-09-16

W Il be one Of the demands put for.
w Lrd at the international Peace
D ,nlonstrations to be held through.
OFT the world September 81. while
1t IL possible that the question will
be- brought before the next meeting
Of the Labor and Socialist Interna-
tionale.
The Washington times., 1924-09-16

the Norfolk police department has
returned home empty handed after
Augustra Officials bad notified au.
thorities here that Hall was in Gus.
'ody. -'@ W
The Washington times., 1924-09-16
: Telephone Earnings
inthe
District of Columbia

4 In view Of the public interest in the newspaper re-
ports of recent financial filed with the Public
Utilities Commission of the District of Columbia, sub
uniting brief statement regarding the of
ings on the telephone property.
Net telephone for the first six months of 1924
$712O23, increase the months
OF $67S66 The increased earnings proportion
atey increased volume of business which required
dtions to plant the book of being
approximately higher for half of this wear
than for the period of 1923.
Il Stated as to percentage of net return the book
cost of the property (Which substantially with the last
valuation of the property made by the commssion)
for the first months of this 1861 per annu
against 77O9 for the first months 1928
Experience has shown us that we cannot expect as
profitable business for the second the year as
for the first six months the second half including does
the quiet months. In 1928 earnings which were
77O for the first six months 643 for the second
months, average for the of 1885, 1t is unlikely
that the years earnings will be rate than
THE CHESAPEAKE AND POTOMAC
49, TELEPHONE COMPANY
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1924-02-15
Lee M. LAMPSoN TO
ADDRESS EARLY GROWERS

At the last Community club meet
ing, w. j. Kincaid was appointed
committee of one to secure for an
evening the services of some one of
experience in the growing and mar
keting Of early vegetables and
fruits. such as early potatoes. as
paragus. Strawberries, cantaloupes.
watermelons and early. vegetables
of all kinds. Following out his in
srructions, Mr.. Kincaid has secured
the promise of Lee M. Lampson of
Kennewick to be here on Tuesday
evening, Februry 10th, at the high
school auditorium.
Mr.. Lampson is regarded as an
authority on the growing and mar
keting of early stuff, having been
for the past three years manager
of a growers association at Pasco-
Kennewick- -Richland that has been
unusually successful in securing
good returns for the growers 1t
is hoped that every one in this val
LEY who is interested in the grow
ing and marketing of these pro-
ducts will be out next Tuesday
evening to hear Mr.. Lampson.