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COLORED PARTY WITHHOLDING TICKET NAMES *N T ew Organization of Voters to War on Lily Whites, Says Writer. ‘ADVISORY 5 BODY RAPPED Announcement that the Independent re- ] publican party, the new organization of; negro voters of Indianapolis is with holding purposely the names of its can didates for the county offices, but will open headquarters within a short time is contained in a communication to The Times from James R. N'orrell, one of its sponsors, Mr. Norrell also calls attention to the recently appointed “advisory” commit tee named to represent the negro race fey Chairman Ed. Wasmutb- of the re publican state committee and asks some pointed questions as to whether the race cares to be represented by that com mittee. The communication is as follows: “Editor, daily times, “City. “I feel warranted from recent develop ments to call the attention of the colored voters of Marlon county to the fact that the colored henchmen of Harry Hendrickson and Leo K. Fesler, and their lily whites. are using these men ns catspaws to pull the political chest nuts from the Are for their consump tion. "I did not know that this cringing set of would-be leaders would so humil- j late themselves and the race by accept-1 ing an invitation to visit the sanctum sanctorium (the Marion club) and there | stand around in groups waiting for some secret chamber door to be opened into ; which they could be ushered out of the view of the real members of the Marion club. Tin Irish, the German and the Jew and other groups of citizens are invited to jqin this organization in order to boost its membership, but these able leaders of the group of voters who hold the balance of power in Marion county, and also in Indiana, are not only not invited to Join the club, but the mem lters of the club are ashamed to be seen with them or in their company. They were invited there, not for the purpose of consultation or for devising means and ways to secure the success of the republican ticket, but only to receive orders from their masters, the lily white bosses headed by Harry Hendrickson. “Colored voters, will you stand for this? No. you will not when you pause to reflect for u moment and remem l>er what the lily whites did in the Third. Fifth and Sixth wards of the city where the colored voters outnum ber the republican white voters by about two to one. In each case a white mkn was placed in these wards as the ward committeeman, one who will take and deliver the orders from the lily •vbite bosses. “Will Big Jack. Dr. Furniss. Henry Fleming and Rufe Page say that this is not true? Is it possible that we have come to the point when we can find no men of sufficient ability and self-deter mination among our people to act for the best interests of the colored voters of these parts of the city, or is it just because they feel that they can not trust the colored man? In either event, the act speaks volumes and will aid in po litical corruption, makes true the boasted claim that the negro vote is carried around in the pockets of their lily white bosses. Yes. as was in former years by the boss. Bill Davis, this vote is sup posed to be delivered bag and baggage by the colored henchmen to the G. O. P. What presumption 1 They do not do as well as the paid lobbyist, Jim Watson, who selected an interloper. Brasier from • Teveland, to come here and open up headquarters to iound up the colored vo ters for him, but it was a failure for he completely Ignored the intelligent negroes of this city and attempted to land the colored vote for him through this man Brasier. The negroes of this city and county will not longer stand dictation by or the control of any clique or abide by the result of any star-chamber pro ceedings held In the Marion club or else where. Harry Hendrickson, or his aid de-camp, Fesler, can not tell the colored republican voters of Marion county who they should support in the coming elec tion. We tell them now that the col ored men are going to support the men .vho really are their friends, with them it p wlll be the individual and not a party or ticket. The colored people know the white men who are their friends, and they resent now and will again at the polls, the action of the white leaders who forced and put up a ticket without a colored man on it for two consecutive elections. Do you think that we are going to forget or forgive the affront and insult to the colored voters of Cen ter township, when the county commis sioners, at the advice of Harry Hendrick son. and dictation of Leo K. Fesler, de prived W. E. Henderson of the office of justice of the peace? How soon do they think the sores can be bealed caused by < bunting out Si Pritchard, Rev. Charles Summer Williams and myself. We have eyes to see with, and can see. We have ears to hear with, and have heard. We have not forgotten the orders passed down the line to the white voters in the primary, ‘Damn the niggers: don’t vote for them.’ We can, with equal force, say: If that class of men will not vote fqr a colored man for a position of hon or or trust, that it does not concern us 'Jhen they ask our support for the suc cess of the ticket of the grand old party of Marlon county. “The republican ticket of Marion county is not of the ticket of the colored voters of Marion county. We did not select It, are uot responsible for it, and i question whether any man on it has ever shown himself to be interested lo any extent in the negro or our race, ex cept to secure our vote on election day. “Again I say that the negroes of Mar ion county ary under uo obligations to Hendrickson, or the gang; we are in terested only in the national or state ticket, and we propose to teach the lily whites such a lesson on Xov. 2, 1920. jliat it will no: be forgotten during our Hives. Granulated Eyelids To cure Granulated Eyelids, apply DR. PORTERS ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL to the lower lids just at the base of the lashes. Pull the lower lid away from the eye so that you can get at it better aud avoid touching the eyeball. It relieves instantly, takes out all inflam mation and heals and cures the sores. A Healing Antiseptic of the highest quality, recommended by every druggist. 30c per bottle. t AKRON TRUSSES ; —— " 1 1 1 "" ' A Rupture and Truss specialist in charge of our Orthopaedic C T Department. H You need the attention of an expert, not a salesman. c A truss or appliance that does not fit properly is an injury S to you. U j-l We have a complete assortment of the World-Famous Akron , p O Trusses —one for every known form of ruptur*. DUGAN-JOHNSON CO., 29 W. Ohio St. o E Indianapolis Branch of THE AKRON TRUSS CO. P Honrs 8-6. Phones. 23-967; Main 967. T Y ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS S Silk Stocking Ban Put on by H. S. Girls OKMULGEE, Okla., Aug. 17.—High schools here have organized an anti silk stocking club, virtually placing a ban on fancy hosiery. High prices prompted the move, girl members said. “Will you aid in this movement to better our conditions? “Headquarters of the independent re publican party will soon be opened on Indiana avenue, where literature cun be obtained with the facts in detail show ing just why it Is necessary for your interests and mine that tha entire re publican' county ticket •must be de feated this fall. “At that time our complete ticket will be announced and your support requested for them and the principles they represent. We have withheld the announcement of the ticket purposely, for we did not want our candidates an noyed by attempts to get them to with draw from the ticket to embarrass us. “There is plenty of time, and we are sure that we will be able to defeat the efforts of those who would destroy us and our works. This will be a sis zling hot campaign of education so that no man can tell the politics of another by the color of his skin or the color oi his hair. “We will no: vote for any man who is not a real friend of our race, ana will not approve any of the deliberations or actions of the men that were called mto that star-' hamber meeting. "The republican party of Marion coun ty has forgotten us; we have often been hungry, not even allowed the crumbs which fell from an overflowing table; kicked like dogs because we aspired to be treated like men, but we have not for gotten, and we can fight with the weapons they taught us to use, and this time they will point to our real enemies. “Here is news for you, colored voters, last minute news! Big Jack Henry Fleming, Joe Broyles, Jim Shelton, Dr. Furniss and Ed Moore have been ap pointed to represent the negroes of the state by Chairman Wasmuth, as his con fidential advisers. Wasn’t it Fleming and Shelton who got S2OO for use in the pri mary and had to cough up ? The same gang—no new blood. If the party or ganization wants real men, why uot ask H. L. Sanders, R. L. Bailey, Brockenbor ough, Lawyer Henry, Dr. A. H. Wil son, Rev. Davis. George P. Stewart and a host of other men who will not take orders but can give real advice. It is not advice the bosses want. They want men who have in the past obeyed their masters and whom they are sure will continue to do so regardless of the people or the people's interests. “Will you stand for it? “1 say ‘no,’ aud there will be thou sands of others that will say ‘no* on Xov. 2- (Signed) "JAMES R. XORRKL, M. P.” Dies From Striking Hidden Log in Dive KOKOMO, Ind., Aug. 17—Ralph Thompson, -21, who three weeks ago fractured a vertebra while diving in the swimming pool at Melfnlfa park, west of the city, 1* dead at the home of bis parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Thompson, Miami. In diving young Thompson struck his head against a log, unseen beneath the water. Hopes had been entertained of his re covery. Young Thompson was Jus: home from service in the navy when the accident occurred. He was taken from the Good Samari tan hospital, this city, to the parental heme Saturday. TAKE PHOSPHATE WITH MEALS IN SUMMER-TiME Your Nerves Demand It, Your Blood Needs It. Say Physicians. There’s not enough phosphorus in modern foods to benefit nearly one-half of the men and women of America, sci entists declare. To overcome this lack of an element of your body that is necesvary to your health, your happiness and even your success in life, weak, anaemic, nervous, run-down jieople are advised to take Bitro-Phosphate as dispensed by Haag's seven drug stores, also Hook's drug stores, and all leading drug stores in the original package. Speaking of people who are easily fatigued, who lack ambition, nerve and •re ofttimes thin, weak and gadly lacking in firm, healthy flesh, Josqph D. liarrl gan. formerly Visiting Specialist North Eastern Dispensary, N. Y.. says: "Patients who were apparently physical wrecks, who foolishly thought they need ed only a blood tonic to enrich the blood, hare come for treatment trembling and shaking, their nerve force almost ex hausted, and in many such cases the administering of Bitro-Phosphate has produced seemingly magical results. People who feel the heat of Summer, tire easily and often become irritable and depressed will find Bitro-Phosphate an inexpensive and helpful friend. Druggists report a wonderful Increase in the demand from men and women who are anxious to renew old-time ambition, and who are mnking an honest effort to become vigorous and keen-minded with a power of endurance that denotes almost perfect health. They ask for Bitro-Phosphate because they know they need an inexpensive or ganic phoiphste.—Advertisement. I NEURALGIA? | FOR PROMPT RELIEF TAKE | 2 TABLETS WITH A GLASS | OF WATER THREE TIMES 1 DAILY AFTER MEALS. i ACCA 1 GENUINE ASPIRIN TRAOfI MARK RfcQISTKAKO 1 PACKEDAIRTIGHT SO THAT rs H I .s ALWAYS 100% EFFECTIVE § SEPT. 4 OR OCT. 4 SET FOR VOTER’S REGISTRATIONS Both. Political Parties Empha size Importance of Two Dates. RULES ARE EXPLAINED Every voter must register Sept. 4 or Oct. 4, registration days, in order to cast a ballot at the election Xov. 2. This is the, word sent out today by state committees of both the leading po litical parties in Indiana. Voters this year will have two chances and three way's in which to register and any voter who fails to avail himself of the opportunity to register will be out of luck on election day. Registration places will be open from 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. on Saturday, Sept. ■* and Monday, Oct. 4. A sufficient number of clerks will be on duty at each place to handle any number of voters that may call to reg ister. Voters must register In the precinct In which they vote. Three ways ,are provided this year for registration. They are, registration in person, at the registration place; registration by affidavit, sworn to before a notary pub lic; by filling out a registration blank, and having it signed by two voters in the precinct in which he resides. WOMEN TOO MUST REGISTER. All women who intend to vote must register as well as men voters. To be a qualified voter, in addition to registration, one must be 21 years old, be a citizen of the United States, and must have resided in the state six months, the township (or ward) sixty days and the precinct thirty days. After a voter has registered on Sep tember 4, he should not move out of his township, or he will lose his vote, ac cording to legal advice to the state com mittees. A registered voter may, however, move from one precinct to another within the township, at any time previously to 30 days preceding tht election. Any person who moves out of his pre cinct within thirty days of the election, will not be entitled to vote, no matter where he may have registered. The entry of women into politics has brought up several important questions regarding their registration and eligibil ity to vote. WHEN SHE’S HOUND TO STAY PUT. Should a woman marry after Oct, 4, after she registered, as miss, it would be necessary for her to remain in that precinct in order to retain her vote. It would, however, be possible for her to make affidavit that she retain* that precinct as her legal residence until after election day, and in that case she would be permitted to vote. Again, if a woman marries after she has registered under her maiden name, when she enters the voting place on elec- AMERICAN CENTRAL LIFE Homs Office Monument Pine# i INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ESTABLISH ED 1899 DIRECTORS HERBERT M. WOOLLEN. President of Company. CEORf.F. E. HUME. FRANK IV. MORRISON, Prevldent Ilume-Munsnr Uo. President Indiana Title and Guar* GREENLY V. WOOLLEN. I,n,v vh>- Medical Director of Companv. LDP \!tD A. MEYER, M i- linn, L Secretary of (ompuny. M. I. DKLISLE, L. <• HUESMANN. Vice I resident of Company. President tentrnl Supply Uo. E\ \NS WOOLLEN, Hi KSKLL T. BYERS, President Uleteher Savings and Manager Loan Department ot Tru*-t Uo. Uompuny, DAVID A. COULTER, li. 11, HORNBROOK. President Farmers Hank of Frank- Smith, Kemster, Ilornbrook A fort. • Smith. H. W. BLTTOLPH. Actuary. Pale Children Need Iron Brass Tonic Syr&sgs is an Exceptionally Good, General Strength ening Tonic for the Child, the Mother or any of the family young or old. The Syrup is flavored and Children love to take it. When you see how it improves the appetite, brings color to the cheeks and increases vitality and energy, you will then realize its true tonic value. You can soon feel Strengthening, In vigorating Effect. It is acceptable to the most delicate stomach and is vory pleasant to take. More easily digested and assimilated than Iron Pills or Iron Tablets. Ask for "Grove’s Iron Tonic Syrup." Look for the signature of E. V/. Grove on the package. Price 60c. INDIANA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1920. ‘Segregate* Steno*s CHICAGO, Aug. 17.—Health Com missioner Robertson was practicing segregation of women in his depart rne-i t today as an axiom of business efficiency. “He did this to keep ns from flirt ing with the aldermen' and other callers,” one stenographer protested. tion day, she may give her name In mar riage, and make affidavit that she is the person who registered previously under a maiden name, or she may give her maiden name. Voters may register by mall, by filling out a registration blank and signing it before a notary public and sending it to the county chairman of his party, who will turn It over to the registration board in his respective precinct. Practically all registration boards have been named, it is said. ESTIMATES 125,000 VOTERS IN MARION CO. County Auditor Leo K. Fesler said he estimated the total registration in Marion county and Indianapolis between 125,000 aud 150,000 The present registration approximately is 70,000, according to Mr. Fesler. ■Within a few days, the names of the registration officials as well as the regis tration stations will bo announced. Civil War Veterans’ Reunion Thursday Special to The Time*. GREENSBURG, Ind., Aug. 17.—The sixty-eighth Indiana regiment of civil war veterans will hold their annual re union at the Methodist church In this city next Thursday. This regiment was composed largely of Decatur and Ripley county men. Before leaving for the front In 1882 the regiment was in camp near thia city for some time. The thirty-seventh Indiana regiment will also hold a reunion in this city on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Mrs Eliza Crisler is secretary of the regimental association and Milton G. Moor of near this city, is president. Shippers Prepare for Rate Hearing Claiming that when the rate increase recently granted the railroads 1* added to the present rates, they would produce rates that would materially restrict movement of tbelr product, the executive committee of the Indiana Sand and Gravel Producer association is planning for the rate hearing to be held before the public service commission Aug. 28. Indiana shippers contend that the 1- oent increase would average more than 25 per cent, increase. The principal Issue in the hearing be fore the commission will be to make ad justment of rates that will accomplish the r.eeds of the carriers without injury to the shippers. DRY CONVENTION HERE AUGUST 30 Presidential Nominee Will Ad dress Mass Meeting. Plans are being rapidly completed for the prohibition state convention, which meets in the Y. M. C. A. auditorium Monday, Aug. 30, at 2:30 p. m. Invitations are being mailed from state headquarters this week telling prohibi tion workeis that it will be a mass con vention and urging their attendance. Acting Chairman J. Raymond Schmidt has just returned from a swing around the state and reports a very favorable outlook for the party. Chairman Schmidt represented Indiana at the notification of the prohibition na tional candidates at Germantown, 0., last week, and while there secured an appointment with the presidential nomi nee, Dr. Aaron S. Watkins, to address the convention mass meeting. Dr. Watkins will be accompanied by National Chairman Virgil G. Hinshaw, who will also appear on the program. Efforts were made to secure Dr. D. Leigh Colvin of New York, the vice presi dential nominee, for an address, but failed because Dr. Colvin will be cam paigning by airplane in the west by that time. No candidates for congress will be nominated, according to Mr. Schmidt, but the strength of the prohibitionists will be thrown to the support of major party candidates who are openly opposed to any revision of the Volstead act in Pwor of light wines and beer. This action is based upon the stand taken by the state central committee and the state convention two years ago. Chairman Schmidt claims there are sev eral district needing careful watching because of the camouflage methods of ” 1 1 BILLY BURKE DRESSES— LADIES GINGHAM f Haaaaiia Vß9 Wfmmmmm ——m mm KB ESI Unusual values for Wednes- DRESSES, good grade IJTljnfl day in Billy Burke dresses, gingham in neat patterns, || |B| || §9 /&j\ IB imTSr Suitable for home or street greatlv reduced for -If ll II SU ii. wear. 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AH were electrocuted when light ning struck the fence. wet candidates to slip by the drys and get to Washington. The state central committee will hold its annual meeting in Room H of the Y. M. C. A. at noon on the opening day of the convention for the hearing of re ports and consideration of campaign plans. Held for Collecting Wrong Pay Envelope William Moore, 15. 1229 Finley street Is under arrest today, after Charles Stewart, paymaster of the Darmody Candy Company, 25 West Maryland street, told the police Mooi% had rep resented himself as Marlon Sanders and had received a pay envelope containing $1543 belonging to Sanders. Lenox Improvement Club to Hold Meeting Otto J. Deeds, president of the Ma plcton Protective association, will be the speaker tonight at the meeting of the Lenox Improvement club. Th-. club meets at 21504 North LaSalle street, and the object of the organiza tion is to obtain improvements for the northeast section of the city. CHOOSES BRANCH BANK MANAGERS Fletcher Savings and Trust Cos. Limbs Open Oct. 15. The Fletcher Savings and Trust Com pany today announced the opening of two new branches of the institution, and the managers for each. The new branches will open about Oct. 15, and will represent the first of a series of such branches the trust com pany plans establishing in the city. George A. Miller, former state bank examiner, is named as the manager of the West street branch, which is to be situated at the northeast corner of West and Washington streets. Associated with him will be Stoilke (Steve) Yovanovich, a Serbian, who has served as interpreter for the trust com pany for some time. He will be the assistant manager of the branch. Charles E. Herin, a teller in the trust company, who has had fourteen years’ experience in Indianapolis banks, has been named manager of the West In dianapolis branch, which is to be sit uated at 1233 Oliver avenue, in the Worm building. Remodeling of buildings to house both branches wiU begin immediately, Mr. Woolen said. Each of the branches Is to afford its neighborhood all the general banking facilities of a community bank. Rex Young, assistant secretary of the trust company, and head of its foreign department, will co-operate in the open ing of its West street branch. THE PATHOS OF OLD AGE. OWOSSO, Mich., Aug. 17. —David Cba fee, 32, described as a physical giant, has had bis neighbor, Robert Bailey, 74 years old, arrested for assault and bat tery. Chafee charges that BaUey hit b’m in an argument over a brook which runs through their farms in Burns township. SAY "DIAMOND DYES" Don’t streak or ruin your material in a poor dye. Insist on “Diamond Dyea." Easy directions in package. “CORNS” Lift Right Off Without Pain f id Doesn't hurt a bit I Drop a little “Freexone" on an aching corn, instantly that corn step* hnrtlng, then shortly yoa lift It right off with fingers. Truly! Yonr druggist sells a tiny bottle e 4 ‘‘FTeezone’’ for a few cents, sufficient to remove every hard corn, soft corn, oi* corn between the toes, and the without soreness or Irritation.—Adver ftsement. 3