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The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
CHAPLIN'S HOME UNDER
GUARD AFTER THREATS
Letter Tells Lta to Drop Divorce Suit Or You Will Never
Live to See February

get-just ten days"
The word death" was written
across it in red ink. 1t was signed
1.-THE II. w. Gang" and dated
"Yonkers, N. Y, Jan. 49,"
Another letter, from Brooklyn. n.
Y, unsigned, read:
You had better give up the idea
of suing. You will die terrible
death if you give Charlie any more
worry"
Mrs. Chaplin's attorneys said they
were of the opinion the letters had
all been written by fanatics, but
that because of the possibility that
some Of them might attempt to car
ry out their threats, the guards were
placed around the palatial Chaplin
mansion in Beverly Hills.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
PAY BOOST
FOR MINERS
HEADS
Stormy Debate, Frequent
Disorder Are Features of
Morning Session.
COMMISSION DISCUSSED
Anti-AdminiStration Forces
Win Slight Victory.

Salary increases totaling $4,000 a
year were granted officers of United
Mine Workers of America in conven-
tion at Tomlinson Hall today. Presi-
dent John L. Lewis salary was
raised from $4,000 to $4,000 and
Vice President Philip Murray and
Secretary.T Treasurer Thomas Ken
nedy will each receive $4,000 instead
Of $1,000.
In line with the recommendation
of William Green, president Of the
American Federation of Labor, who
scored communism Friday, the con-
stitution committee recommended to
exclude Communists from the union
ranks.
Scores Communists
Van A. Bittner, West Virginia,
constitution committee secretary,
spoke in favor of the report. In the
face of some opposition chiefly from
those who, he said. ''misinterpreted
the term communism.
THE trouble is" he stated, there
are some who do not understand the
difference between liberty and
license. The purpose of commun-
ism is to destroy labor unions. 1t
confuses liberty and anarchy"
Stormy debate punctuated with
frequent disorder prolonged action
on the recommendation of the cons
titution coron1ittee
Anti-administration forces achieved
a slight victory when an administra-
ton move to close debate was voted
down.
Murray Ask Increase
Debate was finally closed after
Murray spoke in favor Of the in
crease. You can consider me a mine
worker with a grievance" Murray
said, 81 am fighting for just wages
a shard as did in the old days when
l was miner and chairman of the
pit committee"
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
REDUCTION
On GAS IN
ONE MONTH
Kirk, General Manager,
Gives Definite Promise
on Cut.
ACCOUNTANTS AT WORK
Schedule to Be Filed With
Annual Report.
ACCOUNTANTS AT WORK

n Indianapolis gas rates will be re-
duced within thirty days, c. l.. Kirk,
vice president and general manager
of the Citizens Gas Company, de-
clared today.
Company accountants are working
on the new rate schedule, along
with the 1926 annual report, Kirk
said. The two will be done within
a month and will be filed with the
public service commission together.
Definite Promise
Kinks announcement makes more
definite the promise by him and Pres
ident John r. Welch of several days
ago that gas rates would be re.
duced "some time in 1927"
The first announcement a cut
would be made followed exclusive
publication by The Times, Jan. Z,
that group of citizens had retained
a lawyer to file petition before the
commission asking a revaluation of
the gas company and subsequent
rate cut, pointing out the enormous
profits of the company in 1925. The
1926 report is expected to show that
the company was equally prosperous
that year.
Improvement Program
Kirk and Welch both pointed out
that the company has not reduced
rates earlier because of an extensive
improvement program which will en-
able the company to save operating
expenses and to meet the future gas
needs of a rapidly growing city.
Bad weather has hampered COM
pletion of the improvements at the
Prospect gas plant.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
Famous Soldiers
Sail Eastward

BB United Press
LONDON, Jan. 29.-While
wives with babies in their arms
tramped alongside, the End Bat
talon Of the famous Coldstream
Guards, bearing full war equir
ment, marched today to Water
loo station and entrained for
Southampton, whence they Will
embark for China.
1t was the first time in his.
tory that the crack guards, one
of England's most famous fight.
ing units and one used only in
rare and important situations,
has been dispatched for service
in the Far East.
World War time reminiscence
were stirred when the bugles
sounded wives and Sweet
hearts" and the guards dashed
from breakfast tables, donned
full equipment and assembled
in the square where, despite the
fact that daylight had not yet
come, crowd had gathered to
cheer them off.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29

BB United Press
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29.-Guards
were stationed around the home Of
Mrs. Lita Grey Chaplin today to pro-
tect her and her two children from
cranks who have been flooding her
mail with threatening letters, follow
ing her sensational divorce suit
against her movie comedian husband,
Charlie Chaplin.
Several dozen threatening letters
from all parts of the country have
been received, Mrs. Chaplin's coun-
sci said.
Drop the divorce suit against Mr..
Charlie Chaplin or you will never
live to see February, 1921" one of
the letters read. 1--WE will give you
just ten days to decide. Don't for
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
Poison Well Case
Surprise Ready

BIZ Times SDecfdI
WARSAW, Ind, Jan. ga bomb
shell was thrown into the Mt. Tabor
school well poison case today when
1t was learned from Sheriff Frank
McKrill that the defense will intro
duce at the trial Of Samuel and Athol
Riley, farmer youths, a mystery
man." who will testify he drank
water from the well at 10 a. m. with
out i'll effects on the day the thirteen
children were poisoned at noon re-
cess.
Three small brothrs Of the Riley
youths confessed that the we'll was
poisoned the night hefore.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
LOCAL JURORS COULD
HAVE FILED CHARGES

The grand jury situation at Mum
Gle parallels in some respects the
condition which existed in Marion
County Immediately after the grand
jury which spent eleven weeks in
vestigating Indiana political corrup-
ton returned mo indictment" re-
port.
It was widely reported that four
members of the grand jury desired
to return indictments, but that two
did not. 1t requires five votes to re-
turn an indictment.
Any one of the grand jurors or
Prosecutor William Fl. Remy might
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
SCHooLBoY is HUNTED
Police Seek Missing Youth, Is; Man
Absent From Home.

Eddie Thompson, Is, Of 1916 w.
Twenty-First ST., missing since Mon
day, was sought by police today. His
mother Mrs. Cora Thompson, told
police he left home to attend School
A, and failed to return home. He
wore a white shirt, white sweater,
long brown trousers, brown shoes
and light cap.
Hugh S. Hart reported to police
today that his son, Wilbur D. Hart,
20, Is missing from his home, ia N.
Belmont Ave. He was employed as
a railroad switchman. His wife and
two children were forced to take
residence with the wife's parents,
police were told.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
Lost Purse No Joke
to PoLiceIUon1arl

Policewoman Bertha Duclus
is keeping a close eye on her
purse today. -
In an effort to get to work
on time Friday, she left her
purse in the bedroom. She
traced her footsteps home, but
was unable to find the pocket
book which contained her po-
lice badge and pistol. After
worrying all day she listened to
friends and inserted classified
advertisement in newspaper,
only to find her son had found
the nurse on returning home
Kidding policemen kept Mrs.
Duclus busy this morning
answering the phone.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
BODY FOUND ATFOOT
OF BARLOW'S STAIRWAY

way. made but meager investiga-
ton, but were forced into a renewed
probe today when Coroner Frank T..
Kilgore declared that it was almost
an impossibility for Voorhees, to have
received such an injury by a fall,
The coroner believed Voorhees, was
slugged and will conduct his In
quest along that line.
Barlow's place is above the stair.
way where Voorhees, was found. Po.
lice have sought Mrs. Nora Barlow.
the wife Of Walter Barlow, since last
Sunday, but apparently she has left
the city.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
.PEOPLE OF STORY
TO Re DEPICTED
Harold Bell Wright's Book
to Be Meeting Feature.

"That Printer of Udell's," the story
by Harold Bell Wright, will be
featured at the Y. M. c. A. big
Meeting" Sunday afternoon at the
English theater.
Everett Kemp, will impersonate
and portray the characters in this
story.
Rev. Eden H. Mills, pastor of the
First Friends Church of the city, and
a soloist, will be another attraction.
A special invitation has been ex-
tended the miners convention.
An orchestral concert will be given
at o'clock.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
TEN HURT IN MINE BLAST
Second Explosion in Two Days at
West Virginia Shaft.

BIZ United Press
MORGANTOWN, w. Va. Jan. 20.
Ten men were injured, four seri-
ously, in an explosion in the No. 1
mine of the Connellsville By Prod
ucts Coal Company early today. 1t
is the second accident to occur in
the mine within fourteen hours.
The explosion is believed a result
of the fire which late yesterday cost
the life of Harry Shelton, SO, a
miner. The party caught in the ex-
plosion was fighting the flames.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
BODY OF FROZEN YOUTH
IDENTIFIED BY FATHER
Telegram States Fred Keith Forney, 18, Found Dead in
Freight Car in Clinton, Iowa.

Fred Keith Forney. is, of 1137
Climber St., who started out to see
the world a few days before Christ
mas, today was positively identified
as one of the men found frozen to
death in a refrigerator freight car
at Clinton, Iowa, Jan. 81.
John Forney, the boys father, who
left Friday night with Walter Blasen-
gym, 1925 Shelby St, undertaken,
identified the body, according to a
telegram from the undertaken. They
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
TENNIS CUP ENTRIES

Italy and Belgium Latest to File
for Play.
BIZ Times Special
NEW YORK, Jan. 29.--The num-
ber of Davis cup tennis entries for
1927 will break all previous records.
Italy and Belgium are the most re-
cent challenges They will compete
in the European zone.
Entries do not close until March
IS, but already this years are in
excess Of any previous competition
for the classic tennis team trophy.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
BIZ United Press

MUNCIE, Ind, Jan. 29.-Edgar
(Tiny) Voorhees,, 27, Muncie gambler,
died in Muncie hospital last night
without giving the story Of the
mysterious attack which cost his
life.
Voorhees, was found at the foot of
a stairway last Sunday night, un-
conscious. and with a big cash at
the base of the brain. Walter Pete)
Barlow, Muncie gambler, made the
discovery and reported to the police.
Muncie police. working on the be-
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
TWO SISTERS KILLED
Crushed Against Wall When Truck
SIids Onto Sidewalk.
BU United Press

BU United Press
PATERSON, N. J., Jan. 29-Two
sisters were killed and another slight
ly injured today when an ash re-
moval truck skidded on a wet pave
ment, ran onto a sidewalk and
pinned the victims against a build
ing
Miss Frances Chiarello, %, and
Amelia, IS, were killed. Mary, 20,
was injured.
William Murphy, a laborer on his
way to work, also was hurt by the
truck.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
SECOND MURDER HINTED
Remark of Brides Slayer Arouses
Suspicion of Sheriff.
BY United Press

BD United Press
PLATTSVILLE, Wis, Jan. 29.--
Sheriff Lyall Wright today an
nounced that he expects to fix re-
sponsibility for a second murder on
William N. Coffey, who yesterday
aided officers in unearthing the dis
membered parts of his wife's body,
which he buried near here.
The sheriff did not disclose what
information he has obtained, but said
that, in reply to his questions com
cerning a possible prior killing, Cos
fey replied:
Tell me who's missing and II
tell you what know.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
rs KILLED IN STORM
Gale of 1903 Miles IN Hour Velocity
Sweeps British Isles.

BB United Press
LONDON, Jan. pa great gale,
blowing 103 miles an hour, which
lashed the British Isles yesterday,
continued its sweep of destruction to-
day, paralyzing shipping and COM
munications and eqacting a heavy
toll Of life.
Twenty-Five persons have been
killed and more than one hundred
injured, check.up showed today.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29

have taken the same action that the,
lone Muncie grand juror took.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
Forecast

Cloudy tonight and Sunday;
probably rain; colder Sunday
night.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-29
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Evening star., 1927-09-23

their discoveries with idea of beneftng mankind
indeed, with a clear knowledge of what they
really accomplishing. Columbus bundered upon the
West Indies in effort to reach the treasure land of
India Pzarro followed the South American trail in
pursuit of Peruvian gold De Soto accidentally discover
ed the Mississippi. while searching for wealth and
fountain of youth Hendrix Hudson discovered New
York and Hudson's Bay in effort at finding short
cut to India. Cartier explored Canada, while seeking
ship channel to China. Each by mere chance found
something of Importance while hunting for something
else.
Still thinking he the track of water route
to China Cartier went back to France and returned
year with three ships to push way through the
supposed "strat" He sahed for many miles up the
st. Lawrence, exploring the surrounding country
he went. He made friends with the Indians, who
unwilling to let him go further up the river that
several of them came into his camp by night with
backened faces and wearing long horns represent
devils and thus to the Frenchmen back But
Cartier kept until he reached the Indian village of
IIocheaga tMontreaD He already visited site
Evening star., 1927-09-23

of Quebec und had mentally marked it a good site
for future city and stronghold At Montreal the In
dians received Cartier a god They brought
their sick to be healed by his touch Cartier read these
invalids passages the Latin Scriptures mot
word of which they understood. made the sign
of the above them and distributed knives beads
and colored cloth among the tribesmen. He also kid
naped several Indian chiefs and sailed home with
glowing accounts of the land. The appearance of
kidnapped chiefs made great impression in France
and helped Cartier to raise volunteers for another
cruise. The French King appointed one Roberval Vice
roy Of the territory and sent Cartier back his captain
general SO for the third time Cartier entered the St
Lawrence in 1541. Roberva having arranged to follow
him. The Indians demanded to know what had become
of their stolen chiefs Cartier replied that they had
married in France and rich and happy there
that they would not come back. AS matter of fact,
chiefs had died of inconsistencies, but the Indians
believed Carriers story and became than ever his
friends.
The new Adventures whom Cartier had brought
along eager for treasure Finding quantity of
Evening star., 1927-09-23

shiny quartz and iron pyrtes at Cap Rouge they fell
upon the with wild joy and loaded their
ship with it, thinking they collecting of
diamonds and rich gold Cartier built forts and
established settlements having brought 200 colon
lists for purpose. Then because Roberval did not
appear at the agreed tme he abandoned the col
and sailed to the harbor of ST. John on his way
homeward. There he met Roberval, who angry at Car
tiers deseron of his post ordered him back to the ST.
Lawrence Cartier pretended to obey but under
of night deserted the expedition and set sail for
France. There, for his discoveries, he made
nobleman and settled down at his old home st. Mao,
a gentleman of leisure. 1t Cartier who gave
the north country it's of Canada He claimed that
Canada Indian name meaning city or land
The colonies he formed were abandoned after two
and for half century further settlements of
the sort made in Canada But the path blazed by
Cartier in time followed by countless other brave
men, and New France" finally became a nightly
province that threatened to master all North America
Evening star., 1927-09-23

FRENCH fisherman, Jacques Cartier, decided
~ in 1884 to become discoVerer. He cruising
II off Labrador when the idea occurred to him and
4 he turned his vessels prov toward NeWfound-
land. Entering the Gulf of Chaleurs, he landed
ut Gaspe and there set huge wooden cross bearing
the words: Long live the King of France" The In
of the place did like this act but he explained
them that the only beacon to guide
men. Then he headed for the st. Lawrence River,
thinking that the stream straight through which
he could reach China. Failing, he decided later
voyage to explore the shore at either side of the
stream. Thus began the true discovery of Canada
1897 John and Sebastian Cabot, coasting along the
North Atlantic, had passed Labrador and planted an
English flag there. But they had not made more than
brief stop. Nor the Forentine sailor, Varazano,
more thorough, when, in 1924 he skrted the North
Atlantic Coast from Cape Breton to Florida in French
ship and vaguely claimed the whole region under the
of New France') for the Gallo monarch. So it
remained for Cartier explore Canada and to open
the northern country for European settlers Few
if any, of Americas earliest soldiers of fortune made
Evening star., 1927-09-23
SALESMAN.

Bv an investment house deal
ing only in conservative securi-
ties. One with bond experience
preferred. Real opportunity for
the right man to make desirable,
permanent connection and large
earnings. Must be producer who
can furnish unquestionable ref
erences. Every assistance and
an assured future awaits the man
who can meet these require
ments. Address, giving tele-
phone number, Box 447-A, Star
office.
Evening star., 1927-09-23
Can Earn $3 an Hour.
cETT XMAS CARDS


The most beautiful line in America and
We pay unusually large commissl9ns; cards
saIl on sight. We deliver and COLLECT Call
n person T5l,s SAD ShNPLGG, LG,g BooK GoERFE EREE
ToEPIETr oPIETNr PRocEss EHSRAVfNG CO. 200
Phillips Bldg. 927 18th St tn-- NV
REAL ESTATE Statesmen.
One of the larger real estate
firms, members of the Washing
ton Real Estate Board, has open
ings for two experienced sales
men. Brokerage and new-house
business. Full cooperation and
leads furnished. Inquiries in,
creasing daily. Two new-house
operations now and third about
to be put on market. A real
opportunity to connect with a
live office. Address Box 1897
Star office.
Evening star., 1927-09-23
HELP-MALE AND FEMALE.
WANTED-SALESMEN.
BUSINESS INSTRUCTION.

- CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.-
Prepare now for file clerk exam. also for
calculating machine. clerk promotion and
clerk-typist exams. in Oct. The Civil Service
Preparatory School. s.e. corner 18th and F
SITS. NV. Phone F. 2OSO.
Evening star., 1927-09-23

FURNITURE for broom apartment; ever
stuffed parlor suite. 1908 II NV. "a
FURNTTURE-4-pie piece living room suite.
Shenherd 24S6-W. o
Evening star., 1927-09-23

GOVERNMENT OFFICE FURNITURE-
Slightly used and reconditioned. Desks;
tables chairs. file cabinets, bookcases and
bookshelves lockers safes stationery cabi-
nets. rugs. etc Everything to complete your
office nj tremendous saving; H: Baum q
Son Used Furniture Dept. 616 T. 81. NV
Evening star., 1927-09-23

FURNITURE-Buffet. china closet. dlnins
table, 4 chairs of tuned oak IN exGemenns Ge,,ns
bed with mattress and springs. Si5 set
sndons and screen s5 heavy sS porch csn r0GE snd
sitter. with truck, So: garden swing. 81:
chds desk and chair 81 cnmsis chia; tea sVd sRSe
North Woodside, Md. Telephone Silver
Gnrinp
Evening star., 1927-09-23

| JEWELRY. metal crafts and watch repair
| business. we'll established in a very good To-
| cation: reason for selling. i'll health. Ad-
| dress Box 430-Z. Star Office 25"
Evening star., 1927-09-23

I BIG OPPORTUNITY = Shoemaker shop
| month old. fully equipped. stitching ma
chimes, promising location and fourishing
| business i'll time for one with business abil-
ity: no competition. Rent. S25. 4015 Ga.
ave. NV. 25s
Evening star., 1927-09-23

sALESPFOPLE ambitious. capable. truth
ful to sell heating systems 70 home owners !:
cash or time payments; excellent income LOT
enerrefic workers; fifty-seVen years expert
ence home heating: our heating, systems es-
tablish clientele for statesmen. Telephone /
10 10 daily for appointment or call. to
only daily except Saturday. 225 LIST ct. ne;
Steinmetz Engineering Co.
Evening star., 1927-09-23

WELL ESTABLISHED real estate and build
| ing firm desires to establish connections with
| party desirous of investing in 1st mortgage
| loans state interest desired and amount of
office 26s
Evening star., 1927-09-23

723 18th N.W.-Large second floor front
rooms: reasonable rent excellent business
location. women's trade. Apply below Bor-
dPu'S
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LUNCH ROOM for rent. fully equipped; pool
room in rear. Rent very reasonable. Also
pool room for sale. doing good business: long
| lease. Inquire 1427 II st. ne. Phone Line
Evening star., 1927-09-23

FURNITCRE-Living room suite. 3 lovely
pieces: rugs antique tables. odd SOFA: par
rnins for cash 17O7 2lst NV.
Evening star., 1927-09-23

| CORNER 0ROCERY-Only 5000 cash for
renting for S45 month Owner leaving city.
| Booth Agency. 215 E NV. 25s
Evening star., 1927-09-23

on new and used grands and uprights;
grands as low as S375:. used uprights from
taken in exchange on Victrolas: pianos
packed. shipped and moved. Hugo Worch.
lilo G. Est 1879.
Evening star., 1927-09-23

FTTRNITTTRF-Nust vacate October LIST.
viii soil NV beautiful $3.50 bedroom suite
for S275. only few months old. Call after
n N N, 1S10 9th st NV
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GAS STOVE 3-burner with oven: also
C'rex rugs. 3 by 10 and ri by o.; all new:
very reasonable Call between and b
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WILL SAChiFlCE new Wet-wash laundry.
everything complete. with two new trucks
Will give extended lease to right party. Adj
dress G. w. Forsberg, Sth and Water sts
s.w.. Washington. D. C. 24s
Evening star., 1927-09-23

RUGS - Large taupe. plain: Administer.
Az x6.: runner, 10x3; two axe; brand,n;ew o,;oT
folding screen. several pictures. 44OO 18TH.
Evening star., 1927-09-23

PRINTING and multigraphing plant. going
business. steady trade: will be sold immedi-
ately for best offer: owner has other inter-
ests Address Box 431-Z Star office o5s
Evening star., 1927-09-23

WAFFLE SHOP. with apt. above: rent 500
month. with lease: fully eauipped good
business. excellent future price. $3.50. Ad-
dress Box 430-A Star office
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FURNITURE for 3 rooms. including hlgn
grade mahogany bedroom suite; $500. Apt
8 RSO5 Ga ave. Col. 7l24.
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reliable make: more than 5000 paid may
he had by continuing monthly payments OF
SI Add-ess Pox 4Q0-A Star office.
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DRY CLEANING and dyeing.; reasonable: +:
doing good business: new Ford delivery;
good reason for selling. Lincoln 1856. 334
Evening star., 1927-09-23

I ONE OF THE most popular and attractive
dining rooms i'll city. located near Cairo
flee for quick cash sale. Address Box 417-A
| Star office. 24s
Evening star., 1927-09-23

GAS RANGES new and sllghty used. ~
sizes less than half price. Why nay more! !!
Every range guaranteed. j. W. Williams.
Rnn 9Th n w Main o9SH. 20
Evening star., 1927-09-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

VENPORT BED, high-class. never used.
estry upholstered: sell for want of room.
Evening star., 1927-09-23

RANGE. gas, small and 8 gas heaters:
varied prices; perfect condition. 17Oo ) H.
Evening star., 1927-09-23
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.

STIMULATE your plants. renew that worn.
out soil ton of well rotted COW manure
for $40: rich earth. So ton; eyergreens.
ity priced very low; landscape service and
free estimates. Central Floral Co.. Inc.
2630 14th st. NV. Columbia 5502. 23s
200 IRISEs. 6c each; chrysantheinums. lQe:
Hull. Westmore. Rockville. Nd r. d. s.
BUGGY. rubber-tired. and harness. almost
new. 626 Park I'd. NV. .2Ss
Evening star., 1927-09-23
HELP--MALE.

BOY. coiored, TO clean Offices and shine
shoes: about $45 month. Call 4615 14th
Evening star., 1927-09-23

MANGLF. Thor: perfect running condition;
roller AS inches long; $50. Phone .oi'