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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
RALSTON CHANCES
SAME AS BEFORE
Death Of Charles Murphy Has
No Effect, GreathouSe Says.

4 do not see how the passing of
Charles Murphy. Tammany Hall chief;
can possibly affect the proposed presi-
Dental candidacy of Senator Samuel
NJ. Ralston," today declared Charles
Greathouse, secretary of the Demo
cratic national committee and member
of the Ralston-for-Presid committee
New York and New England are
irrevocably for Al Smith," Greathouse
said. 81 have just returned from New
York and that seems to be the situa-
ton"
He indicated that in event Smith
support is distributed after the first
ballot. Ralston might get some of
it and that John w. Davis, ambas-
sador to England under Wilson, would
also be in line for aid
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
VETO FEAR LIFTS
ON NEW TAX BILL
Hear Coolidge viii Let Con-
greSS Set Policy,
BV United Press
H.L 81 EnaL.E

bV Cntted Pre8s
WASHINGTON. April 2s.-Vague
assurances have been given In the
Senate cloakrooms that President
Coolidge will not veto the tax bill
adopted by Congress even though it
does not conform to recommendations
of Secretary Mellon, 1t was learned
today.
While these reports lack any offi-
cial weight, they have been accepted
as an encouragement for the Senate to
go ahead and adopt any tax measure
it sees At.
Mr.. Coolidge Is reported by those
who assume to speak for him. as rely
ing fully upon Congress to set the
financial policy of the Government.
A 25 per cent reduction in taxes this
year is assured, Senate leaders say
because even should the President
veto the tax bill a resolution declar
ing a 25 per cent reduction on all
taxes will be rushed through
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
BR|CKLAYERS GET
15-CENT INCREASE
Contractors in Agreement
When ArbiterS Fall.

Union bricklayers today We're
granted an increase of Is cents ar
hour by contractors affiliated with the
Mason Contractors 4 Association. The
old scale was S1.35; ne wscale, $3.50.
in effect Ma" I.
On petition of the local contractors
association. the wage agreement was
taken before the international arb
tration board.
The higher board ruled the local
arbitration board did not have suf-
fcient grounds for appeal. The new
agreement was reached by contractors
today before the meeting of the local
arbitration board was called to order.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
CHIEF O'BR|EN IS
INJURED AT FIRE
Struck by Falling Beam While
Directing Men,

Fire Chief John O'Brien is suffer.
ing today from bruises about the head
and chest received Friday when a
falling wooden beam struck him while
he was directing his men at fire
which destroyed a horse barn at the
Central Insane Hospital, 5000 w.
Washington St
The fire, starting from a lightning
bolt, caused damage Of $4,000. Feed
and hay was destroyed
Fire OF unknown origin damaged a,
shed owned by T. S. Stuck, 1911 LAn,
den St, to the extent Of 800 Friday
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
HAMMER VICTIM
L|NGERS ) DAYS
Slayer Leaves Man to Die in
Apartment,
Bv Unityd Press


VALLEJO, Cal, April 26.-Left ly-
ing in his apartment for five days
after being brutally beaten with a
hammer. Ernest Klepstein. a drafts
man, was found late Friday. He died
at a hospital.
A blood-stained hammer lying close
to the unconscious man was the only
clew police had.
The murder was the most atrOcious
the State has ever known. Klepstein's $
skull had been crushed in at least a
dozen places.
Friends said they heard a disturb
ance in Klepstein's apartment Satur-
day night. They did not investigate
until his absence from work worried
them. When he was found. he was
unconscious. His weakened condition
from five days Of suffering made the
work OF attending doctors OF no avail
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
MURPHY TO Be
BURIED MONDAY
Services viii Be Held in St.
Patrick'S Cathedral,

BN United Press
NEW YORK. April 26.-The funeral
OF Charles F. Murphy, boss" of Tam.
many Hall and known as one of the
three outstanding leaders OF the Dem
ocratic party, will be at 1890 a. m.
Monday in st. Patrick's Cathedral.
Plans to have New York's newly
created cardinal Patrick Hayes, of.
ficiate, had to be abandoned when it
was found the steamer Leviathan, on
which Hayes is returning from Eu.
rope. cannot reach New York in time
for the services.
The Rt. Rev. John ]. Dunn. auxil.
iary bishop and acting head of the
archdiocese, will celebrate the requiem
high mass
There will be no parade or display
of any kind. and the body will be
viewed only at the dead leaders home
on the east side, the district where
he was born
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
DE M0LAYS INITIATE 1872
Local Officers Put on Work When
Storm Delays Tefre Haute Team.

Before a large crowd indianapolis
Chapter Order Of De Molay initiated
1872 candidates at the Atheneaum
Friday night
The George c. Harrington Chapter
OF Terre Haute was to have exem-
plified the first degree, but they were
delayed by the storm, and local of
ficers put on the work.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
PROSECUTIONS TESTIMONY
WILL BE COMPLETED TODAY
Candy, Mimi, Man, Whose Name
Appears Upon Paper, Said He Did
Not Know Land Company by Title
Used by State Executive.

Concentrated fire of handwriting experts bankers
employees and business associates Governor Mcray
and purchasers of McCrayS catte paper
Governor final blast by the Government today
Court.
In closing the of the prosecution attempt prove
the Governor guilty the mails scheme defraud
dence show forgery misrepresentation of financial
of the character of put the piled up
by witnesses put the stand by Homer Elliott States
district attorney The Government expects today
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26

Raymond Walsh Ordered Surrendered
In FOrestal Case.

Michael Finn, bOndsman for Ray
mond Walsh, implicated in the muir
der April 12 of Joe Forestal. has beeit
ordered to surrender Walsh. Walsh
is charged In indictments with con.
spiracy to commit felony, accessory
before the fact and assault and bat.
terry.
Leo Walsh. brother Of Raymond. is
being held. irwin Edwards ia also
held on similar indictments.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
QUOTES BOAST He
COULD FIX THINGS UP
7 testimony Is Given by Former
Secretary of Montana Man,
Accused Scion Is Alleged to
Have Agreed to Represent
in Land Cases.
Rr rritse press

By Unifed Press
WASHINGTON. April 26.-Charges
that Senator Wheeler, Montana.
agreed to use mis- influence to get oil
permits for his client created a sensa-
ton today at the Senate investigation
Of Wheeler's indictment by a grand
jury.
The charges were made by Henry
Closer, star witness" for the prose
cution" in the investigation. CLOSER
was former secretary TO Gordon Camp
bell. Montana oil man. whom it is
charged Wheeler agreed to represent
in the land cases before the Interior
Department.
Wheeler told Campbell. in sub
stance. not to worry about getting the
permits CLOSER said in recounting
an alleged ed-conversation between them
He said that his position here
would make it easy to get things
fixed up" said the witness.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
MARTIN LEAVES
TO JOIN FL|ERS
Early Resumption of American
Race Expected,


SEATTLE, Wash, April 26.-Mai.
Frederick l.. Martin, flying the world
flag plane, the Seattle, arrived in
Chignik, Alaska. at $50 p. M. Friday
after $50 mile hop from Pearl Creek,
near Kanatak. according to radio ad-
vices to the navy station at Bremen
ton, Wash
The dispatch said the repaired air
cruiser would depart early this morn.
ing for Dutch Harbor to rejoin the
three other pilots now there awaiting
him
When Major Martin Strives at
Dutch Harbor he will re-fuel his ship
and the quartet of American pilots
will resume their flight to Japan. en-
route around the globe
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
ON WATCHW0RD
Hiram Johnson Cancels Campaign
Tour of Indiana.

Garry on appeared to be the
watchword at Indiana State Johnson
headquarters at the SEVERN today.
Senator Hiram Johnson of Cali
fornia, candidate for the Republican
nomination for President, has can
celIed his entire Indiana speaking
schedule, according to word received
by Clarence r. Martin, Indiana man
ager.
THE game fight he has made in
spite, OF his almost complete physical
exhaustion, should inspire his support
eTs," Martin said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
KILLS INVENTOR
Electricai Device to Explode Dyna-
mite Develops Defect.

BIZ United Press
MUNCIE. Ind, April ga crude
electrical device for exploding dyna-
mite, which he had perfected to use
in blowing out stumps short circuited
as it was being put in place. causing
an explosion Friday, which instantly
killed Ralph Harold, so, it's inventor
Harold. who had always expressed
fear of dynamite conceived the idea
Of using electric wires in touching
off the fuse. but the switch with
which the current was controlled
failed to work properly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26

Fugitive Inmate of Insane
Hospital Also Found.

Ralph Lee, IS, escaped from State
reformatory at PendIeton, was apppe-
heuded today at 1850 Cornelius Ave. by
Police Sergeant Brennan and squad.
Joseph Munger. 20. Madison County,
escaped from Central Hospital for the
Insane. also was located by police.
Another inmate of the insane hos
pital. John Johnson. coIored. who
escaped Friday. Is at large.
Police are searching for Fred Wey-
reter, ss, Of s21 y. Temple Ave, who
let his home Tuesday night. He wore
= light coat and hat and has dark
brown hair and eyes, smooth face.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
Charles S. Bait

years old. He attended pubn"
schools in New Albany and lived
there until early manhood.
BAIT spent several years in rail
road work and then attended the
University Of Michigan, graduating
in the law department. He started
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
Federated Clubs to Meet
Rn TimeS SpccfnL

BY ItmeS Special
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. April 2A-
Program was issued today for the
fifteenth annual meeting of the Fed
Grated Clubs of the Ninth Indiana dis
trict at Upton Wednesday. Oswald
Ryan of Anderson will make one of
the principal addresses and Mrs.
George Shortle will welcome delegates.
District includes Hamilton. Upton,
Howard, Carroll, Fohntain, Boone,
Montgomery and Clinton Counties.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
FLIES IN BLINDlNe BLIZZARD
Major Martins Last Hop Most Re
markable of Trip.

By United Press
CHIGNIK, Alaska, April 26.-"I
have finally escaped from Kanatak,
the cauldron of the Winds Mn1.
Frederick l.. Martin said today, fol
lowing his arrival by airplane from
kanRtak last night.
The flight to Chignik was started
after storms endangered the plane and
made it impossible for Martin to re-
main at Kanatak.
He took off and made most OF the
flight in the teeth of a binding snow
storm.
1t was the most remarkable of the
globe adventures to date.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26

X HARLES S. BAIT of Terre
" Haute. candidate for the
Democratic nomination for
Governor. was born on a farm
south OF Salem, and moved to New
Albany with his parents when 10
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26

A wheat pool worker from the
Indiana Federation of Farm Bu-
reaus walked into a small town
restaurant and saw eight or ten
farmers eating raisin pie.
That's queer" said the
worker. How does it happen
you are all eating raisin pie?"
We'll" said one of the farm
ers "the raisin growers market
their crop comparatively. We
have joined the wheat pool to
sell our wheat comparatively.
We practice what we preach.
We patronize the cooperative
marketer."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26

the practice of law in Terre Haute
twenty years ago.
He has been city judge Of Terre
Haute, city attorney and county at
ney. He is now member of the
State Senate representing Sullivan
and Vigo Counties.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26

BV Times Special
MARION, Ind. April 26.-Alan Wal.
lace. Earlham College. won the an
nual Indiana peace oratorical contest
Friday in the auditorium of Marion
College. Paul Huston, Purdue, was
second and Harold Ockenga. Taylor
University was second.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
Church-Labor Alliance Urged

An alliance between church and
labor was urged by Paul Blanshard.
field secretary for the League of In
dustrial Democracy, before the Butler
Y. M. c. A, Friday night The meet
ing was held at the Central "Y'' build
inR.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
Injunction Hearing Monday

Hearing on a petition for a re
straining order. preventing Leo X.
Fesler from acting on the Marion
County election board, filed by Elias
w. Dulberger, candidate for Repub-
ncan nomination for Governor on the
Republican ticket. will be heard by
Superior Judge James NJ. Lesthers
Monday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26

the arbitrary power exercised by the State board
Of commissioners. but this bill placed a limit on
the rate than be levied
1 the first to suggest this remedy for tax re
duction but the platform subcommittee of the
Republican party has suggested it, The tax
payers OF this State have suffered so much
been deceived often that they are going to demand
record OF candidate rather than promises
In the last session of the Legislature opposed the
re?ormatory bill, The gasoline bill the increased
automobile license BILL the county unit bill every
other bin that had for its purpose increasing of
the burden
Next: James Kirby Risk. candidate for the Demo.
cratic nomination.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
NEW TRIAL ASKED
FOR HARRY THAW
Evelyn NeSbit HaIts I'M
mediate Release.

BIZ United Press
PHILADELPHIA April ga mo,
ton for new trial In the case of
Harry K. Thaw, who is seeking ITO
gain his freedom from "Kirkbrides'
asylum: was filed in the Court of
Common Pleas here today by Evelyn
Nesbit's attorney, william A. Gray.
Thaw must remain patient at the
asylum until the motion for anew
trial has been acted apcn-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
POOLS NEEDED TO
SAVE YOUTHS LIVES
.BOOKWALTER
Park Board Head Defends
Bond Issue at Tax Board
Hearing,

Marked by spirited interest Of citi-
zens favOring civic Improvements. the
state board Of tax commissioners to
Gay held a hearing on the S195. 900
bond issue proposed by the city park
board for construction Of swimming
pools and lockers at Rhodius and
BTookside parks.
Taxpayers. demonstrating against
excessive costs" were represented by
Fred Sims.
Costs Are Explained
Costs Of the swimming pool were
explained in detail by W Bintz. su-
pervising engineer and architect A
bath-house. restrooms, water purif-
cation system. walks. concrete bench
es and a fountain are proposed for
Brookside. Similar improvements
would be made at Rhodius Park
According TO Charles Bookwalter.
president Of the park board, a saving
of 100000 will be effected by adopt
ing plans Of Bintz.
The board in 1920 spent S6O,557 6s
alone for pool and publication sys-
tenn at Douglass Park. and we haven't
%OL II tOHfplele YET bOOkWdtIeE Qe-
clared in a laundering address.
Fifteen Lives Lost
Fifteen lives of boys and girls were
lost last summer by lack of proper
swimming facilities. Pools are needed
to save live as well as to keep bodies
in a healthy condition"
A petition by J. Stephen Fullen. rep
resenting the Enterprise Civic League.
for dismissal Of the remonstrance was
overruled by John J. Brown. chair
man, State board.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26

With his usual calm. Governor Nc
Cray sat apparently unmoved by he
testimony. Occasionally. he would
lean forward and consult with his
lawyers. Throughout the case, he has
made copious notes and has shown
little or no emotion.
The defense has issued no sub
poenas FOR witnesses. tt was not
known today whether the Governor
would take the stand in his own be
half, AS lad been expected
Never Heard of Company
John B. Ferguson of Candy. Mimi.
whose name appeared on notes signed
Candy Cattle Company" testified
that he did not know that the farm
land OF which he had supervision for
the Governor ever was known as the
Candy Cattle Company"
Had you ever heard the name in
that vicinity Elliott asked.
No the witness replied.
Did you ever execute any notes to
Governor McCray, as manager Of the
Candy Cattle Company"
Ferguson said that he had no
knowledge until late in 1928 that there
were any notes outstanding bearing
his name.
When asked whether he had ever
discussed with McCray the signing of
notes, Ferguson answered in round
about way until Judge Albert b. An
derson insisted that he make direct
answer
Ferguson then said No"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
DEAF STUDENTS
ATTACK OFFICIAL
AND THROW EGGS
Pupils at State School Rebel
at Order Situation En-
tireIy Cleared Up,'

The situation is entirely cleared
up" said o. NJ. Pittenger. superin-
tendent of the State School for the
Deaf. today in discussing report that
students attacked Arthur Norris.
dormitory supervisor. Wednesday eve
ming.
There were no rotten eggs
thrown" said Pittenger. He said that
some eggs. however. struck walls in
the dormitory.
The trouble. PIttenger said. started
objected 20 a school rule prohibiting
riding Of bicycles upon campus side
walks. The rule is necessary for
safety. PiJtenger said.
Stirred Up Trouble
The rel sllious spirits stirred IN
trouble among other boys. the attack
upon Norris resulting. the superin-
tendent said
1t was necessary to scna two or
three boys home. he said
Pittenger did not see the attack.
but he said he understood one Of the
boys might have tripped Norris and
that some beat him with their fists"
The whole affair came unexpect-
edly and without any real provoca-
ton said the superintendent
Fine Body of Students
-.-
I'VE have avery fiHe body of boys
and girls at the school and the actions
of a few should in no way reflect
upon them.
Pittenger sad calling OF a girl stu
dent to the superintendent Office for
reprimand Thursday had no connec-
tion with the trouble.
The young woman merely had re-
fused to do her work. She admitted
her mistake" said Pittenger.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
Favors Swimming Pools

The Federation went on record in
favor Of swimming pools for Brook
side and RhOdius Parks. A Leroy
Portteus made a plea that represent
atives OF all civic organizations ap-
pear before me State tax commits
sioners today to demand the bond
issue for the pools which the board
was to consider
John w. Atherton. financial secre.
tary Of Butler College. spoke on the
future Of Butler. He said work OF
re-establishing the new Butler at
Fairview will begin as soon as the
building fund is adequate
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
SENSATION
IN WHEELER
TRIAL TOLD

Charges Made That Senator
Promised to Use Influence
to Get Oil Permits for Client
Made at Hearing on IndiCt-
ment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
Federation Goes One Better
and Adopts Resolution
Favoring Reduced Car Fare
for Pupils of All Grades
Todd Non-committaI,
TWENTY RIDES FOR ST
is FAVORED RATE
Traction Head Says Outcome
of Increase viii Not Be
Known for Several Months
Leagues IndorSe New
Swimming Pools.
Swimming Pools,

The IndianapoliS Federation of Com
as favoring the indianapolis Times
proposal for lower street car fare for
school children who find ii necessary
to use the street car in going to and
from schools. Edward O. Snethen.
president, presented a resolution at
the federation meeting Friday night
at the Chamber of Commerce. asking
that the indianapolis Street Railway
Company issue books of tickets at the
rate of twenty tickets for 81 for the
use Of high school students.
Includes All Children
Because several members thought
even grade school children found ii
necessary in some instances to use
the street cars the resolution was
changed 30 include al school children
Robert I. Todd. president Of the In
dianapolis Street Railway Company
declined to say whether the company
would agree to the ticket plan. He
said the actual outcome Of the recent
fare increase could not be gagged for
sever a. iii'itttS- flt pointed out lHdl
the increased revenue resulting from
the fare increase was stipulated by
the public service commission for Use
in purchasing new equipment and
betterment of existing equipment
resolution was adopted calling
for joint committee of members Of
each civic organization. the Chamber
Of Commerce. Board of Trade and the
Central Labor Union 10 make de
tailed study Of municipal ownership
OF public utilities.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
Home Edition

THE indianapolis Times Wom-
i ans Page contains many
features, chief among them "The
Tangle," story of human
emotions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
mo Cattle on Farms"

He said that the two farms near
Candy were farmed by tenants and
that there was no cattle on them be-
longing to Governor McCray.
The next witness was Frank E
Henderson Of Morocco, who said that
he had been a foreman on the Hickory
Island stock farm. In substance. he
repeated the testimony given by him
in McCrays recent trial in Criminal
Court
Henderson said the Hickory Island
Stock Farm was not known by that
name until recently. He denied that
he ever had executed any notes as
manager. or knew that his name ap-
peared on notes. until Aug. 81, 1923.
"On that day. Governor McCray
came out to the farm and said he
wanted me to sign a paper" Hen
derson testified. He said it was the
power of attorney.
"I told him that if I could help
him out in any way, was willing
to do it, and l signed it."
Says He Was Merely EmpIoye
Elliott showed Henderson twenty
one notes aggregating $7S,170, bear
ing Henderson's name. Henderson said
that he never saw them before or
had anything to do with them.
Judge Anderson interjected, did
you ever ask the defendant to extend
time on these notes?"
NO" Henderson answered.
L
McCray for extensions of time or for
privileges to make partial payment
on notes, as McCray stated in letters
to banks.
In one letter. introduced in evidence,
McCray said the Hickory Island Farm
had paid 1000 on a note and wished
to renew the balance.
Elliott asked Henderson. did you
ever have a check for 81 900 you could
have sent?"
mo" was the answer.
Henderson said his sole relations to
the Governor was to perform labor
and be paid for it.
Defense Move Blocked
James w. Noel, defense &attorney.
attempted to draw from the witness
statement that he had been employed
by the Governor for twenty years and
that ne was local manager of the Hick-
ory Island Farm.
Judge Anderson stopped the at
tempt by saying: 1T does not make
any difference if he was employed for
100 years. 1t doesn't make a. diff
ference II he was local manager or
not All wa xvsns 80 krn~ a. AsA ~
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-26
Forecast

OHOWERS probable tonight
- and Sunday in this vicinity.
Not much change in temperature
anticipated for same period.