Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 193, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 November 1926 — Page 1

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'PIE WflllilAir ON SICK BED MISUSED Points Out Hall-Mills Defendants in Dramatic Court Scene. HEARD SHOTS, SCREAMS Witness Gives Version of Tragedy in Lane. ■l United Press SOMERVILLE. N. J., Nov. IS. —Mrs. Jane .Gibson today told her vision of how the Rev. Edward Wheeler Rail and Mrs. Eleanor Mills were murdered and Identified those who she said were at the scene. , She related that on the night of Sept. 14, 1922, she had seen Henry Stevens, Mrs. Frances Hall and Willie Stevens at the spot where later Mrs. Mills and Rev. Hall had been tound murdered. She had heard shots; heard a man Curse and a woman scream. She said she had seen Mrs. Hall kneeling; had heard a woman pleading. She had seen two men and a ■Woman in all —and the woman, she said, was Mrs. Hall; the men, Henry and "Willie Stevens. She tainted out each in the courtroom. Defendants Unmoved As the white uniformed nurses and internes bore her jn those in the courtroom rose—all excepting a little group at the left of the judge's bench. They were Mrs. Frances Stevens Hall, Henry Stevens and Willie , Stevens, the defendants, whom Mrs. Gibson was risking her life to accuse of having killed Mrs. Mills and Hall. They and their attorneys remained seated. Six men moved a pale foym from a stretcher to a white iron hospital cot in the courtroom, tilted up a little the head of the bed, folded back snow white linen, and the voice of Mrs. Gibson spoke forth In accusaHon. had been trundled over the Jersey roads in a slow moving ambulance to the courtroom In the full knowledge that her trip might mean her death; had been carried in silence through crowded corridors to the courtroom. A Bible was placed in her hands and she swore to tell the truth. Speaks in Low Voice A low .voice,, almost inaudible, began speaking. It was Mrs. Gibson's, and laboriously she told her story that had been awaited for four years. “What was your occupation on ( tho night of Sept. 14, 1922?” asked Simpson as his first question. "A farmer,” answered' the witness In such a low voice that it was hardly audible. ' The court stenographer came over to the bedside the better to hear the Mrs. Gibson said her cornfield had been robbed the Sunday night before the murder. She heard an “old. old, rickety wagon in the field on the next Thursday night,” she said. Her dogs barked and she went out to investigate. Then, said the wit(Turn to Page 11) BRITAIN’S MINERS KILL PEACE PLAN Men, on Strike Since May, W Reject Proposals. Jin United Pres * LONDON, Nov. IS.—British mlnrg* most of them idle aid many of them Iff -*want, have rejected the government proposals for ending the coal stoppage which began May 1. A. J. Cook, secretary of the British Miners* Federation told the United Press today. He said the rejection had been by a large majority and that North Wales was the only district not yet reported. MORE AGAINST~MERGER Southeastern Civic Club Commends Federation’s Action. / Another shot was fired In the battle against the proposed merger of the two Indianapolis light and heat companies Wednesday night when the Southeastern Civic Improvement Club adopted a resolution commending the action of the Indianapolis Federation of the Community Civic Clubs In opposing the merger. The Southeastern club met at the home of Edward Sexton, 1601 Fletcher Ave., and waL addressed by John F. White, president. ARSON CHARGE FACED Accused of Firing Building Where Rival Worked. CROWN POINT, Rid., Nov. 18.— Everett Butts. 22, was to be in Criminal Court here today on arson charges. Butts is charged with responsibility, for a fire in a Gary furniture store, on Oct. 30, where his successful rival dn a love affair, Roy Avery, 23, was night watclynan.

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Marie Nearly Sees Claude Sans Tie When Detective Inspector Claude M. Worley steps out in full dress hereafter he is going to wear a tie that he has tied himself. The manufacturers of dress ties that are held in place by rubber bands lost a good customer when Worley, riding in the parade in honor of Queen Marie, was informed by a fellow officer that his neckpiece was gone. Evidently, St had dropped off somewhere. What if the Queen should see such an august personage as a detectiive inspector sans tie? Perish the thought. Hurriedly, Worley drew his overcoat collar together. A mounted policeman was dispatched post haste and soon returned with another tie. And at the next stop Worley’s appearance was absolutely correct.

LEADER IN COMMUNITY SUCCUMBS Mrs. Joseph B. Kealing Dies Suddenly at Home After Long Illness. Private funeral services for Mrs. Joseph B. Kealing, who succumbed today at her residence following several months illness, will be held Saturday afternoon at the home, 1424 N. Alabama. St. Mrs. Kealing never fully recovered from a serious operation last winter. Mrs, Kealing, wife of the national Republican committeeman from Indiana, was active in poltlcal, social and civic circles here for the past twenty years. She was born at Leaf River, 111. Friends may view the remaine Friday afternoon and evening at the home. Burial wll be in Crown Hill cemetery. Messages of condolence received from many associates of Mrs. Kealing in social and correctional activities. She was an active Republican worker and was a member of the Woman’s Department Club, Indiana Woman’s Prison board of trustees. Day Nursery board. Board of State Charities, Family Welfare Society and Marion County board of charities. \ Besides the husband, the mother, Mrs. Cecilia Meyer, and three sisters, Miss Luella Meyer, Mrs. Mina Myers, Mrs. Mamie G. Gaffin, all of Indianapolis, survive. NEW WAR ON UTILITIES Hays Damage Suits Will Re Filed for Tearing Up Streets. War on public utility companies, which have torn up streets and failed to repair them, was declared today by the city’s legal department. “Damage suits will be filed against the companies that fail to comply with the law that provides they must restore the thoroughfares to their--original condition,” John K. Ruckelshaus, city attorney, said. Ruckelshaus pointed out that holes left by the utilities cause accidents for whlc hthe city is liable. ROAD SYSTEM DISCUSSED Addition of a considerable mileage of roads to the State highway system was being discussed today at a session of the commission at the Statehouse. Considerable attention was given toVthe addition of a road between Lafayette and Michigan City.

RESCUERS IN MINE . SEEKING SIX MEN First Group Enters Pennsylvania Shaft Where Flood Trapped Workers Tuesday—Fate Not Yet Known

Bv United Presh HAZELTONj Pa., Nov. 18.— I The first squad of rescuers today entered ANNEXATION OFTOWNIS FOUGHT / Horse Thief Detective Move, Says Beech Grove. Fifty Beech Grove citizens in a moeting Wednesday night branded the proposal of the Indianapolis city council to annex the town as another move to extend the power of Horse Thief Detectives. Speakers declared that the town already is overrun with the horse thief detectives. The meeting was held in the office of Bert Wilhelm, contractor, 617 Main St. Speakers expressed belief that Ivlansmen were behind the attempt to join Beech Grove to Indianapolis. Wilhelm. W. S. Newcomer, a lumber dealer and Agate Sahn, civic club leader, were named to start Injunction proceedings. If necessary, to block passage of the annexation ordinance. The Indianapolis council referred the measure to committee Monday evening. PHONE BOOSTS ASKED The Amboy Telephone Company, serving the town of Amboy and adjacent points In Miami County, petitioned the public service commisson today for rate Increases sufficient to meet expenses and pay a return on the Investment. Tho petition was filed through Max F. Hosea.

EX-OFFICIALS GRAND JURY WITNESSES Several Who Served During Shank Administration Quizzed. 7 RIKHOFF AMONG THEM Former Chief Offered Job for Money, It Is Said. It was “former city officials” day in 'the Marion County grand jury room this morning. The investigation of alleged politiI ealTorruptlon in Indiana when D. C. I Stephenson was In power was under j way again, after having been laid i on the shelf for a day. With two exceptions, witnesses examined during the morning were former or present city employes, the majority of them being in the “former” class. More to Come And when the jurors recessed at noon, Prosecutor William 11. Remy announced that the session would be resumed in the afternoon, with more witnesses on deck. Those quizzed before the noon adjournment, in the order of their appearance, were William H. Free man, member of the board of works during the Shank administration and former Republican county chairman; Herman F. Rikhoff, Shank police chief; John Reneer, assessment bureau head, who served in the last administration, and has retained his position under Mayor Duvall; J. F. Taylor, constable in the court of Justice of the Peacs Walter Glass; Virgil Ferguson, chief of the fire prevention bureau during the Shank administration; James Isaacs, Negro, 601 Darnell St., laborer on the city pay roll, and W. F. Willoughby. Ravenswood, Klan organizer under Stephenson. Freeman was quizzed /or only a short time. Then Rikh6ff went In the Jury room. Appointment Offer It was understood that the jury desired to question Rikhoff about a stoFy that he was offered a political appointment if he would pay a large sum to a certain organization, Rikhoff refused the job, it Is said. Twcf others called In as witnesses, who had not appeared up to noon, were Edward E. Mcßride, former director of recreation, and Ned Russell, a deputy constable. After Willowoughty, the last witness of the morning, caftie out of the jury room he talked for a few minutes with Remy and then the two went into the prosecutor’s office for a conference. What was said there was not disclosed. Duvall Worker , Russell was active during the mayoralty qampalgn for Duvall In the Second ward, and exceptionally actWe the day prior to Duvall's election. Wednesday the grand jury devoted Its time to ' clearing some >of the regular Jail cases from the docket. Remy, however, worked during the entire day on the probe of Stephensonism. L. G. Julian, Evansville, former business associate of Stephenson, may not be brought before the grand jury again today, Remy indicated.

the flooded No. 8 workings of the Tomhlcken pit of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company mine here, where six men have been entombed since Tuesday. With emrgency hospitals, kitchens and portable electric plants around the mouth of the shaft, mine officials were doing everything in their power to determine the fate of the six men It is believed the men are entombed in the No. 16 slope and the work of Installing pumps at the ctm? trance of this slope was being rushed. TAKE‘VETERANS’ IN LIQUOR GAME V _ Man and Wife Arrested by Federal Officers. A man and his wife who, according to*Federal authorities, long have boasted that they were “the oldest bootleggers in town” and that they never had been caught, were arrested Wednesday night after prohibition agents had made numerous alleged purchases of liquor at their establishments. , Those arrested -were James Jordan, 44, taken at 61% Virginia Ave., and his wife, Mrs. Maude Jordan, 48, found at 866 N. Meridian St. At both places buzzer systems were In use, warning of the approach of officers and the raiders said liquor had been poured in bath tubs. Husband and wife were released today upfler bond.

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, NOV. 18, 1926

CITY PA YS TRIB UTE TO MARIE, QUEEN, WOMAN AND MOTHER

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•—Photo by Clem C. Voorlils. The banquet in honor of Queen Marie at the Columbia Club. The Queen, at the back table, may bo distingui shed by the headdress of pearls and diamonds she is wearing.

WORK SUMS UP ON ‘NO TRUMP' HANDS Times Bridge Expert Gives Resume of Pointers on Difficult Phase of Game.

Ity Milton C. Work. On the first three days of this week our pointers related to initial bids of No Trump; a summary may he staled as follows: A Dealer (or a Second Hand, Dealer having passed), has the requisite strength C;T a No Trump when he has hiph-card strength above the average three suits stopped and at least two cards in his shortest suit. But there are many hands amply strong enough to bid # a No Trump—hands with much more strength than the most conservative would require—which are nevertheless unsound No Trump bids because they are better suit bids. To illustrate with an extreme example: Spades: Ace-King-Queen-Jack-10. Hearts; Ace-King Queen. Diamonds- Ace-King-Queen. Clubs: Queen-Jack.

Back Copies Available Those who are interested in Mr. Work’s articles on bridge, but have missed a part of the series may secure back copies at The Times Circulation Dept., 214-220 W. Maryland St., or they will be sent upon request.

This hand has three suits stopped; has two Aces, two Kings, three Queens and one Jack above the average; has a high-card count of thirty-one (eleven being the minimum requirement): has two cards and considerable strength in its shortest suit; but in spite of all that, only a No Trump hound would give up a sure game In Spades with 100 assured honors for a possible game in No Trump (the making of which would probably depend upon the partner’s holding the Ace or King or the 10-x-x In Clubß) with an assured 30 and a possible 40 for honors. In this extreme case situation is apparent; but' with hands somewhat weaker, the arguments in favor of the suit-bid may be just as valid, although not as self evident. For example, the hand given yesterday; Spades: Ace-Queen-10. Hearts: Ace-Queen-Jack-x-x. Diamonds: AceKing. Clubs: x-x-x,. fully qualifies for a No Trump, meeting all the requirements given In' the three preceding articles, but a No Trump bid would be most unwise because Hearts is so much safer; game with that suit the trump being much more probable. Another very usual typa of hand which calls for a suit-bid rather than No Trump, is: Spades: King Juck-x-x-x. Hearts: Ace-x. Diamonds: Ace-Queen-Jack. Clubs; x-x-x. The above described system of selecting a Major suit in preference to a No Trump it not .advisable with a partner who does not understand Majorsuit denials, but with a partner up to date in that respect, it is a winner The most Important topic—denials—will soon be discussed in this series of articles. Our pointer for today is: When the hand contains an unstopped suit do not bid a No Trumps if you have a biddable five-card Major. The following question will be answered tomorrow: South bids one Spade aiul obtains the contract; what should West lead from this hand: Spades: Jack-x-x-x-x. Hearts: Queen-Jack-Ten-x. Diamonds: King-x-x-x. Clubs: Jack? Copyright, Milton C. Work. * Work, who is the recognized authority on the game of bridge, will answer questions for Times readers. Write to him in care of The Times.

‘Until Eternity / Cry of Garrote f s Victim Bu United Press t HAVANA, Nov. 18. —Quesado Castillo, a Negro murderer, dies today in the clutch of the medieval garrote. The long lever which forced a steel spike Into Gastillo’6 vertebrae was turned at 6:03 a. m. and at 6:11% Castillo was pronounced dead. According to custom, the body was to remain in the Santiago Jail on public view, still gripped by the garrote, for four hours, when it would be burled. Castillo could not sleep last night, but his calm was unperturbed as he walked to the execution chair today smoking a cigar. “Gentlemen,” exclaimed Castillo as though putting a toast, “until eternity.” amaFeur athletic fuss Two Resignations Announced From American Olympic Association. Bu United Press WASHINGTON. Nov. 18.—President Palmer E. Pierce of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and President Henry Breckinridge of the National Amateur Athletic Federation, have resigned from the American Olympic Association and it is expected their organizations will follow suit. This action, the result of several factional warfare, followed election of W. C. Prout of Boston as president of the Olympic Associ atlon.

PRESIDENT WILL BE INVITED HERE To Be Asked to Officiate at War Plaza Ceremonies. President Coolldg© and Mrs. Coolidge will be the central figures of the corner stone laying ceremonies of the Indiana World War Memorial late next spring, if arrangements possibly can be made for them to attend said Marcus L. Sonntag, presi dent of the War Memorial board of trustees, Wednesday. “Hoosier Interest In the coming of Queen Marie of Roumania being tr high,” he said “It is oniy fitting .* our own country’s greatest ci.ebrities be invited'here. Immediate steps will be taken to make the necessary arrangements.” LOWDEN BOOM STRONGER Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.—The presidential stock of ex-Governor Frink O. Lowden (Rep.), Illinois, was regarded by politicians here today at on the boom. Eighty farm organizations' Indorsement at St. Louis of his farm relief program—crystallized In the McNary Haugen bill —was taken here as strengthening his chances as runner-up on President Coolidge. $

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What May Have Been Farewell Address Heard at Banquet. By Daniel M. Kidney Hall and farewell! T|(ese were the greetings that Marie of Roumania, first Queen ever to set foot In Indianapolis, brought to this city Wednesday night. During a six hour visit, In which Her Majesty was driven through

Grateful Queen Marie was grateful for the welcome she received in Indianapolis. Wallace I,ee, city committee chairman, and his 13-year-old daughter, Lnna, accompanied the Queen hit* (he drawing room of her special train just before she left. “Mr. Lee, your people have been lovely,” the' Queen said. “I like the name of your town, it is so musical, so pretty. I wish as chairman you would express my thanks, please. “I hope 1 did not show sadness. I was just a little downcast this evening. I especially tried to be cheerful. I didn’t want your people to think I did not appreciate.” The Queen asked especially that H. ,1. Kansburg, transportation committee chairman, be thanked for providing her two Marmon autos, an open and a closed car, for the parade through downtown streets. The Queen rode In an open car ns much as possible so she would be able to set'. When It rained, as happened several times during the ceremonies, she changed to the closed car. The Queen gave an autographed photograph of herself to Miss I>ee. Let* in a statement today expressed his thanks to ail those who lieljM'd make the reception of the Queen a success.

thronged streets to the Monumetit, the library, Stafehouse. Roumanian church and Columbia Club, she won her way Into the heurts of the democratic citizenry of Hooelerdom. A disarming smile and a wave of friendly greeting that Is peculiarly Marie’s own, were the weapons used by this regal matron in making her peaceful conquest. The thousands who saw this wav 1 lg will have It etched on their memory. Tho Queen holds her arm aloft at an angle and waves her hand rapidly, somehow seeming to convey the message that she Is really and truly glad to see this huge throng and honestly Is enjoying every minute of her visit. What may have been the farewell address of the Queen In America, was heard at the banquet in the Columbia Club, when Her Highness told the guests that she will have to leave for home sooner than planned. Among the thousands who lined the flag-bedecked streets, or assembled at the various pjaces of welcome. there will be some to whom the r al visit will ever be a matter tp' precious recollection. This .oup will Include the Boy* Scout whAm the Queen kissed as mounted the steps of the Monument, Roumanian womeh tyith whom she chatted in their native tongue and dinner guests whom she obliged by autographing their menus. Tribute to Queen All these little “human touches.” as the Queen termed them* made her welcome not only a matter of greeting royalty, hut a tribute to (Turn to Page 13) HOURLY TEMPERATURES 6 a. m 29 10 a. m 29 7 a. m 29 11 a. m 29 8 a. m 29 12 (noon) . . 29 9 a. in 29 1 p .m...... 30

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ROUMANIAN RULER WILL SAIL FROM AMERICA NOV. 24 Alarm Over King's Condition Causes Shortening of Tour. Bu United I^ess ABOARD QUEEN MARIE OF ROUMANIA’S SPECIAL TRAIN IN KENTUCKY, Nov. 18.—Queen Marie of Roumania today announced a decision to cut Bhort her American visit and sail for Europe aboard the liner Berengaria from New York, Nov. 24. This action, which was forecast some time ago In United Press dispatches from Bucharest, was directly attributed by the Queen to receipt of a cablegram bringing her unfavorable news concerning the health of King Ferdinand. Her Majesty will continue her American tour ns far as Detroit without change. Saturday night she will leave Detroit over the New York Central, reaching New York, Sunday noon. The royal party, which was separated for several hours Wednesday, during which Princess Ileana was In an uutornobile accident, was reunited at Indianapolis Wednesday evening. Ueana retired early upon Instructions from her nurse, but It was announced she had suffered no 111 effects from the accident save for a slight shock which was aggravated by -the fact she was riding In tnn open motor car and cauglit a cold. Today the Princess Intends to remain absent from the round of social activities while she takes a complete rest. REPORTS NATIONAL UNION Marriage of Ueana and Hungarian Noble likely, Says Paper. Bu United Press BUDAPEST, Nov. 18.—Elevation of Princess lleana to the rank of Crown Pdlncess of Roumania and her marriage with the llapsburg Archduke Albrecht to combine Roumania and Hungary under on© sov ereign, were being planned today, according to the Legitimist newspaper Magyarsag. In a story purporting to have come from Bucharest, the capital of Rou manta, Qie paper said that Count Banffy, agent of Premier Count Bethlen of Hungary, had agreed with Premier Averescu of Roumania that the two countries should bo united. Roumanian law would have to be changed to permit Ueana and her children to succeed to the throne. It was reported that Premier Mussolini had promised Averescu to recognize and support Ueana to prevent the ascension of Prince Otto, son of the labt Austro-Hungarian, to the Hungarian throne. Hoosier Asks Funds _ to Fight Corn Borer Bu United Press WASHINGTON. Nov. 18.—A request for a $1,000,000 appropriation to be used to eradicate the European corn borer In the middle west was made to President Coolidge today by members of the corn borer commission, headed by Prof. G. I. Christie, Purdue. Ind. Christie fold the President the prevalence of the com borer In several midwestern States had resulted in an embargo against the shipment of corn out of these States. He said the fund would be expended Immediately by farm organisations.

v Forecast Cloudy and slightly colder tonight with lowest temperature 20 to 23; Friday, partly cloudy and continued cold.

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DEFERRING OF MERGER CASE LOOMS Commission Meets to Take* Up Motions for Delay in Utilities Affair. MORNING SESSION SHORT Appearances Entered—-Brief Protests Heard. Postponement of the hearing on the ooo.oou merger of lot il de tricity and power utility interests appeared as a strong likelihood thU afternoon when the public service conunsslon met to consider motions to defer the case and to dlpmias for want of Jurisdiction, Attorneys for the Merchants Ileat and Light Company, an Insull concern; the Indianapolis Light and Heut Company, and the Indianapolis Power and Light Company the concern Into which the two others would be merged, met with tho commission this morning at the time scheduled for the formal merger hearing. Ap pearancea wei e taken and the hear ing adjourneu until two In the afternoon, due to the absence from Uncity of Commissioner Clyde H. Junes. Among the army of attorneys ap pearlng at the morning session was Alvtih J. Rucker, city corporation counsel, who has made the open charge that $19,000 of Insull money was injected Into the 1924 campaign to procure a commission favorable to Insult’s expansion program In In dlana. Other Attorneys Others who entered appearances were James W. Fesler, representiin: the Indianapolis Po.ver and Lvht Company; Carl H. Mote, representin'.' the Merchants Heat and Lb ht Corn pany; William Bosson, representing I himself, certain consumers and tax payers; Charles N. Thompson and Elmer E. Scott, representing the In dianapolls Power and Light Com; Rucker, ChrAdes Mendenhall an 1 John W. Becker, representing the City of Indianapolis; Carl Wilde no i A. B. Cronk, representing the Chapman Price Steel Company, the G. * J. Tire Company and the Foundry Company, which arc pm testing agelnst the merger; Fred erick E. Matson, representing the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce; Edward O. Snethen and Samuel Dowden, representing the Indianap > 11s Federation of Community Civic Clubs, and Francis E. Matthews and O. E. Koegel, representing all of the utilities concerned. Matson protested against an immediate hearing of the cane, deolar lng, “If this were before a court, l think the Judge would adequ realize that counsel must have sufficient time to prepare for tho ©a;-< These arc not dilatory motions, tin <> motions to postpone. We desire abou* ten days, but will be satisfied with a shorter time.” Dowden advised the commission against ha ty action. City Not Prepared Declaring that the city Is not prepared to argue tho motions In telllgently ii such a brief time, Men dcnhall offered a motion to dh-nii -a (Turn to Page 111 Board President Announces Street Repair Stand. 1 No more "amaslte" will bo used to repair the Improved street-* of Indianapolis, Roy C. Shaneb gor, board of works president, announced today. Action was taken on recommendation of CU> Engineer Chester 1 leas. Former City Engineer Ooo*ge G. Schrmdt was the leading exponent of "amuslte,” from friends of the administration. The material is a compound containing considerable crushed stone. Representatives of the concrete interests contended that paving specifications prepared by Schmidt, but later repudiated by the board, would have allowed use of an "armistte” material in paving of new streets. They said the material would not be durable. The board Is considering awarding contracts for repairing improved streets by competitive bids and possibly operating the municipal asphalt plant part time.

Hundreds of Closed Model Used Cars

Are being offered for sale by Indianapolis Auto dealers at very attractive prices, during Closed Car week. No matter what make of car, or price you want to pay, you are almost certain to find it Included in this “opportunity unusual.” A large selection of Closed Car offerings nrf listed In today’s "Automoble for Sale” Want Ads. Turn to the Want Ads now, select your car, while prices are low and terms easy.