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The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
MANY LETTERS
STILL GOING TO
CONGRESSMEN
Senator's Office Work In
creased TenfoId in Re-
cent Years.
BIZ Times Special

By Times Special
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-An as
tonishing quantity of mail is re-
ceived daily at the offices Of the
congressman at the Capitol, despite
the fact that the members them
selves are all away, either campaign
ing or holidaying. One Bay State
Congressman Washington mail has
averaged thirty-fve letters a day
ever since Congress adjourned, &C
cording to his secretary. and there is
no sign Of any let up"
His is a typical case. Here is
what the postman brought to his
office today: Three letters enlisting
his aid in pending cases before the
veterans bureau; one about pen
sion claim; two relating to hurrying
UP passports; onef accounting
office" case: two seeking special in
formation about bonus claims; four
letters relating TO postoffice appoint
ments and postoffice promotions; one
letter about a Department OF JUS
tice matter; one letter seeking Fed
eraI pardon; seven letters requesting
public documents; two letters re-
lating to immigration cases; FIVE
from personal acquaintances among
his constituents, discussing politics
and offering suggestions. three let
tiers seeking charitable donations.
and one letter just plain crank.
Total, SO.
Most Of them required three an
swers-one of acknowledgment, one
referring the request to the proper
department, and the third forward
ing to the writer the department.
response. I'VE find that those who
write IN always like TO have a de-
q vpartment letter as well as one from
the Congressman, said the secre-
tary
A dozen years ago the mail was
mostly about free pamphlets and
free seeds. but the veterans bureau,
with its millions or more cases, and
the difficulties arising out of the
stringent immigration law have IN
creased tenfold the Congressman MS
office work.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09

one person had been dele
gated to attend all the con-
ventions held in Indianapo-
lis during 1924 and been required
TO serve in the place Of each of
his follow convention visitors. rs
would have been required to re-
main in the city 1881 years. ac-
cording to the convention bureau
of the Chamber Of Commerce.
This computation is based on the
report that a total Of $685. tran
sient days will be represented in
convention attendance here this
year.
According to figures to July l.
with estimates based on conven-
ton assignments for coming
months, May is the favorite con
vention month of the year. Sep
tenber is second choice and Octo-
$ her is third. Earl l.. Ferguson,
manager of the bureau, says the
weather Is more favorable in those
months.
City Logical Center
Indianapolis long has been
known as IA logical convention
center. Seventeen of the major
railway lines, supplemented by
extensive interurban and motor
bus systems. contribute to this.
A glance at the map Of North
Americ1 instantly Identifies the
city as favorite meeting place,
as more cities Of 10000 population,
can be reached from Indianapolis
in an overnight ride than any
other city in the United States.
The bureau renders valuable as
sistarce to convention bodies. 1t
arranges dates so that a number OF
conventions will not be held at
conflicting times, arranges hotel
and home accommodations for Wis
itors, meeting and exhibit halls, as
sists in planning programs, super
vises, when desired. all entertain
ment features, arranges special
itineraries for automobile tours Of
the city. takes complete charge Of
registration and in general, assists
in entire activities.
Good Year Ahead
According to a prospectus pre-
pared by the bureau. the year 1925
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09

should prove an active one from a
convention standpoint. Many
large national and district conven-
tions are steadily being added TO
the 1925 list while prospective ones
are being followed with a view TO
bringing the meetings here.
In January of this year, twenty
nine convention swere held here;
February, twenty, March. twenty
six; April. twenty; May. thirty-six;
,Ine, twenty-seven. and July,
eight. Arrangements call for five
in August, fifteen in September.
twelve IN October, five in Novem-
Der and six in December. Others
probably will be added.
Indianapolis has acted as host 10
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09

BIZ United Prsss
CLARKSBURG, w. Va, Aug. 8.
="Hallo-o-Jawn."
A mighty chorus, mingling the
harsh twang of the mountaineer with
the soft slur of the old South, went
I'D as John W. Davis came back to
his native Main St. today, the Dem
ocratic candidate for President.
There were silver-haired men in
the crowd about the depot who had
gone swimnin' in the creek with
lawn" and picked blackberries
with him when he was a barefooted
boy. And there were grandmothers
who had admired "Jawn" at spelling
bees and pie socials.
Proud of Him
They were proud of him, but he
was just "Jawn" to them. They for
got that he had ever been to Con-
gress, been solicitor general and am
bassador to England. They well
coined him back with that hearty
acclaim that goes 10 a popular nelSn-
Dor boy.
That was the Main Street side of
the greeting. A reception committee
and two bands blared out another
side of the welcome. The CONNER
cial clubs had seen to it that a pres
idential candidate should be met in
the approved fashion. The local
committee was there in all its glory,
including silk hats
But If Davis had a silk hat he
could not have worn it, for he was
uncovered from the time he stepped
from the train to the moment he ar
rived at his old homestead. in Goff
Plaza, originally known as Goff
Place. in the eastern end Of the resi-
Dental section of the city at the
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
Old NEIGHBORS OUT
TO WELCOME IA WN'
Main Street Dons Gala Attir and Silk Hats When Demo-
cratic Nominee Comes Home.

, end of Main Street, which runs
through the city.
Davis felt that he should say some
hing. But before he could start hs
was saying Hello Billy" anC
"FIowdy Jane" to the boys and girls
of his youth. And beside him was
Mrs. Davis, bowling and smiling, evil
IDENTIFY enjoying the warm welcome
accorded her delighted husband by
hose who knew him somewhat bet.
ter because they had known him
.cnger than had she.
1t made no difference that Davis
was the candidate of a political par
ty. He was just "Jawn" to the home
folks and he was to remain so until
Monday when the Democratic ma
tional committee comes focking in,
bringing partisanship with it.
All Decked Out
Resentful of the references to
their beloved Clarksburg In the met
ropolitan press as the sleepy little
village" the Commercial clubs had
festooned Main ST. with flags and
banners and made arrangements that
bef1tted a thriving manufacturing city
welcoming a favorite son.
Davis was greeted by a reception
committee headed by ]. Horner
Davis, former postmaster, and Dem
ocratic county chairman. Conspicu-
Gus on this committee was Virgil L.
Highland. Republican national com
nitteeman.
While Davis proceeded down Main
ST., with Mrs. Davis sitting proudly
at his side, the committee followed
afoot.
Sam Benton, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, delivered a
formal address of welcome. to which
Davis responded in his happiest
vein. A reception followed.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
MARION MAN APPOINTED
Purdue University TO Conduct Boys
Camp at State Fair.

Fred L. KEN, Marion. Ind, has
been named assistant director or the
boys agricultural club camp to be
conducted at the State fair under di-
rection of NJ. L. Hall. Purdue Uni
versity agricultural extension depart
ment. Other instructors announced
by Hall: Miss Ruby Clark, La
fayette. camp dietitian; ". w. Men
denhan. Indiana Y. NJ. c. A. health
nature study and citizenship; T. E.
Heinton, Purdue. farm mechanics;
F. G. King. Purdue, animal hus-
bandry; c L. Burkholder, Purdue,
horticulture; G. A. Williams, Pur-
due, dairying, and E. L. Austin, PuT-
due, crop and grain judging.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
AIDING ESCAPE CHARGED
Woman Who Made Break From
Prison Found With Husband.

Wade Langford. colored, rear OF
1112 n. Senate Ave. is under arrest,
charged with aiding his wife, Lucille,
10 escape from a penal institution.
Detective Harry Trick saw Lang
ford leaving his home and followed
him to Tenth St. and fremont Ave,
where Langford went into an alley.
Trick called aid from headquarters.
Police found Langford and his wife
hiding in a house, they said. Mrs.
Langford escaped from the Indiana
Woman's Prison early this week. She
was serving a sentence for operation
OF a blind tiger.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen be-
long to:
Walter G. Hemphill, Ben Davis,
Ford, from Market and Alabama SITS.
Walter Russell. 20 the Richlieu
Apis, North and East Sts., Ford,
from Meridian and Washington SITS.
c. H Martin, 1927 N. Capitol Ave,
Ford, from same address.
H. ]. Holsclaw, st. Clair and Meri-
dian SITS, Ford, from in front Of
same address.
T. c. Jar1n, Muncie, Ind, Ford,
from 81 Z. Washington st.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
YES, FIGURE IT OUT
Child Claims Record With Ten
Grandparents.

BIZ Times Special
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, Aug O.
Little Elizabeth Fay Pitcher, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Pitcher,
claims the record with six grand
mothers and four grandfathers.
They are: Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Pitcher, parents OF the child's father;
Mr.. and Mrs. Nail, parents Of the
child's mother; Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Scott, grandparents of Mrs. Ernest
Pitcher; Mrs. Anna Scott. mother
of Mr.. Scott; Mr. and Mrs William
Shaw, parents of Mrs. Joe Scott;
Mrs. Easter Shaw, mother of Mrs.
William Shaw.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
MOVE TO CONTROL SEEN
Ball Brothers After Union Traction
Company, Report.

Negotiations leading to control 1n
the Union Traction Company stod
are reported under way by Ball
Brothers. Muncie, who seek a six
months option to purchase $2,000,0 900
worth of the stock, to be held as
collateral for their loan made to the
company with which to purchase
new equipment. The loan was au-
thorized by the public service COM
mission and was executed through
trust notes.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
GUN DECISION AUG. is
Constable's Stray Shot Brings Repri-
mand From Sergeant.

Decision will be given Aug. 16 in
the case of Arthur Bowman, S24
Park Ave. a constable. arrested
Thursday when he shot at an es-
Gaping prisoner and struck a house
occupied by Mrs Mary Boyce, col
ored S33 Economy st.
Evidence was presented in city
court Friday. Bowman, charged
with shooting in the city limits, was
severely reprimanded by Sergeant
John Sheehan at the time Of his ar
rest for promiscuoGs use of his
weapon.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
HARDWARE MEN MEET
Members of Local Association to Go
to louisville Thursday.

Members of the local Retail and
Hardware Dealers Association will
leave in a special car Thursday for
Louisville, Ky, to be guests Of the
Belknap Hardware and Manufacture
ing Company, one of the worlds
largest single unit hardware houses.
Those in charge Of the trip: Louis
Seele, George M. Scherrer, ]. R.
Chalk, Harry Barrett, Harry B.
Gage and William Enrich, Jr.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
EUROPEAN FIELD SOUGHT
Frank Hambly to Represent Mar
mon Company Abroad.

Frank L. Hanbly will sail from
New York on the Berengaria
Wednesday for Europe, where he will
represent the Nordyke & Marmon Co.
of indianapolis in establishing for
eign dealer connections.
The tour will take about three
months. Most of the travelling will
be done in a Marmon four-passenger
sport sedan, in which Hambly drove
from Indianapolis to New York.
Hambly has been with the Nor.
dyke & Marmon Co. in the sales end
of the business for several years,
both at the factory and at the New
York Office.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
FARMERS TOUR STATE
Southern Indiana Visitors Inspect
StoClyards.

Forty-three automobile loads of
farmers from southern Indiana coun-
ties, 1872 men and twenty-nine wom-
en-, today inspected the Indianapolis
stockyards and the Kingan & Co.
plant.
The party, which inspected the
State Playground Friday. started
from Harrison, Scott. Floyd. Clark.
Crawford and jackson Counties
Tuesday under leadership of six
county agents and toured the State.
inspecting experimental farms and
farm projects of special interest, in
cIuding Purdue University enter
prises. The party returns home to-
day.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
Thicket Hides sixteen Stills

BV Times SpfctuI
GARY, Ind, Aug. 9.-Police ex-
ploring an innocent appearing
thicket uncovered what is believed
to be one Of the largest liquor plants
ever seized in the Middle West. A
battery of sixteen, all with a ca
pacity Of forty gallons, was found.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
4 Puzzle
a Day
IF ANY BOY WHISPERS, AM
GOING TO PUNISH HIM!

These were the words the geog-
raphy teacher wrote on the black
board; and Immediately two of her
bright scholars pointed out the fact
that she had, without knowing It,
written the name of a country in
Asia which the class was studying.
Can you do as we'll as the bright
scholars? Look at the sentence and
seel
Vo%far.douSs
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
INDIANAPOLIS Grozos as ConUeution Center

some Of the most noteworthy con-
ventions OF record. The National
Shrine Convention was held here
in 1920, the Associated Advertising
Clubs of the World met here in
1921 and the International Grotto
Convention in 1924.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
BACK HOME AGAIN

Automobiles reported found be-
long to:
Oscar Bright, S5 n. Hamilton Ave.
Ford, at S19 E. Georgia St.
D. L. Harold. 447 S. Ritter Ave-,
Nash. at East and Vermont SITS.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
Poisoned Cattle, Charge

BIZ United Press
BEDFORD, Ind, Aug. "a six
months sentence on the Indiana
State Farm and a fine of s25 was
faced by Elmer Beavers today. He
was convicted of a charge Of poison
ing his neighbor's cattle.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
PosTMASTERs COMING
Plans for Annual Meeting Here Are
Being Completed.

Plans for the convention OF the
National Association Of Postmasters
in Indianapolis Sept. 1926, have
reached the stage where complete
success of the meeting is assured
Robert H. Bryson. Indianapolis post
master and vice president Of the as
ISOLATION, said today.
On the program committee are E.
NJ. Morgan. postmaster Of New York
City; w. NJ Mooney, postmaster at
Washington. d. c.. and c. L. Wright
postmaster at Norfolk, Va.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
PonSi, of Get-Rich- Quick Fame, LeaUes Prison
With One Idea-t0 Accumulate Another Fortune
By HAROLD MATSON
EEA Serrtce Writer

~ IL oCf ttCC hFttf
r. 7OSTON, Aug. 9.-Expect
TX new things of Charles
LII Pond.
The little Italian, at present
enjoying a breathing spell be-
tween one prison term and posi-
bility of another, has no intention
of retiring into obscurity-nor
does he expect to go behind the
bars again.
II have to make money" he
told me when talked with him
in Plymouth county Jail just prior
to his release. Il have to make a
lot of money. A man with debts
and a family can't get along on a
clerks salary. And I certainly
cannot afford to spend any more
time in prison cells"
4 A plea something of this sort
will be made in PonZi's behalf be-
fore the courts that will hear ten
indictments against the man, in
dictments that could not be salts
fed until the Federal Government
had done with him.
Has Secret
Let me out and I'll pay my
debts" is. Ponzi's idea. However.
he didn't make it clear that he
meant to pay back all the money
lost through his get-rich-quick
scheme. He does. nevertheless, ex-
pect to accomplish some degree OF
restitution to his victims. those
countless small investors. most Of
whom were fellow Italians, for he
asks the question: How can 1
get square with the world if 1 am
kept in jail?"
How he expects TO accumulate
another fortune is his own secret,
but he smiles that he hasn't been
in Jail four years without thinking
about somethingl No doubt the
scheme will be within the law.
Ponzi has had enough OF prison
life.
His short little body has taken
on some thirty or forty pounds
during mis- confinement. and his
brown skin. freshened by the sun
(for Ponzi. who has been made a
trusty, was allowed to walk the
field within the wallis. gives him
the appearance of a hardy, we'll
fed man. He went into prison a
sick man.
It's been sort of sanitarium
in effect" Ponzi joshed.
I've been the librarian here"
he volunteered. Il have had a
great chance TO do some reading.
Mostly I have been planning for
my future-you know, I have TO
work pretty fast when 1 get out,
for I'm no spring chicken.
And I have been studying my
case a lot-watching politics. too.
for a change in politics might
have an effect on my case. You
know, If politics had been a little
different in Washington during
my trial. there might have been
different story. Daugherty wasn't
any too popular then. Somebody
had to go to jail
Interested in Oil
IT was particularly interested in
the oil scandal" he continued.
II read it all-but I haven't read
yet about anybody going TO jail.
Strange, how some people go to
Jail and some people stay out Of
Jail"
The mans eyes Lit up at men
ton of his wife.
Hasn't she been a thorough.
bred? Waiting for me, working
for my freedom all this time?'
Ponzi laughed at the suggestion
that tidy bit of his ill-got money
is waiting ror him, ached these
five years. He seemed unworried
at the possibility that some unfor-
giving investor might seek a per-
sonal brand of revenge when he
is finally freed.
NO. My troubles are all in
how to make new money-not
he 81
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
Their Noses Knew

By Times Special
LAFAYETTE, Ind. Aug. 9.-Ofi-
GERS called at the Coble farm here
while hunting check forgers, and
smelled liquor. They arrested James
Mitchell and William Combs as own
ers of a still found on the farm.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
War Veteran Dies

BIZ Times Special
NOBLESVILLE, Ind, Aug O.
Harman Fosnight. 81. Civil war vet
eran, is dead. Among the eight chill
dren who survive is Mrs. Thomas
Trader of Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
Filling Station Robbed

Hunter Brothers. who operate a
filing station at S12 Shelby St, re-
ported theiF place entered and tires
and supplies worth 800 stolen.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09

Officials of the Ohio State depart
ment OF agriculture have announced
a war on "bootleggers" of eggs.
A group Of commission merchants,
they say. violating the law by selling
storage eggs as fresh.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09

A man, who said he was from De.
troit, Mich, was sent to a Buffalo
hospital for observation after he
ordered an expensive automobile. 500
worth of golf clubs and attempted
to pay for them with a $4,000 check
which he admitted was forged.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09

Samuel Woodfn was retired from
the Regular United States Army at
F't. Benjamin Harrison indianapolis
several months ago as a regimental
sergeant major. the highest non-com-
missioned rank in the Army.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09
From Far and
Near

Sparks from powder of a revolver
with which he killed himself. ignited
clothing in closet and started a
fire which led to discovery of the
body of Frederick Patsch in his
home at Chicago. Friends said
Patsch, a baker,( had been despond-
ent since the death of his mother
several months ago
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09

Boxes marked German leaping
toys" proved to be leaking joys"
when handled by express company
employees in New York. Prohibition
agents opened the boxes and found
the toys" were bottles of Scotch
whisky.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-08-09

7OSTON, Aug. 9.-Expect
TX new things of Charles
PonA.
Evening star., 1924-04-05
D. C. BOY MADE EDITOR.
Robert c. Ludlum Named Head of
Cornell Sun.

Robert c. Ludlum, Central High
School graduate and colonel of the
Washington High School Cadet Corps,
during the scholastic year of 1920
1921. has been chosen editor of the
Cornell Daily Sun, official organ of
Cornell University. Ludlum is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Ludlum of
West Bradley Lane, Chevy Chase, Md.
Although purusing an engineering
course at Cornell, Ludlum has al
Evening star., 1924-04-05

in Africa.
T.. Diamonds are pure carbon, while
coal is impure.
Evening star., 1924-04-05

Scarlet fever patients have been
successfully treated with serum from
horses inoculated with the emolytic
Streptococcus.- -..E
Evening star., 1924-04-05
Inequality in Returns.

FROM the New York sun.
Fiancee-And did your husband use
to bring home his wages to you
every pay day?
Divorcee-Oh. yes. Fifteen dollars
in cash and thirty-fve in booze.
Evening star., 1924-04-05

ways taken an active interest in
newspaper work. Last year he was as
sociate editor Of the Cornell news
paper. He was press steward for the
big intercollegiate meet on March
90, between Yale and Cornell.
Ludlum was active in the formation
of the first political club at Cornell
and consequently was elected secre-
tary of the univeristy's democratic
club. He also Is a member of the Cor
nell Senator's Club, and Phi Kappa
Psi of which he is secretary.
Evening star., 1924-04-05

Bees travel about one and half
miles to gather one drop of honey, 1t
is estimated. ~-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
LUMBER DEMAND
OVER OUTPUT
lew Business 10 Per Cent
Above Production

ssw business OF Pacific North.
~ mills was 10 per cent above
rtsciion for the past week. &C.
afsing 10 the report issued Thurs
~ by the West Coast Lumber.
zsas association. Shipments off.
y rsw business.
One hundred and nineteen mills
a7xting 70 the association. manu-.
zrtzfed si.i2s,3s1 feet OF lumber.
nd Isss3s5s feet; and shipped
A1is.1s4 feet.
FartYons per cent OF all new
sslnsss taken during the week
'as for future water delivery. This
azssnted to 3I.547.fss feet. OF
sairh Asis,iss feet was for do
ass'ie cargo delivery; and s.s3f. 900
a4 export New business by rail
a111nted 10 1850 cars.
nsy1ne per cent OF the weeks
-a1sr shipments moved by water.
sa' amounted to ss.sss.s74 feet, OF
wen I,zis,7s1 feet moved coast.
~ and intercoastai: and 1I,777..
y ret overseas. Pail shipments
1zlsd 1851 cars.
laeal auto and team deliveries
lAlst i.5is.ssO feet.
untitled domestic cargo orders to.
- isz5ii.25s feet. Untitled ex.
~ orders 1853. 800 feet. Tn.
- rail trade orders $3.50 cars.
y me % weeks OF the year, pro.
,.S'ion reported TO West Coast
~. -moerrnsns association has been
.:.s..l.lis feet; new business g..
s1..,ali; and shipments 2.755,.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
GRAINS SOARING
~ but July Wheat Above
Flve-Year Records

!. s.nlcAGo. July 17.-AIl rrains
\. = Provisions except July corr
7. la'ure lard deliveries reached
y, y highest prices OF the last five
adsy. DVaiu oI uaae
~. .sly wheat ciosed at ;1.soi5 a
1. A gain of az cents during
y days trading. pecenober
fought ;l.s.. '''Oe'
,s.' 'ssnber corn closed at o41L. an
lance Of ~ cents.
-, .as Big advance in wheat price.
r. Arssly based on a prediction,
,,. - United States department. Of
! culture that this country would
~ ''sa upon TO export large auan.
.ss ~ Of wheat to Mediterranean
Nv, w., where the crop is almost
i 'g c reports Of crop dsmar.
MI. .anada added to the bullI.h
IA -, " The wheat pit and corn
"a" followed the rally.