Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 209, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 December 1926 — Page 1

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LIMIT FARM AID, ADVICE OF COOLIE Tells Congress in Message Government Should Not ‘Go Into Business. FAVORS CO-OPERATIVES Approves Development of Inland Waterways. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.—President Coolidge, sending his annual message to Congress today, counselled that body against any farm relief that would put the Government "into the business’’ of production, marketing or price fixing of farm products. He also made it clear he opposed any permanent tax reduction now, but favors a tax refund next year. "Typically Coolidge” Republicans generally acclaimed the message as a "typical Coolidge document,’’ and “a very strong message’’ while Democrats and some independent Republicans critised it. Some characterized it was "an attempt of the ostrich to bury his head in the sand.” The message was brought to Congress by a White House messenger and read in each House by the reading clerks, the President departing for the second time from the custom of presenting his messages personally. Senators and Representatives had copies, so they paid little attention to the droning voices of the clerks, although the crowded galleries listened interestedly. Senator Pat Harrison (Dem.), Mis sissippi, commenting upon the proposal for anti-lynching legislation, said the President was seeking a third term. Called ‘Weak Sister’ Senator; Edwards (Dgm.), New Jersey, said the message was a “pretty weak sister,” while Senator Copeland (Dem.), New York, descried the President’s assertion that the country is now prosperous. Senator Couzens, Republican, Michigan, agreed, saying: “If the President, could interview the 100,000 unemployed in the city of Detroit, and the farm element, he might come to the view that his claim of universal prosperity is not accurate. He who sticks his head in the sand like an ostrich does not benefit the situation.” Senator Robinson, Democratic floor leader, said: “The President’s message seeks to continue the chronic Republican hallucination of general prosperity. The condition of the textile industry and the widespread distress and threatened bankruptcy in the agricultural section, the South, the middle West and West, witness the absurdity of such a boast. “The necessity and demand for ‘farm relief are eloquently portrayed, but the message outlines no measure in that behalf.” For agriculture, he favored greater development of cooperatives, development of inland waterways and Muscle Shoals, and other measures already advocated, and voiced the Government’s “constant solicitude and sympathy for the farmer.” Stressing again the idea of “Coolidge economy,” he warned Congress against extravagant new ventures now. His message, unrolling a panorama of the Federal Government’s vast business, emphasized the "general peace and prosperity” of the country, the absence of major diplomatic troubles, and the desire of America to continue its policy of non-aggressive armament. To Continue Economy Os his recommendations for the coming year—many of them repetitions of earlier suggestions to Congress—the foremost were: Continue economy by limiting expenditures to those of "most urgent necessity.” Let Congress committees discuss agriculture with the hope of perfecting a "general satisfactory” plan for meeting farmers’ needs. Develop extension of Mississippi River transportation system; find a method of linking the Great Lakes with the North Atlantic either by the St. Lawrence or the All-Amer-ican route, (New York) —without local jealousies. Solve the Great Lake drainage problem. Continue studying reclamation projects. Place the American merchant marine under a single responsible head (Turn to Page 7)

Debs Rests With Closest Friend Bu United Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind.', Dec. 7. —The ashes of Eugene V. Debs, the “little giant of socialism,’’ have been buried beside the grave of one of Debs’ dearest friends in life, the late Dr. W. \V. Parsons, former president of Indiana State Normal School. Interment of the bronza urn containing all the ashes was a private ceremony, witnessed only by Debs’ widow and brother. Debs wanted to be buried near Dr. Parsons’ grave. His widow complied with the request.

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ACCUSE OLSON AS GIRL’S MURDERER

Coroner’s Jurors Charge Lover in Wisconsin Case. Bu United Press PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis.. Dec. 7.—Erdman Olson, 18-year-old college student, was sought today throughout the land, formally accused by a coroner’s jury of the murder of his sweetheart, Clara Olson. The coroner’s jury, composed of farmers, reached their verdict five minutes after evidence had been presented to them showing that Clara Olson came to her death the evening of Sept. 9, when she disappeared with Erdman. Her body had been taken from a knoll a quarter of a mile from Erdman's father’s farm house last Thursday. A physician had testified that she had been beaten to death, and that the entire siae of her head had been crushed by a broad, heavy instrument. The evidence which jurymen said led them to the conclusion that Erdman had killed Clara Olson, was a letter found tucked in her bosom, after the body had been found. The letter was unsigned, but was identified by Clara’s sister as having been written by Erdman, son of a wealthy tobacco planter. The sister said she (Turn to Page 9) lURYGOES AHEAD ON ROUTINE WORK, REMY NOT THERE . I To Resume Investigation of Political Corruption Charges Soon. The Marion County grand jury, ordered by Criminal Judge James A. Collins to conclude its investigation of charges of corruption in Indiana politics by Dec. 22, continued work on routine matters today. Prosecutor William H. Remy was not at the courthouse this morning, but it was learned that a number of persons have been subpoenaed as witnessses in the cor ruption quiz. Remy said the jury would continue the corruption investigation until Dec. 31, when the grand jury session ends and that the new jury might resume the matter if all the work was not completed. That the jury will resume the political investigation soon, it was believed, when it was learned that a supoena has been issued for Benjamin E. Reed, attorney, who was mentioned as a probable selection by Governor Jackson for one of the four judges of Marion County municipal courts. Deputy Prosecutors Willllam 11. Sheaffer and John L. Niblack professsed ignorance of Remy’s whereabouts. Slain Officer’s Wife Will Be Questioned Bu United Press OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Dec. 7. —Mrs. Luther Bishop, wife of the State detective who was shot to death in his home here Sunday, was to be questioned today, while a cororTer’s jury resumes its investigation of the case. Mrs. Bishop was taken into custody yesterday and held for questioning, but no charges were filed against her. The two pistols which Bishop kept near him constantly were found in a bundle of clothing in the Bishop home. Both bore marks of having been fired and it is the belief of officials that Bishop was killed with his own guns. Several witnesses were to appear before the coroner’s jury today for questioning. The jury adjourned without giving a verdict last night after deliberating all afternoon.

SAFETY CONFAB STARTS TODAY Second State-Wide Industrial Conference. Indiana’s second State-wide industrial safety conference opened for a thvee-day session at the Claypool this afternoon, with those interested in safety measures in attendance. The conference is under auspices of the State industrial board. Governor Jackson was to address the opening session. Ethelbert Stewart, United States Commissioner of Labor Statistics, to speak cm “The Acid Test of Progress in Accident Prevention." Addresses will be followed by discussion. Chairman Fred M. Wilcox of the Wisconsin industrial board, a recognized leader was to speak on cooperation between the board and employers. A smoker, vaudeville and Ford Motor Company pictures are on tonight’s program. Dixson H. Bynum, State industrial board chairman, will preside. WRITER GIVEN DIVORCE 811 T'vited Press HONOLULU, T. H., Dec. 7. Charging desertion, Fannie Heaslip Lea Agee, writer, has beei* granted a divorce from Hamilton P. Agee, local business man.

NIGHT PATROLS, PLAN TO CHECK HOLD# WAVE Grocery and Filling Station Robbed—sl,2oo Fur Theft Reported. With the hold-up of a grocery store and a filling station and a $1,200 burglary added to the list of bandit activities today, Police Chief Claude F. Johnson planned extra measures to check the crime wave in Indianapolis. % There were seven hold-ups here over the week-end. Johnson said he was organizing additional police squads to patrol filling stations and grocerys during the night and early morning hours. Grocery Robbed The new grocery hold-up occurred early today shortly after John Dickerson, manager, opened the Standard Grocery at Leota and Bates Sts. Two men, one carrying an automatic pistol; staged the hold-up and escaped with $25 from the cash register. Lieut. O. D. Thomas reported that he was unable to obtain many facts regarding the robbery from Dickerson, the manager keeping busy waiting on customers, evidently seeking to make up the loss by an increase in sales. Only meager descriptions and details concerning the men were secured by police. The armed man covered Dlqkerson, while the other took the money. ♦ Cleaners Looted Sidney Bornstein, proprietor of a cleaning establishment at 90S S. Meridian St., reported ladles’ fur coats, valued at $1,200, stolen from his shop during the night. The rear door had been broken open. The loot included one Persian lamb coat, $600; one black Hudson seal coat, $250, and several less expensive garments. Theater Holil-Up The barrel of a revolver didn’t look so bad to Miss Edith Davies. 617 Highland Dr., in charge of the box office ht the Uptown Theater, 4217 College Ave., who was mostly concerned in saving the cash. She told Lieut. Fred Winkler and squad that the bandit, about 25, wearing a tan overcoat and cap, with collar turned up, walked up to the window and thrust the gun through. At the same time he reached in and seized a stack of money, but she also seized it and all the bandit obtained was one $lO bill that slipped her fingers. Miss Davies said she then screamed, stepped on a burglar alarm and the bandit ran south on College Ave. Another filling station was added to the hold-up list, Monday night, when two bandits secured between $55 and S6O at the Standard Oil station at Davidson and Michigan Sts. .. Looked Like Twins Paul Mcßorton, 18 S. Butler Ave., attendant, said the men, looking like twins stepped into the station, asking to warm themselves. He was busy, getting ready to close for the night, and suddenly he heard one of the men say, “We want all your damn money.” Looking around he saw one bandit holding a revolver and the other about to pull a gun from his pocket. They made him open the safe, toolc the money and left. They started to steal an auto In the driveway, but gave up the idea, when they were told It had a lock on it.

DOHENY ILL; OIL TRIAUNRECESS Defendant Operated on for Infected Arm. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.—E. L. Doheny, oil multimillionaire and codefendant in the oil conspiracy trial here, was operated on last night for the second time, and was confined to bed today by orders of his physicians. Doheny’s left arm has a deepseated carbuncle near the elbow and he has a high fever today, according to his chief counsel, Frank J. Hogan, who asked Justice Hoehling’s permission to go on with presentation of the defense case with Doheny absent. Justice Hoehling, however, adjourned court until 10 a. m. tomorrow, when it is believed Doheny will be able to attend.* Indiana G. A. R, Fast Fading , Figures Show Passing of the Grand Army of the Republic is reflected in figures being complied at the office of Assistant Adjutant,Albert J. Ball at the Statehouse in preparation for the annual G. A. R. report. It is estimated that 800 Civil War veterans died throughout the State this year. The rangs have been thinned, until there are only about 1,500 left. Five posts were abandoned during the year, making the present total 145. Record has been kept of the G. A. R. since its reorganization in 1880. The greatest membership was reached in 1890 when there were 529 posts throughout the State, with a total membership of 26,178.

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QUIZ LOOMS FOR INDIANA SENATE RACE Pennsylvania and Illinois Ballots Also May Be Impounded. ATTACK ON GOULD FIRST Resolution Against Maine Member Expected Today. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.—lmpounding of ballots cast for Republican candidates for United States Senator in Indiana and Pennsylvania is forecast as the next move by Senate Democrats, who already have opened their attack by challenging the right of Arthur P. Gould (Rep.), Maine, to a Senate seat. Besides Gould, those against whom action Is looming are Senators-elect Vare, (Rep.) Pennsylvania, and Representative Smith, Illinois, and perhaps Senator Watson, (Rep.) Indiana. The sudden move against Gould made by Senator Thomas J. Walsh, (Dem.) Montana, when the Maine Senator appeared to take the oath yesterday, was taken without consultation with other Democratic leaders and forces the election issue to the foreground earlier than was expected. With Republican leaders planning no effort to block the Democratic move for an Investigation of bribery charges against Gould, the Senate is expected to adopt the Walsh resolution today authorizing the inquiry. The resolution will be taken up after Congress receives President Coolldge’s annual message. The President will not read the message himself, but will send it to the Capitol by special messenger, probably about noon. Senator Curtis, Republican floor leader, and Gould himself welcomed the investigation which marks the opening of the Democratic campaign planned against at least three and perhaps four new Republican Senators. DEMOCRATS ACTIVE State Organization Would Cooperate in Senate Move. The Indiana Dembcratic State committee has had investigators at work ever since the November election, following widespread reports of absent voter ballot and other fraud. Democratic State Chairman R % Earl Peters over long distance telephone from his home at Ft. Wayne said that seVei .1 new leads had been uncovered within the past few days. The Democratic State organiis expected to cooperate with Democratic Senators in any national move toward Indiana. Peters will be at State headquarters in the Claypool Wednesday, to confer with leaders, at which time the proposed contest of Senator Watson’s election will be brought up.

TWO CHARGED WITH FAKE STOCK SALE Auditor of Wild Bank Taken Into Custody. Frank Heizer, 37, of 910 E. FortySixth St.,‘auditor of the J. F. Wild Cos. Bank, and Georgee A, Weaver, 64, Williams Hotel, were held today after their arrest late Monday by Harry C. Webster of the Webster Detective Agency, and city Detectives Reynolds and Jordan, on false pretense charges. The State securities commission today filed charges against the two and a third man, whose name was not given out. Detective Inspector Claude M. Worley said both men are alleged to be the officers of the International Manufacturing Company of Tallahasse, Fla., a concern that does not exist. They are said to have sold $5,000 worth of stock in this company, alleged to be a paper and pulp manufacturing concern, to William P. Clark, Bridgeport, Ind. Heizer, in addition to being auditor of the Wild bank, acts as relief teller in the bond cage during lunch hour. On Nov. 19, Liberty bonds totaling $71,500 disappeared from the cage. Detective Inspector Claude Worley said his department is conducting a probe into any connections which Heizer might have with the bond Inert. HEROISM MAY COST LIFE Madison Man Burned in House Boat Blaze. Bv Times Voecial MADISON. Ind., Dec. 7. —Heroism of Stanley Stonefr, 27, may cost him his life. Stoner rescued an aged man and his belongings from a burning house boat fen the Ohio River. A can of gasoline exploded, setting fire to his clothes. He leaped into the river, but not soon enoughs to prevent probably fatal burns. lie is in a hospital here.

CITY SUPS AND SLIDES OVER . ICE-COATED STREETS, WALKS

ton St., fell at Ralston and Twen half an hour, unable to rise, she v MM jSx ■** Scofield St., and taken to a .hot 0. near by. The ambulance was cal • 1 \ 1 1 l U i

The youngster who put on skates and speeded out .Maple ltd.. laughing at creeping motorists, had the right idea today, as unfortunate downtown iicdrstrians'snapped by The Times photographer will testify. Monument Cirele sidewalks, with their slight slope, were a glassy hazard. Names oL the folks in the pictures? Have a heart.

SPINK PROPERTIES SOLD TO MOYNAHAN

New Company Buys 22 Buildings—Cost Over $2,500,000. One of the largest realty deals in the history of the city was made public today with the announcement that the E. G. Spink Company has sold eighteen apartment and business properties to the Maynahan Properties Company at a cost of more than $2,500,000. The Fletcher American Company announced it would' offer an $835,000 preferred stock issue in the Moynahan Company. The stock will pay 6T4 per cent. Twenty-Two Buildings The transaction involves a change in ownership of twenty-two bui.’lings located on eighteen sites and containing GSO apartments, seven stores and one neighborhood motion picture theater. The exact consideration was not made known. Properties included are apartments at 1649 and 1655 N. Alabama St., 1124 Broadway, 1020 and 1026 Central Ave., 418 E. Fifteenth St., 1603 Cenutral Ave., 1108 College Ave., 1226 N. Illinois St., 1733 N. Meridian St., 1220 Park Ave., 3515 N. Pennsylvania St., 234 E. Pratt St., 238 and 240 Pratt St., 3707 and 3715 N. Meridian St., 18 E. ThirtySeventh St., 1244 W. Washington St., and a building containing apartments, four stores and the Belmont Theater at W. Washington and Belmont Sts. Headed by Moynahan The Moynahan Properties Company is headed by Thomas A. Moynahan, president, and J. R. Moynahan, vice president. Thomas A. Moynahan entered his career as an apartment house operator and builder about ten years ago. E. G. Spink of the E. G. Spink Company is one of the largest apartment house operators in the Middle West. He will retain ownership i na large number of Indianapolis apartment properties. . Moynahan also operates the Ambassador Apts., at Pratt and Pennsylvania Sts., the Commodore, at 3015 N. Meridian St., and other Indianapolis apartment properties. The Moynahan Construction Company, of which he Is the head, recently completed the new Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and the Union Bldgs. Harry Reid Still Absent From City Harry Reid, president of the Interstate Public Service Company, still is away from the city, it was reported at his office today. ?eid is sought to appear before Marlon County grand jury, which is investigating charges of political corruption in Indiana. At his office, it was said, he is expected back this week.

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SLAYS WIFE, MAID, SELF American Millionaire Enacts Triple Tragedy in Paris. Bu United Press PARIS, Dec. 7.—William Howell Payne, an American millionaye, shot and killed his wife and her maid and committed suicide today, the police announced. The killings took place in Payne’s home in the Avenue* Champs Elysees. The police said Payne suffered from neurasthenia. Payne was a New Yorker, although he had lived abroad twenty years. He was 66 years old and his wife, who had been paralyzed for several years, was 63. King of Roumania Faces More Surgery Bu Jtnited Press BUCHAREST, Dec. 7.—King Ferdinand of Roumania probably will have to submit to another and more serious operation, it was announced today. Yesterday’s operation from which it was announced in a palace bulletin today that Ferdinand was progressing satisfactorily, was merely a preliminary effort of the surgeons to ameliorate the king’s condition. The decision with respect to further surgical treatment will be taken this week. SIX INVOLVED Alleged Drug Ring Bared by Hoosiers Arrest. Bv United Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Dec. 7. That at least six Indiana doctors may be implicated In a narcotic trafficking ring was indicated herte today by sheriff's men after arresting Ellery Letts, a piano galesman of Crawfordsville. Letts was pursued by Sheriff Newman Guy of Sullivan County late Monday on the belief that he was a bootlegger. Examination of personnal revealed a list of doctors in six Indiana cities. Letts was well “doped” at.the time of his arrest, officers said. Federal narcotic agents are expected today to question Letts, and it is believed the Indiana doctors will be involved. Admirer Confesses to Slaying Woman Bu Unltrd Press ASHTABULA, Ohio, Dec. 7.—Five hours after the body of Mrs. Eva Ilanold, 51, had been found in a woodshed at the rear of her parent’s home here today, police had taken into custody a man who* confessed, they say, to the slaying. According to officials, they have a signed confession from Robert Wynman, 60, an admirer of Mrs. Hanolds. admitting he killed her during argument last night.

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More Sleet Tonight, Is Word —No Serious Accidents Result. HOURLY TEMPERATURES 6 a. m 27 10 a. m 30 j 7 a. m 27 11 a. 31 • 8 a. m 28 12 (noon) .... 33 [ 9 a. m 29 1 p. 34 Sleet and rain falling early this morning, covered Indianapolis streets with a slick, icy coat, caused pedestrians, autos and even horses to slip hither and thither, and generally slowed up traffic. But, despite the slippery going, there were only a few accidents of consequence, police reported. Many persons were seen to sit down hard, but, for the most part, only the dignity was injured. Mrs. Ella Harvey, 49, 2810 Ralston St., fell at Ralston and TwentyNinth Sts. and fractured her right hip. After laying on the street for half an hour, unable to rise, she was picked up by John Harris, 2969 Scofield St., and taken to a .house near by. The ambulance was called and she was rushed to the city hospital. Ora Fraizer. 43, La Porte, Ind., suffered painful cuts on the face when he slipped and fell on the icy street in front of 24 N. Alabama St. He also was taken to city*hospital. By noon most of the ice had been worn from downtown streets. Traffic .Jain. About fifty autos were tide up in a traffic jam on a hill at Madison Ave. and Southern Ave. this morning as result of the icy street. Arthur Denchfield, 57, of 1106 Perry Ave., who stopped on the hill to put on nonskid chains, was struck by an Interstate .bus. B. Yount of Greenfield, the bus driver, said he tried to avoid striking the motorist but was unable to stop the bus, which skidded. Denchfield was not seriously injured. The sleety condition will continue tonight and Wednesday, the United (Tu#i to Page 9)

WHA T TO DO WITH JOCKE Y CL OB STOCK? Will of Wealthy Sportsman Leaves Ministers in Quandary. Bu United Press WINDSOR, Ont., Dee. 7.—Christian clergymen of Windsor. Walkerville and Sandwich, Ontario, today were debating—“what constitutes legitimate financial aid to the work of the Lard,” as a result of the will of tiro late Charles Miljar, eccentric sportsman, who proposed to leave them all a share of stock in the Kenilworth Jockey Club here. Some of them Said they “wouldn’t touch it,” others said they feared it would become “a white elephant on my hands,” a*nd still others suggested it might with propriety be accepted and “at once diverted into a trust fund for the relief of orphans of men who squandered their money at the race track.”

ANOTHER STAY OF EXECUTION High Court Acts in Case of Negro, Facing Chair. Roosevelt Hicks, Indianapolis Negro, found guilty of killing his wife, Esther, by a jury in Marion County Criminal Court July 5, 1926, was granted a stay of execution of the death penalty by the State Supreme Court today. The stay holds until April 8, 1927. Hicks, through his attorney, Ira Holmes, already had been granted two stays of execution in the lower court. Prison sentence of Mrs. Maria Terlizzi, sentenced on charge of second degree murder by the Lake County Court, was affirmed by the Supreme Court. She was found guilty of killing her daughter-in-law. The finding of guilty of the Blackford County Circuit Court on liquor charges • against Luther Evans was reversed.

Forecast Unsettled; rain and sleet, or possibly snow probable tonight and Wednesday; little temperature change; lowest tonight 27 to 32.

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BRYSON’S JOB UP TO SENATORS Renomination of Indianapolis Postmaster May Re-Open Old Fight. NEW VERSUS JIM WATSON Postal Head Stands Upon Record of His Friend. By Roscoe B. Fleming Tiitfrs Staff Corresuondent WASHINGTON, Dec. 7—President Coolidge today renominated Robert H. Bryson for postmaster of Indianapolis. Bryson’* name was sent to the United States Senate. The name of A. O. Meloy, expected to be the next United States Marshal for Indiana, has not been sent to the Senate. •Meloy is backed by both Senators Watson and Robinson to succeed Linus P. Meredith, who became a political burden to Watson when the gigantic Squibb liquor theft from the Indianapolis Federal Bldg., was made public through The Indianapolis Times. Other Indiana postmaster nominations sent to the Senate today: Samuel J. Buffkin, Newcastle; Ray H. Wisebrod, Richmond; Pascal Lett, Seymour, and George E. Young, Shelbyville. Bryson has held office under a temporary appointment since his term expired last January, the Senate holding up confirmation because of the protest of Ralph Updike, Congressman for the Indianapolis district. Updike contended for R civil service examination to select the new postmaster holding that previous precedent entitled the Seventh district congressman to recommend the Indianapolis postmaster. This privilege was denied him. New Uncompromising These are the surface facts of a situation which may develop into a struggle between New and Senator Watson, old time political foes, with Senator Robinson possibly lined up with Watson. New is uncompromising in his attitude that Bryson shall be reappointed, and has said President Coolidge, he believes, is with him. lie holds that Bryson’s efficiency record him to another term. On the other hand. Senator Moses, Chairman of the Senate Postoffice Committee, which had Bryson’s game under consideration last, session, has repeatedly said that when the Indiana Senators tell him what they wisli his committee will make a recommendation.. Climax Approaches So far Watson and Robison have refrained from entering into the situation one way or another. It is not thought they can do so much longer, with Bryson’s nomination already held up ten months. If they 1 concur in the recommendation of ! him they virtually knuckle down ito New. If they oppose Bryson It becomes a straight-out fight of Statewide interest, particularly in view of the refusal of Watson and Robin son to go along with the President on important issues last session, and liL consequent snubbing of Watson on several appointments. Updike Unworried Meanwhile Representative Updike smiles, apparently unworried. “I have made my fight and my position is unchanged,” he said today. “I feel it is out of my hands, and in the hands of the Senators, in view of Senator Moses’ demand that they signify their wishes to him. Ido not oppose Bryson personally. Many persons in Indianapolis feel that he has made a good postmaster. But I believe I was within my rights in demanding a civil service examination, and I do not propose to waive those rights.”

‘GIN’ FACTORY INCIJYRAIDED Bottled in London Liquor Is Seized by Police. The home of “Gordon Dry Gin,’’ the kind labeled “Bottled in London," was raided by police Monday night. Charles C. McCutcheon, 41; his wife, Mary, 37; Bert Metzger, 47, and Wal ter Hayes, 45, all of 1319 Bates St., Indianapolis (not London), were charged with vagrancy and operating a blind tiger. Sergeants Deeter . and Pope and squads made the raid. | Twenty-five gallons of alcohol. ; such as Is diluted with water, flav ored with gin essence, placed in bottles, labeled with the “gin" signs and capped with a tin foil cover, many of which were also found, was confiscated. In addition, the officers report finding a pint of glycerin, six quarts of wine and 112 half pints of colored alcohol, such as is sold to the Indianapolis liquor drinkers as "bottled in bond,” was taken. REPORTS HEIFETZ ENGAGED Bu United Press VIENNA, Dec. 7.—Jascha Heifetz, the noted violinist, is engaged to marry Jutsi Labass, an actress, according to messages from Budapest.