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Evening star., 1927-12-03
The Havana Congress.

Announcement today that President
Coolidge has made definite plans to at
tend the opening of the Sixth Pan
American Congress in Havana next
month is further indication of the i'm
portance which the United States at
taches to this assembly of representa-
tives of the American republics, a fact
already demonstrated in the selection
OF Charles z. Hughes to head the dele
cation from the United States. Presi-
dent Coolidge. in going to Havana.
will set foot on foreign soil for the
first time since becoming President.
and the occasion will be OF more than
ordinary significance.
Our relations with the Latin Ameri-
can republics have in the last few
wears been subjected to unfortunate
stress and strain. Failure of attempts
to arbitrate the Tacna-Arica quarrel
between Chile and Peru Intervention
in Nicaragua; discomfort in Panama
over some phases of the new Pana'
man American treaty; the interpreta
ton of certain phases of the Mexican
constitution; political disgruntlement
In Haiti and Santo Domingo, rs we'll as
ampliffcation for political purposes In
Argentina of minor customs difficult!
ties in relation to imports from that
country-al these have contributed
Io
sion of a widespread antiAmerican
propaganda. Critics of our Latin
American policy in this country, as
well as abroad, have brought up the
buSaboo of American imperialism and
ridden it hard 1t is not that the
United States has trespassed in any
one respect, particularly, but that
we'll directed propaganda has magni-
fed into a mountain incidents which
deserve the attention given to mole
hill, If regarded in the proper per
spective.
The Pan-American Congresses have
never been, nor We're they intended to
be. the occasion for the airing OF
political differences of opinion or dis
cussions for ironing them out. These
congresses, like the Pan-American
Union. have furnished the machinery
for bringing into closer relationship
the activities of the American repub
lies as they relate to trade, to educa-
ton, to medicine, to the fine arts: In
general, to hasten better understand
ing by removing some of the obstacles
brought about by distance and dii-
ference in language and customs. At
tempts to inject into such gatherings
political questions threaten disastrous
results, for the Pan-American Con-
crosses were never organized with
that purpose in view. Indications are
nevertheless, that pressure exists In
some countries to voice complaint re-
garding phases OF American policy in
Latin America.
This policy is not going to be
changed. 1t is policy well founded
on principles inextricably coupled with
American traditions. 1t is funda
mentally a policy of fair dealing and
good will The strong American dele
CATION selected to represent this coun
try at Havana, and the presence of
the President of the United States a
the opening of the congress, should go
far to redemonstrate to the American
,en,hlics the underlying motive in
this country's dealing with them-a
motive based on friendship. sympathy
and jealous hope for their shoulder
to-shoulder advancement.
Evening star., 1927-12-03
Killed by Carelessness.

From The Albany Evening News
In 30 days of hunting in New York
this season. 2S persons were killed
and II were hurt. That is 90 casual.
ties altogether OF the % dead, IA
were killed by their own guns. II by
the guns of companio and one guide
was mistaken for deer. Nine per
sons among the wounded were hit by
stray bullets in the woods or along
the highways. Carelessness caused all
these casualties. All hunting accidents
occur In about the same way. Those
that carry firearms should know how
to handle them. There is no excuse
for such accidents. No one ought to
he permitted to so hunting until he
can prove that he not only knows the
simple rules Of safety for himself and
others but that ne will follow them.
Evening star., 1927-12-03
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES f. TR1CEWELL.

Seth, 5 years old, has heard his par
ents discuss the nuisance of house-to.
house canvassers. those ubiquitous
gentlemen who insist on selling one
vacuum cleaner or what not whether
one needs it or not.
Despite his old id-faShioned name, Seth
is an alert young fellow of the new
type. who treasures mp everything he
hears-and who knows how to put it
to good Use.
We of. the older genera ton know a
few things, too, but we too often do
not know what to do with them after
we acquire the knowledge. The marks
of early training are DER us yet
BE polite to strangers, we We're
told, when we were Seths age. and we
have never gotten over it. Instead of
firmly informing the agents who aspire
to sell MS everything from a house to
a broom that we have no need of
their products, we murmur n few
words, and thus lead the poor fellows
on to believe they actually may bully
rag us into purchasing their products
Seth. much to our innocent delight
handles them in different fashion
Picture the little fellow edging the
front door open some 3 or 4 inches,
just enough to allow one bright eye to
peep through.
rs your mother at home. sonnie ."
asks The plea asant young man on the
doorstep, deftly keeping his black bag
hid from force of habit.
Are YOU an aGent?" asks Seth, sus-
piciously. directly
'Will YOU just call your mother?"
insists the canvasser, trying to get
the screen door open.
I'VE don't like agants." responds
Seth. closing the door another inch.
We think YOU are a nuisance" he
continues. with supreme frankness.
An, er - would you mind asking
your mother to step to the door, my
little man."
The little man, however. instead of
complying, shuts the door with bang.
This sometimes offers complications
of course. notably when a guest calls
and Seth responds with his standard.
lied inquiry: Are you an agent?"
Some day some poetical guest who
also has suffered from the house.to.
house canvasser. will respond by quot.
ing Whittier:
Blessings on thee, little man.
We are in receipt of the following
letter, among others, on this subject
lear SlI. AS IPlloW sufferer
from doorbell tradesmen | was keen.
ly interested in recent article of
yours on the curse of bell.pulling
agents.
There must he something unusual
ly inviting about our house, because
l can scarcely get my housework
done on account of these punch-but-
ton pests
Not long ago, in desperatio /
neatly typed card reading: Agents.
drummers, canvassers, life insurance
agents. magazine displayers, CONNER.
cial travellers, photographers solci-
tors, college-course booksellers and
peddlers are earnestly requested not
to ring this doorbell
This sign | tackled above the bell
An hour later / answered a ring to
find a healthy, exuberant and pros
porous young man. who implored me
to try the vacuum cleaner he had
with him.
II said to him, Can you read?'
He admitted he could.
Did you read that sign?' / asked,
pointing to it.
'''I read It, he, replied, but I am
Evening star., 1927-12-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Lingering Summer.

Lots O. Winter poetry
Snowfiakes lightly flying;
Skies as gray as skies can be,
Where the wind is signing.
Let the good old truck draw near.
There's a place to park it.
Lots o. Winter songs are here,
Ready for the market.
Good old Summer hangs about
Where the song birds forage.
Winter tunes? We1l cut them out
Leave EN- to cold storage.
Evening star., 1927-12-03

Washington, D. c., has much music
and much oratory. The really in
fiuential melodies and words are still
supplied from New York's Tin Pan
Alley"
Evening star., 1927-12-03

Customs and manners have changed
Comparatively few wife beaters have
been brought to attention by grand
iuries. while husband killers are nu-
merouS
Evening star., 1927-12-03

The Assoclate1 Press ls exclusively thtltied
tn the use for republication NJ all news dls'
patches credited TO il or not otherwise cred
tied in this naper and also the Local ews
r,ihIished herein All tights nf nuhhcation
OF snerial ,iisrstches herein are alan reserr ~
Evening star., 1927-12-03

When a fire calls for rescue work
"scsnty attire" is referred to. Am
bition may be so desperate as to seek
to make confiagration take the
place of a beauty contest.
Evening star., 1927-12-03

1t might be possible to make motor
cars even more inexpensive If Henry
Ford could embark in some new bust.
ness and give an automobile away as
a premium with each new purchase.
Evening star., 1927-12-03

The burglar who has deluded news
fictionists into describing him as ''the
Cat" will probably awaken to the dis
covery that disciplined detectives will
make him look like a mouse.
Evening star., 1927-12-03

In Wilmington, Del. dry agents
drank up the evidence. Unfortunately,
the better the evidence. the greater
the temptation to dispose of 1t.
Evening star., 1927-12-03

Soviet Russia would have no diff
Guilty whatever If it's politics were as
artistic as it's music dramas.
Evening star., 1927-12-03

Cars may yet become so cheap that
encountered roadways will render It
distinguished privilege to remain at
home.
Evening star., 1927-12-03
Time Limits.

I'VE are looking forward to dis
play of eloquence." said the visitor
from home.
81 fear I'll disappoint you" said
Senator Sorghum. "At present the
man Of the hour appears to be the
one who can reduce his remarks to
half minute
Evening star., 1927-12-03
A Bump for Bill.

From the Detroit News.
The campaign for carpet slippers on
milk wagon horses has failed. again in
Chicaxo.
Evening star., 1927-12-03
Rate by Maii-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
An Other States and Canada.
Member Of the Associated Press.

Daily and Sunday vr. sIs 90 90: ! mo mo. 81 go 90
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Evening star., 1927-12-03
Servant Problem.

Servant Problem.
The cook has left.
We are hereft.
She cleared the ice box out
We ask In tones Of doubt
Her way was deft--
What has she left?
"a crime wave" said Uncle F,ben
reads to me like whut dem hifalutin
inteilecks calls new literary i'm
pulse
Evening star., 1927-12-03
COnmercialized Saint.

Santa. in the windows yonder.
Wins an admiration great
He's so numerous. we wonder
If he is syndicate.
Jud Tunkins says people are so
afraid Of laughing at the wrong time
that comedian has to hire an ad
writer.
Gle who has a friend he can trust :"
said Hi Ho. the sage OF China town
has treasure beyond anything
wealth can buy"
Evening star., 1927-12-03

rb. rven,ny star with the SUNDAY morn
trr edition ls delivered hy carriers within
The city at 80 cents ner month; daily Sniy
"a CENTS nsr n, NTH Sundays only 20 cents
rer r,onth Orders may he sent hv mail oi
felarhone Main 5000 Collection is made h>
carrier at end Of each month.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
FORD SUED ON
LINCOLN STOCK
Owners of Old Corporation
Seek $6,0OO,0OO.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
PONTIAC, Mich, Nov. 15.-Henry
Ford was sued today for 10000
by 1000 stockholders in the old Lin
coin Motor Car Company, who al
legged Ford failed to keep verbal
promise to buy their stock when he
bought the company from a Fed
eral Court receiver in 1922.
The suit was filed by Henry M.
Leland and his son, Wilfred c. Le-
land, president and vice president
of the original Lincoln firm. They
had been granted power of attorney
by the stockholders to proceed
against, Ford in Circuit Court if he
refused to meet their demands in
negotiations.
Ford bought out the Lelands after
a period of business depression. He
agreed, the complaint stated, to
cooperate with his old friend, the
elder Leland, in reorganizing the
corporation.
Instead Of living up to the agree
ment, it was alleged, Ford bought
out other stockholders, giving him
control of the company, and then
repudiated all agreements, both
with the Lelands and the minority
stockholders.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
FUND CAMP PAIGN
NEAR ITS COAL
Workers Hope to End Drive
Wednesday Noon.

Indianapolis Community Fund
workers, within $38,219 Of their
S722, 800 minimum goal, recanvassed
their districts today in an effort to
close the campaign by noon Wednes-
day.
Workers voted to extend the cam
paign when reports at Mondays
luncheon at the Claypool, sched-
uled to end the drive, showed a
deficit.
1.-THE fund army is too close to the
goal to quit before the job Is fin
ished," Walter G. Marmon, general
campaign chairman, announced,
Wednesdays reports will tell the
story, and none of us doubts that
the story will reflect much glory and
credit upon the citizens of Indian
apolis.
"a crisis in our political affairs
found our city united and ready to
bring order out Of chaos. A smaller
crisis, but one Of major Importance,
will find our citizens ready to pro-
vide for their welfare agencies"
At Mondays luncheon, the wor1-
ems army moved into second place
in percentage of quota reached.
Special gifts A division is first and
the Mile Square division, with 95
per cent OF its quota raised Is third.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
Former Wife Of Defendant
SobS on Witness Stand,
Refuses Answer.

Hearing in the $4,000 alienation
of affection suit against Harry G.
Stutz, filed by Herbert j. Mueller,
was begun today before Federal
Judge Robert G. Baltzell.
Mueller, former owner of the
English Hotel cafe, testified that he
introduced Stutz to Mrs. Mueller in
September, 1922. He also testified
that Stutz had given him a $500
H. G. S. coupe, telling him to say
he was buying it on deferred pay
ments; $3.50 shotgun and a radio.
When Mueller sold his cafe, Stutz,
as director and chairman of the
house committee, had Mueller ap-
pointed assistant manager of the
Indianapolis Athletic Club, Mueller
said. 1t was not until the opening
of the club in January, 1924, that
Mueller first noticed Stutz attitude
toward Mrs. Mueller, he testified.
Mrs. Mueller left her husband
March "a, 1924, and obtained di-
vorce shortly thereafter. In Novem-
Der, 1926, Stutz left his wife and
she obtained a divorce the follow
ing September. In December, 1925,
Stutz and Mrs. Maeller were mar
ried.
Walter Myers, attorney for Stutz,
said the defense would show that
Mueller alienated his own wife's af-
lection through brutal conduct"
Mueller denied alleged threats
that he was going to shake Stutz
down for plenty, SO I won't have to
work any more"
Mrs. Clara Stutz Of 1866 Wash
ington Blvd. followed Mueller and
described relations between the two
families. She said she first noticed
her former husbands attitude
toward the former Mrs. Mueller at
the Indianapolis Athletic Club
opening.
When asked what she observed
between Stutz and Mrs. Mueller az
that time, the witness broke into
sobs. She did not answer. She said
there were no further social rela-
tions between the two families.
When the court learned Stutz had
retained Attorney Walter Myers for
his wife and Attorney Donald L.
Smith, for himself in the divorce
suit, paying both, and that both at
torneys were representing Stutz in
the present action. Judge Baltzell
said he felt the jury should be in
formed Of the fact.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
CITY PAY 0. K.
GIVEN BY JUDGE
Ramsay Ordered to Honor
H0It's Warrants.

Edward A. Ramsay, city and coun-
ty treasurer, today was ordered "to
approve all warrants and vouchers
signed by City Controller Sterling
R. Holt" by Judge Joseph Miner
Superior Court No. 5. This permits
issuing of pay roll checks and war
rants to city employees today.
Clinton H. Givan, county attor-
ney, representing Ramsay, said that
"in my mind there is no question
that L. Ert Slack is mayor and that
the appointment of Holt is valid"
Martin M. Hugg, attorney for thu
school board, filed appearance for
the board and the original COM
plant of the city against Ramsay
was amended, to include Ramsay
as treasurer Of the school city.
Ramsay announces Monday after
noon that he would not honor pay
vouchers bearing Hollis signature
He said he took this action on the
advice of Burke G.. Slaymaker, local
attorney for the Massachusetts
Bonding Company, that carries
Ramsay on $450,000 bond in his po-
sition.
He said he was Of the opinion
1t would be necessary to hold up
the pay roll in order not to jeopar-
die his bond.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
CITY GETS AIR MAIL
Cincinnati Firm Wins Route
to Chicago

Indianapolis will be many hours
closer-by mail-to both the east
and west coasts and intermediate
points within the next thirty days
as the result of the awarding of a
contract for the Cincinnati Indian
ap6lis- Chicago air mail line today.
The contract was awarded by
Postmaster General Harry s New
to the Embry- Riddle Co., Cincinnati,
the indianapolis Airways, Inc, bid
losing.
Planes will connect with the
trans-continental air line at Chi
cago. Air mail is little used here
now because trains travel faster to
the east coast than mail can go to
Chicago for transfer by plane to
the east and because train service
is faster to all points east of Omaha,
Neb.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
FIREMAN SUSPENDED
Arrested on Charge
Drunken Driving.

Mahlon Meyer, 35, of 965 King
Ave-, a city fireman, was suspended
today by Fire Chief Jesse A. Hut
sell, following Meyers arrest Mon
day on charges of driving while in
toxicated and failure to stop after
an accident at White River Blvd
and the Emrichsville bridge.
Meyers automobile and one
driven by Everett Bayer, %, of 32o
N. Capitol Ave-, collided and Bayer
chased Meyer to w. Michigan St.,
where he was arrested by Motor
policeman Fleming.
Police Chief Claude M. Worley
announced he would make charges
of neglect of duty and unbecoming
conduct to the safety board against
Donald r. Bushong, 1913 w. Twenty
Ninth ST., and Albert Slate, Ia
Garfield Ct, policemen suspended
Saturday after they were found by
raiding officers in an alleged blind
tiger.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
RUM ISSUE At POLLS
Vote on Congressman in
Colorado.
RM limited PfaaR

BD United Press
DENVER, Colo, Nov, 15.-Prohi-
bition was the chief issue as voters
went to the polls here today in
special congressional election, to
fill the vacancy by the death of
Representative William N. Vale.
S. Harrison White, former justice
OF the State Supreme Court, the
Democratic nominee, has vigorously
supported modification of the Vol
stead act.
State senator Francis J. Knauss,
Republican, opposes any change in
the Volstead act.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15

away, and the daughter took up
the story.
"After a year at the Home, a
family adopted me and I lived
with them in Brown county for
thirteen years. They did not treat
me right and I ran away and
went to work in Martinsville. Six
years ago I married Edgar Cox,
and we moved to Indianapolis.
"I tried and tried to locate my
mother, but couldn't find even a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15

alone the mother sat and prayed
for the return of her daughter to
comfort her in her grief. Monday
her prayer was answered, when
that long-lost daughter knocked
on the door.
"They took Maude away from
me twenty-six years ago." ex-
planned the mother.
I'm those days her father did
not do right. I hate to talk about
him now-he's gone. And he was
different after he got older. But
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
BARE PACT OF
DU,VALL, STEVE
This Equality!
cy United Press

JWTTEU LTE55
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 49,
California today sought its first
woman alimony dodger"-Mrs.
Grace w. Elliott.
Authorities held a warrant
for her arrest. It was sworn
out by her husband, William D.
Elliott, who testified at the di-
vorce hearing that he had
grown old and feeble increas-
ing his wife's fortune from
$4,000 to 100000"
= He was awarded $3.50 month,
which, he now asserts, has not
been paid.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15

when Maude and her. sister were
little, he drank. And I had to
take in washing.
1lE didn't have any money,
Wl and the children were neg
W. lected. The Board of
Children's Guardians took the lit
tie girls and I never saw either of
them again until yesterday when
Maude came"
She paused to wipe the tears
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
$50 OOOO DEMANDED OF STUTZ
IN SUIT CHARGING LOVE~PIRACY
SnO0Sing Loot
BU United Press

BU United Press
WARSAW, Ind. Nov. 15.-
Chloroforming eight heavy
hogs on the Lloyd Lowman
farm, seven miles southwest OF
Warsaw, thieves Monday night
loaded the porkers on an au-
tomobile truck and escaped.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15

I thought I was her daughter"
The old mother, having regained
her self-control, insisted on fin
nishing the story.
"I began askin' her family
names, and land sakes, she knew
every one of them. We were so
happy that we just hung on to
each other and laughed and cried.
Just think, wouldn't have known
my own daughter if I'd met her
on the street,"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15

trace of her. Last June my hus-
band Iaied and then I needed
mother more than ever. Yesterday
a friend came to my home at TAG
Park Ave-, and said, Maude, I've
found your motherl'
q
-1COULD hardly believe it.
got my hat and he
IL brought me over here on
the truck he was driving. +
Knocked on the door and when
mother answered, told her that
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
I'VE got my mother at last!"
| And Mrs. Maude Cox.

who just has found her
mother after twenty-six years of
longing for her love, clasped the
frail work-worn figure of Mrs.
Sarah Rogers in her arms and
blinked back the happy tears.
She found her at noon Monday
in an humble cottage at 513 w.
Abbott st. And she found her
alone. For Saturday Mrs. Rogers
buried Maude's father. Old and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
Ex- Congressman's Wife Dies

BH United Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Funeral
arrangements were being made to-
day for Mrs. John A. T. Hull, wife
of former Representative Hull of
Iowa, and mother of Maj. Gen. John
A. Hull, judge advocate Of the
Army. Mrs. Hull died at Claren-
don, Va, near here, yesterday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
Charge Reformer Defrauded

BIT UNtteu PF68S
BERLIN, Nov. 15.-Ernst Woob,
founder of the Women's World
Lodge, dedicated to improving the
morality of the marriage state, ap-
peared in court today charged with
defrauding women.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
Arraigned for S1st Time

BN United Press
FALL RIVER, Mass, Nov. 15.-
Arraigned for the eighty-frst time,
James King was sentenced to seven
months for drunkenness and neglect
of his family.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
$1,1O0 THEFT REPORTED
s Calculating Machines, Dresses
Stolen From Stores.

Stolen From Stores.
Theft of three calculating ma
chimes, valued at $1,100, from their
Stockroom, was reported to police
today by the Monroe Calculating
Machine Company, BIT Merchants
Bank Bldg.
Theft of four woman's dresses,
valued at $500, from the Fra Rose
cleaning shop, 720 N. Noble ST., was
reported. Merle Messe, 81 w.
Twenty-F First ST., listed three cases
of basketball samples, valued at $100,
property of the Smith -Hassler-
Sturm Co., stolen from his auto
, parked in front of his house.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-15
LEPER SENTENCED TO
SOLITARY Confinement
Negro Must Serve Ten Years For
Killing Fellow Inmate.

Killing Fellow Inmate.
BN United Press
BATON ROUGE, La, Nov. 15.-
With an estimated twelve years to
live, Edward Payton, Negro leper,
today began serving ten-year sem
tence for killing Lloyd Richardson,
fello winmate, at the Federal Lepro-
sarium at Carville, La.
A plea of guilty to second degree
murder was accepted by Judge
Burns, who gave Payton. the mini
mum sentence. He will be held in
solitary confinement at the lepro-
sarium.