Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 195, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 December 1920 — Page 1

THE WEATHER Fair and continued cold tonight. Saturday, fair.

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MAYOR JEWETT HOST TO NEWSBOYS OF CITY AT CHRISTMAS PARTY

Most Wonderful Tree in All Indianapolis Deals Delight to Hundreds of Shouting Lads.

FIREPLACE AND KRISS KRINGLE, TOO

The City Hall was transformed today into a Christmas fairyland, ruled by His Highness, Old Saint Nicholas, with more than 400 downtown newsboys and girls as his willing and adoring subjects. Responsibility for the creation of the delightful little monarchy rested on the shoulders of Mayor Charles W. Jewett, who was giving his annual Christmas party for the wouthful but important cogs in the city’s news distribution system, and R. Walter Jarvis, director of recreation, and his assistants who planned the program.

There wag a Christmas tree the like of which—weil it was the most wonderful in all the city. In addition to the tree there was a huge fireplace built around the entrance to one of the elevator shafts so that Santa Clans who, throngh his supernatural powers, got to an upper floor of the city hall without being detected, came down In an elevator instead of through a chimney. He was an immaculate Santa C'.aus. Throughout the year his name Is Joseph Swaira and bis job is plumbing inspector for the board of public health. Today, however, he was nobody else but Santa Claus. He brought a huge bag of candy and Christmas mail, which Mayor Jewett himself distributed to each of the happy young hopefuls The mail consisted of a personal letter from the mayor to each of his little friends. The letter read as follows: "My Dear Friend. "One of the great blessings of life is friendship. There is nothing that l prize greater than the friendship of the boys and girls of Indianapolis. "I want you to know that you have ray sincere good wishes for a full portion of joy and happiness this Christmas time. May you mold your life each day with a fixed purpose. Work for some-thing-work hard —play hard. Never do anything half way. Success will come to you if yon finish each job, be honest and keep everlastingly at it. “With every good wish, I am, “Tour friend, ‘CHARDBS W. JEWKTT, “Mayor." Jole Piltz, a newsy who has a “beat” around the Union Station, sang several songs and was cheered lustily. Jesse Miller, a blind newsboy, made a fine little speech in which he told how much the newsies appreciate this annual ewent. Much affected the mayor responded. He declared that the newsies of Indianapolis have the spirit of “going light through with things they start. I'm proud of you all and X want to tell you that this is the biggest and best part of my Christmas; I expect more so than of yours." “PAGEANT OF TOYS" IS PROVIDED. While the main issues were the gifts and Syta Claus. Mr. Jarvis ari.iig axSstanfs took care to provide a program, (Continued on Page Two.)

TAFT CALLS ON SEN. HARDING League Issue and Cabinet Make-up Probable Topics of Breakfast Talk. MARION', Ohio. Dec. 24.—Expressions of warm friendship and good will were exchanged when tne President that was and the President that is to be met on the Harding 1 front porch. William H. Taft began bis conference with the President-elect at the breakfast table and continued it until compelled to take a train for Cincinnati, where he will spend Christinas before departing for abroad. "President-elect Harding is working out a practical solution of the International problem which, while It may r,ot be wholly satisfactory to enthusiasts at either extreme, will satisfy those who are anxious to make progress and give America leadership toward world peace,” former. President William H. Taft declared. "He is in an accommodating state of mind aa to details and even important provisions." Mr. Taft continued, "if the definite objections he has always expressed tq the methods and aims and obligations of a political and military character contained in the treaty and the league are obviated in the new agreement.” While the international situation was exhaustively dealt with, there is reason t> believe that the make-up of the Cabiat also came in for attention. The pendjUg retirement of at least one memlier of uJe Supreme Court of the United States has led to a wide discussion here of the possible appointment of Mr. Taft to the vacancy on the Supreme bench. That discussion has not brought forth any official utterance, however. the flood of Christmas gifts which [continue to arrive for the President-elect and Mrs. Harding. The gifts range from candy canes to fancy waistcoats, and include hundreds of unsual, beautiful and valuable remembrances. Deeply as Senator and Mrs. Harding appreciate these tokens of good will they have been almost embarrassed as they realize the impossibility of replying in kind. Goodrich Hands Out Pardons and Paroles Governor Goodrich today issued Christmas presents to a number of people in the shape of pardons and paroles, following the recommendations of the State Board of Pardons. The Governor did not depart from the findings of the board except In the instance of Dr. Nelson Ross of Muncie, held in prison for murder. The board recommended that Ross be granted a thirty-day parole, but the Governor cut it to fifteen days.

WEATHER

Ii Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the twenty-four hours ending 7 p. m,. Dec. 28: Fair and continued cold to night; lowest temperature tonight 10 to 15 degrees; Saturday fair, with rising temperature. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m 15 7 a. m 15 8 a. m 15 9 a. in 16 10 a. m 18 11 a. m 20 12 (noon) DO 1 p. m *. 22 2 p. in dll

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RESERVE BOARD HEAD OPPOSES PLAN TO DIVERT Governor Harding Not in Favor of Using Profits as Farm Credit. MARKET ULTIMATE NEED WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.—Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board is strongly opposed to the proposed j diversion of Federal Reserve profits thia year, amounting to about $70,000.* W, to j the extension of additional credits to farmers, Senator McLean, Republican, of j Connecticut, chairman of the Senate • Ranking and Currency Committee an- j nouneed today. McLean’s announcement was made at the outset of a joint session of the Senate \ Banking and Currency and the Senate [ Agricultural Committees to consider the j domestic and foreign credits situation. The hearing also was attended by Representative McFsdden, Republican, of Pennsylvania, chairman of the House j Ranking and Currency Committee, and other members. Senator Hitchcock. Democrat, Nebraska. > nrged consideration of bis bill to permit the making of loans by the Federal re- | serve system to farmers from the S'D.OOO,000 to $70,000,000 Federal reserve profits McLean, in stating the Federal Reserve : Board's opposition to' the Hitchcock bill, ' also indicated Republican opposition to it. j J. R. Howard, representing the American Farm Bureau Federation, the first witness called, said the farmers' ulti- I mate need was a “permanent market." FARM BUREAU FAVORS CREDIT EXTENSION. “We favor an extension of credits to ! any foreign country that can buy our j prodneta," Howard said. “We want to do business with Russia. ■ Germany, France, any foreign country ! requiring foodstuffs or raw materials. “But we hare never advocated a direct loan to Germany or any other foreign nation from the United States Treasury.” Howard added, in reference to the $1,000,000,006 extension of credits to Ger many propoaed by William Wallace Bauer of New York City, and alao called “German commissioner.” “We believe Jo dip into the United States Treasury to make any further loans to any foreign country would have a bad psychological effect," Howard added. “We have from three billion to #ev Idllton dollars In private 'commitments' abroad now in addition to th ten billion dollars owed the Federal Government overseas,” Secretary McLean, who pro- 1 sided, pointed out. Until the German i indemnities are fixed finally hy the reparations commission, McLean and other members of the two Senate committees indicated that In their Judgment no ex - , tension of “eommltmejjts. loans or credits to Germany would he practicable.” j Grey Silver of the Farmers' National Council, urged cooperative marketing a | a “sure means of reducing the high cost ] of living.” He said he had paid 10! cents a pound for apples at a Washington store which gold for 1 cent a pound j two hours' railroad run awav.

AUTO DRIVER HURT IN CRASH Raymond Buttcher, 22, of 126 South Bradley avenue, was serioualy injured at 12:30 o’clock this morning when bis automobile was struck by a C. I. & W. passenger train. The accident occurred at the South State avenue crossing. Christian Springer, 1661 South Meridian street, watchman at the crossing, said he attempted to stop Buttcher, but that he drove directly In the track of the passenger train. The automobile was wrecked and the injured man was taken to the Deaconess Hospital in an ambulance. He suffered Injuries about the head and a deep cut on his hip. S. If. Bunting, 1046 West Michigan street, was the engineer of tile train:

Great Britain Suspends Business for Three Days Settles Down Into Old-Fashioned Yuletide Celebration, Free From Worry.

LONDON. Dec. 24—Great Britain, not content with a mere pre-war Christmas, tomorrow begins celebration of a preVictorian holiday. Business is to be suspended for three dnys. The curtailment of communication was the nearest approach to the olden days when telegraph was unknown, the cable was not even a wild dream end newspapers were not necessarily bearers of news. With no interest in what transpires In the rest of the world in the next three days. Great Britain was supposed to settle down into an old-fashioned yuletide celebration. Transportation by rail, steamer and truck vas ordered confined to the most necessary business. No mail will be delivered and telegrams will be distrib-' tiled only at certain hours. Reports of Irish difficulties, complies tions in France and the near east, unemployment and all other troubles confronting the Government, will cease for those three days to worry the ordinary citizen. All trains leaving the city were packed to capacity. Guests were leaving fori

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For Beauty's Sake Ruth Gordon Has Both Legs Broken Actress, Afer Seeing Marilyn Miller’s Limbs, Decides to Have Hers Straightened. CHICAGO, Dec. 24.—Legs should not be allowed to Interfere with one's career, according to Miss Ruth Gordon, actress. Bowlegs were the bane of Miss Gordon's existence so she had ’em straightened. She is in a hospital today with both legs In. plaster casts, not through accident, but because she wanted them broken. “Three years ago,” Miss Gordon said, “I was walking down an aisle in a Chicago department store and 1 saw a pair of legs walking toward me that made me laugh because they were funny. Then I discovered that the legs were mine. “I wanted to have something done right then, but I didn't have time. Then I saw Marlly Miller's legs in a show at Atlantic City and that decided me. She's got the straightest legs." So for beauty's sake Miss Gordon bad a Chicago surgeon break both her legs. She will not be able to walk for at least three months, but she thinks it will be worth it. In private life Mlbs Gordon is Mrs. Gregory Kelly. She was the “baby talk lady” in Booth Tarklngton’s "Seventeen," and recently starred in “Clarence.” Her husband is Gregory Kelly, who was the boy in “Seventeen.” Sisters, in Asylum 10 Years, Ask $1,000,000 NEW YORK, Dec. 24.—Ten years’ confinement in an Insane asylum is worth $1,000,000, in the opinion of Misses Phoebe M. and Ada F. Bush, who Jointly have sued Drs. W. It. Gibson and Walter Lindsay of Huntington, L. 1., for that amount. The sisters allege the doctors certified them Insane without exam lnlng them.

MURDER PARLEY SLOWS UP TRIP Clara Smith Hamon to Interview Lawyers at Ft. Worth— Reach Ardmore Tonight. FT. WORTH, Texas. Dec. 24.—Seven hours behind schedule, the train bearing eastward Clara Smith Hamon. alleged slayer of Jake L. Hamon. Oklahoma “oil king," was due to reach here at 2:30 this afternoon. With Mrs. Hamon are Sheriff Buck Garrett of Ardmore, n number of attorneys, a battery of photographers and an army of ntwspapar men. The party will remain In Ft. Worth six honrs for a conference with other members of the firm of McLean, Scott A McLean, which has bo n retained to dejfend the girl, !n addition to the Ardmore firm of Mathers & Coakley. Mrs. Hamon will reach Ardmore after midnight. NO EVIDENCE OF SALE OF WHISKY Man Who Brought Booze From New York Discharged. “When I came borne from church. Judge, L found three big policemen waiting In my room." said Anthony Atkins, who was on trial today In city Court on the charge of operating a blind tiger. “Yon see the whisky was given to me when I was in New York and I brought It here for my own use. I had notified my landlady that I was going to move that (lay and she called the police mid showed them the whisky," Atkins testified. The police said they had been called by Mrs. J. S. Mnholin, 137 East Thirtieth street, who showed them the room where they found one quart of Bond and I.lllard, three quarts of Marble Spring and one and a half quarts of Old Crow whisky. All were bottled in 1929, according to the bottled in bond stamp. “All good brands of whisky, your honor.” said Martin llugg, attorney for the defense "The court doesn’t know how good the whisky is," explained Special Judge Russell, “but thutr,- was no evidence of sab* and no evidence of receiving from a common carrier arid the charges are dis missed.”

This Man Meaner Than ‘Meanest Man’ NORTH ADAMS, Mass., Dec. 24.—The police are searching for a “meanest man.” He stole the Halva (lon Army enlleetlon box eontsSuing money for poor children’s dinners from a drug store. Senator Chamberlain Is Operated on in East WASHINGTON, Dee. 24. Seuator George E. Chamberlain, Oregon, Was operated on today in a roeal hospital. Ills condition is not believed to be serious.

we>ek-end parties in all seetiotis of England. Those at home shattered their offlee and shop windows and planned celebrations in London. But good cheer did not reign alone. A half-million unemployed faced n threeday period in which they will lie cut off even from casual contact with those who might help. The cold Weather added no cheer to those who with caps pulled low and cone collars turned up, shuffled down side streets to some forlorn shelter. Newspapers and charitable institutions have done what they could to relieve distress, and they will dispel some of the gloom with their presents of food and fuel. London’s streets were busy with shoppers and travelers hustling on their last errands. Brass bands attracted buyers to some stores and hawkers lined tne curbs with their aniitifl toys and their appeals for contributions. While England planned a holiday, It was found nccessJry to restrict Ireland in her celebrations. The curfew laws were to be enforced ns a result or continued attacks by Sinn Kcinets on crown forces.

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1920.

COURT PERMITS WOMAN SLAYER TO PUT UP BAIL Judge Collins Hears Petition of Mrs. Myers for Freedom. FIXES BOND AT $25,000 Mrs. Inda Myers, indicted for first degree murder for the killing of her husband, Frederick A. Myer.s. iu their photographic studio at 1806 North Alabama street, today was admitted to bond by Judge James A. Collins in Criminal Court. The judge fixed bail at $25,000 after holding a hearing on the petition of the woman to be released from Jail where she has been ever since the fatal shooting on the night of Dee. 4. Arrangements were made nt once to deposit the necessary security by Mrs. Myers’ father, Alonzo Snider, her brother, John Snider, and his wife. When the judge announced his decision Arthur Myers, 12, the youngest son of the slain man, rushed into lit# stepmotheyr’s arms while tears of gladness streamed down hlB face. One of the strange anomalies presented by the case has been the attachment of the two boys for their stepmother. As the little fellow clung to her he sobbed: “Ob, mamma, mamma, you can be at our Christmas tree now." The other boy, Byron, 14, also hastened to Mrs. Myers’ side. HOBS AH JUDGE HEADS ORDER. Judge Collins dictated the following to the clerk of the court: "This court Is convinced that the defendant Is entitled to ball pending trial and now fixes bond nt $25,000.” Mr*. Myers, realizing that the first stage of her battle for freedom was won, fell against i the counsel table, sobbing softly. The two stepsons Jumped from their seats and began kissing their step(Continued on Page Two.)

DAMPIER FOUND GUILTY BY JURY Convicted of Receiving Stolen Autos—New Trial Motion Up Tuesday. John Dampler, charged with receiving stolen automobiles, today was found, guilty In Criminal Court by a Jury. The verdict carries with It a sentence of from one to fourteen years in prison. Judge James M. Leathers, special Judge, who heard the case, immediately ordered the sheriff to taka Dampler in custody. He delayed pronouncing sentence, however, at the request of Kph Inman, counsel for Dampler, who announced that he will file a motion for anew trial. Judge Leathers fixed Tue* day as the date to hear, the new trial motion. Dampler was tried once beford on the won- <'hor*e._Ue Jry <b agree. Iti the present trial the Jury retired at 12 Jo O'clock yesterday anil delivered a t.eulcd verdict at 5 o’clock last night.

STILL FOUND AT HOME OF MRS. NEW Case Against Negro Butler Dismissed by Judge. That a complete whisky still was found in Ho* garage of tin* home of Mrs. John New, 518 North I’epnsylvanin street, stepmother of Harry S. New. United States Senator, became known today when evidence against It' nry Lester, negro, charged with operating a blind tiger, was heard In City Court. I/ester, who lias been employed ns n butler by Mrs. New for eighten years, was arrested by Federal agents. The charges against him, however, were dismissed by Special Judge Russell Willsen. The Federal agent told of Mrs. New being out of the city from June until September, and had an employe of tingas company testify as to the amount of gas used during those mouths. He said he visited the New garage in (he rear of the big residence, at the request of Mrs. New, and that he forced a lock on ft door leading to Lester's sieepitjg quarters, and found the coils and cap of n still. Outside hi- found the tank of the still, be testified, and In a shed he found two larg- barrels which “smelled of mash. ’ No whisky was found, Lester testified he bought the barrels to use for dog kennels. “Where is Mrs. New?” asked- the court. “She wouldn't come, - ’ explained the prosecutor. “She couldn't come. She is Indisposed,'' explained the Federal agent. “Dismissed," said the court. Long Tested Land Suit Is Settled Special to The Time*. RICHMOND. lud., Dec. 24. A suit which has been In the courts for ten years was decided by Judge Bond in Circuit Court here Thursday in the case of Mary Sullivan against Alfred Henderson involving the ownership of land valued at $20,000 In Union County. The defendant was declared to be the ownei of the property In dispute nnd the pliantiff ordered to pay the costs. The ease lias been argued lu Union, Fayette nnd Wayne County courts. INSPECT STATE INSTITUTION’S, Deputy State fire marshals are visiting a number of State institutions this week. Results of the investigations, which will lie submitted to the Legislature. are expected to show unsatisfactory conditions ;n several institutions.

Boy Wishes Ouija Board to Solve the Knotty Problems Kennth Rothschild, son of U. 11. Rothschild of the Merchants Light and llcat Company and pupil at Nq, 45 school, lias been clamoring for a qtiijii board for Christmas. Whether Santa Claus or fond relatives deliver the occult article is of little consequence to the youngster, hut he has been addressing his appeals to aunts, uncles and parents collectively and severally. Today it was learned tile w-hy of tils eagerness, when he confessed the reason for his intense desire. “Mother, ” he said, “I went a ouija board to solve my arithmetic problems for me.”

RUM RAID ON CITY MARKET NETS BOOZE SUPPLY TO COPS

On tho day before Christmas, while shoppers crowded through the aisles of the city market, a largo squad of police swooped down on stands Nos. 302 and 304, and captured a supply of real whisky, and arrested Ernest McCormick, 45, 115 East New York street. McCormick Is charged with operating a blind tiger. He is said to bo the proprietor of a fish and oyster stand at the city market. Lieutenants Cox and "Winkler and four patrolmen made a sadden visit to ths fish stand today and say they found one pint of whisky hidden In a fish can, and two half pint bottles concealed under the counter, and

MEASURE TO PREVENT FIRES TO BE URGED State Department of Conservation Asks Protection of Forests and Farms. LAW PROVIDES FINES A complete working organization, consisting of State, district, county and townsbip wardens, working under the direction of the State fire marshal, would be provided to prevent and fight fire In farm and forest lands of Indiana, by the term* of a bill prepared by the department of conservation, *nd which will be presented to the seventy-second session of the General Assembly. The bill has been unanimously approved by the members of the commission. Tho provisions of tho act would be enforced by the State lire marshal who. the bill states, “shall be ex officio chief farm and forest fire warden." The fire marshal would have under his supervision one or more assistant wardens appointed from each township of the State, and one or more assistant wardens appointed from each of the congressional district* of the State. The State forester. by virtue of hi* of-fb-e. would bo assistant State farm and fOreet f re warden, and wonld be given jurisdiction over all State forests, with power to appoint as many assistant wardens as In hi* Judgment may be necessary to protect the State farms and forests from fire. C UM.'It'•SIGNERS TO APPOINT. The wardens would be appointed by the boards of commissioners of the respective counties. Failure to accept or reftiao the position as township warden within seven day# of notice of hi* appointment, would subject the appointee to a forfeit of $lO, unless excused by the commissioners, Ttrwil provides that at tto> first -regular meeting of the coonty commissioners In each county, after the passage of ths act. the varton* townahip Dec wardena shall be appointed, and wrttteu notice !>e given of such appointment. Whenever any person fails or refuses to accept an appointment as township warden, (Conttnned on Page Six.)

SWIMMING POOL PLAN APPROVED Park Board Says Average Cost Will Be $L * JO. A model plan for the playground swimming pools with which the board of park commissioners propose to dot the city, was approval by the board at the regular meeting yesterday. The plan has been prepared by Superintendent of Park James 11. Lowry and members or the city engineering department. It includes several original Improvements and Is expected to be copied by other cities The plan contemplates the construction of two pools, both thirty by sixty feat. One will lie deeper than the other, but neither will have any depth lower than five feet. Each will be equipped with devices so that the water level may be fixed at any desired depth. This is to be done to make the pools serve young and older boys nnd girls, nnd even adults on various occasions. Thu pools, wluu established, are expected to become the summer center of community life In addition to the two pools there will be Inexpensive, but complete bath houses, equipped with regulation showers and locker rooms. The estimated average cost of each plant will he sl2,<>oo, Mr. Lowry said. The board said It would like to have toil of these Installed in the near future, but no definite decision has lieen reached, except as to the establishment of one at Willard l’atk, possibly next summer.

LOVE FOR HORSES BRINGS S4O FINE Pool Seller’s Plea to Judge of No Avail. Henry Shea, proprietor of a dry beer saloon in the- rear of a barber shop at 220 South Illinois street, was convicted in City Court today of keeping a gambling house and of race horse pool selling. He was fined S2O and costs in each case by Special Judge Russell Willson. Edward D. Dane, arrested in Shea’s place at the time of the senes of raids on pool selling places in various parts of the city three weeks ago, was fined $lO and costs on the charge of visiting a gambling house and the gaming charge was dismissed. The fines of both men were paid. Testimony of Sergeant Tooley, in charge of the raiding squad, showed that a large number of, torn pieces of paper, on which "bets, tips and selections" were written, was found in the waste-basket. Form sheets wore also found at Shea's place, and tablets similar to the torn sheets with “tips and selections" on horse races were found in Lbine’s pocket. Shea's defense was n general denial Mint gambling was eonduotd in his place and that he owned the form sheets and other gambling records found in his dry beer place. “I ad mb that the paper with my tips and selections were found In my pocket,” Dane testified. “I love horses and every morning I go over the dope nnd write down the selections as they appear in n Cincinnati paper, just to see if 1 could bent the handioappers, but I did not gamble.” “1 love horses, too,” said Judge Willson, “but I don't write down the selections every morning." |

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five empty whisky bottles. Another aquad of police later in the dayt armed with a search warrant, went to McCormick's home on East New York street, and searched the place, finding fourteen pint# of whisky and one quart of whiaky. A revolver was found in the house and an additional charge of having a revolver without a permit was placed against the alleged bootlegger. Lieutenant Jones and a squad raided the home of Dudley Hedges, on Taft avenue, last night and found more than seven gallons of “white mule” whisky. Hedges was arrested on the charge of operating a blind tiger.

Partialty Shown Mink-Clad , Brings Poor Woman Help Indignant Employes Raise Purse and Intercede for the One Sent to Jail. Indignant that the plainly-dressed and poor Mrs. Sarah Skinner. 45, 1002 North La Salle street, was fined and given a two-day Jail sentence on a shoplifting charge by Judge Waiter Pritchard In City Court yesterday, when, in strange contrast, "Bessie Slater, 45, city," mink-clad and dia-mond-bedecked alleged shoplifter, was given immediate liberty after payment of a fine, employes of the 1 W, H. Messenger Company. 201 Enst Washington street, were todgy successful In securing freedom for Mrs. Skinuer. A collection amounting to sl3 was raised among the employes and given to Miss Marie Woody, cashier, who was sent to secure Mrs. Skinner's release. Miss Woody, at police headquarters, was informed that the fine had been paid and nothing con’d be done to secure a release. An appeal wa# made to Police Matron Helsner. who called the county Jail and was told by a deputy sheriff that under no circumstances could Mrs. Skinner be released until 2 o'clock this afternoon. After it was explained that friends had promised to care for Mrs. Skinner upon her release, she was given her liberty, however. A* the walked through the gates of the Jail yard Mrs. Skinner was presented with the sl3 as a Christmas present. Tears yrere in here eyes as she reluctantly accepted the money. “My action* in the future will be such that I'll never have to go to that place again," she told the matron, referring to the county Jail. "The thought of an Insane woman who Is confined within thoae wall# teaches me ijovr tweet life and liberty really are." After her release Mr*. Skinner declared she was innocent of the charge of ahopilfhtlng, but under the circumstance# attending the trial and pressure brought to beer by police authorities ahe pleaded guilty. “it all happened *o quickly that 1 didn't know exactly wbat I was doing” she said. '*l didn't object, because 1 thought to take the sentence would be the easiest way and no trouble would be caused.” Mrs. Skinner, who Is a cripple, was helped aboard a Tenth street car.

THREE KILLED IN EXPLOSION $400,000 Loss Caused by Fire at Galveston, Texas. GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 24.—Spontaneous combustion is believed to be the cause of the fourth spectacular water front fire here within the year, which resulted in the death of three persons, serious Injury to two others and damage to property to the extent of $400,001), late Thursday. * The dead were Identified as Jack F. Aldrich, seaman; Glocomo Viljlon, a visitor on the National Oil Company tank barge Itolikow, on which the explosion that caused the fire occurred, and a Mexican fireman. The barge was discharging 20,000 bar. rels of crude oil at the time of the explosion. The steamers Hastnal, K 1 Oecidente and Aschoiberg were all damaged by the fire, which was brought under control at midnight. United States Quits San Domingo Affair WASHINGTON, Dec, 24—Rapid withdrawal of the United States from responsibility in connection with the affairs of San Domingo was announced today by President Wilson. The President made the announcement in a proclamation published through the military governor general of San Domingo.

Peel Clothes for Health, Doctor’s Advice to Girls Woman Physician Answers Local Instructor’s Remarks on Dancing and Dress.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.—“0f course girls should remove their corsets when they dance! I "It it has become the fad to check steel and whalebone outside ballrooms, it is the most sensible one of this day and : age. ! How wicked to teach boys and girls j ! that dances, even ultra modern varieties, j j possess sexual significance!” i There, George B. Buck, Indianapolis ! high school principal, is an answer to the things you said about class dances you have forbidden. It Is the statement of Dr. Mary Halton, gynecologist and specialist on women’s diseases, recognized as one of the keenest minded leaders of femlnin# progress in New York. DENOUNCES OPPONENT OF BARED KNEES Dr. Halton denounced critic* <4 modern dress, flinging challenge to the Paris physician who warned of disease In win-ter-bared knees. She said: ' Evidently overlooked the tonic effect of cold upon exposed epidermis.' Did you ever hear of a Scotch Highlander contracting rheumatism? Absurd!" Mr. Buck’s action, which also laid a baa upon the “camel walk," “tickle toe,”

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DRIVER FRUSTRATES HOLD-UPS’ ATTEMPT TO ROB MAIL TRUCK Puts on Speed When They Step Out From Alley and Wave for Him to Stop. VIRGINIA AVENUE MAN ROBBED OF S6B An unsuccessful attempt to hold up a United States mail truck ea route from the Union Depot to the postoffice at 3:30 o’clock this morning, a successful hold-up by another gang of robbers three hours earlier, coupled with a series of minor thefts today, showed that he crime wave that has swept the city for two weeks ha3 not been stopped. The attempt to hold up the mail truck was made on Meridian street between Georgia and Maryland streets, and the fact it was not a success was due to the presence of mind and bravery of Fred McGlnness, the driver.

GOTHAM POLICE ARREST CROOKS Fifty-One Caught in Drive Against Crime in Metropolis During Night. NEW YORK, Dec. 24.—Continuing tho drastic methods adopted several days ago In an effort to wipe out the wave of crime engulfing the city, police during the night arrested fifty-one persons on charges of carrying burglars’ tools, burglary, larceny and lesser crimes. Police Commissioner Enright's flying squads visited all-night restaurants and pool halls were youth* congregate and rounded up the patrons of several places. Several carrying weapons were taken Into custody. By an order that will go into effect Jan. 1, approximately COO policemen will he added to the city’s force. The order abolishes all special assignments by which policemen have been withdrawn from patrolling duly. A burglar Invaded the fashionable Murray Hill Hotel early today. He toted a gun and bent over the bed of Robert T. Ireland and his wife. Ireland, aroused from sleep, flung up his hands, one them lauding a good uppercut on the gunman's jaw. That started a battle which raged to and fro eti the fourth-floor room, other guests being aroused by the disturbance. Help was sent up from the hotel office. but the bandit had fled Into auother part of the hotel Policemen surrounded the building, believing the bandit was still hiding in the hotel. CHICAGO'S CURFEW LESSENS CRIME CHICAGO. Dec. 24.—Less crime is the result of the ringing of Chicago's curlew last night for the first time in history. The new order of Chief of Police Fitz morris was enforced strictly and all etii.iPSts. poolrooms, movies and other places of amusement were closed as the dock struck one. All person* on the streets after 2 a. m. were stopped snd questioned by police. EXPRESS AGENT ROBBED OF $5,000 NEWBURGH. X. \\, Dec. 24.—Three bandit# today held up W. J. Neale, American Express agent, at the West Shore railroad station at Ft. Montgomery, near here, and took from him more than $3,000 In currency. They escaped in a limousine.

YOUTHFUL BANDITS KILL SALOONKEEPER ST. LOUIS, Mo., Dec. 24 —John Arent, a saloonkeeper, was shot and killed in the second daring daylight hold-up within a few hours here today. Arent was killed in his place of business at 1256 North Main street, by one of two youthful bandits who entered the place and ordered a drink. As he was preparing the drink Arent wus ordered to "Hold ’em up." A moment later one of the bandits fired, evidently pulling the trigger accidentally. The bandits escaped without securing any money. A bandit a few hours enrller held up the office force of the N. O. Nelson Manufacturing Company, located in the heart of the city, nnd escaped with $4,200. Patrolman Lawrence Krewet, who xvas wounded in a fisht with one of two bandits in i drygoods store at 2245 Cass avenue, In which the bandit, identified as John Foley, was killed by the policeman, is reported in 8 critical condition. Steamship Navarino Is in Distress at Sea LONDON, Dec. 24. —The steamship, Navarino, Hamburg to New York, Is afire and is making {pr Queenstown, according to a wireless message received from the vessel. The Navarino is a 5,103 tons vessel, owned by tbe Glasgow Ship Owners’ Company.

and other ultra new dances as “immodest,” was taken upon discovery of dressing rooms filled with stays. They said if they did not “peel" the boys called them “old ironsides” and would not dance with them. “The hoys were right,” continued Dr. Halton. "Dancing is really a grown-up people's play. That school principal is guilty Oif putting false information Into the heads of the young persons entrusted to him for education nnd broadening training. "Every sensible doctor will tell them to dance with their corsets off if they wish health." Dr. Halton was no less emphatic in declaring against the Parisian critic or legs clad in frail chiffon and winter winds. She pointed out that excess ot clothing is no proof against cold infection. She explained: CHILL CAUSES DEEPER BREATHING. “Chill upon any part of the body causes deeper breathing and produces the healthful 'reflex.' Remember how you gasp for breath when you m> into (Continued on Page Two,)j

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Tho big truck was northbound la Meridian street and when it was about a half block north of Georgia srreet, two men ran out from the alley. They waved for the driver to stop, standing directly in the path of the truck. One was a tall powerfully built man. wearing a slouch hat pulled down over ills face. The other was a short, small man wearing a cap. McGlnness refused to stop, and stepping on the accelerator he beaded for Hie two men who attempted to stop him. They Jumped out of the path of tha truck Just in time to escape being run down and the big mail truck rumbled on. At the postoffice a call was sent to the police and Motor Policemen Harris and Bastin made an investigation. The men had fled. REGISTERED MAIL BELIEVED OBJECT. MeGinness said he believed the men planned the hold-up at a time when they thought registered mall would be on the truck. t Joe Duprile, 24. of 456 Virginia avenue, was halted by three robbers at 1:30 a. m. on Virginia avenue, and while two of the men covered him with revolvers, the third searched Ills pockets, taking SOB. Duprile went to his home nearby and telephoned the police. The bandits escaped. The three men were all young and unmasked. A thief hid in the “Your" Clothing Store. 31 South Illinois street, when thi store was locked nt 10 o’clock. When the store was opened this morning It was found that be had taken a revolver valued at sls from the cash drawer, but he got no money as none was left In the store. The prowler escaped from the store by lifting a heavy bar that holds the rear door. STREET CAR TRANSFER BOOKS ARE STOLEN. Three men stole three books of transfers, each book valued at $5, frojn a Garfield park car, Ilobert Goldey, 1420 Massachusetts avenue, the conductor, reported the theft to the police, lie said the men left his car at the end of the line and that he then missed the transfer books. Martha Smith, colored, 605 Douglas# street, was robbed white shopping in a 5 snd 10-cent store. A thief opened her band bag and took a purse containing $5. Lieutenant F. Winkler made an investigation of a mysterious shooting at Ft. Wayne avenue and Alabama street early today. He learned that seven revolver shots had been fired in the neighborhood, but he did not learn who fired th shots or why. Riley Curl of Jasonville told the police today that he had been robbed of S2OO while searching for some "whita mule.” He said he had found the liquor lr. a house on Pearl street, near Whit® River, and after temalning all night at the place, discovered his loss. The police are Investigating his story.

COURT CONTINUES RESTAURANT CASE Charges Must Be Filed Against Bamboo Inn Owner. The case of Y. Chung, one of the, stockholders of the Bamboo Inn, charged wft'v serving unwholesome meat, was continued indefinitely in City Court today by Special Judge Ira Holmes. “In the judgment of the court,” said Special Judge Holmes, “the meat, served at the Bamboo Inn to J. \V. Joseph wa unfit for human food. But the prosecution has not been brought against the right person. The evidence shows that the Bamboo Inn is owned by a corporation. nnd under the law the prosecution should l>e brought against the principal. I will continue the case against Chung Indefinitely, so that the prosecutor may file affidavit against the principal.” Deputy Prosecutor Ralph Spaan stated following the trial that he would file *. new affidavit against the proper person as soon ns the prosecuting witness, Ylr. Joseph, came to his office. The evidence in the case was heard yesterday afternoon nnd the court took the case under, advisement until today. One of Hotel Astor Bandits Sentenced NEW YORK, Dec. 24.—Lawrence Hawthorne, one of the three youths who held up guests in the Hotel Astor Dec. 15, today pleaded guilty and was sentenced to from thirty to sixtv years in prison. r

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