Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 195, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 December 1927 — Page 13

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J. BARLEYCORN IS LIVE GHOST FORHOLIDAYS Liquor Is Plentiful and Prices About Same, Coast to Coast. / ‘UNCUT’ BOOZE IS HIGH Little Extra Activity on Part of Dry Sleuths Found Over Nation. B,y United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 23.—The late John Barleycorn will be a live ghost this Christinas in almost every part of the United States. Reports to the United Press from its bureaus in representative sections indicated liquor* of various kinds was plentiful, and with a surprisingly slight variation in price range from coast to coast. Only a few sections notably Miami and New Orleans—reported any exceptional activity of prohibition agents, beyond the customary holiday watchfulness. In New York, the greatest bootleg market in the world, liquor of almost every imaginable description could be had by those who wished to buy. A careful buyer could get Bourbon, scotch and Rye for sl2 to sls a bottle, depending on his sources and his knowledge of whisky. It was slmost impossible to get uncut whisky below that figure. Bar Whisky—Always Cut At certain select bars, the same grade of whisky could be had for 75 cents a drink (one ounce), although hundreds of places in the mid-town theatrical district were selling cut whisky at that price, and some charged a dollar. The average price for bar whisky —always cut—was 50 cents a drink. The average bottle price for cut whisky, Scotch and rye— which 99lOOths of drinkers here obtained—was from $6 to $lO a bottle. Its quality varied widely. The most popular drink, gin, ranged from $1.50 to $4 for the customary bottle holding one-fifth of a gallon. Almost none of it was imported and the worse grades were made of denatured alcohol, redistilled to remove some of the poison. Champagne brought $lO, sl2, sls, $lB and S2O a bottle, and some of it was real, although many a night club patron paid S2O for a carbonated mixture with a cider base. Holiday Drives Fall Bootleg rum ranged from $4.50 to $8 a bottle. Alcohol, from which many made their own gin, whisky and other liquors, sold on the average for $lO a gallon retail, with the better grades bringing sls. Beer was 25 cents a drink and 50 cents to $1 a bottle. The story in most other sections was much the same, with the exception that genuine whisky became exceedingly rare the farther the buyer lived from border or coastal points, and a thriving trade in com whisky or moonshine, little used in New York, prevails in other sections. Chicago, probably the next greatest liquor market to New York, reported prices unchanged despite an announced holiday “drive” by dry agents. Scotch and rye averaged $7 to $lO. Gin was about the same as New York, as well as beer. Detroit, on the Canadian border, submitted the following price list: Over the bar, 50 cents a drink. Bottled goods: rye, $5; Scotch, $7; bourbon, $8; brandy, $8; best gin, $5; sherry, $4; port, $3; champagne, $10; creme de men the and benedictine, $10; apricot brandy, $9; beer, 25 cents a glass, 50 cents a bottle; absinthe, sls. Everything Plentiful Cleveland’s list was: Gin, $2.50 a bottle; Scotch and rye, $9; wine, $2 to $4; cognac (one-fifth), $4; beer, 50 cents a bottle. Baltimore reported: “Plenty of Christinas liquor here, but poorer in quality than in several years. Champagne, $lO to sl2; Scotch, $5, $7, $10; rye, $7 to $10; gin, $3; Bacardi, $3 to $5; moonshine 3 to $5; beer (very scarce), $8 to sl2 a case. Twelve men and four women died of poison liquor here in last month.” Going west, Kansas City reported alcohol at sls a gallon; “alleged bourbon,” $7; beer, 25 cents a glass; everything plentiful. Phoenix, in arid Arizona, reported an abundance of moonshine at $lO to sls a gallon. Portland, Ore., report* dthat 7,500 eases of whisky for Christmas were estimated to have been smuggled into ortland, 7,500 into Seattle and 3,000 into Tacoma, a total of 18,000 cases, apparently leaving the northwest coast well fixed, with the average price $8 a quart. ADVERTISING IS URGED FOR APPLE GROWERS Public Must Know Fruit, Indiana Horticulturists Are Told. Newspaper publicity and advertising are the principal means of promoting the popularity of apples, horticulturists from throughout the state at the opening session of the sixty-seventh annual convention of the Indiana Horticultural Society at the Claypool, were told today by T. R. Johnson of Purdue University agricultural experiment station. Apple growers should utilize advertising to educate the public in many uses and varieties of this fruit, Johnson said. “There are two hundred thousand apple growers in the United States. They should cooperate to stabilize the market by advertising,” John Gorby of Chicago, executive secretary of Apples for Health, Inc., said.

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Lad Haunted by Dark Massacre Visions

Whose Early Life Was Long Siege of Horror Tells His Story.

By HELEN ASHCRAFT Horrors of the Bolshevist revoluion in Moscow and its aftermathcut deep into the impressionable mind and soul of a 9-year-old boy—haunt Isaac Mitchell, now 14, as he tries to learn American ways in an Indianapolis school. From a life that meant days of seeing soldiers lying dead in the streets, of firing squads, of seeing knives in the hands of angry men flash back of his parents, and of eluding them himself by leaping into a river—lsaac is trying to adjust himself to a normal American boy’s routine. And he is doing it admirably, his teachers say. The kind, guiding hand of , a teacher, who understands the fullness of the little heart and soul is moulding in it the makings of a good citizen. 000 ISAAC at first spent his days in school just gazing. His teachers misunderstood. They didn’t know the trials that experience had packed into the mind of the

REMUS FACES TEST TO DECIDE SANITY

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LIFE OR DEATH GIFT DEFERRED No. 3 Head—See Puzzle Lloyd Kimble Will Know Fate After Christmas. Bu Timcn Special DELPHI, Ind., Dec. 23.—When the trial of Lloyd Kimble in Carroll Circuit Court here on a charge of the first-degree murder of Daniel Sink entered upon its ninth day this morning, it was evident there would be no Christmas gift of life or death for the defendant, as the state is still presenting testimony, mostly of a preliminary nature. The star prosecution witness .Mrs. Jeanetta Taylor, has not yet testified. It appears the case will not reach the jury before late next week. There will be no session of court Sunday or Monday, and it is likely not more than a half-day session Saturday. Walter H. Linton, a neighbor of Mrs. Taylor, has testified that Kimble came to the Taylor home a week after Sink’s death and conversed with the woman for £alf an hour. Joseph Salisbury and son Earl, neighbors of Sink, told of being first on the scene when fire destroyed Sink’s home last August and of seeing his body seated in a chair after the home had practically burned down.

GYRO CLJJBIN FROLIC Annual Christmas Party Is Held Thursday. Gyro Club members held their annual Christmas party Thursday night at the Spink-Arms. An extensive program, arranged under the chairmanship of H. L. Richardt of the entertainment committee, was broadcast ever WFBM, starting at 9 p. m., and continuing until midnight. The program Included Gyro songs by the club and the club orchestra headed by Paul Driscell. A male chorus sang. Fred Davis, Mrs. Fred Davis, Dr. William Boeppers, Miss Mathilda Heuser, and Miss Mabel Leive gave musical numbers. Clifford Askin took the part of Santa Claus. MESSENGER IS INJURED Boy on Bicycle Is Struck by Automobile. Carl Funk, 15, of 1728 Kelly St., Postal Telegraph messenger, is recovering from injuries suffered Thursday night when his bicycle was struck by an automobile driven by Edward Mueller, 429 N. Delaware St., at Pratt and Illinois Sts. Police said the youth turned his bicycle in front of Mueller’s car. He suffered severe cuts and bruises. Elmer Riggins, 42, Negro, 1318 Ogden St., was charged with drunken driving after his automobile crashed into a parked car at Twentieth and Talbott Sts. Riggins suffered cuts and bruises on his face and hands. BIG FOUR IS WINNER Local Railroaders Defeat United Paper Board Team of Wabash. Big Four basketball team defeated the fast United Paper Board team of Wabash, Ind., at the Beech Grove High School gym Thursday night, 49 to 34. The locals’ fastpassing attack demoralized the visitors In the last half. Richeson with 12 points was best for Big Four while Kelly was outstanding for the losers with 14 points.

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child. He appeared always engrossed in the ghost of a past he is trying to shake off. Now the teachers know Isaac, and they know what goes on behind those enigmatic black eyes. At first he couldn’t tell the strange, wild pictures which forever flitted through his mind.

Three Alienists Retire to Judge’s Chambers With Acquitted Slayer. Bn United Preti CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 23.—The three alienists who will determine whether George Remus is sane retired, with Remus, to Probate Judge William H. Lueders’ chambers today to begin their examination. Remus, former millionaire bootlegger, was found not guilty of the murder of his wife, Imogene, on the sole ground of insanity. He must now prove himself sane to obtain his liberty. The alienists are Dr. Herman Hoppe, H. D. Mclntyre and Thomas A. Ratliff. They will report their firings to Judge Lueders some time before next Wednesday, when Judge Lueder will announce his decision. Remus, meanwhile, Is still seeking his release on bond, so that he may spend Christmas out of jail. Pardons Are Gifts to Slayers SING SING PRISON, N. Y., Dec. 23.—Benjamin Rovner and Frank Linton, murder convicts, received Christmas presents from Governor Smith in the form of conditional pardons and have returned home.

ROBINSON FAVORS ‘YOGI PLAN’ IN NAVY

United States Senator Arthur R. Robinson paid a two-hour visit to Governor Ed Jacvkson at the Statehouse today. “Just to say Merry Christmas,” he commented. In the opinion of the Junior Indiana Senator no action will be taken by Congress to unseat Representatives Ralph Updike, Indianapolis, and Harry Rowbottom, Evansville, as a result of revelations of deals with D. C. Stephenson, former Klan dragon, now serving life term for murder. Robinson especially was interested in talking of the submarine disaster.

SERVICES SATURDAY FOR STEEL WORKER Albert Foltzenlogel, 45, Died at Sunny side Sanitarium. Funeral services for Albert Foltzenlogel, 45, will be held at 8:30 a. m. Saturday at the home, 50 Palmer St., and at 9 a. m. at the Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Mr. Foltzenlogel died Thursday at the Marion County tuberculosis hospital at Sunnyside where he had been a patient since August. He had been in 111 health for two years. A resident of Indianapolis all his life, he was a structural iron worker belonging to the Indianapolis Structural Iron Workers’ Union. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Caroline Foltzenlogel; three brothers, William, Frank and Joseph Foltzenlogel; five sisters, Miss Elizabeth Foltzenlogel, Mrs. Kate Mitchell, Mrs. George M. Sherrer, Mrs. Alma Norris, and Mrs. Ethel Callahan, all of Indianapolis. OPEN TAG SUBSTATIONS Auto Licenses Will Be Sold at Four Banks Beginning Tuesday. Four automobile license substations will be opened in the city Tuesday, Frederick E. Schortemeier, secretary of State, announced today. They will be at the Belmont State Bank, Fountain Square State Bank, East Washington Street State Bank and the Forty-Second Street State Bank.

MODERNS DEMAND SPEED EVEN IN 1927 GIFT PETS

BY BETTY HEFFERNAN THE young modem’s flair for color, speed and jazz has influenced the choice of pets for Christmas gifts. For the belle of the mauve decade, her high-collared beau chose a ‘pug dog,” a dog of great curves, sleepy mien, and no ambition. Along with the bustle, the pompadour, and the hour glass figure, the pug seems to have disappeared. According to pet dealers, Miss 1928 demands a dev with long

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, DEC. 23,1927

Saved Parents From Knives of Bolsheviki; Saved Self in River.

He couldn’t speak the language like the others, for one thing. Gradually he began to catch on. His teachers saw something was lacking. They transferred him so a special class at the Lew Wallace Public School, Thirteenth St. and Capitol Ave. • There the teachers specialize in understanding these cases. # # 0 GIVEN the chance to pour his story into sympatheic ears, the words came from Isaac in a torrent. Could he tell about Moscow under the Bolsheviki? “Can I, ma’m? Didn’t I save my father’s life when the Bolsheviki were going to hurt ’erti? “My father was trying to lock up some boys in the church because they were scared to go home. The soldiers came and dragged him into the street and were going to kill ’em. “I was scared, but I ran out and yelled for help so loud they ran after me. A great big slim guy chased me through the street. I fell down in the mud and he fell over me, but I got up first and ran to the river, Jumped in and got away. The big, slim guy couldn’t swim! “A man on the other side kept me over night. The next day I had to swim back. There was blood in places in the street, and I heard people crying. Then I found my home. I was so happy. So were my mother and father. She cooked a big supper for us. We had soup and bread.” 0 0 0 IN Russia the boy’s father was a baker and Isaac can tell many stories of long, weary nights baking bread for soldiers. While his classmates are undisturbed Isaac has the recollection of battles, pools of blood, screams and shots ever in his mind. “Which side did your father take in the fights, Isaac?” "Neither. Both were no good,” he said, almost sullenly. Once, when my father was baking bread for the Bolsheviki, another army came and drove ’em out. Then we had to stay up all night baking bread for the other side. “Free schools seem funny, too,” he offered. “In Russia my father used to give the school one barrel of bread a week so I could go. I like it here ” And Isaac went back Into the classroom probably thinking about the scenes of carnage now in the past. The boy lives with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mayer Mitchell, 467 Indiana Ave.

He is opposed to them, but says no one was to blame for the catastrophe. Magician Howard Thurston will find the Senator favoring his idea of teaching submarine sailors how to breathe by yogi methods and thus conserve oxygen. Thurston made the proposal public Thursday. Regarding the recent charges of Rear Admiral McGruder of naval inefficiency, the Senator had nothing to say. He is assured that Ft. Harrison will get a $300,000 building appropriation at this session of Congress, he said.

Robinson will lead the fight for more oxygen in sunken submarines, he declared.

CHIROPRACTOR HELD IN WOMAN’S DEATH

Bu Times Special KOKOMO, Ind., Dec. 23.—Dr. S. A. Richey, chiropractor, faces trial on a charge of manslaughter In Howard Circuit Court here, as a result of the death In his office Nov. 28 of Mrs. Dorothy M. Moore, 27, a patient The doctor denies treating Mrs. Richey. He is under SI,OOO bond pending trial. The Howard County grand Jury indictment against Dr. Richey, is in two counts. The first charges the chiropractor pushed and twisted Mrs. Moore’s neck in a rough and unskillful manner, thus committing an assault and battery resulting in death; the second, that he was practicing unlawfully in that he did not have a license as provided by an act of the 1927 Indiana Legislature. Counsel for the doctor declares he applied for a license May 15 last but it has never been received. , Mrs. Moore went to Dr. Richey for treatment for headaches which she had suffered since several days previous to her death, believed to have been caused when she ran against a wire clothesline at her home. The State, despite Dr. Richey’s

lines, lots of speed and large enough to fill the rumble seat of her bright-colored roadster "Shoppers want the most dog for their money,” said Richard B. Ward, proprietor of the Ward Pet Shop. “Scotch Collies, St. Bernards, and Great Danes are the most popular moderately priced gift dogs this season,” Ward declared. Higher priced esnine favorites are the police dog and the Russian wolfhound.

(FLORIDA CASH TOSSED AWAY, JUDGE FINDS Flood of Money Is Lost in Bottomless Pit, View of Bash. THEY’RE CAUTIOUS NOW City Men Visit Many Places, Checking on Assets of Wild Bank. Money invested in Florida during the boom period has flowed, like water, into a bottomless pit. This is the impression of Probate Judge Mahlon E. Bash, after two weeks in Florida cities along both coasts. Richard Lowther, co-receiv-er of the defunct J. F. Wild & Cos. State Bank; Frank B. Ross, attorney for the receivers, and Bash inspected properties on which the bank has mortgages in the Miami district. “The money spent in Florida in purchase of land and construction of buildings during the boom days is like the vast amount of money spent to carry on the World War,” he said. “Most of it has gone forever. Brought to Senses “The collapse of the boom, which dates from the Miami disaster, brought Florida to its senses. After the exodus of the land marks, who traded among themselves, a period of reconstruction began on a safe and sound basis. "Another set of northern investors, more cautious and better schooled in values, has appeared to stabilize the value of securities issued against Florida real estate. An owner will, in most instances, be able to realize the amount of the first mortgage loans against his real estate, but the equity which he thought he had will, in all probability, be lost. This applies to both business properties and dwelling houses. “I visited every city of any consequence in both coasts of southern Florida. Every one is overbuilt and overplatted. If Miami and its environs had a house on every lot, it would be far greater in population than Detroit. Miami has enough hotels to meet its requirements for the next twenty-five years. Must Develop Resources "Florida must now develop Its natural resources; it must bring in new industries to produce incomes for the unemployed in the larger cities and not depend on the tourist three or four months of the year. It has a wonderful climate, but that does not ”.pport a fixed population. "Nothing in particular is responsible for Florida’s rise and fall in real estate values. It was only a case of over-enthusiasm, which resulted in mistaken Judgment. The owner thought the value was in his property and the lender of money thought the real estate was worth twice the amount of his loan.” Judge Bash illustrated the interview by showing where the Wild bank had a first mortgage of $5,000 on a house and lot, which during the boom days, was bought by the owner for $22,500. The holder now is asking SIB,OOO for the property, while the actual valuation is $5,500. “In cases like that, when the property is sold, it is assured the mortgage debt will be met,” he concluded.

denial, contends he treated Mrs. Moore, and that shortly thereafter •she became ill and died. Coroner W. R. Morrison holds that death resulted from a dislocation of first and second verterbrae in the neck. BURY AGED CITY WOMAN Mra, Hannah Kay Freeman Was Native of England; Here 60 Years. Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Kay Freman, 80, were heid at 2 p. m. today at the Hockensmith undertaking establishment, 726 N. Illinois St. Burial was in Crown Hill cemetery. Mrs. Freeman died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Whitehead, 2820 N. Delaware St., following a week’s ilness. Mrs. Freman has lived in Indianapolis for sixty years. She came to the United States with ner parents from London, England, when 10 years old. Charles A. Freeman, her husband, died in 1902. Surviving, besides Mrs. Whitehead, are two grandchildren, Charles and Horace Moorman of Indianapolis.

TAZZ canaries, noisy imported ” little creatures frankly trained to “whoop it up,” are in demand this year. The serene, classical rhythmetic "roller,” with its soft thrills and gentle tone, seems monotonous to the average buyer. Australian love birds have been such a popular gift this year that the supply has been exhausted for several days. The amorous habits and the clownlike antics of these gaily feathered birds account for their popularity. Goldfish are sold in larger

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Overwhelmed by grief, but still confident of her boy’s innocence, Mrs. Eva Hickman of Kansas City, mother of Edward Hickman, held as the murderer of Marion Parker in Los Angeles, insists that “Edward is a good boy—he couldn’t have done that.”

MOTHER IS FRANTIC

Hickman Will Be Slain , She Fears

Bn United Preen KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 23.—The world may believe Edward Hickman guilty of one of the most brutal murders in recent police history, but his mother, Mrs. Eva Hickman of Kansas City, is convinced his story is true. Mrs. Hickman was on the verge of nervous collapse when news of her son’s capture was carried to her. Edward may have performed the kidnaping of Marion Parker—but murder—no, her son would not kill an innocent child, according to the mother. “Thank God they found him, for they were hunting him to death,” she said between sobs of hysteria. “Now I want him to have a square deal and I want to be with him.” With the mother when news of her son’s capture was flashed across the continent were Edward’s two brothers, Horace and Paul, and Mary, 17-year-old sister.

They were joined later by Lieut. Col. Charles Edwards, family friend and adviser, to whom Edward was paroled following his arrest in Lo.s Angeles last summer on a bad check charge. Edwards took charge of the Hickman household and refused entrance to inquisitive neighbors, who shought to discuss the case with the family. Paces the Floor Throughout the evening Mrs. Hickman remained confined in her bedroom. Sometimes she paced the floor and cried, “My boy! My boy!” The distracted mother made a valiant effort to control herself, but seemed unable to do so. “My God! My God!” She shouted. “They will kill him! They will kill him! They won t give him a chance —he needs me—he needs me!” Mary, Edward’s sister, embraced her mother and sought to calm her. “Now, don’t worry, mothe,” said Mary. “They’re not going to kill Edward. This is the United States and there will be a trial. A jury will decide what is to be done with him.” Gets “Vile” Letters Mrs. Hickman told of receiving two “vile” letters from women who live in Kansas City. Both said they were mothers and wanted her to know what should be done with her son. • “Why did they tell me that?” she asked. “Did they need to go to so much trouble to make things hard for me?” The mother seemed to find solace in the things in Edward’s life that were to be commended; his regular attendance at Sunday school and church; his musical ability; his high school record and his desire to study for the ministry. Edward was one of the ten ranking students at Central High School here and a leader in school activities. Colonel Edwards said every effort would be made to raise funds to send Mrs. Hickman to California so she could be with her son at his trial. PRESENTS FUNNY “GIFTS Motorcycle Officer Acts as Santa to Park Board Employes. Motorcycle Officer Dave Smith played Santa Claus to park board employes Thursday afternoon. President John E. Milnor left the building beating on his toy drum. “They gave me this because they say I am so noisy,” Milnor said. Other presents: Mrs. J. D. Hoss, board member, a mop; M. E. Foley, board member, a small street car; Adolph G. Emhardt, toy motor car; Superintendent Walter Jarvis, a tiny Yellow Cab.

quantities each year. The golden sheer of the fish’s bodies and the brilliantly dyed baubles to put in the acquariums please the modern’s taste for color. Since dog, cat and bird pets often are considered members of the family, the pet shops this year carry all kinds of gifts for the pet. Rubber playthings for Fido in his favorite colors may be had In in either ball or bone styles. For pussy, a cloth-covered catnip mouse will be a welcome plaything and for the canary, a complete kit of bird necessities.

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GRAYSON PLANE READY TO HOP No. 3 Head—See Puzzle Start for Newfoundland May Be Made Today. CURTISS FIELD, N. Y., Dec. 23. —Mrs. Fiances Wilson Grayson may make another attempt today to get away on her much-postponed fight across the Atlantic. With he. pilot, Lieut. Oskar Omdal, her navigator, Brice Goldsborough, and Fred Koehler, Wright motor expert, the New York real estate woman planned to start for Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, about 4:30 p. m. They epected to make the first part of the flight without a stop, staying in the air all night. The Dawn, her big Amphibian plane, responded satisfactorily to test flights Thursday. All supplies and fuel for the ocean trip have been assembled at Harbor Grace, Mrs. Grayson said. STREET GAMINS’ FIGHT BRINGS GAIN NIGHTLY “Defendin’ My Corner” Unloosens Pursestrings of Crowd. Bu SEA Service NEW YORK, Dec. 23.—Nearly every night, as New York’s theater crowds turn homeward, passers-by are attracted to the scene of a furious battle between two street gamins. The fight doesn’t last long, for before the police arrive, one of the boys has taken to his heels after knocking down his opponent. • The beaten lad will weep as he reclines on the sidewalk, and will sob out something about "defendin’ my corner.” The crowd always Is sympathetic; It always reaches down Into Its pockets and showers coins upon the fallen pugilist. There may be as much as $5 or $6. Next night, on a different comer, the same boys will be fighting again —and collecting their modest fortune. CITY NEGRO IS HANGED Hershell Andrews Wishes Execution Crowd "Merry Christmas.” Ru United Preen URBANA, HI., Dec. 23.—After he had wished 200 persons assembled for his execution a “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” Hershell Andrews, Indianapolis, Negro, was hanged at sunrise todky for the murder last Christmas morning of Thomas Tate, Champaign Negro. GET NEW TRAIN SIGNAL South Side Street Blocking Made Less Frequent by Device. Blocking of south side streets by freight trains will be made less frequent by an interlocker signal which will be In operation Tuesday at the Belt Railroad and Pennsylvania Louisville division crossing. It will not be necessary for trains to stop at the crossing, as formerly, Belt Trainmaster J. J. Liddy said. The signal cost SIO,OOO.

GRAND JURORS INDICT 347; TAKERECESS Federal Probers Again to Inquire Into La Grange Bank Failure. 50 ARE FROM MUNCIE Several Indianapolis Men on List; Five Are Named in Steinbrenner Case. The Federal grand jury will return Thursday to continue investigation of the failure of the First National Bank of La Grange, In which $76,000 worth of forged paper figured, and other matters which may bu presented. The grand jurors recessed and returned to their homes for the Christmas holidays late Thursday, after retiming a partial report containing more than two hundred indictments naming 347 persons. Investigation of the bank collapse and the connection, if any, of Clyde A. Walb, Republican State chairman and former vice president of the bank, was only partially completed Thursday. Approximately fifty Muncie residents, arrested in Federal dry raids several weeks ago, were indicted on liquor charges. Many Other Indictments Intruded In the report were a number of indictments charging liquor violations against South Bend, Perry County, Indianapolis, and Starke County residents. Most of the indictments returned charged liquor violations, although I there were many charging postal, motor theft and other charges. Nineteen residents of Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis and other Indiana cities were indicted in a counterfeit liquor strip stamp conspiracy. Indianapolis defendants in the case include Sam Fogle, 901 Virginia Ave., and Jacob Fogle, 1119 Union St. Guy and Kenneth Whetsel of Munce and Clark G. Behler, Ft. Wayne, also were named. Arraignment Jan. 7 Arraignment day for those arrested was set by Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell for January 7. Trials will be started Jan. 16. Eighty-five indictments were returned in the Indianapolis district involving 161 persons, including forty-eight at Muncie. Thirty-two indictments were returned in the Evansville division, involving fortyfour persons; four in the New Albany division, involving eleven persons; five In the Hammond division, involving nine persons; seven in the Ft. Wayne division, Involving seven persons, and forty-one, involving seventy-five persons in the Terre Haute division. Fifty no bills were returned. Additional Indictments against two Huntington and three Noblesville men in the Steinbrenner Rubber Company failure were returned. Those indicted were E. B. Ayres, 81, Huntington County State Bank president, and his son, E. Porter Ayres; N. W. Cowgill, cashier, and Walter W. Bray, bookkeeper of the First National Bank of Noblesville, and S. Homer Federman, Steinbrenner Rubbery Company, treasurer. Charge Check Kiting The Indictments charge check kiting resulting in loss to several banks and failure of the Huntington and Noblesville banks. Indianapolis persons indicted on liquor charges included John Sandt and John Scheau of 551 W. Washington St.; Sam and Manual Levin, 535 E. Washington St.; Nick Tom, Granville Wyne, Lee Johnson, Lencia Bomemann, Sam Lee, Charles A. Hayman, 1436 Astor St.; George Lucas, 188 S. West St.; Paul Harris, 215 N. Capitol Ave.; Frank Ardlzonne, 537 E. Merrill St.; Florence Dixon, Julia Brooks, 1624 N. Pennsylvania St.; Harry Krovaclch, 3104 W. Tenth St., and Pando Bozinoff, 843 E. Washington St. FAVOR TERMS CHANGE Senate Judiciary Committee Would Inaugurate In January. Bn United Prenn WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.—The Senate Judiciary Committee has ordered a favorable report on the Joint resolutiono of Senator Norris, Nebraska, for a constitutional amendment to change the date) of presidential inauguratioons and congressional sessions, it was learned today. The resolution proposes that the President and Vice President be Inaugurated on the Jan. 15 following their election and that the terms of Senators and Representatives start on the Jan. 2 following their election. FACES SLAYING CHARGE Seymour Woman Indicted on Second Degree Murder Count 811 Special SEYMOUR, Ind., Dec. 23.—Mrs, Ruth Hammond faces trial in Jackson Circuit Court for the slaying of Jesse Elkins Dec. 10, as the result of a second degree murder Indictment returned by the Jackson County grand Jury. standing alone in court Mrs. Hammond entered a plea of not guilty and was returned to Jail, pending trial. Her husband, Bert Hammond, from whom she has been separated and who has been away from the city, is back and has retained a lawyer for her defense