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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-02
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Heat and Humidity Wave Drives
to Beaches.
By United Press
NEW YORK, Sept. New York
sweltered again today in one OF the
hottest September days on record.
Thousands suffered acutely from the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-02

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-02
INDUSTR|ALSLEAD
MCTIVE TRADE ON
STOCK EXCHANGE
Leaders FraCtiOnaIIy Higher
Copper Issues Start
Irregular.
Average Stock Prices

Average price Of twenty rails Saturday
was $1,000. M ~. Average price of
twenty industrial stocks was 1876. up
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500 26 up %.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-02
Local Bank CIearinqS

Indianapolis bank cIearings Tuesday
were S3I73.000 Bank debts amounted
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-02

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-02
Chicago Grain Table

CHICAGO Sept. 2-Carlot receipts
were. Wheat. AS: corn. 1872: oats. 26s;
barley. 81: rye. 10.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-02

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-02

Interest payable March i and September i.
Evening star., 1924-03-02
Thrilling.

Thrilling.
From Life.
Bill-Have you ever come across a
man who, at the slightest touch.
caused you to thrill and tremble in
every fiber Of your being?"
Mabel-Yes, the dentist.
Evening star., 1924-03-02
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
AND HEART DISEASE

DR. Joe Shelby Riley, with his able a..
slstants. Drs. W. II. ii. Sharp and g. Hun.
will examine all cases OF high blood pressure
and heart disease
Free Of Charge
At his office. 1892 14th st. NV.
Monday and Tuesday, March B and 4.
to Pm.
Evening star., 1924-03-02
SCHOOL TALK GIVEN
ON MOOD IN DRAMA
James Reynolds, Art Director,
Rams Head Players, Explains
Purpose of New Stagecraft.

James Reynolds. stage designer OF
New York and London, and art direc-
tor Of the Rams Head Players. whose
Elizabeth Tudor has created inter-
est in local dramatic circles. as a part
Of the triple bill just completed at the
Rams Head Playhouse, gave a talk
Friday afternoon at the King Smith
Studio School, taking for his subject
1.-THE INSTALLATION OF Mood In ORA
matte Production"
Speaking Of the new stagecraft. he
said that in stage production perfect
harmony of feeling must be preserved
by the director, the costume and set
ting designer and the actor In order
that the mood of the author be con-
yeyed to the audience by color. line.
lighting and action. thus creating the
perfection OF atmosphere and drama
In this connection, 1t IS interesting
to note that q model of the Rams
Head stage may be seen in Ballan--
tyne's book store on + street, all or
next week. The stage will be set for
the second act OF A. A. Mines come
James Reynolds has designed settings
and costumes. and which will be Civ
en- as the fifth production OF the pres
ent Rams Head season.
The versatility of Jimmie" Rey-
nolds Is shown by the fact that he
has been playing part in "Eliza, ,
beth Tudor" owing TO the enforced
absence from the city Of Thomas Nc
Glynn. who plays the messenger from
Drake In the Reynolds play.
Evening star., 1924-03-02
;. n. BABBlTT RETIRES
AFTER LONG SERVICE
.-land Office Law Examiner Had
Returned During World War
to Job Previously Held.
WRITER FOR NEWSPAPERS
Tokens Of Esteem Are Presented by
His Associates.

Charles Henry Babbitt, eighty-one
ears old, was retired as law ex-
~,miner Of the contest division OF the
..,eneral land Office yesterday after
,,ssears Of service.
- Tokens of esteem were presented
,,ay his associates and Commissioners
,.spry gave a tribute in the form OF
IN address, In which he detailed the
government service Of Mr.. Babbitt,
eating from 1874.
= From the government printing Of
Ace Mr.. Babbitt was transferred to
the office Of the adjutant general,
where he assisted in the preparation
'and printing of the civil war rec
lCrds. In 1877 he became an employe
,isf the general land office. from which
he resigned in 1877 and entered into
practice as an attorney in public
land cases before the Department of
the Interior, returning to the land
office in the same year and serving
Until 1894, when he assumed charge
Of the phllanthropic activities of the
late Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst. estab-
fishing free libraries and reading
rooms in many Of the frontier mining
towns of the far west.
He later engaged In land practice
before the Interior Department., in
which he continued until the declara-
tion of war against Germany, on the
slay after which he rendered his serv-
ices to the government to take the
place OF some younger man who
might be released to enter the expe-
tlitionary forces. His offer was ac-
cepted. and he was assigned to the
contest division of the general land
onice, where he again took up his
duties as law examiner.
=. During his residence in Washing
ton Mr.. Babbitt has been the accred-
1ted correspondent Of number Of
Evening star., 1924-03-02

newspapers, and was a frequent con-
tributor to the press of this city.
His stories of adventure and western
experience have been published in
Outing, Forest and Stream. and other
similar publications. Memories of his
early days in the territory of Iowa,
his native state, are embodied in the
semihistorical booklet published in
1916 entitled EARLY Days at Council
Bluffs" which is considered and re-
ferred to as a standard work. He is
a member of the 10 "a State Histori-
cal Society and past commander of
Burnside Post, G. A. II.
In December. 1863. Mr.. Babbitt was
married to Juliette NJ. Younger, a ma
tive Of Iowa. and recently they cele-
brated their siXtieth wedding anni-
vefsary. MRS. Babbitt is we'll known
magazine contributor, and q past
president of the League of American
Pen Women
Evening star., 1924-03-02

and will introduce Mr. Brewer to chow
reason why the investigation shoule
be made.
Favorable Action Seen.
Confidence that the rules committee
Will take favorable actibn is ex-
pressed by Representative King. In
that event the rules corhmtttee will
report the King resolution favorabIy
TO the House and the House itself
VIII then decide wether the investi-
cation should be conducted. IL the
be conducted by the banking and cur
rency committee
Evening star., 1924-03-02

his resolution calling for an investi-
cation Of the scandal at the bureau
Of engraving and printing, particu-
larly the evidence Of duplication of
bonds and the charges made by
Charles B. Brewer. special assistant
to the Attorney General. who made
a secret investigation for President
Harding Of conditions at the bureau.
Representative King, who heads a
volunteer committee Of twenty-s six
members Of the House. will present
the case before the rules committee
Evening star., 1924-03-02
VETERANS HONORED.
Spanish War Group Entertained
at Dinner Here,

G. w. Herrick, the national chief
Of staff of the United States War
Veterans, was host at dinner last
night at the Army and Navy Club. in
honor Of James J. Murphy. comman-
der of the department of the District
of Columbia, and his staff.
The guests of honor at the occasion
were: Gen. John l.. Glenn. G. A. r.;
Col. ID. l.. Lee, proprietor of the Ma
tional Tribune: Hays Haymaker. dep
uty commissioner of PENSIONS; VIII
liam L. Mattocks editor of the L. s
w. V. national publication
Evening star., 1924-03-02
HEARING TOMORROW
ON BUREAU INQUIRY
Representative King to Plead for
Resolution Before Com
mittee.
BREWER WILL TESTIFY
Harding Investigators Case to Be
Explained. -

The House rules committee has
agreed to give a hearing tomorrow
morning to Representative Edward
J. King, republican, Of Illinois, on
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
.EPINARD IS DEFEATED
 IN ANOTHER RAGE TODAY
Crack French R,cc Horse irots in second Place At LOngchamps
 Track This AftcrI:oual

E. The Associated Press.
 Paris, May g. - Epinard, crsck French four year-old, was beaten at the Longchamps race track this aft ernoon on his first appearance since his defeat by Sir Gallahad last week.
 Epinard was ridden by Everett Haynes, who rode him against Cap tain J. n. Cohn's Sir Gallahad III in the match race at St. Cloud May l9. Epinard, carrying 135 pounds, was joint favorite with Optimist, carrying 115 pounds, one of the lnost popular choices for the French Grand PriX, who belongs to J. l.. Replogie, of New York.
 The race was a handicap of one mile and a furlong. Pierre Wertheim- CTS horse was pitted against num- ber of older entries such as the five year-olds AlmaNiva and Spanish Flu, carrying 1S5 and 123 pounds respec- tively.
 Count de Ia Cineras Remontre won the race with Epinard second and Optinist third. A half length sep arated the first and second and Op- timist was two lengths behind Epin- ard.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
NINE KNOWN DEAD
Another Dc,asting Tornado spreads Death and Destruction Throughout Parts uf Oklahoma.

Oklahoma, City. Okla, May a. Nine known deaths, more than a score injured and property damage estimated at around sl00,0 000 was the tai paid by three communities in east ern Oklahoma swept fly a tornado late yesterday tho second in 2i hours.
 At Wetumka. an oil town of @5ho inhabitants seven persons lost their lives when thirty homes were raz"d, at Warner. a small farming center near OkmulCee, two persons were killed and most of the towns busi- hess section was destroyed. Chccotah, in Mcintosh county, suffered consid- crable damage from wind and tor rental rainfall
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
RUMANIAN KING HAS
 VERY NARROW ESCAPE
Near Powder Magazine When It E.- plodc. But He Is Not Injured
 At All

London, May 29.-king Ferdinand of Rumania. is reported by the Bu- charest correspondent of the Daily Express to have narrowly escaped death during the prolonged series Of explosions which occurred in the cen tral ammunition depot two miles west of the Rumanian capital yesterday.
 The king, the correspondent says, approached so near the arsenal that Gen. Madaresco was obliged to drag him away, and shell fell and ex- ploded on the spot where he had been standing.
 The correspondent says il is believ- ed several workmen were killed. girls school nearby caught fire. Some of the children escaped, while the fate of the others is unknown.
 A late dispatch from the Daily Daily Mails correspondent who had earlier intimated that the explosions had ceased in consequence of exhaus-
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
SLAIN BY HER HUSBAND
Monroe. \. IT,, Man Kills Her With Shotc,In-CYaims It was Accidental Wanted to Scare Her.

Monroe, N. H., May 29.-Mrs. Lucy l.. Roy was shot and killed at her home here last night and her estrang- ed husband. William ] Roy was ar rested charged with the shooting. He maintained that is was an accident.
 Roy said that he went to her home with shotgun 10 frighten her so that she would not carry out a rumored threat to have him arrested.
 He said that ss he was entering the house, Mrs. Roy's son by former marriage hit him over the head and in the scuffle which followed the gun was discharged.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
Shoots Herself While
 Out Riding With Friend

Chicago, May 2e-Lauretta Thomp- son Alberts, wife of Albert Alberts of New York, is seriously wounded in a hospital as result of shooting last night while she was riding in a taxicab with Victor Hasterlik, bank official. At the hospital Mrs. Alberts said she shot herself because of nerv- ousness and despondency caused by oyerwork. Her husband said he would come 10 chicago today. Has terlik, questioned by the police. said he was friend of Mrs. Alberts' fam ily, with whom she had been living here. and that the ride had been taken al her invitation. He was re- leased.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
SIR BRODRICK IS
 GRAVELY INSULTED
British Bootleg King Objects to
 Being Censored
By The Associated Press.


 London, May 29.-Lieutenant Col onel Sir Brodrick Hartwel is az grieyed at Prime Minister MacDon- aids reference in the house of com mons yesterday to his activities as "a disgraceful blot" according to the Evening Standard which quotes him in an interview today as saying. "l feel hurt at being referred to as if I were a bootlegger or smuGgler.'
 T issue an invitation to the pub lie" Sir Brodrick sad, ITO contri- bute capital for the purchase of wines and spirits for export to a rendezvous 20 miles off the United States coast If the citizens Of the United States have such methods as will enable them to get the stuff in wherever they can with impunity, it has nothing to do with me-
 The interviewer found the baronet a keen featured matter of-fact person, siylishly dressed and in tastefully fur nished offices.
 Sir Brodrick declared that the American demand for spirits actually existed and that many countries were competing for the trade.
 What I am doing is fleablts," he declared "Why should l be refer red to as a disgraeeful blot for try ing to meet this demand by a straight trading proposition" ."
 Meanwhile yesterdays discussion on the rum running question was resum- ed today in the house of commons several members urging measures against continuance of the rum traf- nc, Lady Astor asked "ls it not an international scandal of a grave char acter."
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
Japanese Note of Protest
 Received in Washington

Washington. May @9,-The Japan cse protest against Inc new immigra- ton law reached inc Japanese em- basey here today by cable, Because Of its great length, some time will be required to dccode and study il before il is formally presented to the state | Apartment
 Meantime Ambassador llanihara will make no appointment 10 see Sec rotary Hughes for the purpose Of presenting his governments views.
 Embassy officials appeared doubt full that the communication could be put into shape for presentation today. They declined to discuss the contents of tho note in any way. II was de- scribed hy them as very lons.
 Mir, Hughes conferred al length during the day with President Cool idge but il was indicated that no au- thoritatire comment on the Japanese attitude would be Forthcoming until the government is ready 10 make its reply 10 Tokio.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29

ton of the stock of ammunition, says they were resumed at eight o'clock last night and that, owing to the inn possibility of approaching the scene it is difficult to estimate when the ex- posives will be completely consumed.
 Earlier dispatches told of explod- ing shells falling in the courtyard of the royal palace at Cootrocent park, a mile from the depot, forcing the oc- cupants, the former king and queen of Greece, to flee to the city.
 Many of the residents of the west ern part of Bucharest, where the ex- plosions were felt most severely and where numerous buildings were dam aged. fled to the eastern section. The ceiling of the central exchange col lapsed.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
Political Campaign in
 France Energetic One

Paris, May ?s.--Neyer was there 70 strenuous a campaign in the an- nals of French politics as that pre- ceding the last elections. Three deputies have died as result, it is said, of their exertions. They are Nj. Planche Of Hautes-Alpes, NJ. Ail- laud of Basses-alpes, both of the left. and Louis Petitier Of Meurthe- et-Moselle, a partisan of Premier Poincare. Summing up the cam- paign from a physical standpoint. Marcel De Larbre, physical culture expert, estimates that the average candidate during the 20 days pre- ceding the elections covered $50 miles, delivered so speeches and had only 12o hours Of sleep. Altogether. he says, the campaign constituted an exhausting athletic contest.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
Mrs. Crean Sings Songs
 Of Late Victor Herbert

Mrs. Nj. T. Creon of jS summer street. state treasurer of the Ladies auxiliary. A. Q, H.. attended an an- niverssry celebration in Waterbury last evening In honor of Tom Moore, Irish poet, The affair was held in Buckingham hall and vas attended by one Of the largest gatherings ever there. A musical program was rem dered during which Mrs. Crean ren- dered a number of Moore's melodies, Her numbers were received with ap- plause. A touching event in connect ton with the celebration, was the respect paid Victor Herbert, noted song composer who has just passed away. wnen Mrs. Crean sang num- Der of his compositions.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
RESIGNS HIS POST.
Resident Commissioner of Philippines
 Returning 10 Manila.

Manila, May ,a.--Isauro Gabaldon resident commissioner for the Philip pines in Washington. who has re- signed his post in the national cap- ital. is returning to the Philippines to seek election 10 the insular house of representatives. \ convention in his home province already has nom- inated him.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
Musicians Pay Tribute
 To Veteran Official

New Haven, May Go.-- Musiclans oI inc city paid their last respects 10 Louis Eelsburg, president of the mu- sicians' union for so years today when his body was buried in Ever green cemetery. Prof William Lyon phelps, and Dean Stanley Smith of Yale music school headed the hon orary pallbcarers. The Knights Tcmplars had a service following tho Episcopal service.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
Hurls Pitcher at Man
 Irving to Enter House

Waterbury, May c9.-When a resi- dent near the corner of Liberty and Mill streets was awakened from his sleep early this morning he looked out the window and discovered a would be burglar at work attempting to gain entrance to the restaurant of Michael Delaney on the floor below. He look ed around for some weapon or i'm plement and grabbing up a water pitcher he threw it at the man who was tampering with the restaurant window. The would-be thief beat a nasty retreat and the police were mo- tifed. The police department declines to reveal the name of the chizen who used the pitcher as weapon"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
Mrs. Gibson Is Urged to
 Second Smiths Nomination

New York, May 29.-Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, sister of Lady Astor, has been urged by friends of Gov. Smith to second his nomination as a candidate for the presidency at the democratic national convention. It is believed that she will accept the honor if formally rendered to her by the govCrnor. It has not been de- cided who shall make the nominating speech.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
ANNUAL MEETING
Methodist Church Women Elect ofi- cers For Coming Year-Mrs. Gee Resigns As Secretary.

Mrs. H. W. Gee resigned as secre- fary of the Ladies Aid of the Trinity Methodist church last evening after having filled that position for four years. Officers were elected as fol- lows. Mrs. Richard Hurlbert, tre- elected) president; secretary Mrs. Burton (. Mercy; yice-president, Mrs. Leonard Fox: treasurer, Mrs. William Cashmere; directors Mrs. Frank E. Rackliffe, Mrs. David C. Penny, Mrs Arthur Bleauselt, Mrs, H. w, Gee and Mrs. Benton Parker.
 Annual reports of the officers were presented. showing that the organizs- tion has had successful year. Tea and cake wer. served by Mrs. Lillian stotts, Mrs. William Redden and Mrs l.. c. Broughton.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
RELIEF CORPS WHIST PARTY

At a whist party held last evening in G. A. R. hall under the auspices of Stanley Women's Relief Corps, Mrs. John J. Mulvihill was awarded s5 in gold. The prizes for cards were awarded to Mrs. Robert Wilcox, Miss Roper, Mrs. Mccarthy and Mrs. Chapman. The gentlemen's prizes were won by Robert Wilcox, Mfr. Ma Iona. Mir. Hambach and Mfr. Lock wood. Andrew Turnbull was awarded the consolation prize.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
Hoover Denies He Will
 Seek Vice-Presidency

Washington, May a9.--SCeretary Hoover denies published report that he is 10 be candidate for the vice presidential nomination. "rherc is nothing 10 tho discussion of the vice presidency in connection with myself" he said today. l am in nowise a candidate"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
Windsor Locks Factory
 Is Damaged by Flames

Windsor Locks, May @9.-l'ire he licved fla have started from sponta- ncous combustion in the stock shed Of the American Writing Paper company here last night, caused damage esti- mated al nbout $lo0,oa0 to rag and paper stock. The fire starting in tho raw materials. envoloped the entire shed before apparatus could he called. The amount of damage was estimated hy John F. Kennedy, manager Of the plant.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
Special Notice

meeting of the degree team Of Unity Rebekah lodge will he held at f:5o o'clock tonight. A social hour for. members will follow.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29

Atomic weight Is the weight Of an atom Of chemical element as com pared with that Of an atom of hydro gen.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-12-18
MONTANA AMONG
LOWEST STATES In
MORT f.,lTY RATE

Wash ~ 1.-THE death rate In the
registration area of the United States
increased to 1913 per 1000 popula-
ton in 1928, from 1t.8 in 1922.
Mortality figures, made public by
the department of commerce show
only seven states of the 38 compris-
ing the registration area had low
err rate than in 1922, these are Colo
RADIO, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South
Carolina, Utah and Washington.
To afford true basis of COMPARE
son between the states and communi-
ties. the rate table showed refined"
rates which had been obtained by an
adjustment for differences in age and
sex, distribution Of population and the
deaths of non-residence. Maryland
with 14.2 per thousand showed high
est refined rate, and Montana with
81 lowest.