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NEXT LAW STEP IN STEPHENSON CASE IS HIDDEN Attorneys Silent. Following Refusal of Judge to Grant Bail. DECISION IS POPULAR Crowded Courtroom Cheers Hines’ Announcement. X). C. Stephenson, Earl Klinck fend Earl Gentry, charged with the of Miss Madge Obertholzer, continued their stay in the Hamilton County jail at Noblesville, today, while their lawyers prepared for the next move In the case, following their decisive deefat on attempts to get the defendants out on bail. Amid scenes seldom seen in an Indiana courtrooir Judge Fred E. Hines, of Ham.lton Circuit Court, Thursday overruled the motion of the defense to admit the defendants to bail. Greeted With Cheers With the announcement of the decision the courtroom, which was packed to the very doors and windows with a large overflow crowd In the corridors, broke into handclapping which rose Into volume to a hurricane of applause and cheering. Hundreds of spectators gathered about the Oberholtzer family, congratulating them on the decision. William H. Remy, Marion county prosecutor, who led the State’s battle against the motion also was a center of a large crowd of persons anxious to shake his hand. Next move of the defense was problematical. Eph Inman, chief counsel for the defendants, said that (Turn to Page 18)

REBEL LEADER * IB FULL SWAY Pangalos Confident He Can Rule Greece. By Anthony Papanannakis United Press Staff Corresvondent ATHENS, June 26.—General Pangalos, leader of the revolution which yesterday turned out the Michalacopoulos government wns confident today of his ability to form a cabinet. Thereafter he. expected to appear before the assembly and ask a vote of confidence. Should this be refused, it Is understood that he plans to dissolve the chamber and proclaim new elections later. Pangalos has ordered the arrest of the rival general Vondylts, who opposed the revolution. Total casualties in the revolution were two killed and twenty wounded. There was no major fighting. BOYS CqULDJNOT WAIT Police Sagr Five Youths Stole Fireworks From Store. Under anew law fireworks can not be purchased until July 3. But some boys just can’t wait, police say. boys, 13 years old, were taken Bw Meridian and Chesapeake Sts. on night and admitted they, with three other youths arrested, later had entered Kipp Brothers’ store, 39 S. Meridian St., and taken some fireworks. One youth. 16, was slated on a burglary and larceny charge, and the four other taken to Detention Home as delinquent boys. COOL SUMMER WEATHER Indications For Slight Temperature Rise Tonight. Indianapolis today was enjoying pleasant, cool weather. Temperature of 62 at 7 a. m. was 7 degrees below normal, but indications were for slightly warmer weather tonight. A slight shower. Friday recorded only .01 nch at the weather bureau. Rains were reported in the north and central portions of the State. "Weather should be generally fair tonight and Saturday, the bureau predicts. POLICE ON SECRET TRIP Chicago Squad GoeJ In Search of Slayers. Du United Press CHICAGO, June *26.—A squad of five Chicago detectives, headed by Lieutenant Albert Wlnge left Chicago at 7:30 a. m. today on a secret to “somewhere in the vicinity ■ Milwaukee,” where they will aid police in searching for the slayers of the last Chicago policeman killed, Edward Dean and Patrick McGovern. The carried shotguns, and tear gas irombs as well as food and clothes for several days. 'fffiltlLY TEMPERATURE 6 nFW. 68 10 a. m 72 7 a. m a. m...... 74 8 a. m 6&W (noon) .... 74 ■9 a. 61 1 pi m 77

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Stephenson Book Raps Press Bu Timet Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., June 26. —“Afternoon newspapers as a burlesque on good literature with exclusive reference to city of /ftdiani polls.” This U the title of the book which D. C. Stephenson, exIndiana dn gon of the Ku-Klux Klan, has written while in jail awaiting trial on charges of murdering Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Stephenson released the copy of the book to Fred Butler, his secretary, Thursday afternoon after Judge Fred E. Hines refused him bail.

NAVIGATION ON LOCAL STREAM IS CONSIDERED White River Surveyed in Accordance With Act of Congress. Navigation on White River! Thiß is in the realm of the possible. United States Army engineers have been conducting a survey of the stream in accordance with a law passed by Sixty-Eighth Congress. Congress ordered survey of certain streams in a movement to utilize waterways In the Missippi Valley. H. B. McNeeley, freight and traffic commissioner of the Chamber of Commerce, has endeavored to ascertain the possible tonnage on the west fork up to Indianapolis. I* Problematical "The question of tonnage Is problematical,” McNeely said. "Some shippers think the stream could be used advantageously while others maintain r n would be too slow. We have discussed the matter with receivers of southern products. "Some declared It Is a pipe dream and It would be ‘dumping money In White River.’ It Is largely a qygsflorr of 'whether capital would be sufficiently Interested. "There is a possibility of shipping steel from the Pittsburgh district, lumber from Memphis, coffee, rice, salt, sugar and other southern products and California products shipped by boat to New Orleans," McNeely said. Many Towns Affected The west fork Is about 125 miles long. Important points are Vincennes, Plalnville, Edwardsport, Bloomfield, Worthington, Spencer, Martinsville and Hazleton. Use of the stream was also considered from the standpoint of flood prevention. Engineers decided it would be an Indiana problem from that standpoint. Deepening of ths channel would prevent overflow. It Is understood the average depth Is about five feet. A seven foot channel would be necessary to carry barges, it is said.

CITIZEN SHOOTS THIEFSOSPECT Wounded Man Found by Police. One of two alleged burglar suspects was captured by police today after Cliff Handy, 921 E. Fortieth St., fired a shotgun at two men he discovered at a rear vrindow of his home. The man was found wounded in the leg on the Monon Railroad tracks by Motor Policemen Golder and Everson after an emergency squad under Lieutenant Klaiber and five squads of niuht riders had surrounded the viciiity. Taken to city hospital, he gave his name as Isaac Sherman, alias Samuel Thomas, 28, of the Oxford Hotel. Klaiber said an attempt to steal the auto of John Trenck, 3883 Winthrop Ave., had been made a short time before. CHURCH PICKS OFFICERS Dinner Held at Emerson Avenue Baptist. Emerson Avenue Baptist Church elected officers at a meeting Thursday night. Dinner served ?.t 6:30 p. m. was followed by business meeting and reception for new members. Officers in part: George J. Lay, treasurer; M. R. Ray, C. T. Simpson and T. B. Rossetter, deacons; William M. Leonard, trustee, and Mrs. A. E. Hoy, clerk. PARISH HOUSE PROCEEDS Work Will Begin When One-Third of Money Is Subscribed. First Presbyterian Church congregation ordered the Duilding committee, headed by C. M. Thompson, to proceed with plans for the new $90,000 parish house, Thursday night. New home will be erected adjoining the church. Work will begin as soon as one-third of the money subscribed, had been paid, H. S. Kiqg,. general chairman, said.

GDARD LEADER DEFENDS JAIL AS DISCIPLINE Kershner Answers Charges Made by Senator Harrison. OFFICERS CRITICISED Private Imprisoned After Missing Drill. Indiana National Guardsmen will continue to be thrown into jail on warrants of officers aa penalty for missing drill, Adjt. Gen. William H. Kershner indicated today. "If commanding officers of the National Guard are shorn of their power to arrest and confine men who absent themselves from regular drills, the morale of the guard would be seriously Jeopardized,” said Kershner. The adjutant general’s statements followed charges made Thursday by State Senator Russell B. Harrison that guardsmen were being sent to jail under provisions of a 1911 statute, which he asserts was repealed by an act of the 1928 Legislature. Refutes Charges Kerohner refuted charges made by Harrison that Captain Atlee’ Slentz, commanding Company D, 151st Infantry, had ac*ed contrary to the law In jailing Private Roy De Long, 1449 N. New Jersey St. Kershner said he had Investigated the case and found that De Long had absented himself from drill three, or possibly four, successive times, each time being warned to desist by Captain Slentz. “Captain Slentz was acting wholly within his rights as an officer," Kershner said. Phraseology Differs While the phraseology of the 1925 guard law, which brought local statutes up to the standards set out In the National Defense Act, differs somewhat from that In the Old 19U law, the meaning In essentially tfee same, Herat ner said. The 1923 act did not repeal the power of an officer, to imprison soldiers for misconduct, he said. While Kershner did not mention the fact specifically, It Is known In guard circles that a certain wave of discontent spread in the ranks when the Federal Government heli up pay e few months pending approval by President Coolldge of a deficiency appropriation. Several cases of absence without leave have occurred recently and It is thought by some that Irregularity of pay was the cause.

CHARGE LAXITY TO PATROLMEN ( Failed to Arrest Alleged \ Drunken Driver, Claim. Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff today informed • Chief Deputy Prosecutor Judson L. Stark that he would start an immediate Investigation of reports that patrolman Sam Blumberg failed to arrest an alleged drunk driver May 10 at Virginia Ave. near Merrill St. Stark said Blumberg is alleged to have igno-iu remarks of witnesses of the accident who claimed they saw the driver throw away a bottle of llq lor after an accident. Names of witnesses given to Rikhoff were, Jefferson M. Polen, 645 Buchanon St.; Ray Siebert, 1605 E. Minnesota St.; Ira Touchette, 746 S. Noble St., and Paul F. Hutchinson, 1537 Villa Ave. Stark said if Rikhoff failed to push the investigation he would file charge of neglect of duty against Blumberg In Circuit Court. Stark said he also has under investigation charge that two other officers failed to arrest a man for drunkenness in west Indianapolis several months ago.

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CITYANDSTATE FACE PROBLEM WITH INSANE No Room In Jail, Sheriff Confers With Governor Jackson. City, Btate anad county officials today were in a quandary as to what to do with Insane patients. Sheriff Omer Hawkins and Albert H. Losohe. county clerk, today conferred with Governor Jackson to consider plans for removing two insane persons now held at the county Jail to Central Insane Hospital. The Governor announced he would call In Max A. Bahr, hospital superintendent, to see if this would be possible. The State hospital has been overcrowded for sometime. Hawkins insisted that steps be taken, when he admitted to the jail, a colored woman said to be insane. Thursday night. Hospital Full The other person held is a man. Through efforts of Hawkins and Lose he, another man, said io be insane, was admitted the Central Insane Hospital. Bloomfield was admitted to Jail Tuesday after it was said there was no room for him at city hospital. City hospital officials are powerless to do anything to alleviate the situation. according to Dr. R. Hippensteel, assistant superintendent, as there thirty-fourth patients either insane or under observation at the institution. There is capacity for twenty-six. Dr. Hippensteel said. "Undei the law we are supposed to keep patients brought in for observation a maximum of thirty days,” he said. , “We have had to keep some ninety days because the State had no place to put them." Sixty-five per cent of the persons observed in the psychopathic ward at city hospital are discharged without an inquest. The remaining are declared Insane and turned over to the State. Jail Crowded Sheriff Haw:dhs told the Governor that the county JaJ! was built for only 150 prisoners aind that he now has 350 inmates. Commissioner Charles O. Suttoi and Russell J.. Ryan, county attorney, conferred with Jackson on removing the 300 inmates from Julietta. Sutton said county insane persona are wards of Jhe State. VAN ORMAN IMPROVES Lieutenant Governor Reported on Way to Recovery. By United Press LOS ANGELES. June 26.—Terrific heat here today made Indiana Lieutenant Governor F. Harold Van firman a most disagreeably sick man, but his physicians said his “flu” was rapidly responding to treatment, and that he is well on th* road to recovery. Van Orman was stricken with influenza here two weeks ago while attending the Shrine convention. REMONSTRANCE ON PARK Tax Commissioners Set July 6, As Hearing Date. State tax commissioners today set Julyy 6, as date for hearing remonstrance against a $52,000 bond issue for acquisition of an addition to Golden Hill Park. Names of 129 persona ap,nea

Samuel Dwigans and Herman Lynch

Twenty Men, Playing Poker in Basement, Believed to Have Perished. By Untied Press KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 26. Firemen searching for bodies in the ruins of the Gillls Theater, destroyed by fire and an explosion last night, today were forced to abandon their work until the debris cool*. A score of persons are feared to have perished, one is Known dead, and about twenty wereinjured in the tragic blast. Damage will exceed $200,000. A score of men are reported to have been playing poker in the basement of the theater building when the explosion occurred. It is feared these men were killed and that their bodies are in the debris. Fireman Killed Several other persons, members of the audler.ee of less than 100. are missing. John Hogan, 40, a fireman, was killed when his fire truck overturned on the way to the fire. The blast occurred in a drug store in the theater building, according to firemen. The whole front of the building was blown into the street and the walls afid roof collapsed at tho same time. Flames swept the structure immediately as those in the theater and in other parts of the building battled through the narrow front exit. Brave Falling IValls All fire equipment in the city responded to a general alarm and fought the blaze. Firemen and volunteers braved the flames and falling walls to drag out persons caught beneath tumbling timbers and bricks. A motion picture "Flaming Passion,” had Just started when the blast shot up through the floor. The few chorus girls playing in a burlesque show at the theater had gone to an adjoining restaurant for supper. The blast came shortly after 11 o’clock. Jump Ftom Windows Scores of persons, screaming with pain and terror, fought their way through the narrow, debris-choked exist to the street. Some Jumped from windows in the second story of the building. Many were brought to safety down fire ladders. "It felt like an earthquake,” said Dominick Duldra, night manager of a restaurant opposite the theater. "I saw a puff of smoke, a blinding sheet of flame and heard a terrific roar. I could hear people hollering. Firemen came from all directions—well, I don’t know what happened then—lt was all ao quick." INTERVENTION POSSIBLE United States Might Take Hand in Chinese Disorders. Bu United Press WASHINGTON. June 26.—Possible diplomatic Intervention in the Chinese situation by the United States in the interests of peace, was seen here today as a result of the latest anti-foreign outbreaks, which caused a visit to the State department by the Chinese minister, Dr. Sao Ke Alfred Sze. The Chinese have made no request upon the United States or any other nation to act as “peace maker” or arbitrator, but the visit is considered significant. MUNCIE JURIST DIES By Tinits Sptcial MUNCIE, Ind., June 26.—Funeral arrangements were being made today for W. A. Thompson, 84, former circuit judge here, who died Thursday. He was the oldest practicing .attorney in the oltw.

But Stern Law Puts Crimp in Desire for Lots of Skyrockets. Fireworks, fireworks everywhere, but none to be sold until July S. Samuel Dwigans, 11, 2936 Caroline Ave., and Herman Lynch. 10, 2935 Baltimore Ave., are counting the days until the police will permit them to invest a few pennies In fire crackers and sparklers. They don’t have to get permits this year, but the Joy is taken out of life through other rules, they think. ’ “Gee, we can’t shoot any skyrocket's this year ’cause they go higher than ten feet,” Herman complained. “And they’re going to arrefft us If we send up balloons.” "Yeh, and cannon crackers are all gone, too,” said Sam. "Threeinch firecrackers are too short for anybody, ’specially when they’re only half an inch wide."

BREAK BACK OF CHINESE STRIKE Resumption of Work Relieves Situation. Bu United Press SHANGHAI, June 26.—Minor disturbances today marked the reopenin gos shops and banks, closed for four weeks during the general strike here. Rioters stoned tram cars and foreigners’ automobiles, but were dispersed by police and United States Marines. Workers for most of the foreign firms returned, relieving weary foreigners whose troubles recently have been aggravated by Intense heat. While daily life of the foreign colony has been slightly relieved by today’s resumption, business itself has been only slightly benefited since a shipping boycott still is rigidly enforced. The Cantonese government, cording to rt ports at Hong Kong, has issued an ultimatum to foreigners to evacuate Shameen by today. G. A. R. TO LEAD MA/*CH Veterans First to Respond for Defense Day Parade. Members ofthe G. A. R. will lead the National Defense day parade In Indianapolis July 4, Colonel G. I. Townsend, 84th Division, executive officer, announced today. The G. A. R. was tho first to respond among the 180 organizations Invited to participate. "Automobiles? I guess we can still march,” responded Albert Hall, adjutant general for the department of Indiana G. A. R., when it was suggested transportation be provided for the veterans. STATE REI.’.IVES LOAN Fletcher Amerlca.i Bank Bid Approved—De it Reduced. The State board of finance today approved a bid by the Fletcher American National Bank to 'end the State $2,000,000 for six months at 8.82 per cent. Today’s action reduced the State debt $500,000, debt originally having been $2,560,000. Reduction in public expenditures and increase in tax receipts made today's action possible, members of the board said. TWO SENT TO FARM Jx>i>is Thomas. 444 W. Washington St., and Pete Klscus, 424 W. Maryland St., were fined SIOO and costs in city court today and sentenced to'thirty days At the Indiana State Farm on blind tlge^ohargea.

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Former Indianapolis Man Vitriolically Arraigned by Fiery Prosecutor in Closing Admonition for Death Penalty. CASE WILL BE GIVEN TO JURY LATE TODAY ‘They Have Tried to Laugh It Off,’ State’s Attorney Shouts, ‘but I Tell You He Is Guilty and Should Hang.’ By Edward C. Derr United Prett Staff Corrctoondcnt CRIMINAL COURT, CHICAGO, June 26.—Reiterating his demand that William D. Shepherd be hanged for the murder of Billy McClintock, State’s Attorney Robert E. Crowe today delivered the closing argument for the prosecution in Shepherd’s murder trial. He scored Shepherd’s lawyers for “treating a serious murder ease like a burlesque show.” "You have heard the arguments of Shepherd's lawyers, Mr. Stewart and Mr. O’Brien.” Crowe declared. “They evaded the Issue—they tried to transfer the murder charge from Shepherd to other shoulders. “That is evidence of Shepherd’s guilt. That shows they haven’t a leg to stand on. That’s why they tried to laugh It off. "I Should Hang” “They accused Judge Olson, the State’s attorney, and various other people of a conspiracy to hang Shepherd so he would not get the $1,000,000. If that Is true, then Judge Olson should be hanged for attempted murder; If that Is true, I should be hanged for defiling my responsible position and attempting a murder. “But the fact Is. Shepherd Is the defendant on a murder charge and hls lawyers have -failed to offer one single bit of evidence that he Is Innocent. “Shepherd.-1 tell you, Is guilty and Shepherd should hang,” Shepherd Looks Away

Shepherd turned his gray eyes from Crowe. He focused his gaze on a corner of Judge Lynch’s bench. His massive body was utterly Motionless. Mrs. Shepherd, who broke down with tears when Crowe’s assistant delivered the State’s first argument, did not attend today. "Shepherd stands between the horns of two dilemmas,'' Crowe shouted. "He took the witness tand and denied that he murdered Billy McClintock, but he didn’t deny all the conversations which we have introduced. He couldn’t deny them all. because he knew you would not believe all of our witnesses had lied and he couldn't admit all the conversations, because they would hare proven him guilty. At Top FV>rm “Shephard la a liar. I don’t say that—he said it—he admitted it on the witness stand. And if he lied once, he’ll lie again." Crowe was at the top of his form. His voice now reverberated from wall to wall, now waa hushed to a whisper. He stormed and pounded his fists, then argued in quiet, confidential tones, directly to the twelve Jprors who must decide Shepherd’s fate. Again and again Crowe assailed the tactics of Shepherd's lawyers. “ erdlct May Come Today "How does a murderer escape justiceJgi Chicago?" he asked. "Why, he altes a couple of lawyers like Stewart and O'Brien, who make their bread and butter by defending murder, and they come into the temple of justice and hold a burlesque show." When his argument is completed, Judge Thomas j. Lynch will instruct the jury and send it to deliberate. This probably will come before midafternoon. If the jury reaches an early verdict, Shepherd may hoar it read before court closes for the day. If there is a prolonged dispute among the Jurors, the verdict may not be reached until tomorrow. Last Prosecution No further charges of murder will be pushed against Shepherd if he is found not guilty of murdering McClintock, the State’s attorney indicated. Judge Olson, who instigated the charges against Shepherd, accused Shepherd of murdering Billy’s mother, Mrs. Emma Nelson McClintock, and indictments have been returned in these cases. NO GAIN ON APPEAL "I Just don’t think the lower court was severe enough, but I’ll let you dismiss your appeal and pay the fine below,” said Criminal Judge James A. Collins today when Jesse Martin, colored, 3466 Caroline Ave., appealed from city court on charge of carrying concealed weapons. In city court he was fined SSO and costa.

Forecast Generally fair tonight and Saturday; slightly warmer tonight.

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SAFETY BOARD WILL GIVE AID TO PEDESTRIAN ‘Walk’ Sign to Be Placed In Downtown Traffic Signal. MAKE INVESTIGATION Officials Will Welcome Citizens’ Suggestions. The humble pedestrian, who takes his life In his hands at busy downtown street Intersections, has at last found a champion for hls cause. Ernest L. Kingston, president of the board of safety, said today the board Is conducting an extensive Investigation with the objeot of changing traffic laws to comply with the legal requirement that persons on foot should be favored over those who ride. The first move In the campaign will be a test at Meridian and Ohio ?Sts., conslde.*ed one of the busiest downtown corners. At this intersection, the word “WALK” will be added to the lexicon of stop and go as the first manifestation that the automatic signals are for other persons than motorists. ‘‘Walk*’ In signal John Berry, electrical engineer for the board, said the "’WALK” will be substituted for "CHANGE,” affording an opportunity for pedestrians to cross the street. The Interval will be lengthened to fifteen seconds. To warn motorists of the changing of the signal, a ball light on the top of the signal will flash. ■ "If the experiment is successful at Meridian and Ohio Sts., we’ll adopt it at other Intersections," Kingston asserted, Kingston said that police will he stationed at the point of trial to educate automobile drivers to the fact that "WALK” doos not mean “shift Into first and give her the gaa." To Discuss System The board will discuss the Los Angeles system, whereby a pedestrian may hold up hls hand and stop approaching motor cars if he desires to cross the street. “The board of safety will welcome suferCcstions from all citizens to solve this problem,"'' Kingston declared. "Although we see automobiles in every direction, wo must realize that there are hundred* of thousands of ndian&polis who remain on foot and that thetr rights are as Inviolate as those who drive motor vehicles.”

TWO DELIVERY BOYS ROBBER Drug Stores Lose SlB In Novel Scheme. Drug store delivery boys were the prey of two men Thursday In a scheme that netted $18.25 and some clgarets, according to reports received today by police. Fred DUnnlngton. druggist at 2803 N. Capitol Ave., sent his delivery boy with ice cream, clgarets and change for $lO, in answer to a call from 2820 Kenwcod Ave. The boy was relieved of the money and articles by two men, who left in an automobile. A boy I’rom the Straker Pharmacy, 2602 Central Ave. met a like fate when sent to 2431 N. New Jersey St., a short time later. Descriptions of robbers in both cases tally. FATHER TWENTIETH TIME Oa Worn la I’O.Pomid Veteran Has Fifteen Living Children. Bu United Press RIVERSIDE. Cal., June 26.—A father for the twentieth time at 81, is the record of L. W. Dunham. Civil War veteran. Fifteen of his children are. living, including a son 49 years of age, who weighs 20n pounds. Just eighty more than hin father.

JONES SOLD HIS PONY A few weeks ago Jones left the farm and moved into the city. -One of the things he brought with him was a Shetland Pony. While a pony may have uses on the farm it wouldn’t seem in this motorized age that there was any great demand for one in town. Jones found this to be true. He asked about everyone he met if they wanted to buy a pony. They didn’t. Finally someone suggested that he advertise it. He did. The first evening his ad appeared In The Times, five persons called. One of them bought the pony. We tell this true story just to show that Want Ads will sell anything. You no doubt have a number of articles about the house that you have no use for. Turn them into cash through the Want Ads. Phone MAln 3500.