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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
WALL FUNERAL is
SET FOR SATURDAY
City Business Man, Ill for Year,
Died Wednesday.

80 ]hAUAAt Al AOE CGlTs
Died Wednesday.
Funeral services viii be held at
2:SO p. m. Saturday for John w.
Wall, So, from his nome, 3462 Fall
Creek Blvd, where he died Wednes-
day He had been ill a year. In
terment will be in the Flanner
and Buchanan mortuary vault
pending final burial arrangements.
Mr.. Wall was born in Milwaukee.
Wis, and was educated in schools
at Buffalo, N. Y. He married Miss
Viola D. Dyckman, in Brooklyn.
N. Y, after which he came to In
dianapolis as representative of the
Remington Arms Company.
He was a member of st. PauI's
Episcopal Church, Country Club Of
Indianapolis, Scottish Rite, In
dianapolis Athletic Club and Co
lumbia Club.
( Surviving are his widow: two
daughters, Miss Marjorie Jane Wall
and Miss Viola Wall of Indianapolis.
and four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Dryer,
Mrs. Frances Hanrahan, Miss
Catherine Wall and Miss Julia Wall,
all Of Buffalo, N. Y.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
Ja1O Spells Day
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
WINDFALL, Ind, Nov. U.s.
An evil coincidence that would
rival a combined attack of
rheumatism and st. Vitus dance
was experienced by Leslie
zyphers, living near here,
Thursday. His Thanksgiving
blessings" began at breakfast
when his jaw suddenly became
dislocated. The services of a
doctor were required to put
him in condition for his holi-
day dinner. His short lived
thanks turned to sorrow, how
ever, when as he sat down to
dine, his jaw slipped again,
necessitating another hasty
visit to the doctor, for replace
ment. zyphers finally cele-
brated the day with a bount-
eous repast of orange juice and
milk.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
GRID SEASON EBBS
Here's How to Reach Scene
of Irish Clash.

Football fans will have their last
chance to see game Saturday,
Nov. rs. when Notre Dame plays the
University Of Southern California at
Chicago. Best route to the game
as given by the touring department
Of Hoosier Motor Club follows:
North on Meridian st. and follow
U. S. Rd. 81 through Westfield,4 Ko-
komo, Peru, Rochester, Plymouth to
South Bend; then west on. Rd. 20 to
Michigan City and Chicago. Dis
lance 229 miles.
The road is all paved, except a
bridge run-around north of Kokomo
and another north of Peru. There
is a short stretch Of cindered road
at Rolling Prairie.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
GIRL TRAPS ALLEGED
'PEEPER' AT MUNCIE
Man Taken for Ride Ending When
Police Car Appeared.

BY Times Special
MUNCIE, Ind, Nov. 25.-John
Harold, 80, alleged "Peeping Tom. /"
is a prisoner here today due to the
strategy of Miss Era Smith, Is.
The girl ran to the porch Nof her
home and began screaming after
noting Harold peeping into win
dow. He began running, and shouted
to Miss Smiths brother, Keep back
or I'll shoot
Miss Smith jumped into an auto
mobile and catching up with Smith
attempted to run him down. He
jumped on the running board of
the car and asked that he be taken
to hotel. The girl consented and
a few minutes later recognizing a
police auto, she drew her car up
beside It and turned Harold over
to officers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
GETS
NEW TRIAL JUDGE

motion to 'quash the indictment
against Wellsmere today before
Judge Collins. Winkler said he had
not considered seeking a change of
venue, and indicated that in event
Vandagrifft is granted separate
trial, Wellsmere will submit his case
before Judge Collins.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
FASHIONS? ASK CAL
White House Ban on Wide Pants
BY THOMAS L. STOKES
United Press STAFF Correspondent

VXTAsHNGTON Coolidge becoming fashion
w arbiter?
the question asked here today by those interested
widely young the college
well who older.
Presidents dcum affirmative this time.
group students who the slender variety
owned the bell
which visited him. and the lack of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
Seven Nations Exchanging
Accusations as Arms
Farley NearS.
STAGE SET IN BALKANS
Delicate Game Is Played Tor
Adriatic Control; Hear.
Little of Peace.
BY SIDNEY J. WILLIAMS
United Press Staff Correspondent

LONDON, Nov. 25.-With a dis
armament conference five days
away and q mo more war" con-
gress meeting here, seven European
nations were exchanging accusa-
tons today which, if true, meant
Europe was returning rapidly to the
situation that led up to the World
War.
A few days ago France and Jugo-
Slavia signed treaty of friendship
and peace that Italy declared meant
really threat of ennlity and war
against her.
Italy followed by signing a SINH
lar treaty with her protege, Albania,
across the Adriatic Sea, on the
Jugo- Slavia frontier This treaty
twenty-year alliance of mutual
defense-waS admitted to be di-
rect answer to the French-Jugo-
Slavian treaty.
Play for Adriatic Control
Both treaties are moves in deli
cate, dangerous game Of diplomacy
whose objective is control OF the
Adriatic Sea and influence over the
Balkans.
In this game that its players say
means peace if played their way,
but war if played the opponents
way, France is supporting Jugo-
Slavia against Italian Premier Be-
nito .Mussolinis ambitious diplo-
matte program.
France is interested particularly
because control of the Mediterran-
can Sea, as far as Latin nations are
concerned, lies between herself and
Italy.
There is little mention of peace
in the Italian Albanian treaty. 1t
envisages frankly the possibility of
an attack on Albania, and pre-
scribes that all resources should be
pooled to meet one.
Expresses Attack Fear
In Berlin today, Russian Foreign
Undersecretary Litvinoff, in a
lengthy conference with German
Foreign Minister Stressman, ex-
pressed fear that Poland planned an
attack on Lithuania.
Russia has left little doubt that
she might feel herself inevitably
drawn into any such attack.
Litvinoff, ironically, is on his way
to the meeting of the preparatory
disarmament commission at Geneva
next. Wednesday.
Word has come from Geneva that
League of Nations leaders feel the
disarmament program must be held
back for another year to permit
continental conditions to clarity.
In London, iberal-minded diplo-
matists at the no-more-war Con-
gress are urging disarmament and
stressing the immediate danger of
war.
Coincidentally, British liberal and
labor politicians are demanding that
Britain take the lead to insure peace
through arbitration treaties that
will outlaw war.
Armies Are Large
All have said frankly that Europe,
with armies nearly as great as
those of pre-war times, is prepar-
ing for another war.
A factor that enters largely into
the international situation is the
internal politics of several European
countries.
General parliamentary elections,
that might mean much in a trend
toward peace or war, are likely to
be held during 1928 in France, Bel
GUM, Germany and Great Britain.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
STATE COP SUSPENDED
Officer Out Indefinitely, After Mum
Gle whisky Charge.

Indefinite suspension of Durward
Sharp Of CASTOR, State motor police
man, for conduct unbecoming an
officer, was announced Friday by
Robert T. Humes, chief.
Sharp has been accused by Federal
operatives of purchasing liquor from
two Muncie bootleggers, arrested in
the recent raids, Humes said. Sharp
was suspended in May for a month
on a charge Of drunkenness while
on duty in Alexandria, Humes said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
Postal Meeting Called
Times Special

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Nov. U.s.
Members of the Indiana Federation
of Rural Letter Carriers, in the First
district, have been called to meet
here Sunday by w. E. Roberts. FIT.
Franch, federation president, to dis
cuscs an amendment to the retire
nent pay law, reducing the retire
ment age from 68 to So years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
Sees Benefit in Probe

BW Times Special
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov u.s.
Charles w. Jewett, former mayor OF
Indianapolis, believes exposure of
political corruption in Indiana
demonstrates a more active con-
science" he declared in an address
to Kiwanis Club members here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25

opinions on style may have some
weight recalled today that several
seasons back his suggestion that old
hats might be cleaned, as a meas
ure of economy, instead Of replaced
by new ones, was followed by many.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
STUDENT SHOT AS THIEF
Attempt to Steal Tires Probably
Will Cost Youths Life.

CHICAGO, Nov. 25.-Attempt to
steal tires for his automobile prob
ably will cost Harold Hess, 10, a
dental student, his life.
Hess and a companion were sur
prised by two policemen while they
were attempting to take the tires
from car. A police bullet hit Hess
AT Bridewell Hospital tonight it was
said he had slight chance of re-
covery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
IT'S NOT TOO LATE

If you missed the starting
chapters CT Will Durant's mas
terpiece, 1.-THE Story Of Civil
zation." you still can give your
self the thrill of reading them.
Back chapters of the story
have been printed in conven-
lent form and can be obtained
at any news stand, free.
A copy will enable you to be-
gin this epic at the beginning
and read the complete chap
ters down to today's INSTALL
ment in The Times.
Get your copy today! Read it.
Then resume the story in to-
morrow'S Times.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
3 DEAD OVER DIVORCE
Husband Kills Two Stepsons and
Takes Own Life.

BIZ United Press
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 25.-In
a fit of rage resultant from the suit
of his wife for divorce, Peter Nc
Crory today appeared at his wife's
home, killed two Of his Stepsons,
wounded his son, and then shot
himself.
The dead are: McCrory; Fred
Cook, 20; Alex Cook, 26.
Arthur McCrory was wounded In
protecting his stepmother from the
attempted attacks of his father.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
STUDY BUS PROPERTY
Appraisal viii Be Made Before
Fare Slash Hearing.

Complete appraisal of the property
of the Peoples Motor Coach Com
pany will be made before the COM
mission goes into the petition for
a decrease of the 1o-cent fare. Com
missioner Howell Ellis, in charge
Of the case, announced today.
"In response to the request Of
the fifteen patrons asking the rate
reduction for an appraisal, I have
asked Earl Carter, chief engineer
to value the property" Ellis said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
Hoosier Hunter Killed

BIZ Times Special
CLYMERS, Ind. Nov. 25.-Everett
Slagel, 26, is dead today, hunting
accident victim. Companions found
Slagel's body following accidental
discharge Of his shotgun.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
MISSION HAS REVIVAL
The Rev. Daniel Day Conducts Spe
ciaI Service.

The Rev. Daniel Day is conduct
ing revival services at American
Rescue Mission Hall, 2128 w. Michi-
gan ST., at 7:30 each evening. Sun
day school is held at 2 p. m. each
Sabbath.
The mission served free Thanks
giving dinner.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
BUY FURNITURE STOCK
Kirk Company Takes Over Reliable
Store Here.

The Kirk Furniture Company to-
day announced purchase OF, the en-
tire stock of the Reliable Furniture
Company, 80 S. Illinois st. Retail
value of the stock was said to be
about $175000.
The stock, according to George E.
Frank, department manager of the
Kirk company, will be divided be-
tween the two Kirk stores, 81 e.
Washington st. and 311 E. Wash
ington st. The Reliable store was
owned by the Reliable Furniture
Company of Washington.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
ARMITAGE TO
WAGE fight
FOR RETR|AL
Arguments in Bride Attempt
Case Before Collins
Tomorrow.
FACES JAIL AND FINE.
Effort to Influence Juror in
DuvaII Action Is Prose-
Cution Basis.

Arguments on motion for a new
trial for James E. Armitage before
Criminal Judge James A. Collins,
Saturday, are expected to re-echo
the case that startled the county
in April.
Armitage was sentenced to three
months in Jail and fined $500 on a
charge of attempting to bride
Claude Achey, a grand juror.
Eph Inman and Harvey GrahilI,
attorneys for Armitage, filed the new
trial motion Immediately after the
defendant was found guilty. thereby
staying execution Of Judgment. The
attorneys are planning appeal to the
Supreme Court if the motion is
overruled.
Special Prosecutors John w.
Hoffman and EmSley w. Johnson
and Prosecutor William H. Remy
conferred with Armitage's attorneys
today.
Armitage, the brother Of William
H. Armitage, boss in the Shank city
administration, was charged with
contempt of court in offering Achey
$1,000 and a city hall job if he
would vote against indictment Of
former Mayor John L. Duvall.
Juror Tells Story
Achey told his story to Prosecutor
William H. Remy, who, in turn, petit
toned the court to discharge the
jury. Judge Collins held the jury
in adjournment throughout the trial
Of Armitage and then dismissed it.
Collins heard the case without q
jury. The trial lasted three days.
! Armitage, in his conversation with
Achey, according to the affidavit,
stated he had two members Of jury,
but needed a third
Through the trial, Achey stuck to
his story of Armitage's approa ch,
while the defense hammered at
Achey's reputation.
When the Armitage case was pre-
sented Judge Collins appointed
Emsley w. johnson and Corporation
Counsel John w. Hoffman as spe-
cial prosecutors johnson still is
serving,
DuvalI Is "AstOunded"
At the time, DuvaH issued an an
nouncement declaring he was
astounded at Achey's statement
and the connection of his name in
the matter" He said he had no
personal acquaintance with either
of the Armitages.
Sixty days after that Duval was
charged with violation of the cor
rupt practices act. In September he
was convicted of this charge and
sentenced to thirty days in Jail and
fined $1,000 by a Criminal Court
jury.
Duval now is appealing his case
to the Supreme Court after new
trial was denied.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25
PerilS in Dancing; Safe JDone Right

Mile. Theo HeWeS,
qOitk Florence McShame,
IN the role of "victina,"
are shoaOn IN three peril
ous dancing poses IN the
photographs here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25

That announcement brought
several samples of suspenders to
the White House. There was some
speculation today as to whether
The White House may be the
recipient soon of several specimens
of thin-legged trousers of shorter
lengths than now are customary.
e t.
THE White House always has be
i rest of the country. PARTICULAR
their dressmakers and millinerS with
Presidents themselves rarely ha
have been known as good dresse
figure, was in this group. Presid
oyod xxyo1I
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25

That he has an extensive ward
robe was revealed when his effects
were rloved 20 the temporary White
House, word leaking out through
some attache that he had many
suits and a whole closet full Of
shoes.
Those who believe the Presidents
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-25

Those specializing on the Presi-
dents opinions of male attire also
are recalling a bit of recent gossip
that the President does not like
the wide bell bottomed" skirts now
worn by many women.
rs y
en- a sort of fashion arbiter for the
= womenfolk of the land, who go to
demands for something similar.
We set the style. Several Presidents
rs" Harding, who had a splendid
ent Coolidge dresses conservatively
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-08

dent, secretary and treasurer cf the
American League. In accepting his
resignation, effective November j,
the American League extends to
Byron b. Johnson, its good wishes
and good will"
1t is the general understanding that
Johnson's active connection with the
league will be terminated before
November i, possibly within the next
few weeks. as soon as the leagues
affairs are in shape for successor to
take hold.
Johnson had told newspaper men
before the meeting that he would con-
slider retiring, but would not resign
However. after the session, Johnson
refused to comment to newspaper men
at all and Immediately went into con-
ference with Frank J. Navin, presi-
dent of the Detroit club.
Continued i'll health was conceded
to be the chief factor in the approach.
ing retirement of the league executive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-08
LINKING OF HAWAII AND CONTINENTAL y. S.
IMPORTANT ADVANCE IN MILITARY STRATEGY.
MAITLAND AND HEGENBERGER SAY OF FLIGHT
Voyage Across Pacific Was
First Planned Nine
Months Ago.
Long Series of Tests Made
in Secrecy to Forestall Un-
due Expectations.

capable of completing the fight, q
number of tests We're outlined.
A technical group from the engi-
neering section of the material divi-
sion was ordered to conduct a series
of tests-load-carr and fuel.econ-
omy tests. The design of this airplane
was based on the results obtained
from series of performance tests, run
during the Summer of 1926. on SINH
lar three-motOred airplane such as
used in passenger-c between
Philadelphia and Washington.
The airplane was delivered to the
Air Corps in February of this year.
Tests conducted at Dayton Field
lasted from the time of delivery to
June 6. Various weights, from 1000
to 1900 pounds. We're carried and
the gasoline consumed while flying
around closely measured course was
carefully measured at all speeds, from
60 to 120 miles an hour. the latter
being the high speed of the airplane.
Structure Was Reinforced.
We were very happy to have been
selected to make the flight, and while
one of us was preparing the navi-
eating equipment, which we will de-
scribe later, the other was flying
similar type of airplane across the
continent and back.
While all these tests were in prog
ress very careful check of the
stresses imposed on various members
of the structure under these large
loads was made by a technical unit
Of the Air Corps branch.
The airplane selected was a Fokker
monoplane type with Widespread of
72 feet. AS result of the technical
units tests it was found necessary to
reinforce parts of the structure by
welding in additional tubes, making
new fittings and generally strengthen
ing the structure.
Feature of the FOkker Plane.
This is particularly important to
insure against any failure of the
structure while carrying the large
loads required on the take-off for a
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Schools Expected to Suffer
Largest Reduction in
Funds Requested.
ESTIMATES FOR OTHER
DEPARTMENTS SLASHED
Final Figures for Next Fiscal Year
to Be Submitted to Bureau
Next Week.

The Districts tentative budget for
the 192S-1929 fiscal year will APP
proximate S42 900 900, or about S1O,-
100000 less than the appropriations
requested by The department heads,
it was indicated at the District Build
ing today.
The budget is being put in final
shape by Auditor Daniel j. Donovan
for transmission to the Bureau of the
Budget. The auditor plans to turn
the estimates over to Brig. Gen.
Herbert M. Lord. budget director.
sometime next week.
Although the final total agreed on
by the Commissioners has not been
revealed. it is understood that they
have practically decided on the
$42 100000 figure.
The Citizens Advisory Council recon-
mended a budget of $42,071,111, and
the Washington Board of Trade, not
in excess of $43, 100000.
The largest individual cut in the
estimates of the department heads af-
fected those of the public schools. The
Board of Education requested S15,611,-
243, but the Commissioners are said
to have reduced this figure to about
$13,500,000 Proportionate reductions
were made, however. in the appropria.
tions recommended by the other de-
partments.
Lower Rates Urged.
If the s42,0OO,O0O budget is approved
by the Budget Bureau and Congress,
and that is regarded as unlikely, in
view of past history, District officials
believe that it may be possible to con-
tinue the current tax rate of $1.70 on
800 of assessed valuation for the 1925
20 fiscal year.
A lower rate of $1.65 has been urged
by Washington's three trade organiza.
tions, the Board Of Trade, the Cham
ber Of Commerce and the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association. II
cuts are made in the estimates in their
tentative form by either the Budget
Bureau or Congress, it was said, it
might be possible to apply the s1.65
levy for the 192S-29 financial year. The
Citizens Advisory Council predicated
it's budget. which approximates closely
in its total that framed tentatively
by the Commissioners, on variable
rate ranging between $1.70 and $1.SO.
dependent on the amount of the sup
Elemental appropriations asked by the
Commissioners.
The calculation of a potential tax
rate for 192S-29, it was pointed out. Is
exceedingly difficult because of the un.
known quantities in the formula at
this time.
Important Factors Cited.
In the first place, it was explained,
the Commissioners do not know what
the final appropriation granted by
Congress will amount to and neither
do they have the remotest idea what
the new assessments on taxable real
estate to be made later will produce
in the form of revenue. Both of these
items, it was said, are important fac
tors in determining a tax levy.
Mr.. Donovan, however. proposes to
discuss the possible tax situation in
192S-29 on the basis of estimated rev.
enues and appropriations in a letter
he will prepare to accompany the ten.
tative estimates to the Budget Bu.
reau. This letter will be drafted just
as soon as he completes the task of
assembling the estimates in approved
form for transmission to Gen. Lord.
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POST MAY STAY VACANT.
Ambassadorship Held Likely t.
Remain Unified.

Inquiries at the State Department
today as to the Washington Govern
ment's plans as to the appointment of
a new Ambassador to Mexico were
met only with the suggestion that
the administration was looking
around to find an exceptionally well
qualified man, but appeared to be in
no haste.
The possibility that the post va
Gated by James r. Sheffield might not
DE filled by an immediate recess ap-
pointment was indicated in the de-
partment's attitude. Speculation
whether the embassy would be lef.
vacant for "A time in order TO impress
further upon Mexico the serious view
taken in Washington of the contro-
versy over American rights as affected
by the Mexican oil and land leSisla-
ton recalled frequent reports in the
past few months that Mr.. Sheffield
was TO be withdrawn. all OF which
met prompt denial.
Secretary Kellogg refused today TO
comment in connection with the
Ambassad doris resignation.
The oil land dispute has been vir-
t'laliy at a standstill owing TO the
fact that American oil companies have
challenged the constitutionality OF the
oil law before the Mexican courts and
there have been no decisions as yet
IN these cases.
Recently the Mexican government
denied drilling permits to the Trans
continental Co, pan.American con
cern, on the ground that it had failed
- register its holdings, therefore
waving all rights. The communica.
ton received by the company's agents
from the Mexican government is now
before the State Department, where
it has been indicated that the Incl
dent was viewed as evidencing an
intention on the part of the Mexico
city officials to carry through the pro
gram of nationa ton Of oil lands.
James X. Sh@tfiald's service as Am
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