Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 258, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 February 1926 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 258

DEAF MAN STRUCK BY TRAIN, DIES Workman, Walking Along Nickel Plate Tracks, Is Killed. TRYING TO CATCH BUS Wife Sick —Husband Started to Work Late. Perry H. Shaw, 62, 2197 E. Duke St., was instantly killed early today when he was struck by north-bound Nickel Plate passenger train No. 20, a short distance south of Forty-Sixth St. Shaw, on his way to work, Was Running to catch a bus when struck, Miss Esther Hunter, 4542 Manlove Ave., a witness, said. Shaw, members of the family said, was deaf, and evidently did not hear the oncoming train as he was walking up the tracks. The engineer, H. H. Lavender, 5Gi3 E. Washington St., said that though he sounded the whistle several times the man did not look up„ Wife Takes Blame “It was my fault that my husband was killied,’’ Mrs. Shaw sobbed when told of the accident. She said that ordinarily she got her husband off to work before the

morning Nickel Plate train, en route to Michigan City, passed their home, only about 100 yards from the place where the accident ; took place. Friday, however, Mrs. Shaw was sick, and she did not get up this morning. So her husband started to work later than usual. The body was not badly mangled, and was taken to the home.

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after an investigation by Coroner Paul P. Robinson and Policemen H. Jones and Anderson. The engineer utaid ho stopped the train within x pdiort distance. No arrests were made. Worked for Firm Shaw was a laborer, employed by the Everett Schofield Company, contractors and builders. Besides the widow, five married daughters and two sons. Fred, in the Navy, and Perry Jr., 13, at home, survive. “CENTURY’’ KILLS FOUR Famous Train Crashes Into Auto at Rochester, N. Y. B'J United Frees ROCHESTER, N. Y., Feb. 27. The Twentieth Century Limited, famous New York Central train killed four persons today ■when it struck an auto at a crossing here. The dead: Glenn L. Smith, 41, lunchroom proprietor; his wife, 33; Roy J. Betterldge, 31, and Dewey Ernest, 25. GARY MAN SUCCUMBS Third Victim in Train Accidents Within Two Days, Dies, fit/ United Press GARY', Ind., Feb. 27.—The third victim of train accidents in the Calumet district within two days succumb today to his injuries in a hospital at Hammond. Julius Hoff, 25, the victim, stepped from behind a freight train and was run down by a passenger train near Hammond late Friday.

TLOOD DRIVES OUT HUNDREDS Damage in Pennsylvania Put at $1,000,000. FRANKLIN? Pa., Feb. 27.—This section was suffering today from one of the worst floods in its history, driving hundreds of families from their homes and causing damage estimated at more than $1,000,ooo! Eight manufacturing plants alon-g----the river front were idle. Traffic was kept moving by policemen and firemen and a company of the national guard has been mustered into service. No casualties have been reported. WOMAN PUBLISHER DIES Bu Unit'd. Press BALTIMORE, Md., Feb. 27.—Mrs. Laura Nelson Kirkwood, daughter of the late William R. Nelson, owner of the Kansas City Star, which was bequeathed to his daughter, died suddenly last night at the Beievidere Hotel. Death was caused by apoplexy.

Basketball Schedule The Times was the first newspaper in Indiana today to carry any of the schedules for the sectional meets of the Indiana high school basketball tournament. Completing this service to Times readers the pairings in detail for the first round are printed on Page 9 of this issue.

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Indianapolis women aiding the Red Cross to provide sweaters for the wounded World War veterans. (I/eft to right): Mrs. John Hurty. 21 E. Eleventh St., Mrs. Ferdinand Smock, 3228 College Ave.; Mrs. H. D. McClelland, 5144 N Delaware St., and Mis. Gavin Payne, 2135 N. Alabama.

IJT jURING the war Indianapolis 11 ) women knitted sweaters for IZZ-J shivering khaki-clad youths. Now Indianapolis women are knitting sweaters for some of those same youths—now in Government hospitals or their homes, disabled “over there.” Indianapolis chapter of American Red Cross has been aßked to furnish three hundred sweaters for disabled veterans. Members of the chapter say they would welcome Kic r e knitters. Materials will be furnished. During the war khaki wools were used. Now bright-colored garments are being made because the chapter got a bargain in a batch of rainbow-hued strands.

Police in for Real “Work-Outs” dr—iNE, two, three, four.” |j| Police soon will ex--1 ercise'various parts of their anatomies to this refrain in calisthenics drills, Police Chief Claude F. Johnson said today. He said the police will receive physical training at the new State armory to keep in condition. “Then they’ll be more courteous and up to the scratch in performing their duties because they feel fit,” Johnson said.

SEES PRESS AS PEACE MEDIUM News Service Head Speaks at Omaha. By United Press HASTINGS, Neb., Feb. 27.—Easy and quick communication with foreign nations as used by America's press associations is the surest way to secure international peace Karl A. Blckel, president of the United Press, told the Nebraska Press .Association here Friday night. Bickel’s speech was broadcast from KFKX. "The United Press is America’s largest world-wide distributor of news,” he said. “The newspapers of more than thirty-six nations directly receive United Press dispatches daily.”

CUBANS SEIZE TWO AMERICANS Held for Ransom, State Department Hears. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.—Investigation of the alleged seizure by bandits at Matanzas, Cuba, of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schefron of Milwaukee, Wls., and New Orleans, has been ordered by the State Department. The two Americans were held for $30,000 ransom, according to information supplied the department by Senator Ransdell of Louisiana. HOTEL”WORKER KILLED Drops High Voltage Wire, Dies Instantly. Bu United Press LAKE WAWASEE, Ind., Feb. 27. —Clarence McClure, 20, living at Indian Village, near Syracuse, Ind., was killed late Friday while working on a steam shovel excavating for anew hotel here. McClure attempted to move a wire carrying 2,200 volts with a broom. The wire slipped and struck him, killing him instantly. JUDGE HAS BIMBA FATE Decision in Blasphemy Case to Be Given Next Tuesday. j ßu United Press BROCKTON. Mass., Feb. 27.—Fate of Anthony Bimba and Massachusetts’ 229-year-old blasphemy law is in the hands of Judge C. Carroll King. Final arguments were completed at 12:30 p. m. today and Judge King took the case uder advisement. He announced he would make known his decision Tuesday.

CIVIC LEADERS PROTEST HUGE FOOD MERGERS Women Enter Fight Against Two National Combines — Ask Investigation. When the Government court of inquiry on the new bread and food products “trusts" meets Tuesday In Baltimore. Md., to decide whether the corporations shall be formed, the court will know the women of Indianapolis vigorously oppose the merger. Night tetters - ' drawn up by delegates from civic organizations representing 50,000 women were sent Friday night to Senators Arthur R. Robinson and James E. Watson, Representatives Ralph Updyke and Attorney General Sargent. The decision to send the letters was made by delegates at the Fletcher American National Bank. Friday afternoon. Mrs. William H. Hart, local branch president of the Housewives’ League, presided. The messages read: “The Housewives’ League, and civic organizations of Indianapolis, representing 50,000, ask you to communicate with the Department of Justice to see that the bread merger and other contemplated food corporations are not in violation of any of the laws of the United states ard that the defendants be enjoined from any alleged combination of conspiracy and attempt to monopolize.” “If the mergera go through.” said Mrs. Hart, “competitors will be shut out. Shutting out competitors means raising prices.” Representatives were asked to have their organizations take definite action opposing the mergers.

LOW MERCURY BRINGS SNOW Fair Weather Forecast for Sunday. An unexpected snow which descended upon Indianapolis late Friday, and totaled three-tenths of an inch during the night, ceased this morning. Fair weather should hold sway tonight and Sunday, with rising temperature Sunday, the United States Weather Bureau said. The mercury tonight is expected to stand between 25 and 80. A temperature drop not included in the forecast was largely responsible for the snow, J. H. Armington, meteorologist, said. The mercury slid down to 23 degrees at 8 a. m. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 27 10 a. in 24 7 a. m 24 11 a. m 25 8 a. m,.... 23 12 (noon) .... 28 9 a. m 24 1 p. m 26 JUDGE NAMES RECEIVER Harry H. Klayer to Operate Citizens Saving and Loan Association. Judge Harry O. Chamberlain f Circuit Court today approved the appointment of Harry H. Klayer. local accountant, as Indiana Citizens’ Saving and Loan Association. Charles J. Orbison, the defunct organization president, petitioned for receivership. The petition alleged the organizatio was insolvent. Chamberlain has under advisement Orhison’s petition to transfer the assets of the defunct company to the State Mutual Savings and Loan Association of Indiana. ACTION ON COW T. B/ Senate Approves $6,000,000 for Tight on Disease. lit! TJnitfri Prm* WASHINGTON, Feb. 27. —The Senate today approved the Pepper amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill making available $6,000,000 for the control and eradication of bovine tuberculosis. The House provides only $4,103,000 for the purpose. FILIPINO WILL SPEAK Lawyer to Address Rotary Club Luncheon Tuesday. Vincente Villamin, a Filipino lawyer, will be the principal speaker at the weekly noon luncheon of the Indianapolis Rotary Club Tuesday at the Glaypool. He will discuss "The Common Sense of th© Phlllipine Problem."

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, FEB. 27, 1926

CONSTANCE _ MARRIES Miss TaJmadge, Screen Comedienne, Weds Englishman. Bu Times Bvecial SAN MATEO, Cal., Feb. 27.—Contance Talmadge, screen comedienne, was married here today to Alastair William Mackintosh, 36, of London. The ceremony was at the home of Jean De Steyr. TO BROADCAST RECITAL Program Sunday Afternoon at Herron Art Institute. Lois Anderson, soprano. and Maude Custer, violinist, will be presented at 4:45 p. m. Sunday, in a joint concert at the John Herron Art Institute, by the Indianapolis Matinee Muslcale. The recital will be broadcast over WFBM. DEATHS INVESTIGATED Aged Couple bound Asphyxiated in Home. Bu United Press COLUMBIA CltY, Ind., Feb. 27. —Authorities today investigated the death of H. L. Foster, 75, and his wife, who were found dead in their home here. It is believed the couple died from asphyxiation from gas generated by a coke stove. BUCHANAN APPOINTED Former Secretary to Ralston to Direct Democratic Publicity, fit/ Times SneHal WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.—Richard T. Buchanan, former Indianapolis newspaperman and secretary to the late Sen.or Ralston, has been appointed publicity director for the National Democratic committee, Clem Shaver, national chairman announced today. EXPECT^SLACK IN RACE Former Federal Attorney May Seek Senatorial Nomination. Democratic politicians focused their attention on L. Ert Slack, former United States district attorney today, expecting him to announce he will Beek the long-term senatorial nomination following the decision of Frank C. Dailey, also a former Federal attorney, not to enter the race. Slack declined to comment. BUREAU SEEKS $50,000 Chamber Convention Fund Drive Will Continue Next Week. With contributions of $25,000 subscribed for 1926 operation of the Chamber of Commerce convention bureau, William A. Atkins, executive committee chairman today announced soliciting to swell the fund to SSO, will continue next week. Theaters and public utilities are expected to make donations Monday. BLAME YOUNG BURGLARS Three Neighborhood Burglaries Are Reported to Police. Juvenile burglars are accredited with three burglaries in the vicinity of Twenty-Eigth St. and Capitol Ave., Friday night. At the Fred Bennington Pharmacy, fountain pens, pencils, stamps, candy and other articles valued at $lO5 were taken. Show cases were broken. A rear window was “jimmied” at the Standard Grocery. 2806 N. Capitol Ave.. and a gum machine broken open. School 28 was entered and desks ransacked. THREE YOUTHS SLATED Detectives Charge Automobile Was Stolen From Downtown Corner. Gerald Meyers, 18, of 829 Birch Ave.; Raymond Norris. 23, of 716 Marion Ave., and Riley Anderson, 16, of 1131 River Ave., were sla.tes on vehicle taking charges today by Detectives Mangus and Fields. Meyers is said to have stolen an auto owned by Russell Bocock, Lebanon, at Illinois and Maryland Sts., and taken the others riding. They denied they knew the car was stolen. Irate increase feared Council to Consider Abolishment of Fire Prevention Bureau. Danger of an increase in fire insurance rates for Indianapolis if city council Monday night passes an ordinance to abolish the office of Are prevention chief and stenographer, was pointed outo today by Millard W. Ferguson, Democratic councilman. “Indianapolis, enjoys low Insurance rates because our fire department is up to snuff,” said Ferguson.

VIGILANCE OF MINE GUARDS IS TIGHTENED Rumors of New March on Indiana Shafts Heard at Evansville. By United Press EVANSVILLE. Ind.. Feb. 27.—National guard troops stationed here, redoubled vigilance today at new reports of preparations for a march of union men on nonunion workings. Maj. L. A. Harriman, in command, placed sufficient credence in the reports to have his men sleep fully clothed in the armory here. Union men and operators also were reported near an understand ing that would end the weeks of turmoil and uncertainty. This report was without confirmation. The only definite development was the calling of a mass meeting of miners at Boonville Sunday. Union leaders assured the meeting would be orderly, but Major Harriman wan to confer with his staff today on whether to send guardsmen to Boonville to keep an eye on the gathering. CITY BLAZES AT MINIMUM Fire Loss for Two Months Extremely Low. Fire loss of Indianapolis during the first two months of 1926 was only $91,350, compared to $225,665 last year. Fire Chief Jesse A. Hutseli reported today. There were 695 fires as opposed to 958 last year. The record is believed to be the lowest ever reached in recent years during the two winter months, which in the past have been''notable for big blazes. Over Indiana, numerous disastrous fires broke out during the two months.

COURT DENIES BUS INJUNCTION Coach Company Loses in Beech Grove Fight. Circuit Judge Harry Chamberlin today refused to grant a temporary tnjuotlon restraining the town board of Beech Grove from enforcing an ordinance regulating South Side Motor Coach Company busses on the town streets. T. Ernest Maholm, bus company attorney, sought the order after arrest of officials and drivers. Chamberlin said Judge Sydney S. Miller passed on the question last Tuesday and his ruling was final. CONTRACT IS REVOKED Slate Printers Will Do Work of Purdue University. State printing board today revoked a provisional printing contract between Purdue University and a lAfayette firm and decided to require William B. Burford Company, State printers, to do the university’s pamphlet and book work. Under the State contract the Burford Company will be required to do the work for about half that of the Lafayette establishment. PROMISE LOWER PUBLIC EXPENSE Works Board Head Says Prices Were Too High. Public improvements paid by taxation and pavings of streets and alleys paid by property owners will be less expensive in the future, Roy C. Shaneberger, board of works president, today promised city cabinet members. Shaneberger said excessive prices for improvements ha-, e been obtained in the past by contractors. Shaneberger scored the rich owners of cheap property, who profited by city aid in bearing expens* of sewers.

OPERATION FATAL TO REV. SMITH ! First Presbyterian Church Pastor Dies in Methodist Hospital. TRIBUTE PAID MINISTER Leader in Community Life for Past Five Years. Dr. Matthew F. Smith, 43, of 2009 N. New Jersey St., pastor of the First Fresbyterian j Church, Delaware and Sixteenth Sts., died at 9:15 a. m. today at Methodist Hospital following an appendicitis operation Wednesday. Tentative funeral plans provide for services at the church Monday at 3 p. m. Whether burial will be made here or in Pennsylvania has not been decided. Regular church services will be observed Sunday morning and evening with the Rev. S. Edward Henry, a member of the congregation, occupying the pulpit. Rev. Smith was active In the social, civic and fraternal life of the alty since coming here five years ago from Beaver Falls, Pa. He was active in Americanizing foreigners. High Mason He was a member of Ancient landmarks Lodge No. 319, F. and A. M., Ancient and Accepted Order of Scottish Rite, Indianapolis Literary, the Indianapolis Athletic, and Woodstock Country Clubs. He was bom on a farm near Dubois. Pa.. Oct. 12, 1882, and received academic education at Grove City College, Western Pennsylvania. He pursued his theological course at Western Theological Seminaary. Pittsburgh, Pa., graduating in 1911. Three Sons Rev. Smith was married Jan. 1, 1913, to Miss Helen E. Barger of Smithfleld. Ohio. Three sons. Robert Matthew, George Richard, David 1 John and the widow survive. Rev. Smith’s first pastorate was ! at Mill Creek. Pa., one of the oldest j Presbyterian churches west of the i Allegheny Mountains. He stayed there until 1915, when he accepted pastorate of Beaver Falls church, j I where he remained seven years. I “The Rev. Smith was one of the : outstanding leaders of the Presbyterian church throughout the Nai tion. There was a substantial note and a deep sincerity in his life that Instantly gained the confidence of all who knew him.” said The Rev. Henry B. Hostetter, Presbyterian j synod executive secretary. Hailed Great Citizen Dr. Ernest N. E%’ans, Church Federation secretary, said: “He was one of the finest char- ! acters of the city. No man was more ' appreciative of his obligation to the [city as a whole-than he. He never spared himself in responding not only to the calls of his denomination but to the Interests of his city a* well. “He was one of our great citizens.”

MELLON QUIZ IS ABANDONED Democrats Drop Prosecution of Aluminum Company. By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 27. The movement to force prosecution of the Aluminum Company of America, in which Secretary of the Treasury Mellon owns a large interest, collapsed today with defeat of the Walsh report in the Senate, Friday. Democratic lenders indicated no further effort would be made to press the issue, the most important partisan question of the present Congress. Senator Robinson, Democratic floor leader, announced he would drop his resolution which would requite President Coolidge to employ special counsel to begin proceedings against the company.

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—Photo by Charles F. Bretzman. The Rev. Matthew F. Smith, 43, whose death today at Metliodi t Hospital is being mourned by the ; congregation of the First Presbyterian Church, of which he was pastor.

MANY FAVOR REKOMINATIGN OF SENATOR Signatures on Petition for Watson, With Candidacy Announcement. Signatures of several thousand Indiana, voters appear on a petition filed today at the Statehouse asking that the name of United States Senator James E. Watson be included on the ballots as a candidate for re-nomlnatlon at the Republican primary in May. More than 500 of the signers are from Rushville, Watson's legal place of residence, and Rush County. Other cities where voters signed in great numbers were Indianapolis, Terre Haute, New Albany, Newcastle, North Vernon, Evansville. Princeton. Lafayette, and I^banon. Among the signers were the following: Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliam: John C. Rucke'dshnus. Kelly C. Adams. Gavin L. Payne, Sheriff Omer Hawkins. Ira M. Holmes and Alexander G. Cavlns of Indianapolis; State Senators Rav M. Southworth of iAfayctte, and Rowland H. Hill of Carthage: State Representative J. W. Ebnugh of Indians polls, and Oscar Foellingcr, Ft. Wayne, publisher. Watson’s formal announcement of candidacy also was filed. , APPROVE HEALTH DRIVE Mayor and Cabinet Favor Campaign Against Vaults. Appproval of the health board's program to remove all vaults In Indianapolis, was expressed by Mayor Duvall and cJty cabinet members at a meeting today. Sol Sc hi oss, health board president, and Dr. Herman G. Morgan, secretary*, urged necessity for continuance of the campaign for sewer connections, or septic tanks in extreme cases, as the only method to combat effectively the ravages of typhoid fever. Morgan said a plan for extended payments prevents hardship to small property owners.

REASSESSINGS ARE CANCELED State Tax Commissioners Take Action. After study of a recent State Supreme Court decision, State tax commissioners today canceled a scheduled real estate reassessment in Washington Township, Marlon County. Reassessments for Armstrong and Scott Townships In Vanderburgh County also were canceled. The board conditionally approved a $113,470.25 bond issue for a road in Kosciusko County and a SII,OOO issue for another in Stafford Township, Greene County. A $75,000 issue for a school at Monon was cut to $60,000. EIGHTEEN FIREMEN HURT Floor Collapses In Chicago Fire— Three Injured When Ladder Skids Bu United Press CHICAGO. Fetx. 27.—The second floor of an apartment building gave way during a fir* early today and hurled fifteen firemen to the basement. Eight were sent to & hospital. Thr** families living on the second floor were rescued. Three other firemen were hurt when a ladder slipped. PROMISE BRIDGE REPAIR Approaches to Delaware and Senate Ave. Spans to Be Fixed. Early repair of the Delaware St. and Senate Ave. bridge approaches was the promise of Roy C. Shaneberger, board of works president, at city cabinet meeting today. Th* bridges over Fall Creek were constructed month* ago, but the approaches hare been cursed by legions o< motorists, because of their roughn—.

Forecast MOSTLY fair tonight and Sunday; lowest temperature tonight, 25 to 30; rising temperature Sunday.

TWO CENTS

ISHORTRIDGE TRACT BUY UNDER WAY School Board, Despite Protests Starts Forty-Sixth St. Site Purchase. PAPERS ARE DRAWN UP Officials Prepare for Legal Transfers. Contracts for the sale of the now Shortridgc high school site, Thirty-Fourth and Meridian Sts., and for the purchase of another location south of Forty-Sixth St., between Central Ave. and Washington Blvd., were being drawn up today by school board officials. Business Director Ure M. Fraser said the purchase of the site will not be completed today’. The board decided to buy a major | portion of the Forty-81xth Bt. tract i and condemn another part at a I special meeting Friday afternoon dej spite protests of north aide prop- , erty owners and minority board j members. j The ground to be bought doea not front Forty-Sixth St., being I separated from it by a row of lots, j It has a frontage of 676 feet on Central Ave., and 400 feet on Washington Blvd. The depth Is 600 feet. The ground will be bought from Frank F. Wnolllng, real estate deal- > er. said to have held options on the j property since Feb. 6. I Woollng formerly employed K. !K. Wark, contractor, who held jup plans on elementary schools last fall, so that they eventually I were handled by the new school i board. Injunction likely Property owners living near the i rite at Forty Sixth St. said lnjunc* : tlon proceedings may be started against the board to prevent It from | building there. Harry A. Schwankhaus, who owns i property adjoining the site on the ; south, said he and all other property | owners probably would attempt to "block the board’s move.” He said persons living In the community were awaiting the return of Burdsal A. Forbes, lumber dealer, Monday, before taking any action. “Forbes is interested In the mat- ; ter and probably would be the first man to lead injunction proceedings,** Schwankhaus 6ald. Richard L. Ewbank. attorney, fn Ia statement said the Thirty-Fourth ' St. site, which was bought through [ condemnation proceedings, for the purpose of building the new school there, must be used for this purpose because the Supreme Court In March, 1904, held that “under condemnation proceedings school authorities took a title to land only for school use.” Appraised Value The Forty Sixth Rt. prep*! ty recently was appraised at $70,375. Wooling’s price Is $76.750. Majority members estimate that the property along FortySixth St., can be bought for $25,750. Motions of Johnson to bare the board place 2.500 persons as the capacity of a high school, to have the new Shortrldge. regard lee* of Its location, erected along the lines of plans already drawn and to have the school board attorney give a written opinion on the clarity of the title of the ground were loet Board President Theodore Vonnegut turned to Kern and Mr*. Lttllan Sedwick and said audibly: “We’ll kill this motion for Johnson “ Minority Member Chsrl R. Yoke asked the majority faction wher* they were going to get the money to buy the property. Tt was said that there la $66,000 from the sale of Shortrldge, at Michigan and Penn sylvanla Sts., and money In the special school fund. To C hange Plans Majority members said the plans will be changed. Kern ssld there were many mistakes in the present plans. He pointed out the unit heating systems as on* of them. Johnson ssld condemnation proceedings might mean long lltlgs tions. Kern said a delay of three years didn’t mean anything. “Do >ou mean to say that a delay of three years on condemnation pnv ceding* will not mean something?” shouted Johnson. “Can you stand before tlv> public and say that?’’ Kern subsided. J. Clyde Hoffman, north side reel dent and member of a Shortrldgs Parent-Teacher Association advisory committee, again reiterated the state ment that property owners will hold a mass meeting in protest and proba bly file an injunction Hgalnst the board, in an effort tp prevent th* sal* of the Thirty Fourth and Meridian St site. ‘YOU HANDSOME RASCAL’ Follies Beauty I-and* Appearance of Judge Leathern, Miss Lois Alexander, on* of the sixty-five •’glorified” American girl* appearing this week In ZiegfeM Follies at English's Theater, was the guest of Judge James A. Leath ers of Superior Court One this morning. Miss Alexander, introduced to several of the county Judges, declared that “Judge Leathers is ihe roost handsome Judge I ever met." “In fact, they are all such nice gentlemen that I really think It le a shame they have to conduct their court* In suoh an inadequate house," said Miss Alexander.