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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08
STORE THIEF RETURNS
One OF Trio Comes Back to Sell
Grover Ak.

r. T. Brown, grocer at SO NJ.
MiIey Ave. testified today that
criminals return to the scene of
their crime
Told police three colored men
came to his store and while he was
waiting on them, stole a box Of ci-
gars, Several hours later one re-
turned and tried to sell him an ak.
Brown said he tried to hold the men,
but he fiourished the ak and fed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08
FINE FOR old FOLKS!
Take Haley's Magnesia
Oil-milk of magnesi
and mineral oil COM
bined.

When nature reIaxes her vigilance
and permits the bowels to become
clogged with accommodating waste mat
ter, a tablespoonful Of Haley's Mag
nesia-Oil, once or twice a day, viii re-
store the bowels to their normal ao-
tivity.
A perfect combination Of milk OF
magnesia and pure mineral oil, Haley's
Magnesia- Oil provides at one time an
efficient aGtacid for disordered stom-
ach, and a most natural lubricant for
the bowels.
The mineraI-oil carries the milk Of
magnesia straight to the lower bowel,
where 1t is most required. It is harm
less, causes no gripping or nausea, and
has only the palatable taste Of mag
nesia, which is lost entirely when It Is
mixed with milk
Buy a bottle Of Haley's Magnesia-OiI
today, and keep it always on hand. II
your druggist cant supply you we viii
mail postpaid on receipt Of price. Large
family size, 81.
The Haley MO Company, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08
Riley Park Assured

By Times SDectdI
GREENFIELD. Ind, Jan. 81
Riley Park, including the "Old
Swimnnin' Hole, . was assured to-
day. Time limit for protesting the
special bond Issue OF $4,000 to pur-
chase the land, has expired.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08
FAKE SOLICITOR F0ILED
Man Seeks Help For Fictitious Des-
titue Family.

Police today believed they have
an accurate description OF q Swindler
who is attempting to gain donations
for a fictitious destitute family"
+ c. A. Sufferin. 1928 Kenwood Ave.
reported to police man giving his
address as 1920 Graceland Ave-, and
his name as Bryant, told Sufferin's
wife he was trying to get donations
to help a family named Giles. at S26
N. Illinois st. She told him to re-
turn at night and talk to her hus-
band He failed to appear.
Police say there is no 1920 Grace
land and no family named Giles at
926 N. Illinois St.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08
by petition to prevent self-seekerI
from getting on the ballots"
Asks Repeal


from getting on the ballots"
Asks Repeal
He asked for repeal OF the emer-
gency sheriff law because its privi-
leges had been abused
Branch voiced his opposition to
the proposal to build State library
on the World War memorial plaza
in Indianapolis. saying only build
ings for patriotic purposes should be
located there.
The great need Of the National
Guard, he said, is for the construc-
ton Of more armories and repair Of
those already owned by the State.
Half Of the annual appropriation of
the guard now goes for aTnnory rent
ais, he declared.
A few individuals with political
following can control the primary
elections IN Indiana, the Governor
asserted, in asking revision OF the
law
He estimated that there is total
of $163, 76O. 600 in non-taxable securi-
ties held in Indiana and recommend
ed taxation of all bonds.
Asks Staff Increase
Control Of State banks and trust
companies in receivership should be
placed in the hands OF the State
banking department, Governor
Branch told the Legislature. He rec
commended increasing the staff Of the
banking department so that all State
banks can be examined twice year
in accordance with the law.
He also urged enactment Of a law
to make 20 per cent Of the capital of
bank the loan limit unless secured
by real estate mortgage or govern
ment bonds.
The Governor asked for clarifica-
ton Of the prohibition laws. more
adequate provision for care of tu-
bercular, patients at the State SAM
tarium at Rockville, establishment
Of a fire sinking fund for State insti-
buttons, a law requiring officials
handling public funds to be bonded
by a surety bond. better provision
for the care Of State records. and
for the bonding of all companies
writing liability or compensation in
surance.
Commissioner OF Safety
The department Of public safety
which the Governor recommended be
established as a unit of the public
service commission would consist
Of a member of the commission des-
ignated as commissioner Of safety"
with an advisory committee Of seven
persons appointed by him to serve
without pay.
He advocated yesting the commits
sion with authority to require in
stallation of property safety devices
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08
Child Fatally scalded

BH Times Special
CLAY CITY, Ind, Jan. s.-Ruth
Fay clubhouse, 5. was dead today.
She fell into a tub OF hot water with.
which her mother was scrubbing the
kitchen floor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08
LODGE HEADS INSTALLED
Fred German Worshipful Master of
f. and A. M.

FRED GOfTnan WOfSnlpTul Master OF
r.. and A. M.
More than 200 members witnessed
installation of Fred German, 20 N.
Dearborn ST., as worshipful master
Of Brookside Lodge, F.. and A. M.
No. 720, Tenth and Gray SITS, We'd
nesday night. Clyde Rickes was re
firing master.
Other officers: Ira McClockey,
senior warden; Charles Trueman,
union warden; Willard Lyon, secre-
tary.
Holland plans to increase the, i'm.
port duties on autos. motorcycles
and parts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08
Honest

BB TSmes E0ecioI
Upton, Ind, Jan. S.-Cal-
vim Straley, Civil War veteran.
contradicts the humorous say
ing that there are no honest
lawyers.
He dropped HIS, pocketbook.
Attorney J. c., Heron Of Ko-
komo found it and returned 1t.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08

vote of AZ to &c. The House caucus
was preceded by concerted effort
on the part OF. Ku-Klux Khan leaders,
championed by Walter Bossert,
grand dragon, and W. F. McNeigh,
great titan of the fifth province, to
unite all forces for George A. Free.
man, Kokomo, against Leslie. The
Khan members and sympathizers
caucused throughout the afternoon
in Room BID at the ClaypooI.
Coalition Is Broken
McNeigh was generalissimo of the
Khan forces and a coalition was
formed with adherents of Charles M.
Clark, Representatives from John
son and Marion counties; william e.
Roe, Lake County and James M.
Knapp, Hagerstown against Leslie
Knapp's supporters, seven in num-
Der, gave three votes to Leslie on
the last ballot. Clark also went over
the Leslie.
The first ballot was Leslie 81,
Freeman, 3S and Knapp, 4; second,
Leslie 40, Freeman SO, Knapp A;
third. Leslie AZ. Freeman 80.
Leslie was nominated by Repre-
sentative Max c. Murray, Lagrange,
and his nomination was seconded by
]. Frank Smith, Tippecanoe County.
Freeman was nominated by James
G. Claypool, Veedersburg.
No caucus chairman was elected
in the House. Senator Murray s..
Barker, Thorntown, was named
caucus chairman in the Senate.
Leslie Immediately announced
Lemuel A. Pittinger, Selma. as his
choice for Republican floor leader in
the House.
Cravens Leads Democrats
In the Democratic caucus at the
Claypool, Senator Joseph M. Crav-
ems. Madison, was named floor lead
er and Senator Charles s. Bats,
Terre Haute. caucus chairman. Dem
ocratic senators nominated Senator
Ora G.. King, Sweetser, as caucus
secretary; Chester Mccormick. North
!" 1NA7SAA' SS~A Oeeaa "a ituS ocIlSLLe5 Eu-
ward Mullin. Bristow, assistant sec
rectary; Adalgo Wandel, Burton,
chief doorkeeper.
Democratic Representatives elect
ed Thurman A. Gotschallx. Berne, as
floor leader and Herbert P. Kenney,
New Albany, as caucus chairman. J..
g. Schwing, I.awrenceburg, was
named secretary of the caucus.
Frank Hiatt. Sullivan. was nominal
ed as principal clerk; David A..
Smith, as assistant clerk and Ed
Lynch, Cloverdale, as doorkeeper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08

at grade crossings and the right to
exercise eminent domain in elm
mating dangerous crossings.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08

Mistake

Not all the tragedies Of life
are played In the city. A mere
farm may provide the back
ground for as thrilling q dra-
ma rs ever was unfolded.
Minnie found that cat. Born
and raised On the farm, the
discomfort that came Of drudg-
cry grew swiftly into revolt.
She longed to escape-to meet
real men and wome n-to
enjoy the ease and pleasure
she believed were to be found
In the. great world outside
her own.
This true story cf farm
girl who wanted life and
freedom, might well be the
story Of any girl. tits entitled
"A Strange Marriage" and
appears as one Of the many
absorbing features in True
Story Magazine for February.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08

Senator William q. English, as
chairman Of the Marion County dele
cation, nominated Daily. Neither
Daily nor NeJdl controlled the votes
they had claimed in pre-caucus
statements, both claiming more than
twenty-five votes.
In the House caucus, Leslie was
nominated on the third ballot by a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08

budget clerk and the budget advis-
DRY COMMITTEES" he said. I'VE must
not be misled by false sense Of econ
omy in dealing with them"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-08
LEGISLATURE IS
FORMALLY OPENED.
Continued From Page u

Adalgo Wandel of Button George
Graham of Logansport, had no OPP
position for postmaster of Senate.
Van Orman Speaks
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-12
DIDN'T KNOW WAR WAS
OYER PAYS $40 FINE
Youth In Court For Abusing Resi-
dent of German Birth In ARM
isticc Day Dispute

Armistice Day celebrators we're
before Judge Benjamin W, Alling in
police court this morning, one of
them, Arthur w. Jones, %. of 1879
Church street, being fined SO and
costs for addressing a German
youth with harsh epithet. He was
arrested by Acting Sergeant John
O'Brien after a complaint was made
to the officer by Fran Finger Of ia
West street. Jones was charged
with breach Of the peace.
John Adamczyk. 26. and Stnndish
Wollock, %. both OF $50 North
street. we're arrested by Patrolman
William Grabeck after they are all
legged to have created a disturbance
In a Main street lunchroom. Both
were drunk and we're charged with
breach OF the peace In addition.
Each was fined IS and costs.
Sergeant Patrick ]. O'Mara broke
up a fight on Winter street last
night between Hugh Kelliher. 20, of
23s High street, and Henry Morrison.
IS, of 234 High street. The young
men are brothers-in-law and after
both had been drinking. they start
! ed to express them opinions of each
other. This resulted In a fight and
their arrest on charges OF breach Of
the peace. They we're fined IS and
costs each.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-12
ARM|S7|CE PARADE
BIGGEST Since is
l.. F. & G, Stanley Works and
! Rule Shop Out in Force

From the mahogany fitted execu-
tive offices, and from the roaring
mills came the leaders OF the indus
trial world and tho hardy me-
chanics, to walk side by side In YES
terday's parade marking the cele-
bration Of Armistice day--a ccle-
bration not exceeded In enthusiasm
since the signing of the armistice on
November II, 1915 when thousands
OF persons damned the streets In
spontaneous demonstration OF graft
tude and happiness.
II was for the most part an In
dustrial observance Of the day. With
the exception of Boy and Girl
Scouts, the Sacred Heart school,
military organizations and a small
group OF city officials, the parade
was made up Of factory representa-
tions. Landers, Frary &; CIark's had
by far the largest delegation. The
Stanley Works and Stanley Rule and
Level employees were second In num-
bers, and added to the parade a
float and several chara cters. The
outstanding picture Of the parade
was an impersonation Of the char
acter Of Uncle Sam" by James J,
HcCus. McCue's six feet and four
inches tall, lowered above the
marchers and drew rounds OF APP
plause as he paraded with carefres
swing.
One group Of Landers employees
carried q placard on which was
painted the word "Shipbuilders. -
They carried cardboard squares
saws. hatchets and other implements
used in the work of building ships
An attractive feature Of the pa
rade was the Red Cross automobile
The machine was loaned for the &C.
cason by Gusta c. kotzbach and
r. F. Richards.
Following a parade through this
central streets, bonfire was light
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-12

general track athletics, in which lat
ter meet we carried off second hon
ors In field OF six competitors.
"rhe playground instructors, Miss
Sally Waskowitz and Robert Halor-
an, commenced their duties on Mon
day. July 6. and at that time the
playground was opened TO the chill
dren though the apparatus had but
lust arrived and was not completely
set up until July Is.
"The complete SUCCESS OF the cs-
tahlishlng of this playground was
apparent from the start. 1t was
naturally playground without any
apparatus and had been used for
years by family and social gather
ings and picnics. The addition of
swings, sand-boXes, see saws, and
the like only made the spot more
useful and greater asset TO Willow
Brook park. 1t was interesting to
note the general good behavior of
the public and their appreciation of
what had been done for them.
THE public attendance was 4,S06
boys and S,SOl girls, a total of s.
/ COZ.
No account was kept OF the num-
Der Of grown-ups. but r. fair daily
average would be, about 50. Family
groups staying for supper were q
common sight.
The instructors were on duty
every day except Sundays ? to 1880
q. M, 1880 to p. m. This left the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-12
new FAIRGROUNDS
SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Supt, Wainwright Reports on
Willow Brook Field
It cost s2S47.5o to operate the

It cost s2,S47.5o to operate the
Willow Brook park playground,
si,S7S.S2 was furnished through the
Hawley fund, and the balance, ST.
ST5,6S was charged to the city, ac-
cording to a report given out today
by Supt. II, b. wainwright of the
park department. The park was
sponsored by this department, but
was run under the supervision of the
playground superintendent of the
public amusement commission.
Mr.. Wainwright gave a careful
and thorough report OF the work &C
complished during the playground
season, concluding It with a list OF
improvements which he thinks
should be made next year, He
recommended the erection of a 20
by 50 foot house that will be an &C
commodation for picnic parties.
Following Is the report;
Through the generosity Of r. A.
Hawley. ex-park commissi oner tho
funds were provided for the pur-
chase and installation Of playground
apparatus at Willow Brook park
This playground was installed upon
the level stretch of ground just
north Of Gold spring and by includ
ing small grove of trees it becamt
an ideal spot for children of all
ages.
1.-TWO instructors were employed
during the summer TO look after tho
children, to show them how to use
the different pieces Of apparatus, tt
organize them into teams for play.
ing various games, and to give then
good wholesome vacation.
"Co-operation with the public
amusement commission placed on,
playground under the general dircC
ton of the supervisor of playground
and enabled the children to com
pete with those in other parts o
! the city, not only In baseball but il
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-12
ed In Walnut Hill park. Mayor A. NJ.

ed In Walnut Hill park. Mayor A, NJ.
Paonessa applying tho torch.
Some excitement not on the pro-
gram occurred when two aerial
bombs failed to SO off In the air
but fell back into the fire. A few
minutes later the heat exploded
them, about 50 feet from the crowd.
and one side of the dying fire was
blown off. The police Gordon hur-
rledly pushed the spectators back,
but there were no further explosions.
In the evening free public dance
concluded the events of the day.
The dance was held at the state ar
mory on Arch street and was attend
ed by several hundred persons,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-12

Cost of erecting apparatus Pay
rolls, $32&.Oa; paint, $@,S5; cement.
$50; sand and gravel s42,50;
grading, $G$6,hS; waste cans, s2G,04;
supervision, s9G4,6t; clean up. 60.64,
Total cost $2,9i7.50.
"Soon after the playground was
closed on Labor day all the equip
ment was dismantfod and is now
stored for the winter in the bath
house.
Next year We plan to make the
following improvements; Installation
Of more seats, build another fire
place and improve present ono for
picnic parties; build one or two pic
mic tables with seats,
Some sort Of shelter would be-
very useful and would recommend
ing about. 20 feet vide and so feet
long. with wide, oysr-hanging rool;
rustic posts, open sides with rustic
railing. concrcte foor and substan.
ual picnic sAhles nd benches.
"Rosnccta g" shmittcd,
r.. B. NAlNRlGHr.
Superintendent"
Last year forest fires swept Owe
| 29,o00,oo0 acres Of public and priv.
/ ate lands In this country
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-12
ASK WRIT lie LEGALizED

Bridgeport. Nov ~ Pe-'rhe Mid.
die Street Realty Co. III papers filsd
today In superior court. ask that q
certificate Of error, issued In 1917
and allowing a decrease OF ao,bhn
on its assessments for taxation, br
declared binding and legal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-12
SCRANTON Is ELECTED

Derby Conn, Nov. - Pl-George.
H. Scranton has been chosen presi.
dent Of the Derby Gas Electric COM
pany 10 succeed the late c. II. Net
ttleton. Mr., Scranton has been with
1.-THE company since 1883.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-12

Last year forest fires swept oVel
2q,o00,o00 acres Of public and priv.
ate lands In this country,
New Britain herald., 1925-10-24
BY SISTER MARY

Breakfast - Grapes, ccrtaa thin
cream, ham omelct, bran mullins,
milk, coffee.
Luncheon - Cream OF potato
soup, toasted waters, apple celery
nut salad. toasted bran mullins, oai-
meal cookies, milk, tea.
Dinner Casserole Of chicken.
candied sweet potatoes, creameI
Nina beans j"llieJ cucumber salad,
whole wheat bread. frozen custard,
sponge cake. milk. coffee.
Very often fayoritc cookie
makes the glass Of milk disappear
more easily and quickly when one
is less than Elk and not particular
ly fond OF milk. II child four
years OF age has plenty Of milk,
eegeta bles and cereals with soft
cooked eggs he needs little meat.
He must have milk in his diet, II
not plain to drink then in soups
and creams"
Casserole of Chicken
One spring chicken weighing
from to pounds dressed, 4
tablespoons butter. cup boiling
water. l teaspoon salt. IA TIA
spoon pepper. cup tain cream.
IL cups fresh mushrooms. /
tablespoon -four.
Wash chicken and cut in pieces
New Britain herald., 1925-10-24

The people OF Vaucouleurs be-
lieyed in her with the ready faith
of that time. They gave her a
horse and the dress and equipment
of a soldier At last even Baudri-
court was persuaded by her per.
sistency and promised to send her
to the king. After many delays, on
February 20, 1929, Joan and her
company of soldiers set out for the
palace Of the king, Baudricourt
bidding her, Go, come OF it what
may"
(Here are Baudricourt's COVER
nor's robes. Color them a royal
blue trimmed IN gold. Next time
the Dauphin. Charles. who Is to be
crowned King of France by Joan's
help. will appear.)
Copyright, 1925, Associated Editors,
Inc.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-24

Peter Rabbit was no wiser than
he had been from the beginning
regarding the home Of Rudy the
Red-backed Mouse over in the
Green Forest II think" said Pc
ter to Rudy, that you're most I'M
polite to invite me- to call on you
at your home and then not show
me the way to your home"
The bright, beady eyes Of Rudy
snapped and twinkled. II think,
Peter" said he. that It Is most
impolite OF you to be so curious
about my affairs. You will be most
welcome at my home If you can
find it. II you don't know, you
ought TO know. that TO ask any one
for whom so many people are
hunting where their home is. Is a
thing no one has a right to do. A
home is the most precious secret
we little folks can have, and We
have a right TO keep 1t secret just
as long as we can. If you can find
II, Peter Rabbit, / won't say a
word. But not all the teasing in the
world will tempt me to tell you
where it is"
OF course Peter had to admit
that this was right, and wisely he
gave up looking for Ruddy's home
1t was Just as well. for never
never in the wide, wide world
would Peter have found it. Nc
sooner had Peter disappeared thar
Rudy ran swiftly over to moss
covered old stump. He looked this
way and he looked that way. He
| looked every way. Sure that no one
was watching him he darted around
this old stump and poked his head
in a little hole in the ground be
tween the roots-a hole that was
hidden by a fern leaf which hung
over it. Rudy squeaked. From
somewhere down underneath there
was an answering squeak. Rudy
squeaked again. In moment ou'
popped Mrs. Ruddy. Well" SAID
She. has that long-legged bunch
OF curiosity gone on about his bust
uess?"
Rudy chuckled. IF you meal
peter Rabbit" said he, "he has. II
gact, think Peter has given up al
thought of finding our home. Yo'
see. l told him very plainly that
was no business of his"
I'm glad you did" declare
Mrs Rudy. ut is the business o
no one but ourselves. We are III
only ones in the least concerned.
"Just the same l would like Pc
ter TO see It." replied Rudy.
don't know OF any home like Z
, I'm proud Of this home. We've ha
T other homes, but never as good a
I this. You know It's dreadful
! have something you are proud {
! and not be able to show 1t Off,
New Britain herald., 1925-10-24
G7 8S&3KE&LN0lNIE

y don't think you'll have any
trouble" I said, but you'd better
take an officer with you, Watkins.
Men like Miss Simpsons father are
always afraid Of the law"
After they had gone l hardly
knew what TO say to Mrs. Atherton.
She had done just the right thing
in the right time and In the right
place and ! was SO grateful to her
that It really would be hard for
me to get back on the usual bust
ness standard.
Fortunately at that moment Les
lie came in. was really surprised
10 see her because she rarely Games
! down to the plant.
II didn't know but that ! couN
do some good, Jack" she said, "and
besides, ! want you and Sally to go
with me to luncheon"
I did not know until atterward
that Sally Atherton had sent for
/ my wife, as she knew ] would be
! overcome with gratitude and as
usual had hit upon the right way
TO put things on the former basis.
'I'll be very glad to 60" said
Mrs. Atherton. but We must wait
until Maggie simpson comes back
and the four Of US will SO out TO-
gether. A You may be bored to
! death, Leslie. but I'm singularly In
terested in that little Simpson girl
and am going 10 see II l can't make
something out OF her"
Copyright, 1875, NEA Service,
1nc.)
TOMORROW - letter from
John Alden Prescott TO sydney
New Britain herald., 1925-10-24

HUH" squeaked little Mrs.
Rudy and disappeared back In
her home.
Now 1t really was a fine home
as Mouse homes go. 1t was an ex-
ira fine home. Down underneath
that messy old stump was hol-
low between the roots. 1t was a
nice, comfortably large hollow.
That little round hole under the
fern led to It. In that hollow was
q big, soft nest. 1t was made very
largely of moss. There was some
fine dry grass, but you know over
there in the Green Forest there is
very little grass. So this nest was
made very largely of moss, dry and
soft, and oh, so comfortable. Mrs.
Rudy had been very particular IN
choosing the place for that nest,
She had first made sure that 1t was
at all times dry In that hollow I'M
der the messy old stump. She want
ed dry place for her home. She
wanted to be sure that the babe:
would not get cold. You know
dampuess is very apt to lead Il
colds and Illness. When she hac