Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 52, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 July 1921 — Page 5

RULING FAVORS STILLMAN; HITS ‘FIFF AND BABY 'lfanker Upheld in 7 of 9 Contentions by Referee Gleason. ADMITS ‘HONEY’ LETTER POUGHKEEPSIE, X. X.. July 12.—0n the eve of tne reopening of the Stillman divorce hearings here tomorrow attorneys for Mrs. James A. Stillman were searching for some of her witnesses who have dropped out of sight. Referee Gleason's rulings on admissibility of evidence, made last night, were considered a blow to Mrs. Stillman's case. Mr. Gleason, after a study of ail the evidence thus far presented, sustained seven of the nine points raised by Colonel Rand, and. according to one authority, virtually concluded that the banker had proved that he could not have been the father of Baby Guy Stillman. This view, however, may be upset when the defense later presents evidence to show that the banker and his wife had lived under one roof. The Judgment of the referee, given to newspaper men here with the consent of all the attorneys in the case, restored to .the record of the case one damaging bit Mi'*evidence against Mrs. Stillman the Honey" letter of May 29. 1919, from Fred Beauvais to Mrs. Stillman, known In the suit as Exhibit 12. The return of this communication to the record was a reversal of a previous Gleason ruling. The referee’s rulings also made a permanent part of the case the "rolled oats and bacon" letter, dated Feb. 11, 1919. which, up to now, was in the record only on "the basis of present proof." The nine points of law were presented In typewritten form to Referee Gleason by Colonel Rand several days after the ;ett Poughkeepsie hearing. As they came kfrom the referee, the wording of *!-e nine was practically the same— except that alongside the sustained points the Yrd “admitted" appeared This notation did not appear beside Points 2 and 3. since there was apparently no question of decision to be made on these—both of th#m being merely staternts of fact by Colonel Rand. TESTIMONY OF DOCTOR BARRED. The result, however, of failure to sustain tha statements of fact was interpreted as definitely removing Dr Rus*ll s testimony, and as disallowing atps to introduce by letter or conversation, any alleged admissions by Mrs. Stillman or Fred K. Beauvais on the pcternlty issue. Referee Gleason’s rulings follow: 1. The direct declarations as to the paternity of the Infant made by the adult defendant and the correspondent, Beauvais. though divorce originally offered upon both issues, were withdrawn as to issue of legitimacy at the last hearPlEg.— Admitted. 2. If there is la the record any direct declaration as to the paternity of the Infant, that, too. is withdrawn upon the issue of legitimacy.—No notation. 3 The declarations of the adult defendant as to the paternity of the Infant made to Dr. Russell In April, 1918, at Buffalo, aiso her declaration to Dr. Russell that Beauvais was responsible for her condition, received on the issue of adultery have been stricken out.—No notation. DAMAGING LETTER IS ADMITTED. "4. Exhibit 12, being a letter of Beauvais, written in May, 1919, offered upon both Issues upon the Issue of adultery, showing the adulterous disposition of both parties, the letter being retained In the possession of the adult defendant after she bad received and acted upon the receipt of exhibits 13-A and IS-B. and to be taken in connection with all the evidence In the case of disposition opportunity, and commission of adultry. The receipt and rejection of exhibit 12 is offered upon the issue of legitimacy as conduct (following evidence of non-access •n the past of the husband) indicating the paternity of the Infant. From this offer on the issue of legitimacy is excluded any direct or Indirect declaration by Beanvais as to the paternity of the infant.—Admitted. “5, Exhibits 13-A and 13-H are offered Upon both issues. They are offered lfalnst the adult defendant on the issue

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Mrs. John F. Lyons of Ft. Worth. Tex., elected president of the National Federation of Music Clubs at the biennial convention at Davenport, lowa, succeeding Mrs. Frank A. Siberling of Akron. Ohio. Mrs. Lyons before her appointment to the presidency of the federation wus the organization’s recording .secretary. of adultery. The letter was written in Febtuary. 1919. Its receipt was acknowledged to Irene Kelly, and the adult defendant acted upon it by sending for the roiled oats and by keeping end cherishiug the moccasins and bv subsequent conduct with the writer.—Admitted. VIEWS OF INDIAN GLIDE BARRED. “6. Exhibits 13 A and 13-B are offered upon the issue of legitimacy as conduct (following evidence of non-access by the husband) of the mother bearing upon the paternity of the child. From this offer on the issue of legitimacy is excluded any direct or indirect declaration by Beauvais as to the paternity of the child.—Admitted. "T. Exhibits 21 and 21-A are offered In evidence as standards of comparison only, bearing upon the handwriting of the corespondent, Beauvais.—Admitted. "8. All of the evidence in the record showing, or tending to show, adultery of the adult defendant with Beauvais, whether before or after the conception of the infant, is offered upon the issue of legitimacy as well as upon the Issue of adultery. It is conduct upon the part of the adult defendant (following evidence of nonaccessi bearing upon the pa ternlty of the infant. This includes the speech and demeanor of the defendant toward the co-respondent, Beauvais. Her reception and retention of tha letters and of the inscribed moccasins from this offer is excluded on the Issue of legitimacy any evidence in the record of direct declarations by the adult defendant ns to the paternity of the infant.—Admitted. "9 *The evidence that, in February. 1918. the adult defendant said to Mrs Rockefeller, over the telephone that her husband never came near her or would have nothing to do with her Is offered upon the issue of adultery only, and not on the issue of legitimacy.— Admitted " Referee Gleason said copies of his de cision had gone forward by mail to all the attorneys In the suit. MRS. STILLMAN IN ILLINOIS CHICAGO. July 12.—Mrs "Fifi" Stillman, central figure in New York’s greatest divorce triangle, Is resting today at the home of Harold F. McCormick, multimillionaire head of the International Harvester Company, in Lake F"rest. Mrs. Stillman, accompanied by her 17-year-old son, “Buddy," arrived at the McCormick home several days ago. She came here to “rest." While her attorneys were contesting legal attacks brought by James A. Stillman. her millionaire-banker husband. Mrs. Stillman was enjoying the breezes of Lake Michigan at the “show palace” on the McCormick estate. According to the McCormick butler. Mrs. Stillman will

remain here until the end of the week and then return to New York. Efforts of reporters to Interview Mrs. Stillman were frustrated by the butler. “Mr. McCormick has given explicit Instructions that Mrs. Stillman Is not to be disturbed,’’ said the butler. McCormick is touring Europe at present. The marriage of Miss Helen Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wilson, 4182 Ruckle street, to Paul Butler Miller, will take place Thursday at 3 o'clock at the home of the bride, the Itev. Errin Matier of Richmond, Ind., officiating. The attendants will be Miss Marie Wilson, sister of the bride, maid of honor, Miss Josephine Wilson, ring bearer and Harry Baldwin, of Los Angeles, Cal., best man. * * * Avery pretty wedding which took place this morning was that of Miss Margaret 11. Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Smith, 2261 Union street, and Walter J. Dugan, which was solemnized at 8 o'clock at St. Katherine's church. The Rev. Father J M. Downey performed the cernony and the church choir gave a program of bridal airs. Miss Edna Smith, sister of the bride, as maid of honor, wore a frock of orchid shade organdie and carried an arm bouquet of pink roses. Edward F. Men ion acted as best man. The bride was gowned in white satin with tulle veil and carried a shower bouquet f bride roses and valley lilies. Mr. and Mrs. Dugan will be at home after July 17, in the Spink Apartments at 234 East Pratt street. Mrs. Everett C. Johnson. 5505 Parkway boulevard. Is attending Chicago Musical College studying voice under Herbert Witherspoon of New York, guest teacher at the college. She will return home early in August. Mr. and Mrs. Walter V. Bozell, 2438 North Pennsylvania street, will receive Friday evening for their guests. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph U. Bozeil of Newark, N. J. Miss Ruth Bozell, who has been attending the University of Chicago for several weeks will return home Thursday evening. Miss Charlotte Neidhamer of Dayton, Ohio, is the house guest of Miss Ruth Knapp, 2968 Central avenue. Miss Knapp entertained yesterday afternoon with a garden party in honor of her guest. • • • There will be a card party this evening at Musician’s Hall. 143 East Ohio street, given by the Only Euchre Club. Miss Fern Ream of Crawfordsville. has returned homo after spending the weekend will. Mr and Mrs. Ilaroid Feightuer, 4148 Ruckle street. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Ford V. Woods, 4247 Park avenue, will go Friday to Plymouth for the week-end.

Mr and Mrs F. C. Kellie and son Truman. 3915 North Delaware street, who have been spending several months in Hollywood. Cal , have returned home Mr. ami Mrs. T. C. Rapp, and Lynne Rapp. 3916 Washington boulevurd. who accompanied Mt. and Mrs Kellie on their trip, will return next week. Mrs. Henry C. Smith >r. who has been the guest of Miss Emma L Clinton. 1434 North New Jersey street, will leave soon for Washington where she will Join her husband. Col. Henry C. Smither, who bus been detailed to assist Charles G. Dawes. Mre. W. It. Harryman. 320 East Merrill street, will be hostess for the meeting of tho Home Missionary Society of the Fletcher Place Methodist Episcopal Church, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Is This First Woman Who Tries to Repeat? Pperla! to The Times. ANDERSON, Ind., Jul.t 12.—Latest reports from the primaries held In this city Monday Indicate the nomination of Jesse 11. Mellett to head tb Democratic ticket for mayor and Blanchard J. Horne leads on the Republican ticket. In the rao* for city clerk, Miss Ilanna Treason leads all other candidates on the Republican list and Miss Martha Vinncge leads her Democratic competitor. A negress was arrested during the day on a charge of attempting to repeat her

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, JULY 12,1921.

California’s Prettiest Girl '''' ’it— Miss Florenee Selby of San Francisco, who has been selected by the Knights of Columbus as the prettiest girl !u the Golden Gate city. She will head the bevy of beauties who will welcome the thousands of Knights of Columbus to the International convention in San Francisco Aug. 2,3, 4 More than 25.000 are expected to attend the convention.

HOOSIER DEATHS GREEXSBCRO Henry Schoettmer, 40, is dead at lowa City according to word received by relatives here. He is a former resident. The body will be brought here for burial. RICHMOND—WiIIiam Denyer, 91, Is dead here. Mr Denver came to this country in 1863 from Englau 1. lie is survived by the widow ami i.. daughter. VERS. 1 1LLES—Word has been received here, of the death of Henry Underwood, 60, at Madison. He was a, resilient of Ripley county for many years. The widow and one child survive. BIIELBYVILLE, Ind., July 12 Benjamin F. Young, 72. lumber dealer is dead at his home in Brandywine township. Two sons, Adolphus Young, of In dlanapolls, and Albert Y'oung, of this county; and two daughters. Mrs. Lillian

Watch Our Meridian Street Windows for Displays of Downstairs Store Merchandise There are Six Elevators and Four Stairways Leading to the Downstairs Store LSAyr&sBCo. Downstairs Store -g|~ $g 1 $g 1 $g 400 New Dresses Picturing three of the twenty styles—checks, plaids, stripes, plain colors and combinations. Ginghams — Chambrays — Crepes Collars, cuffs and sashes of fine, sheer organdy. Sizes from 16 to 44. Your Choice of the Entire 400 at $5

Moore and Mrs Grace Theobold, both of this county surviving Mrs. Emma Armlnta Kelley, 57, is dead here. She Is survived by her husband, Orlando Kelley Mrs. Sarah Jane Swango, 88, widow of Solomon Swango. is dead here. Two daughters, Mrs. Ida Dunn, of Greensburg and Mrs Minnie Cravens, survive. AGED WOMAN FALLS. GRREXSBURG, July 12. -Mrs Jane Hartley, 92 years old, was seriously injured today when she fell from her chair Her left hip was broken and because of her advanced age It is not believed that she can recover.

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EXCURSIONS DO NOT THRILL LIKE IN OLDEN TIMES Low Rates to Points of Interest Not Given Patronage of Years Ago. By MABE3L WHEELER. Who remembers when rae Sunday excursion was one of the favorite outdoor sports? When the Union Station was one seething mass of dolled up humanity, fairly fighting to get on an excursion train for somewhere? The Sunday excursion seemed to spell adventure for hundreds of people in pre-war days, but the old kick sejtas to be lacking. Railroad Journey bargains hold no lure .or the people of today. It would seem after an excursion famine such as we have had since before the war, that people would simply gobble this year's offerings, but it doesn't seem to bring even nibbles. The railroads and traction lines have announced a number of round trip excursions at surprisingly low costs, including a flock of the old time Sunday favorites, but the public has failed to respond with any degree of alacrity or show of enthusiasm. There is no Sunday crush in getting to the trains; there is no danger of folk being trampled by the crowd as the gates open. FUNNY, SAYS STATION MASTER. "It's funny,” said the station master at the Union Station In discussing the excursions of today. “But there are not half as many people taking advantage of the trips we are offering as there were before the war. The rates are extremely low, even lower than ever in some instances, but the people do not seem to take to them. "The only way I can figure it is that money is too scarce, living is so high that the average person does not feel that he can spend even a small amount for one day's pleasure. Most people have automobiles and Instead of paying three dol lars for one excursion ticket, they buy three dollars wurth of gasoline, which lasts the whole family a week just making little Jaunts out Into the woods. It's a change, for little money. We don't rur any real short excursions, forty or fifty mile trips or less, for the motor has done away with those." SHORT TRIPS DO NOT APPEAL. A number of Sunday excursions wer< featured last month by the traction companies, as short Sunday trips, but they were discontinued for lack of patronage. They are advertising a number of ex tended excursions this month and next but have had no wild rush for tickets "People are indifferent to everything at present. It has got to be something startling, almost explosive in character, to get at ’em these days," one traffic official of the traction lines declared. “There is nothing exciting, new or novel about a mild. Inoffensive excursion Perhaps if them would be a thrirll offered with every excursion ticket sold folks might take an interest, the car dipping the dips or being speeded around a double eight track or doing a slide for life down a dangerous grade. That might get some but. seriously speaking, the American people, as I see them, are absolutely deadened to the ordinary run of amusements that once Interested them

Playing With Wife CHICAGO, July 12.—Ralph Herger peeped in his window and saw his wife playing checkers with Frank D. Richardson, former prohibition director. He had them arrested for disorderly conduct.

Why, I don’t know, unless It’s Just a reaction after a period of excitement.” Whether the excursion will ever come into its own again is a question of uncertainty, say the railroad and street car men, but many of them predict that the death knell has been sounded for the old-time amusement. NOT SURE BOMB LOADED; IT WAS Man’s Curiosity Alanns Many, Brings Firemen, Police. The Fourth of July was not over In the 600 block on East Michigan street until 9 o'clock last night, and as a climax Charles Ross, 44, 622 East Michigan street, set off a bomb that frightened people in several blocks, caused a run by the lire department and resulted In his arrest on the charge of shooting fireworks without a permit. An Army signal bomb was exploded and Ross said someone tossed it Into his automobile the night President Harding was elected and tAlt it had been around the house sinee'that time. Ross was not sure the bomb was loaded, but he just touched a match to it last night, and the bomb went up with a noise that shook windows for some distance. Then a dull red light followed and some persons were attracted to the scene, but no damage was done. Bites Like Fish ROCHESTER. N. Y.. July 12.—Herbert L. Demallie put a bass lure on his line and dropped it into Hemlock Lake. In a few minutes he had a strike. His fish was a large muskrat, DRIVERS BLAME EACH OTHER. When two automobiles collided at Delaware and North streets yesterday afternoon one car was overturned and the driver, Leslie R. Marshall of Crawfordsville. was cut and bruised. Marshall’s car collided with an automobile driven by Jay Y. Dilts. 2544 Boulevard Place. The police investigated and both drivers blamed each other with being careless.

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Here And There About the Fourth Floor in the Furniture Sale

Chaise lounge, mohair covered, In two tones. Sale price, $125.00, Kensington armcha lr, denim covered. Sale priced at $90.00. Lounging chair, covered with tapestry. Sale priced at 536.00. Mahogany and cane with velvet rocker. Sale price, $66.50, Mahogany and cane sofa, tapestry covered, $120.00. Cane sofa with velvet upholstery. sale priced at $140.00, Chair to match, sale priced $67.50. Mahogany and cane, with velvet arm chair, $59.50.

Six-Piece Bedroom Suite of Walnut Bed, chest, dressing table and bench, chair and night table Sale price, §200.00. Cedar chests— §22.oo, §27,00, §30.00, §36.00, §40.00. —Ayres—Furniture dept., fourth floor.

(*'"^Circle Spc±uN!“ ) Silk Umbrellas, $5.95 jit These- are of a high grade Italian umbrella silk in blue, \\\l 7/ purple, green and brown, some with border stripes. Fur- \\ // niehed with good looking handles of bakelite in amber I\ 11 and shell or white with rings and leather loops. With 5 \ f tips and ends to match material. Soma very choice 1 j I umbrellas are included. 1 1 —Ayres—Umbrella dept., street floor. < \\ Japanese Pongee, 89c Jj Pongee of our own importing: 12-momie. ab- £/XI (aYY soiutely free from rice powder, is the dra- jfAo pery circle offering. But 3,000 yards yy \ in a 33-inch width are offered. Un- f y usually good bargain at S9<? Y / the yard. f \ Every —Ayres—Dn.pery S DdV I \ dept., fourth J Domino Granulated Sugar 25-Pound Bag, s*.7o

Bear in mind, please, that butter, oleo or lard can not be carried on regular deliveries during the hot season. When requested special deliveries will be made at a cost of 10c.

J r~~ BITTER, Ayres Special creamery “extra quality,” pound, 39<S “Monument” brand, a good creamery butter, pound, 38<b GINGER ALE, “Cliqnot Club,” pints, 20<b SALAI) DRESSING AND MAYONNAISE. Premier, 45**; Batavia, 45£; Blue Klbbon, 35<?. GRAPE JUICE, Welch’s and Batavia. Pints, 43(1: quarts, Sot*. BATAVIA teas, make better lead tea, 14 lb., 25£*

PEOPLE RESPOND WITH CLOTHING Weau’ng Material Given in Near East Relief. Generous citizens heedful of the appeal from the orphans and refugees of the Bible lands are responding liberally, according to Secretary A. Kelsey of Near Relief headquarters, 403 City Trust building. Mrs. E. C. Rumpler, president of the Indiana Federation of Club-?, directed the women s end of the drive from her home on Ritter avenue. “It is wonderful the amount of used clothing we are getting,” she said at noon. Mrs. Lew Wallace, In charge of St. Paul s Episcopal Church station. New York and Illinois Btrets, reported bundles piling In by the score. This is Armenian bundle day in the city. Mrs. Kerop Ashjian and a group of Armenian girls, Including Misses Rosemary Jernukian. Lucy and Arax Ashjian and Mrs. Elizabeth Hagopian, received bundles at a lively rate at Keith’s theater. Each member of this group has families who suffered frightfully at the hands of the Turks. Near East relief is pleased that the campaign for clothing is being conducted at so small an expense, due to the cooperation of local business men. Wednesday the clothing wtu be picked up by the L. S. Ayres & Co.’s delivery wagons. The packing will be done in a warehouse donated by J. J. Cole, president of the Cole Motor Company, at Market and Davidson streets. The relief committee is counting at least a ful car lead of clothing. All of the thirty-one fire stations received clothing. Bundles may be delivered at Sre stations at any hour tonight. Jap Crown Prince on Way to Rome NAPLES, July 12.—The Japanese Crown Prince, who arrived here yesterday, will leave tomorrow for Rome, where he will he the guest of King Victor Emmanuel for several days. He will also visit the Pope. The harbor was gaily decorated when the Crown Prince was received by Admiral Biscaretti in the name of the king, FINED FOR ASSAULT. HARTFORD CITY. Ind., July 15.—A fine of sll was paid in city court Monday by Ross Smoots, a taxicab driver, for assaulting Walter Ballenger, another taxi man.

Mahogany and cane sofa, velvet covered, sale priced at $115,00. Chair to match, $60.00. Mahogany and cane sofa, denim covered, $50.00. China cabinet of walnut, 6ale priced at $50.00. Dressing table, walnut, priced at $45.00. Mahogany and cane sofa, $115.00. Mahogany and cane chair to match, sale price, $62.00. Tapestry covered davenport, $130.75. Arm chair to match, $72.50. Another at $67.50. One odd dining room table, round, walnut, priced at $70.00.

NTT MEATS. Our system of refrigeration keers them fresh and sweet. Pecan halves, !4 lb., 30<i; Walnut halves, Vi lb., 23d. BOILED HAM. square pressed, for sandwiches. Machine sliced. Pound, 65<b ‘MELL-O” AND “ JIFFY-JELL,-S leasing and light for summer esserts. Package, 10dSUNSHINE CAEKS ANT* CRACKERS. Tackage, 7<*. 12 I A(J and 140. —Ayres—Downstairs. .

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