Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 51, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 July 1925 — Page 1

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‘Monkey’ Trial Comment by Preachers Indianapolis Pastors See Little Effect Upon True Religion.

mNDIANAPOLIS ministers today gave Lheir views on the theory of evolution and the Scopes trial, testing the Tennessee law against the teaching of evolution, opening in Dayton, Tenn. Eight ministers refused to be quoted. These views were expressed: THE REV. MATTHEW F. SMITH, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church: “The Scopes trial will in no way affect the truth or falsity of the evolutionary hypothesis Neither will the decision in the case mean the end of either Christianity X solution. What is done in DayTenn., will have little effect on r religion or science. They will move serenely on, as they always have moved in the past.” * * * THE REV. JOSEPH D. ARMISTEAD, pastor of the Downey Avenue Christian Church: “The Tennessee law against the teaching of evolution, in my judgment is not only foolish, but will prqve to be unconstitutional, since it is aimed to protect a religious creed. The Bible is not to be regarded as a book of science, but as a book of religion. Its very religion, from the beginning to Christ, was an evolution, a development from the lower to the highest.” SHE REV. GEORGE S. HENNINGER, E. Tenth St. M. E. Church: '‘Personally, my position is that of the Bible statement: ‘And God said, “Let us make man in our own image.” * I consider the Dayton trial will prove nothing, and is most unfortunate. I always have had the greatest regard for William Jennings Bryan, but I believe he is building up a straw man to be knocked down. He has raised an issue that was dead.” • • THE REV. PAUL JUDSON MOR RIS, Emerson Ave. Baptist Church: “My feeling is one of exceeding regret that such a th'ng as this controversy is taking place: that the church ever iis placed in opposition to scientific progress, The average. man has no difficulty in adhis religious faith to scientific progress. There is no conflict except an imaginary one. Great scientists are profoundly religious men. * “If Bryan would stay in politics he w r ould be all right. He is entirely out of his element.” * • * THE REV. THOMAS R. WHITE. Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church: ‘lt is a joke that we should have a man tried for believing a theory accepted by a vast majority of the scientific men of the world today. It is another of Mr. Bryan’s bids for publicity.” * • * THE REV. O. A. TRINKLE, Englewood Christian Church: “So far as science is concerned, I am a believer in true science. But when it comes to theory and speculation, such as evolution, there is nothing to it. Evolution is just a theory, there is no science to it. There are too many questions it cannot answer. It demands a miracle itself. If evolution demands a little miracle, why can we not accept a big miracle?” * * * SHE REV. W. L. EWING, Irvington M. E. Church: “Science and theology are aids to each other. They are like the two rails of the railway: each bears up its share of the responsibility for the ongoing of civilization. They do their work well if each remains on its own side of she road. When they attempt to 4Mtoss each other, as has happened Tennnessee, then we have catastrophe. The train is ditched. “The theologian has no business in the scientist’s laboratory. However, the scientist has equally little business in the theologian's laboratory. They do Well if they strictly mind their own business. “In the present controversy the anti-evolutionists would do well if they studied more and talked less, whereas, those who are agitating the evolutionary viewpoint, doubtless would do well if they put more heart Into their work. “In our present dilemma we have two extremes —one group with too much head and not enough hear'; the other group with too much heart and not enough head.” • • • THE REV. C C. BONNELL, Garfield Ave. M. E. Church: “For more than thirty years I have been a quiescent evolutionist within certain limits. At the time I first gave careful thought to this most discussed. but often misunderstood, theory of the perfection of all forms of life, I was able to accept many of its facts without any violence to scriptural accounts. “Man is but an animal; but the highest type, however. I am not greatly concerned whether the Almighty made man, soul and all, in a period of thirty minutes in our present time, or evolved him from a lower type of animal life through the ages and at a certain time, called creation, endowed him with a JMtl and called this completed product, man. Either method suits me. “I am more concerned with man’s present status and his recognition of the soul life and our final destiny than with our original send-off.. “I think the evolutionary theorj should be the - subject of study f■■ (Turn to Page 71

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VIGILANTES ARE THREATENED IN WAR ON BANDIT

Minister Says Citizens Talk Formation for Own Protection. RIKHOFF ORDERS SURVEY Crime Wave Renewed Three Hold-Ups. With citizens of northwestern Indianapolis reported on the verse of organizing vigilance committee to combat house breaking and attacks on women, Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff today ordered Capt. Charles Sumner to survey the district to determine the best possible method of offering additional protection. Chief Itikhoff said special details of men had already been planted around the section to catch a colored burglar suspected of terrorizing the district. Banditry Resumes Meanwhile, banditry was renewed in the city. Three hold ups and several burglaries were reported to police. Proposed organization of vigilantes was revealed by the Rev. E. F. Prevo, pastor of the Riverside M. E. (Turn to Page 23) CRYSTAL GAZER FACESCHARGES Complaint of Girl Roomer Causes Arrest. The crystaWin the home of Mrs. Dolly Bramlett, 38, of 305 E. Ohio St., reflected stranger sights today. Its owner, who assured police she was a seer, was charged with violating the anti-fortune telling ordinance. Police acted on a complaint of Miss Virginia Cosby, 20 N. East St. She said she became ill while rooming at the Bramlett home. Later when she wanted to pay her back board and redeem her clothes, Mrs. Bramlett refused to give up the clothes. Miss Cosby said. She told police Mrs. Bramlett predicted a “dark future” for her, in return for sl. Police found Mrs. Bramlett gazing into the crystal, in her harid a letter from a Kentucky man, containing a $1 bill and a request that Mrs. Bramlett write to tell him what the crystal said. .

Leavenworth Cure Given by Judge “It’s no use lying about it, judge, I’ve done everything,” said William (Billy) Hughes, 43, of Terre Haute, Ind., when he pleaded guilty today in Federal Court, of being a dealer in narcotics. Judge Robert C. Baltzell sentenced Hughes to a year and a day at Leavenworth (Kans.) Federal penitentiary. Hughes said he had received the “dope” through the mail from St. Louis, Mo., and that he bought and sold and used drugs. "Perhaps they can cure you at Leavenworth," said Judge Baltzell. “I sure hope so,” said Hughes. He said he began using “dope” fourteen yeans ago when he had stomach trouble.

APPEAL FORBES FRAUDSENTENCE Allege 95 Errors in Conviction. Bu United Press , CHICAGO. July 10—Attorneys representing Colonel Charles R. Forbes and John W. Thompson today filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals from the conviction of Forbes and Thompson on charges of conspiracy to defraud the Government through fraudulent contracts to construct veterans’ hospitals. Forbes, director of the United States veterans’ bureau in the Harding Administration, and Thompson, a wealthy St. Louis contractor, were found guilty last winter and sentenced to two years in the Federal penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kas., In addition to being fined SIO,OOO each. Execution of sentence was delayed pending appeal. The appeal constituted 10,000 pages, the largest ever filed In this district. The printing bill alone cost $3,500, attorneys said. The appeal cited ninety-five alleged errors Un the court record of conviction.

Falender Brothers’ Junk Yard in S. Capitol Ave. Struck by Lightning— Nearby Warehouses Are Endangered by Flames. RESIDENTS, WARNED, RUSH OUT OF HOMES 9 Three Houses and Shed in List Hit by Storm’s Fury, But Losses in These Incidents Is Minor —Machinery Damaged. Lightning early today struck the Falender Brothers junk yards, 615 S. Capitol Ave., and started a fire which caused loss estimated at between $55,000 and $65,000. Four other places were struck during the storm, small losses resulting. Several large warehouses near the junk yard were endangered by the flames. Families Warned Families in the neighborhood rushed from their homes when H. J. Simpson, 601 S. Capitol Ave., ran through the streets spreading the alarm. The fire was discovered by William Shapiro, 636 S. Illinois St., who said he awoke about 3:30, heara loud crash, and saw the building burst into flame. About 250 tons of cotton and rags in bales, in a shed adjoining the building hit by the bolt, burned. In the brick building were automobile radiators, auto parts and metals. Thousands of used tires were damaged. Eleven fire companies answered the alarm and fifteen lines of hose were laid. Electric baling machines in the sheds and large quantities of scrap iron in the adjoining yards were badly damaged. Some hay and oats, the amount undetermined as yet, were also burned. Three Homes Struck A two-story frame dwelling, occupied by Mrs. J. A. Jones, at 230 W. Michigan St., was also struck and burned. Loss was S2OO, according to fir eofficials. A freight shed at Olney and the Belt Railroad owned'' by the Union Traction Company, was struck. Loss was minor. A home owned by B. F. Spangler, 137 W. Fall Creek Blvd., was damaged $25, and the home of George Blackwell, 2750 Baltimore Ave., was damaged $lO. ‘REVOLT’ MAY HOLD UP BILLS Fear for Fate of $500,000 Loan. Merchants and others to whom the city owes bills aren’t going to get paid, according to City Controller Joseph L. Hogue. That is, not until the rebellious councilmen, who think Mayor Shank is favoring the north side over the' south, agree they will authorize the $500,000 emergency loan the city needs to tide over to Jan. 1, 1926, Hogue said. “I'm afraid there won’t be enough money to pay bills and pay city salaries, too,” said Hogue. The controller thinks that by careful managing there will be enough money to pay salaries, even if the council won’t borrow the money.

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WIVES, WIVES, YOU CAN BE ‘HOP’ FREE!

Membership Fee of One Ceflt Suspended for Married Women.

What Is a Hop?

Answer: A Hop is a person who hops, a member of the Harassed Order of Pedestrians. WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA?

Answer: To i organize all walkers to And some way to make crowded streets safer. HOW DC YOU JOIN? Answer: Send in your name to The Indianapolis Times, care HOP. WHAT IS THIS HARROWING EXPERIENCE YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT? Answer: We want all Indiianapolis Times readers to write us about their narrow escapes from being hurt by autos, street cars, bicycles, buggies, roller skates, airplanes and street sprinklers.

By Ross H. Garrigus

i —-> OMEONE said. “A woman J. CL j pays and pays.” But not in I 1 the Harassed Order of Pedestrians. All women, especially wives, are to be admitted free. Tuesday when the HOPS were organized, dues were announced at one cent. But Thursday we received this letter from Mrs. John T. W.: “Dear Sir: I want to join the HOPS, but my husband did not leave me a cent. Maybe I can join Saturday if the ice cream parlor doesn't get his pay roll. I sure approve of the organization. If we can save one broken leg, we’ve done something.” Now come the harrowing experiences for which HOP offers a roller skate as first prize: a vaulting pole as second prize; a sliding pad, as a third, and a list of swear words as fourth. W. J. McGriff, 3735 Salem St., sent in this story: “I was in a hurry to catch my street car and east and west traffic continued in an unbroken line. Wondering why the cop didn't blow the whistle, I looked and saw he was arguing with a deaf and dumb driver.” Harry Heath suggests that traffic cops could watch out for pedestrians

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better if they didn't have a semaphore to worry with. “Strap a sign on their back,” he writes. “Then they can use their hands in warning pedestrians.” Another letter from Phineas T. Jenkins, also in the running for the prizes, reads: "I was piloting my wife—a timid soul—across Washington St., at Meridian Saturday afternoon. We were waiting, off the curb until the line of east and west traffic stopped. Sudenly a ‘white hope’ smoking a fat cigar, decided he would cut in ahead and started to pass the line to the RIGHT. Friend wife and I were in the line of fire with parked cars behind us and juggernauts in front of us and a policeman a 100 feet away. The wife sensed the situation and with a leap like a gazelle, reach safety. There I stood all dressed up and no where to go. The demon kept coming. When within two feet of me he slowed down to about fifteen miles per hour. In three palpitating seconds I stepped forward one step —and was saved. My wife rejoined me. “You’re a fine pilot. You couldn’t pilot an icewagon across the desert of Gobi without crashing into an oasis.” Send in your name on the blank on Page ?3. DO IT TODAY. TOMORROW FOLKS MAY SAY: “DON’T HE LOOK NATURAL?” INDICTMENTS HIT MANY Five Firms, Forty-Eeight Individuals Made Defendants. Bu United Press PHILADELPHIA, July 10.—Five firms and forty-eight individuals were indicted by the Federal grand jury here today for illegal diversion of alcohol. The indictments climax a five-months investigation, into bootlegging activities.

YOUNG LAYMAN NOMINATED TO HEAD B. Y. P. U. Election, Believed Sure, Will Break Precedent of Organization. Precedent was broken today when John F. Singleton, 28, of Lake Forest, 111., a young layman, was nominated for presi-

k dent of the Baptist f Young People's j Union of America in convention at I Cadle Tabernacle. His election is expected as no other I hominatior.s were [ made. Election will be Saturday. Will Be Youngest Singleton will be thf youngest per--1 sun ever to head the union. Formerly a middle-aged minister has been president. • “For years I have worked to have a

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young layman elected president, but I never dreamed the honor would fall to me,” Singleton said. He has been active in young people's work for several years. Jacob W. Cox of Richmond, Ind , was chairman of the nominating committee. No nominations were made from the floor. Other Nominations Other nominations: Vice president, the Rev. Theodore Adams, Cleveland, Ohio, from the North; J. Paul Leonard, Kansas City, Mo., from the South, and the Rev. W. A. Cameron, Toronto. Canada, from Canadian urovinces; recording secretary. John R. Glading, Detroit, Mich., and treasurer, Orlo Montague. Chicago, 111. John O'Rourke. 2425 Shelby St., was nominated for the executive committee. Miss Edna Umstot. Topeka. Kan., was named full-time life work secretary’- The office was created at this convention as a part of the greater program. Unofficial reports showed Illinois has the largest delegation with 184. Michigan delegation of 125. which backed Singleton for president, was second. Dry Law Lauded Accomplishments under the new prohibition law '/ere lauded by the Rev. J. E. Dillaid, of Birmingham, Ala., in an address. “We should never consent to the changing of the law by those opposed to it. It is our duty to vote for men who favor law observance,” he declared. “The Law of Achievement" was the subject of the Rev. O. C. Brown, editor of publications for American Baptist Publication Society, at a quiet half-hour service opening today’s session. Following group banquets tonight the West Virginia delegation will conduct vespers service. Dr. W. A. Cameron of Toronto, Canada, will speak at 8:50 p. m. on ::The Challenge of the Cross.” COOLIDGE ACTS TO GET PARLEY Kellogg Called on Chinese Situation. Bu United Preen WASHINGTON, July 10.—President Coolidge has hurriedly summoned Secretary of State Kellogg from St. Paul, Minn., and Undersecretary of State Grew from Washington to the summer white house at Swampscott to confer on the serious Chinese situation which has suddenly taken a turn for the worse. In a week-end conference beginning tomorrow, the President and the State department chiefs will make the critical decision on whether the United States is to stand on its demands for an immediate Chinese conference or submit to the pressure of Great Britain or other powers for delay. With anti-foreign sentiment rising rapidly in China, threatening further violent outbreaks, any longer delay by the foreign powers in replying to China’s unanswered note demanding treaty revision and apologies for the Shanghai affair, is considered dangerous. < LICENSE CAUSES .ARREST Charges of speeding, failure to stop after an accident and reckless driving were filed today agamst William Mayfield, 22, of 1243 N. Warman Ave. Police said Mayfield’s automobile license was given them after a car struck several parked automobiles Wednesday evening at Walnut and Illinois Sts.

Accused, Accuser, Defender

f John T. Scopes * v Jig I ygrargg William J. Brian . Clarence Darrow

RELIEF BROUGHT BY HEAVY RAINS Showers General Over State—Temperatures Drop. The first good rain since June 24 visited Indianapolis and Indiana generally early this morning, with indications that showers would continue through a good part of the day. A total of .92 inch was reported by the United States Weather Bureau Tempterature dropped from 80 at 9 a. m. to 77 at 9:30 a. m. Rain was general over the State except in the extreme north and south portions. It was heaviest at Lafayette where the total was 2.56 inches. had 2.61 inches and Royal Center 2.41. Temperature was 4 degrees above normal at 7 a. m., when the weather bureau thermometer stood at 75. The forecast is for fail weather tonight and Saturday, with little change in temperature. ROOKIES GIVEN OATH AT FORT C. M. T. C. Gets Officially Under Way. Oath of the Citizens Military Training Camp was administered to more than 1,350 young men by Lieut. Col. E. J. Nowlen, commandant, at Ft. Benjamin Harrison today. Lieut. Col. Harrison F. Kerrick, of Columbus. Ohio, gave a lecture on flags. After ceremonies the rookies took up the regular training. The oath: “I do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America, and while at this camp I will obey those in authority and observe ail rules and regulations to the best of my ability, so help me God.”

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Substitute Bill, Charging Identical Offense as Previously Laid to Teacher, Is Returned by Hastily Impaneled Grand Jury. ACTION MERE FORMALITY, BUT DELAYS ACTUAL TRIAL START Opening of Case Staged Amid County Fair and Religious Revival Atmosphere—Prayer for Guidance Opens Day’s Session.

Who ”s Who at Dayton JOHN T. SCOPES, 24, of Pa ducah, Ky., instructor in science and athletics at the Dayton and Rhea Central High Schools, at Dayton, Tenn., defendant, who Is charged wlht violation <9 the State law of Tennessee whi ch makes it a criminal offense to teach the Darwinian theory of evolution in the public schools. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, associated with counsel for the prosecution in his capacity as principal advocate of similar bills to that recently passed by the Tennessee legislature forbidding the teaching of evolution; CLARENCE DARROYV, famous criminal lawyer, whose services as associate counsel for the defense have been secured by JUDGE JOHN RANDOLPH NEAL, of Knoxville, former professor of law in the University of Tennessee, who was ousted from the faculty for his support of Dr. J. W. Sprowls, professor of psychology, who ordered some text books which contained comment on evolution ar 1 was dismissed. Judge Neal will head the defense, and will have with him, besides Dai row, DUDLEY FIELD MALONE. New York lawyer, a former collector of the Port and former Third Assistant Secretary of State; ATTORNEY-GENERAL FRANK M. THOMPSON, of the State of Tennessee, heads the prosecution, and has with hint: WILLIAM J. BRYAN JR., Los Angeles (Cal.) attorney, son of the Commoner: and “GENERAL” B. G. McKEN ZIE, prosecuting attorney. JUDGE JOHN I. RAULTSON, of Winchester. Tenn., presiding.

I'nltid Prree Stall Corresvundcnt DAYTON, Tenn., July 10.—In an atmosphere which combined the ‘elements of a religious revival and a county fair, the Scopes evolution trial swung into its first stage today. Opening with invocation by Rev. Cartwright, it reverted shortly after to the semblance of carnival spirit as townsfolk mingled in the huge courtroom while anew grand jury retired for a time to bring in a strictly legal indictment against the high school teacher who started the epic battle.

Then when the jury had returned anew bill, alleging the same criminal offense against Scopes, but drafted in more meticulous legal phraseology, the earnestness with which all aproached the trial re turned. Boy Draws Jury The jurors who returned the new indictment were drawn from a hat by a barefooted little boy shortly after court convened. Judge John 1 Raulston then instructed the jury about its duties, after a s l, ort con ference with Clarence Darrow, leading defense attorney .and William Jennings Bryan and E. T. Stewart, prosecutors. Judge Raulston told the Jury there was some question as to the legality of the original indictment and that they were to decide whether the youthful school teacher, John T Scopes, had committed an offense against Tennessee laws prohibiting the teaching of evolution. Bible Read to Jury In Instructing them Judge Raulston read the first chapter of Genesis from a battered old Bible he had brought to the courtroom with him. When he finished, he told the Jury, that should it find Scopes had committed an offense, it should regard It as a "high misdemeanor," excejf tionally serious because of its example of law violation on the part of a school teacher. “It breeds a spirit of disrespect for law in our body politic,” Judge Raulston concluded. The new indictment was merely a formality, but It served to delay the actual beginning of the legal battle. It took the new jury an hour to bring in the new bill. \ The old indictment was quashed. Darrow addressed the court to inquire concerning prosecution plans, saying that he did not want to get defense witnesses here too early. Discussion ensued between attorneys and Raulston as to how long it would take to pick the jury. Darrow said he expected it would take some time, as he desired to get the- impartial jury the law assured theiVi. Raulston ordered the sheriff to round up 100 veniremen and adjourned court until 1:30 p. m.. when selection of the trial jury will start. Excited as small boys on circus day, Dayton’s inhabitants, transient and permanent, answered the awakening scream of an old sawmill whistle across the valley and moved en masse to the little courthouse. While the great throng stood bareheaded, and with the typewriters and keys of Press Association opera tors stllletl. Judge Raulston banged his gavel at 9:08 a. m., opening the trial with prayer. Judge Raulston requested the Rev Cartwright to ask Divine guidance for the proceedings. The Tennessee pastor, in a voice that Doomed through the court room called on God to direct the course of the trial and give wisdom to the judge and jury. “Every good and perfeect gift cometh down from the Holy Father of life. Thou art the source of our

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Inspiration and power," Cartwright said. "We are incapable of performing pure thoughts and religious deeds without Thine aid. "We beesech Thee, oh. Father, to give to this court a sufficient measure of divine spirit as will enable it to administer Justice with wisdom to all and that God’s standard of Justice and holiness will be upheld.” Several hundred citizens had places in the ball park, where loud (Turn to First Page of 2d Sec.)

Monkey Business Sidelights

Bu United Press DAYTON, Tenn., July 10.—All night long, side* of beef sizzled over a trench full of glowing coals In the courthouse lawn. A real oldstyle barbecue was in order. The odor of cooking meat pervaded the courtroom. Clarence Darrow, leading defense counsel received as big a welcome on his arrival from Chicago last night as Bryan did. A crowd of 300 was at the station. Darrow climbed into the hack seat of a car with Scopes Sr., and Judge Neal. Darrow made no statement. Darrow is taking no chances on Dayton cooking. Mrs. Darrow and a cook are arriving soon. When they do, Darrow will move from "The Mansion” to a private home. Federal prohibition agents made their first "pinch” of the trial la.vt night, when they arrested a traveler on the edge of town, charged with possessing a* quantity of "moonshine.” Including county and State officers, twelve dry agents are on hand for the case. MONTANA IS SHAKEN Big Belt Mountain District Feels Quake, Bu United Prfss GREAT FALLS. Mont.. July 10. —An earthquake shock lasting about thirty seconds shook the Big Belt mountain district at 7:45 a. m., today. The shocks apparently centered between White Sulphur Springs and Three Forks, the area which suffered most from the severe quakes on the night of June 27. No serious damage was reported. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m..\... 74 10 a. m 78 7 a. 75 11 a. 80 8 a. m ' 77,12 (noon) .... 83 9 % m 80 l ’p. 84