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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
VALUATION CAIN
SHOWN IN new
CONSTRUCTION
Permits Drop in Last Year,
but Total Value Is Up
$821,O 900.

Gain of 1921, 900 in valuation of
new buildings in indianapolis was
recorded over the 1926 figures, de-
spite the drop in number of build
ing permits issued, Building Com.
missioner w, A. Osborn declared to-
day.
Permits for new buildings num-
bered 1858 during the last year,
compared with 5,093 in 1926, sta
tistics showed. Total valuation OF
the Improvements was $l7,956, 400,
compared with $17135,786 the pre-
vious period.
Number Of dwellings constructed
dropped from 1.705 in 1926 to 1873.
Number of one-story single dwell
lings fell from 1887 to 1902. Two
story single dwellings jumped from
211 to 277.
Doubles Show Drop
One-story doubles dropped from
1876 TO IA and two-story doubles
totalled sixty against Sixty-one in
1926.
Figures compiled by Mrs. Clara
Oxley, bookkeeper, included permits
to Dec. "a. Building activities the
last week were light. Valuation of
dwellings fell from $8,333,835 to
1927, 500.
Valuation of tenement houses in
creased from 81 ,485, 300 to $1,812, 800,
the number jumping from twenty
one to thirty-one. Tenement and
business buildings combined dropped
from six to two, but showed in
creased valuation from $751; 900 to
100000 Number of accessory build
ings decreased from 3,O8l to 1,781,
with valuation totalling $423,829.
Number Of business buildings
dropped from 211 to 20I, but re-
corded a gain in valuation from
$1,5S2,069 to $1,755,372.
Values in Slump
Industrial structures totalled A
against rs last year, but were listed
at a valuation of $525,744, compared
with $1,316,650 year before.
Valuation of public buildings,
which jumped from 40 to 81, was
$6.037 ,206, compared with $3,4l2,-
426 the year previous.
Value of seas additions was So
100000, which, with miscellaneous,
heating and elevator permits, made
a valuation of $4.624,847. Total in
1926 was $4,785,367. Total of per-
mitS for additions, miscellaneous,
heating and elevators was 9,167,
compared with 1929 in 1926.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
Two Confess Staying

BIZ Times Special
LAFAYETTE. Ind, Dec. 31.-Police
here announce confessions by Rod
ney johnson, 20, and Otto Garrison.
%, to the Staying of Peter Minicus,
81. a week ago. The killing occurred
during a hold-up at the John Plum
kett Social Club. The two accused
we're arrested at Horse Cave, KY.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
ARREST 2 CONTRACTORS
Dayton, Ohio, Men Face Drunken
ness, Reckless Driving Charges.

George Cooper, 30, and Charles
Hurst. AZ, Dayton, o.. gravel con-
tractors. we're arrested by Deputy
Sheriffs Brown and Ship Friday
night when the officers noticed
their automobile swerving from one
side of the street to the other on
the National Rd., nine miles cast Of
the city.
Charges of drunken driving and
reckless driving we're placed against
Cooper. while Hurst was held on an
intoxication charge. A small amount
of liquor was found in the car.
The men said they we're cominel
to Indianapolis to see about getting
repair parts for some Of theiIl
machinery in Dayton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
SHIPS HELD BY FOG
Vessels Unable to Enter
New York Harbor.

En- United Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Twenty
ships were fogbound off Sandy
Hook today and unless the fog lifted
before night 2 score more ships
would be prevented from entering
and leaving New York harbor.
For the last twenty-four hours
only one ship entered port naroor
and none succeeded in leaving, be-
cause Of fog.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
UNFR0CKED PASTOR DIES
EpiscOpaleOn Was Found Guilty Of
Heresy Charges.

{ TTTIFW TTf8N
ROCHESTER, N. Y, Dec. 81
The Rev. DR.. Algernon S. Crapsey,
80, unfrocked Episcopalian pastor,
died Of pneumonia at his home here
today. He had been in generally
poor health for some time but con-
tracted pneumonia only two days
ago.
He leaves widow and one son.
Arthur S. Crapsey, Rochester news
paper man.
Mr.. Crapsey was unfrccked several
years ago following trial on heresy
charges.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
First Of Year, Last of Clock

BIZ Times Special
KOKOMO, Ind. Dec. Slater
more than half century of serv-
ice. the clock in the tower of the
Howard County courthouse here will
ring out 1927 and ring in 1923, then
go into the discard. Unless it is
placed in the new courthouse.
which is unlikely. the clocks days
will pc ended early in 1928 when it
viii pc allowed to run down.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
BACK HOME AGAIN

Automobiles reported found by po-
lice belong to:
John Collins, Ft. Wayne, Ind,
Buick, at Illinois and Market SITS.
Harry Gilmore, 913 S. New Jersey
ST., Ford, at Capitol Ave. and Pearl
SITS.
Richard Rudolph, 1882 Reisener
ST., Ford, at 600 w. Market st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
LONDON TRAINS BETTER
Spend SIS, 100000 to Improve Sub
way Service.

En- LNitcd Press
LONDON, Dec. 31.-In an attempt
to obviate strap-hanging and other
discomfortS on the subways, the
London Underground Railway Com
bine has decided to spend $12,500,-
600 on Improvements.
THE entire rolling stock of the
MANY railways in the combine will
be renewed or renovated and power
stations will be extended and mod
ernizdf.
AmAng the improvements on the
traina will be greater seating ca
pacit increased speed, improved
venti alton and lighting, greater
comfort generally and bigger trains.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
Fraternity Plans Temple
BIZ Times Special

2 Y 7 INVIN NWfFTUT
WEST BADEN, Ind. Dec. 31.-A
headquarters temple is to be erected
at Washington. d. c., by Phi Gam
ma Delta fraternity, it was decided
at the national convention here Fri
day. President Coolidge and his
son, John. are members of the Am
herst College chapter of the fra
ternity.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
SI0EN0R WILL SPEAK
Third Christian Mems Class Pro-
gram VIII Be Put on Air.

"One Year From Today" will be
the subject on which Merle Side
ner will talk to the members of
the Christian Men Builders class
OF the Third Christian Church to-
morrow. The services will be broad
cast through the courtesy Of WFBM,
indianapolis Power and Light Com
pany Station.
ice Perine of the Civic Opera
Company Of st. Louis Will sing two
numbers, "Holy City" and The
World Is Waiting for the Sunrise. F."
He will be accompanied on the pi-
ano by Clarence Weesner.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
WESTERN GARB RAPED
Chinese Girls Told to Cling to "Old
Morality" Manners.
In United Press

In United Press
PEKING, Dec. 81. - Western
morality, manners and dress we're
strongly criticised before a special
assembly OF the National Normal
University in honor OF the nine
teenth anniversary of the in
stitution.
Director Mao Peng-hui warned
Chinese college women against try
ing to initiate the civilization of the
west and urged them to cling 10
the "old morality" He described
the extraordinary progress made
during recent years in the cduca-
ton of Chinese women, but con-
cluded that it would be lost effort
If the educated Chinese women per-
sist in her intention to adopt west
ern ways.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
F0ILS H0LDUP MAN
Filling Station Attendant Prevents
Robbery.

Ross Moore. $50 N. Tacoma Ave.
attendant at the Great Western Oil
Station, Eagle Greek and Washing
ton ST, was on the alert Friday
night and nearly captured a bandit.
A man drove in the station Moore
said and ordered gasoline and then
motioned for the attendant to come
to the car door Moore saw a gun
in the mans hand. He leaped be-
hind a gasoline pump.
The bandit saw A. c. Money
maker, 20021a w. washington ST.,
inside the station and drove away.
Moore and Moneymaker followed
in another automobile, but lost the
trail.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
4 Great Year

Here are some of the out
standing items on the scientific
record of 1927:
Civilian aviators in America
flew more than 100000 miles.
Naval survey mapped whole
territory of Alaska in fifteen
days.
Medical scientists discovere
malaria will cure paresis.
Radio developed tranS-At-
lantic telephony, beam trans
mission. television and other
new steps.
Many exploration trips made
to all parts of the globe by
American scientists.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
FIRE LOSS INCREASES
Number Of Runs Is Cut in 1927,
Chiefs Report Shows.


Fire loss during 1927 was esti
mated today at $4,000 by Fuc
Chief Jesse A. Hutsen. The Inquire
is an increase Of about 100000 loss
over 1926, Hutsell said.
HutSell sal d the Salvage Corps
estimate of $760,0o0 was higher than
that of the fire department because
it includes some fires out of the
city limits.
Hutsell pointed out the years loss
includes $4,000 water loss at Van
Camp Hardware and Iron Company
caused by a defective sprinkler.
There was a large increase of in
cendiary fires, Hutsell said. There
we're 1916 fire runs to Dec. %, cont
pared with 3,841 in 1926.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
Moving Day for Orphans

BIZ Times SDecigl
TT. WAYNE, Ind, Dec. 81
Fifty-seven children, wards of Allen
County. are now housed in the new
orphans home, nine miles north of
the city. The transfer from the old
home was made by special interur-
v I car
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
PHONE SALE is ASKED
Marietta Company Files Petition for
$4,000 Deal.

Marietta Telephone Company,
owned by Pierre F. Goodrich, son of
former Governor James P. Good
rich, today filed petition to sell its
plant to the Johnson County Tel
ephone Company for $4,000. The
latter company is headed by John
]. Cheney, who asks permission to
issue common stock to pay for the
purchaSe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
DIVIDEND SETS RECORD
Prudential to Give Large Sum to
POlicyhOlderS.

OAANJ AhOAuCAos
NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 31.-Divi-
dends of SAL ,667 O0O-the largest sum
ever paid to policyholders by any in
duStrial life insurance company in
any single year-will be distributed
by the Prudential Insurance Com
pany of America during 1923.
This sum, which is approximately
$10000,000 above that allocated for
industrial dividends during the year
1927 by the same company, is also
millions in excess of the dividends
declared by any other company is
suing industrial policies, says Ed
ward D. Duffield, Prudential presi-
dent
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
ILL BELIZE OUT TO HEAP HONORS ON UNDERGO
BURGLAR SUSPECT HELD
Youth Found With Tools Questioned
About Robbery.

Joseph Hodges, Is. of 2ol9 w. New
York St.. was arrested by PATROL
man Martin O'Connor Friday night
when they found him with a set of
burglar tools In the rear Of the Hoo
sier Products Company, PSI N. Ell
der Ave.
Hodges was held on charges Of
malicious trespasS and having burg
lar tools. Detectives are question
ing him about broken window in
the rear of the Albert Bernake gro
Gerry store, DAT N. Miley Ave.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
MINISTER |NCURS
 WRATH OF PEOPLE
Pittsield Clergyman Is Given
 Long "Absence'

PntsileM, Mass, March 23 P- Statements denourcing 'hypocrltical clcrgymen" and penny pinching hypocritcs." made by Rev Vincent days after he had resigned as pastor of the South Congr" gational church here, disQl"ased many of his par iShion"rs. Last night hy q vote Of l73 to Gl they gave him a leave Of absence until his resignation be- comes effective on October l.
 Mir. Burns. graduate of Penn sylNaaia State college in 19l6 and of the Union Thcologicals Seminary. came to this city in 1923. On March he tendercd his rcsiGna- ton. saying that he had q won ierful opportunity in a larger field which he did not specify. On March l3 fo preached a militant sermon in the course Of which he said:
 Tn day when hypocritical Cl-rgymen are mouthing old theolo- gies, in q day when mammon Wor- shipping, penny pinching hypoCriteS are defending tn" system that cX- ploits millions and sucks the life blood out of the workers around the world. in a day when snobs and aristoCrats hold up the iron wall Of class and caste, 1 have dared 10 stand up and tell the truth concern ing these soul blasting tyrannies. |"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
ANNUAL MEETING 0F W0MAN'S CLUB
Mrs. Laurence M0uat Is Elected President- Many New Members

The annual meeting of the Wom- ans club was held yesterday after noon at St. Marks parish rooms. Mrs. J. c Loomis, president pre- siding. In the absence Of the secre- tary. Mrs. Buel E. Bassette read the minutes of the previous meeting and the annual report. in which was mentioned the death ot Miss Eliza beth +. Eastman. Mrs. Dayton umphrcys. Mrs. Marcella Barley and Mrs. Frederick w. ss-ls. mem bers Of the club 10 whom tho silent tribute was paid.
 The treasurer. Mrs. William Par. lier. presented her report Of the past year, showing that the finances e: the club were in excellent CoNdi- ton. Reports of the civic. press and hospitality committees followed.
 Officers for the ensuing year were elected, the results including Mrs Laurence Mouat. president: Mrs F. Raymond Gilpatric. first vice president; Mrs. Kenneth NJ. Searlo, second vice president: Mrs. AL phonso F. Porter. recording sscrc- tary: Mrs. Orviile r. Parker, corre- spending secretary; Mrs. Arthur II. HaTrop, treasurer; Miss Esther F. stanley. assistant treasurer; Mrs. Louis :. Eeynal, auditor.
 The following uew members were voted upon and elected into tn, membership oc the club: Mrs. Fred II. Andres, Mrs Ellis J. Bardsley. Mrs. II. ?. Battcy. Mrs. Kemp Buckley, Mrs. Warren N. HlodGctt, Mrs. l.. G. Bradley, Mrs. Harrison c. Bristol. Mrs. Harry " Burns. Mrs. Edward Christ. Mrs. Bliss ". Clark Mrs. c. A. Comstock. Mrs George E. Curtiss. Mrs. Wells C. Foster. Miss Gertrude Fossett, Miss Agnes N. Finncgan. Mrs. James II. Ginns. Mrs Russell Jones, Mrs Charles E. Crimshaw, Miss Helen Hayes. Mrs. William II. Hart, Jr Mrs. Charles s. Hart. Miss Marion Hellyar Miss Jennie l.. Hendricks. Mrs, Thomas w. Hinchclifte Miss j''NNIf ilpI'hlIIS M ". II. IlbISt- fall, Mrs. Charles !. Law. Mrs Daniel g. Landon. Mrs. Thomas Lindcr. Mrs. II. C. Macargal, Miss Mary $. Mcnary. Mrs. E. H. McEl- hone, Mrs. Walter J. Moore. Mrs. Charles r. Rowland, Miss Alice M Pierce, Mrs. John pelleitier. Mrs. Shcrrod F. Skinner. Mrs. Frank D. smith. Mrs. William ". T. Squire. Mrs. Lucian II. Stevens. Miss Ger truda St. George.
 Mrs. Mary F. Rand, Mrs Harry F. Reynolds, Miss. Maud F. Traver. Mrs. Fred F. TroH. Mrs. k. F. Niets, Mrs. Joseph Walton Mrs Her bert s. Woods. Mrs. Paul Zink.
 Following the meeting. q musical program was given by Mrs Horton, soprano. Mir. Anderson. violinist and Miss Parker, pianist. 4 social hour concluded the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
.C0C0ANUTS USED IN NEW PRODUCT
Rhode Island Firm Making "Butter-Like" Preparation

| State Capitol, Hartford, Conn, | March g lP-A Rhode Island con- cern is making q product from CO., coauuts which. although snow-white in its original form. is colorcd and packed so as to resemble butter, though it has dairy products in it's composition and is not churnel in milk, Thomas Holt, state dairy and food commissioner. today told mem bers of the Farmers association of the general assembly.
 Mir. Holt explained that his de- partment does not permit the sale Of this product in Connecticut. and that although the manufacturers have said they wanted to have test case Of his right 10 keep the product out of the state, they had never brought one. He said that several thousands oi pounds of the product had been seized by the authorities in a western state but that the manufacturers had not pushed their claims to a legal test there.
 The work of the department in the regulation Of the sal" of olcomar-
 garinc. Of the rules and regulations regarding the manufacturer and sale of carbouated beverages, spring
 water, milk and eggs. was explained
 hv Nr Holt He said Considcra ble
 difficulty was experienced in con-
 nection with regulations for the sale
 of eggs. He said that chemist
 could not tell whether an cgg had become stale merely because it had been kept q few days too long or whether it was cold storage rgg that might have been kept for many
 months.
 Connecticut is the only state that
 has q milk regulation board, said ! Mr Holt in praiaing the work of
 that body. He said that without the
 restrictions and control which this
 board exercises, the plight Of the
 Connecticut dairymon would be
 worse than that Of the tobacco
 grower Is
 No milk is permitted 10 come into Connecticut for sale without the ap- proyal os the dairy and food com
 missioner and Mir. Holt said that
 without th.5 authority 'h" state would receive from othcr states like
 Vermont, where there is no state in
 spconou Of the conditions under
 whi. ii is made or prepared for
 market.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
City Items

4 daughter was born a' New Iritam General hospital today 10 Nr, and Mrs. I.nar Weinberg of 8 Linden street.
 A musical program by the Sen ior High school orchestra anl chorus under the direction of George E. Matthews will he rcn- d.rei a' auditorium exercises to- morrow anl Thursday mornings. G.r'ruI" Faulkner Of New York ri,y has sold. through the agency rs Carlson & Carlson, q parcel Of land on Mason drive 10 Martin Carl son, it was reported today.
 The regular meeting Of Pride Circle lU. Lady Forrst"rs. will be held Thursday evening al 8 o'clock In JuIds hall. This VIII be the quarterly meeting and considerable business os Importance will be on the docket for discussion.
 The regular meeting Of inc share holders ol the New Britain Cooper ariye Savings and Loan association will be held in Room 3UJ Of the Na- tional Bank building on Tuesday evening, March 2A. at 7;20 o'clock for the purpose ol clecting officers
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23

l ton by Mr. Sissoa ot New London. said the Ne" Jersey commissioner where the age limit was IT. did not
 wholly approve" the l6 year limit. i Mr. Ravens ot East Hartford said Juvenile court officials told him the young operator was one of their problems fe said modern parents
 I.l not always ag-tc. and this IiI
 TcGlI ru, the motor vehicle depart m.Gt into homes 10 decide disputes between parents Operators of l5 lacked mature Judgment, he said. and C-.i.G the figures given ly Mr. Eddy "gr"ssss."
 Aa 1maHimen' intended 10 require the consent of bo-h parents, leaving
 rho age umi' at ls. but making the issga Of hCnrsrs a matter for the
 commissioner was offered by Mir.
 Ha.srs.
 The amendment was lost, Icing
 opposed by Chairman Eddy. Mir
 HGil of T-GmbgN anI House Leader
 Avcrii 0, Brauforl.
 Mir Hull opposed ihe bill saving speed and young blood go toseth,r r and young blood and gasoline were a bad combination.
 On motion. ot Mir. Thornhiu Of Hrookue.d, the previous question was ordrr and chairman Eddy y.vIa"t the closing ol the debate to AIr. AycrlL
 iIr Avari.l pointed out that the resent IaW permits persons over l5 ro drive when being Instructed by a hcrrsrI operator and tha, young drivers from other states come here iu cars registered in those states.
 "A,i license pr.vil. srs are abused, just as a.t .a"s arc violated" he sall.
 The h.H vas adopted with a fair vote against H. There vas no record vote.
 On unfayorabIe reports the house rejected bills providing that nature opathIc physicians may make out death certificates: providing tha. chlro1ractOrs may make out death
 certificates: providing that women
 or girls can not he employed after
 six D. m., except duing Christmas
 holidays.
 Tho house adopted q committed bill authorizing the West Haven . board ol relief to sit until April 1 i Favorable reports were made or II. l.. ISl. amending the Connecti- cut Electric Service company char ter to permit it to sell gas: q bill providing exemption from taxation ! for the Danbury home; providing for grade crossing signal types; au- thorizine highway commissioner to destroy records more than five years old: providing that highways and bridges shall not be closed without permission Of the commissioner; au- ! thorizing the commissioner 10 re- store ancient milestOu"s; providing for identification badges for state . highway department employees.
 Ten committees met this after noon.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
SYRACUSE MEN TELL 0F ALIbI
Continued from First Page.)

os tho two Syracuse men.
 1t vas understood that Haddon Gray had gone before the grand Jury and had waived immunity.
 Haddon Gray and platt. were re- 1 leased later by District Attorney NrwcoInbe. who said he was con- yinccd that the two had no guilty connection with the establishing of an alibi for Gray.
 The district attorney said that Haidon Gray had made Q full and frank confession Of his part in the 'alibi," stating that he represented i himself over Gray's hotel room telc- phone in Syracuse as Gray. mailed letters for Gray and otherWis" help ed make it appear Gray was in Syra cusa when he was not.
 He did this, the district attorney said, he felt certain. under the lnis- taken idea that nc was helping Henry Judd Gray keep from his wife the knowledge Of supposed clandestino cngagment. Gray had said he was in New York.
 Gray Admits Guilt Haidon Gray came to New York refusing 10 believe In the murder guilt Of his friend. Henry. and told detectives he would not believe any thing against him until he heard the story from Hcnrys own lips Dis trict Attorney Ncwcombe said When they faced each other in the district attorneys office. Haddon Gray asked:
 Judd, are you guilty"
 "Yes," answered the prisoner. "I lied 10 you. l didn't know what l was doing. I'm sorry l got you into this terrible mess"
 The two men looked at each other for a few minutes, and then. New combe told the reporters. the Syra- cuse man turned 10 the officers pres ent and explained his own part in rum bling the bed" for his friend. tclephoning from his room, and mailing the letter with the post mark which was 10 establish the perfect al!bi' for his friends
 Before going into the grand jury
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23

They were implicated by him as { having aided in his claborately framed but useless alibi but police said there was no iatimation that they knew why hc wanted the alihI or that they were criminaliy culp- able. Both refused 10 make any statemerts to detectives which would implicate them in any way. The two Grays arc friends but are not related.
 Hint Insanity Plea
 The hint that Gray would plead insanity was first mad" by Mrs. Gray after she had visited her husband in .ail He tolI her he helped kill Snyder and then the couple whispered for q few min- r.tss. After she returned to her East Orange. x. J.. homo. Mrs. Gray gave ont q statement saying her husband mus. have been insane when Ec committed the crime. At line jail sine hal said he could on'y have dony l. under the influence of bad liquor.'
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
ATHLETIC GOODS STOLEN

The Nathan Hale school annex on Fremont street was broken into during the night, the police were notified today. and number Of bascbals and footballs taken out Entrance to the building was gain ed by breaking the glass near I door catch. Officer Thomas ]. Feeney Of the detective bureau is Investigating.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
WILL ATTEND HEARING

\ delegation of 20 or more mem- bors of the Chamber of Commerce will motor to Hartford tomorrow afternoon 10 attend the hearing be- fore the judiciary committee on the proposed amendments 10 the timer ant vendors law They will meet on West Main street, west of High street. and will leave at l2:45 o'clock.