Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 186, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 December 1930 — Page 2

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LIQUOR DISPUTE ON RESULT OF DRAVES DEATH Counsel for Accused Demands Retraction from State Senator. By Times Special GARY, Ind., Dec. 13.—Death here of Miss Arlene Draves, 18, in the course of a liquor party, has started a side controversy over law violations and prohibition, resulting in demand from Robert H. Moore, Gary attorney, and counsel for five men held on murder charges in the case, that C. Oliver Holmes, state senator, make a retraction of a statement. The senator, in replying to a request of Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley, president of the "W. C. T. U., who demanded that prohibition be absolved of blame in the tragedy, told her that what defense attorneys have lo say need not be given special consideration, and blamed them for what he termed “a wrong impression” of the case. Moore, declaring he has voted dry, concludes a letter to Holmes as follows: ‘‘l believe In law enforcement; I believe in temperance; I believe America is saner sober than drunk. But I am also one of the many who believe that the eighteenth amendment has raised havoc with our young manhood and womanhood.” Police Censor for Shows Following a complaint by a committee of the Gary Lions Club regarding burlesque shows here, another aftermath of the Draves tragedy, Police Chief Stanley Bucklind has been appointed by the board of safety as a censor of such shows. In the meantime, representatives of fifteen young people’s societies, with a membership of nearly 500, affiliated with Gary Protestant churches, have undertaken a survey of theaters, and promised a report to authorities. BULLET CHANGES MIND Man Seeking Reconciliation With Wife Leaves Hastily After Shot. By 7 imes Special ANDERSON, Ind., Dec. 13.—Clyde Hopkins, Negro, called at the residence of his wife Melvina, in an effort to effect a reconciliation, but he didn't stay long. An argument through a door, which Mrs. Hopkins refilled to opened, was followed by a shot from the inside of the house, and Hopkins fled, a bullet having missed him by a few Inches. Police caught the Negro several blocks from the home. He was too frightened at first to give a coherent account of what happened. He will be held until Judge Lawrence V. Mays is ready to hear the prisoner explain why he called on his wife in violation of a court order. SCIENCE DEEDS LAUDED Dean of I. U. Cites Adjt vanco of Modem Times. Py Times Special BLOOMINGTON, lnd„ Dec. 13. Most of the scientific advances of the modern world are fundamentally the work of the universities and its students, said Dean FernandUs Payne of the Indiana university graduate school in the president's address here before the Phi IJeta Kappa society. •'Because of this fact,” said Dqan Payne, ‘‘the universities have been and should continue to be the home of pure science. Further, it should Ire emphasized that they are the oply source of supply for trained research workers, either in industry or in the universities themselves.” Dean Payne contrasted the simple Hie of a few generations ago with tfee advantages of today, and declared that “all inventions are based upon research in pure science.” Fostmasterships Open Examinations to determine fitness of applicants for various postmasterships in Indiana be held tljis month and next, it is announced by the United States civil service commission. Postoffices to be filled with dates of examination and annual salaries, arc Pendleton. Dec. 17, $2,400; Princeton, Dec. 21, $2,300; Rochester, Jan. 6. $2,800; North Manchester, $2,800, and Salem, $2,000, both Jan. 15. Ornamental Cannon Stolen Ilf Timet Special KOKOMO, Ind., Dec. 13—Police have solved the case of the old brass cannon found buried on a farm near Center. The weapon, which formerly was mounted in Highland park here as an ornament. was stolen from a storage building at the park. The thieves evidently intended to break it and sell the metal as junk. Divorced Man Kills Self Blt United Press SALEM. Ind., Dec. 13.—Montwaguc Taylor. 26, stepped to the suh porjh of his parents’ home here Friday night and shot himself through the heart. Relatives believed he had become despondent alter reading that a divorce had been granted his wife. New Rose Announced By United Press FT. WAYNE. Ind., Dec. 13.—A new variety of rose developed by Adolph Jaeniche, superintendent of fe he Ft. Wayne park system, has been named Rose Stiefel in honor of Miss Rose Stiefel, a worker among the blind here. Brother and Sister Die By Timet Special KOKOMO, Ind.. Dec. 13.—Funeral services were held here Friday for Mrs. Mary M. Peters, 71, who died within thirty-six hours after her brother, William Johnson, occurred at Greentown. Shubert Dancer Dies By Timet Special VALPARAISO. Ind., Dec. 13. bliss Alvena Lundahl, 30. former resident of Liberty township, Porter county, for seven years a dancer with the Shubert productions, was buried today. She lost a three-year battle against tuberculosis. City to Provide Work By Timet Special KOKOMO, Ind., Dec. 13.—A sewer extension project to cost between V 15,000 and $30,000 has been approved by city officials as a measure toward relief of unemplojinent.

SUICIDE’S EMBEZZLEMENT TAX REFUND CASE BASIS

Noblesville Bank Opposes Levy on $140,000 Taken by Bookkeeper. | B.y Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Dec. 13 One of the most unusual cases In the annals of Indiana courts was tried before Judge F. E. Hines in the Hamilton circuit court here in this city in record time. Only two hours were required for the introduction of the evidence notwithstanding the fact that the city of Noblesville, Hamilton county and the state of Indiana were defendants and some new law questions were involved. H. D. Merrifleld, from the office of Attorney-General James M. Ogden at Indianapolis, appeared for the state. The action was hrought by the old Citizens State bank of Noblesville, which went out of existence two and a half years ago owing to the defalcation of Omer G. Patterson, chief bookkeeper, who, before he committed suicide by drinking poison, confessed that he had stolen $140,100 from the bank over a period of twenty-one years. Hamilton county was the named defendant in the action, but the state, the city of Noblesville and many others were interested in the outcome of the litigation. In the event of a decision in favor of the bank, the state, county, city of Noblesville and many other claimants among which this money was distributed will have to refund. Folowing the failure of the old bank, the new Citizens State bank was organized and is now the largest financial institution in Hamilton county.

$25,000 ASKED IN LIBEL CASE Lake County Commissioners Sues Newspaper. By Untied Press CROWN POINT, Ind., Dec. 13 A $25,000 libel suit has been filed in Lake circuit court here by William Linton, county commissioner from the Second district, against Ralph Dunn, editor of a weekly paper, the Calumet World-Press, and Sam B. Woods, a farmer and political reform leader. In a letter published in the paper over the name of Woods it was charged a political machine dominates Lake county, naming Linton, and that officials were guilty of irregularities. The paper made .its initial appearance shortly before the election Nov. 4. Its masthead indicates that the two former deputy United States marshals. Ward Powers and Harold E. Milner, are interested in the publication. Hammond is given as the place of publication and the printing is done at Roseland. It is distributed free. WILL DECLARED INVALID Lengthy Document Written by Woman Set Aside at Anderson. By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., Dec. 13.—A long and involved will written years ago by Mrs. Leannah Kemp, pioneer Madison county resident, was declared invalid by Circuit Judge Carl F. Morrow, and distribution of the money remaining in the estate will be made according to the Indiana laws of descent. Mrs. Kemp owned a valuable 220acre farm. She was ill during the last ten years of her life, and the property became heavily encumbered. Three sons and a daughter will receive equal shares in the final distribution as a result of the court ruling. Thysicians Elect By Times Special COLUMBUS. Ind.. Dec. 13.—The Bartholomew County Medical Society has elected the following officers for next year: Dr. O. A. De Long of Azalia, president; Dr. J. W. Benham. Columbus, vice-president; Dr. j. K. Hawes, Columbus, secre-tary-treasurer; Dr. R. A. Hoover, Hope, censor; Dr. A. P. Roope, delegate, and Dr. A. M. Kirkpatrick, alternate to the state convention. School Principals Meet By Times Special MUNCIE, Ind.. Dec. 13.—Fortytwo members of the Indiana Principal’s Club were here Friday in annual conference- Visits to the Burris Practice school were on the day’s program with addresses by Mrs. Erma B. Christy, Muncie home economics supervisor, and Jack Edward Walter, director of personnel in engineering at Purdue university. Philip Zoercher, state tax board member, addressed a dinner meeting. Milk Stolen By Times Special YORKTOWN, Ind., Dec. 13. Clark Dressbach, farmer, placed ten gallons of milk in cans in front of his home for a man who, each morning, hauls it to market. Dressbach heard a truck stop in the early morning hours. He thought it was the milk man making an early trip. It wasn't. Sheriff Ed Puckett is hunting the thief. One of Triplets Dies By United Press GREENWOOD. IncL Dec. 13. Triplets—two boys ana a girl—were born to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lasiter, near here, Dr. D. W. Sheek, Greenwood, reported. One of the boys died several hours after birth. The Lasiters have four other children Indigestion Causes Death By Times Special CONNER SVILLF. Ind., Dec. 13. Acute indigestion caused the death of Edward Gillespie. 60, local business man. He leaves a sister, Mrs. T. K. Killilea, Indianapolis, and three brothers Harry, Indianapolis. Martin and William, Anderson. Councilman Faces Trial By United Press LAFAYETTE. Aid.. Dec. 13. Joseph Duffy, Lafayette city councilman, will face trial in city court here Dec. 19 on a charge of disorderly cjftduct and creating a disturbance at the polls on election day, Nov, 4.

Every Two Days BrongUt Another Divorce Ground

By Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Dec. 13. Ernest Morgan and Beatrice Morgan lived together only sixteen days after they were married, but she maintained an average of a reason each two days for a divorce, it is revealed in a divorce suit she filed in Bartholomew circuit court. The eight reasons include

STUDENT PAPER HELPING NEEDY Publication at I. U. Raising Christmas Fund. By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Dec. 13. The Indiana Daily Student, campus publication, is conducting a student cheer fund to assist the Family Welfare Association of Bloomington for relief of 750 unemployed persons and their families. Members of the Student staff are canvassing organization houses, dormitories and other gathering places of students and faculty members in an effort to raise several hundred dollars for unemployment relief. In past years, the Student has raised a fund for similar purposes. Mrs. Mary A. Waldron, secretary of the Welfare association, praised the paper for its work. “In past years, the Christmas Cheer Fund of the Indiana Daily Student, made up of contributions of students and faculty members, has led the list of donations to the Welfare fund for the needy at Christmas time,” she said. BANK ROBBERS HELD Road Barricade Traps Two With $750 in Loot. By United Press VEVAY, Ind., Dec. 13.—Two men who robbed the Florence Deposit bank of $750 Friday afternoon, were placed in jail here a few hours later after being captured by road workers near Patriot. All of the stolen money was recovered. The robbers gave their names as William D. Houghton, 23, and William Hewig, 22, both of Evansville. Mrs. Perry Dugan, bookkeeper, was forced into a vault while the men took the money from the counters and escaped in an automobile. A barricade was built by the road workers and they were provided with arms. Scarcely had the trap been laid until the robbers appeared and were captured. The auto used in the robbery was said to have been stolen in Detroit. PAY VETERANS, IS PLEA American Legion Post at Marion Believes Business Would Be Aided. By Times Special MARION, Ind., Dec. 13.—Byron Thornburg post, American Legion, here, has adopted a resolution, copies of which were sent to the two Indiana senators and former members, indorsing the immedate payment of adjusted compensation certificates. The resolution follows; “Byron Thornburg Post, No. 10, Department of Indiana, has gone on record indorsing the immediate payment of adjusted compensationcertificates at face value. We feel that this will relieve the distress of hundreds of thousands of ex-service men, stimulate business, relieve unemployment and help bring prosperity to the country.” The messages were signed by Vic Walmer post commander. Invention Lights Closets By United Press BRAZIL, Ind., Dec. 13. —The erratic ways of householders gave G. E. Luce, Brazil, inspiration for his latest invention —an automatic closet light. Opening the closet door causes the light to flash and closing it turns it off. Bu,t should the householder forget to close the door, the light automatically goes out after a certain length of time. Alleged Still Owner Held By ’ /tiled Press SULLIVAN. Ind., Dec. 13—Joe McCracken is held in Sullivan county jail here in default of $2,500 bond, it being alleged a 100-gallon still and 200 gallons of mash were confiscated by Sheriff Wesley Williams in a raid of McCracken’s home. McCracken was running off a quantity of alcohol when the raid was made, Williams said. Autos Kill 24 Fersons By Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 13.—Delaware county automobile death toll has reached twenty-four for the year, maintaining the county’s average of two fatalities a month which has held true for five years. The latest victim was William Poe, 68, Muncie, who died twelve hours after he was struck by an automobile driven by Bert Gubbins, Muncie. Negro Flees After attack By Tines Special MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 13. Police are seeking a Negro who struck down Mrs. Rose Bartlett, a restaurant employe as she was en route home shortly after daybreak. Robbery was believed the motive. The Negro fled after the attack. Mrs. Bartlett claimed he shot her, but police believed a deep gash on her forehead was caused by a brick. Train Kills Stock Buyer By United Press LOWELL. Ind, Dec. 13.—Frank Mikolandich, 46, Hammond stock buyer, was killed near here when his truck was struck by a train. John Paljug, driver, escaped by jumping. The truck and body of Mikolandich werk carried a mile and a hall on thl engine pilot before the train could be stopped.

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failure to provide, forcing her to buy cigarets for him; demand that she make him the beneficiary of her life insurance; that he used her automobile to take other women for rides; that he took the deed for a lot she owned and tried to use it in borrowing money; that he failed to tell her he was under court order to support a child by a former marriage.

RUN HALTEU AT PORTLAND BANK Money and Speech Offset Effect of False Rumor. By Times Special PORTLAND, Ind., Dec. 13.—Several thousands of dollars brought here under guard from Marion and Ft. Wayne, and a speech by Frank H. Cutshall, a banker in the latter city, checked a run on the First National bank here, which started on a false rumor regarding the bank’s condition. In all, SIIO,OOO was brought to the bank. Cutshall, president of the Old National bank of Ft. Wayne, brought $40,000 here, and spoke to a crowd of frightened depositors, telling them that an examination disclosed the local bank to be in excellent condition.

LAW FINALLY WINS Man Sentenced for Store Robbery in 1926. By Times Special BLOOMINGTON. Ind., Dec. 13. Chester Harmon, 31, who for four years eluded the law, today is under a sentence of two to fourteen years in the state prison, imposed by Judge Herbert Rundell in Monroe circuit court here as a result qf robbing the store of Peter Miller in Stilesville, Dec. 24, 1926. Roy Heming, an accomplice, was convicted in 1928 and given a two to fourteen-year term, Harmon told authorities that since the crime he had been living in La Porte. Value or merchandise stolen from the store was $5.98. It included lard, flour, matches, tobacco and sugar. CRAZED MAN SHOOTS Four Homes Fired Upon by Farmer Sent to Insane Hospital. By Times Special VERSAILLES, Ind., Dec. 13. Commitment of William Cross, farmer near here, to the state hospital for the insane at Madison, revealed that he was the man responsible for firing into the homes of four persons here a week ago. At the home of Henry Bultman, former Ripley county sheriff, a bullet lodged in a piano after penetrating a window. Shots were also fired at the homes of Faye C. Winsor, justice of the peace; Walter Smith, county auditor-elect, and William Hunter, merchant. Veterans’ Auxiliary Elects By Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Dec. 13.—The women’s auxiliary of the local camp of Spanish-American war veterans has named the following officers for the coming year: Mrs. Alice Cooper, president; Mrs. Adella Huntington, vice-president; Mrs. Elva Moore, secretary; Mrs. Frederica French, treasurer; Mrs. Winona Kinsel, junior vice: Mrs. Lulu Smith, chaplain; Mrs. Mery Thomas, conductress; 'Mrs. Clara Carr, assistant conductress; Mrs. Bertha Everroad, guard; Miss Edith Huntington, assistant guard; Mrs. Gladys Malone, patriotic instructor; Mrs. Cora Prather, historian, and Miss Virginia Smith, musician. Jury Disagrees in Horse Case By Times Special CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind.. Dec. 13.—Sale of a horse for SIOO by Charles Grove to Marion Stewart, resulting in a suit by Grove to collect a note the purchaser gave, is no nearer settlement than when the case was filed. A jury in Montgomery circuit court failed to agree after a night of deliberation. Stewart alleges the horse was practically worthless. Several hundred dollars have been spent in litigation. Sheriff Aids Chosen By Times Special ' ANDERSON, Ind.. Dec. 13.—Bernard Bradley, sheiff-elect, has selected three deputies for his term of office beginning Jan. 1. Marion Fisher, Anderson, was named deputy sheriff and riding baliff; New ton Hinkle. Pendleton, office bailiff, and Clifford Branch, Jackson township farmer, will be turnkey at the county jail. Minister Bags Deer B.y Times Special ANDERSON. Ind, Dec. 13.—The Rev. Herbert M. Riggle is home from his annual hunting trip to Trout. Run, Pa., exhibiting a large deer which he shot. Hogs Attack Woman By Times Special PETERSBURG, Ind., Dec. 13. Mrs. Richard Gladish is recovering from lacerations on an arm and i severe bruises suffered when she | was attacked by hogs after she i tripped and fell from a com crib at her farm home. Siamese Calves Die By United Press WASHINGTON, Ind.. Dec. 13. Siamese twin calves were bom dead lat the* farm of Bruce Chandler. A veterinarian said the animals were | so joined that it would have been impossible for them to stand. Kokomo Needy to Be Aided By Ttmes Special KOKOMO, Ind., Dec- 13. —Money usually spent in decorating buildings in 4he downtown section for Christmas, will be used this year in aiding the needy,

FINAL REPORT ON CENSUS OF STATEISSUED Population of 3,230,503 on April 1 Represents Gain of 300,113. Final population figures for Indiana have just been issuer' by the census bureau in bulletin form. The population of the state on April 1, 1930, according to the fifteenth census, was 3,230,503, which represents an increase of 300,113. or 10.5 per cent, as compare 1 with the population on Jan. 1, 1920. Both in rate and in actual numbers, this gain is the largest made since the decade ended in 1900. All of this increase can be accounted for by the growth of the larger cities and the suburban areas surrounding them. Indiana was organized as a territory in 1800, at which time, after excludingrthose portions later taken to form' Michigan and Illinois territories, the population was only 2,517. Admitted as a state in 1816, the census of 1820 showed 147,178 inhabitants. The population was doubled in each of the next two decades, and since then each decade has shown a definite though not spectacular increase. A million population was first passed In 1860, and two million in 1890. The census of 1930 first showed a population of more than three million, which gave an average of 89.8 inhabitants per square ihiie. Indianapolis Gain Largest There are thirty-four cities in Indiana which had a population of 10,000 or more in 1930, and all but five of these gained in population. Indianapolis, the" capital and largest city in the state, had a population of 364,161, which represents an increase of 49,967, or 15.9 per cent over its population in 1920. This was the largest numerical increase made by any city in the jtate during the decade. Ft. Wayne was second in rank, with a population of 114,946, representnig a 32.8 per cent increase. Three other cities, South Bend, Evansville and Gary, had more than 100,000 inhabitants. Four of those five cities, or all except Indianapolis, first attained 100,000 population between 1920 and 1930. The three cities between 50,000 and 100,000 population, in order of size, were Hammond, Terre Haute and East Chicago. The highest rate of increase for any city over 10,000 was made by Mishawaka, which had a population of 28,630, representing an 88.4 per cent increase. Gary’s numerical gain of 45,048 inhabitants was a close second to the numerical gain made by Indianapolis, and its increase of 81.3 per cent was the second highest in the state. Loss in 57 Counties Os the ninety-two counties in Indiana, fifty-seven showed decreases between 1920 and 1930, while only thirty-five showed increases. The increase of population in the state has been definitely urban in character, and centers in those counties which have large cities. The rural counties have lost population. Marion county, in which Indianapolis is situated, is the largest in point of population, having 422,666 inhabitants, representing an increase of 74,605, or 21.4 per cent, over the population of 1920. This was also the most densely populated county in the state, having an averge of 1,064.7 persons to the square mile. Lake county, in which Gary is located, is the second most populous county, with 261.310. Its increase of 101,353 was the largest numerical gain of any county in the state, and the rate of 63.4 per cent was also the highest. St. Joseph county, which ranked third in population, with 160,033 inhabitants, ranked second highest in rate of gain, having increased 54.9 per cent over its population in 1920. Gains in the remaining counties were all less than 30 per cent, while losses were as high as 15.9 per cent, and in one case, Brown the loss was 26.4 per cent. This county also the least densely populated, has an average of only sixteen persons to the square mile. There are 523 incorporated cities and towns in Indiana, of which twenty-seven have between 5,000 and 10,000 population. The smallest is Shooters Hill, in Marion county, with only eleven inhabitants. Tax Hearing Dec. 18 B.y Times Special ANDERSON, Ind.. Dec. 13.—Judge Lawrence V. Mays has set Dec. 18 as the date for oral argument on the motion of James M. Ogden, at-torney-general, to strike out parts of the complaint in the suit of the city of Anderson against the state board of tax commissioners, involving the Anderson city tax rate for 1931. City councilmen adopted a levy of 1.08, Including a special 23cent levy to retire a debt inherited from the previous administration. Subsequently the state board reduced the rate to 77 cents. Seal Sale Prize Offered By Times Special ' MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 13.—A trip to the state basketball tournament with all expenses paid awaits the boy or girl in Delaware county who sells the greatest number of Christmas seals. A contest is being sponsored by the Delaware County Tuberculosis Association. Old Resident Dies By Vnitcd Press COLUMBUS, Ind., Dec. 13.—Mrs. Nancy Tuttle, 80, one of the oldest residents of Bartholomew county, died at her home here following a week's illness. She had spent practically all her life here. She leaves two sons, Lee Morgan, Indianapolis; Forest Morgan, Edinburg; and a sister, Mrs. Almira Myrack, Elizabethtown. * Postmaster Accused By United Press STAR CITY, Ind., Dec. 13.—Burt King, 38, Star City postmaster for eight years, has returned after being missing four weeks. He has surrendered to postal authorities at Lafayette and posted bend in federal court. He is charged with embezzlement of $3,800 of government money. Injury Costs Eye By United Press COLUMBUS, Ind., Dec. 13.—Mrs. Maude into the basement at her an eye on an iron pipe, an injury which .will result ttihOpss eye.

NEW RECORD SET BY ESTATE TAXES

Inheritance taxes have become an important source for governmental operating funds, it was shown in the annual report of Clarence Ullum, collector for the state tax board. During the last fiscal year taxes on estates amounted to $1,638,212.61, the report said. This was the largest amount collected in any year since the tax law was passed in 1913. The average net value of all decedent's estates throughout the state appraised in 1925 was $23,519; in 19.26, $18,774; in 1927, $18,667; in 1928. $24,979; in 1929. $22,880. and in 1930, $28,741. Jhe report for last fiscal year, summarized by counties, is as follows: Number o t Estates Total Value Tax Expense Allen 124 $3,053,526.16 $ 52.861.35 $ 785.22 Blackford 8 89.209.09 439.32 94.14 Boone 30 426.089.19 4.018.24 433.90 Cass .'. 22 982.937.43 28.808.19 952.50 Clav 15 630,494.76 5.967.30 892.00 Daviess 14 174.133.78 2.810.99 DeKalb 18 277.653.50 2,956.36 81.07 Delaware 54 910.482.15 12.825.12 899.85 Elkhart 63 1.058.056.64 13.783.72 972.50 Fayette 27 563,014.52 5.360.21 458.00 Flovd 35 453.727.75 11.048.26 453 00 Fulton 12 112.088.03 1,139.63 264 44 Gibson 16 260.427.65 3.318.53 163.00 Greene 3 52.075.43 278.73 35.00 Hamilton 24 417 519.73 2.373.44 553.80 Henry 49 685.040.11 7.122.37 668 24 Huntinstton 31 464.091.67 5.507.90 272.03 Jay 14 233.466.13 2.780 38 268.58 Johnson 17 394.540.97 4.018.12 368.00 Knox 35 621.090.09 10.122.80 309 21 Kosciusko 50 831,534.56 8.190.73 188.50 Lake 122 3,502.645.24 48.345.85 2.251.50 La porte 39 3.145.942.83 210.911.85 768.00 Lawrence 7 193.068.63 1.091.70 180.00 Marshall * 26 241,235.32 1.086.30 342.05 Miami ’. 25 411.507.79 3.719.23 424.00 Montsromerv 46 725.240.97 , 10.663.89 1.409.02 Morgan 16 394,391.02 4.186.01 828.00 Porter 19 140.423.82 1.047.66 Posev 19 263.816.47 1,309.58 179.64 Putnam ) 13 246.192.43 3.488 86 295.00 Shelbv 50 1.079.639.05 15.463.06 1.170.00 St. Joseph 88 3,831.259 37 108.299.21 4,000.00 Sullivan 9 118.760.24 686.48 101.88 Vanderburgh 101 3.147.673.29 61.246.68 512.83 Vermillion 11 184.614.16 818.92 115.00 Vigo 76 2.562.504.86 42.774.69 963.70 Wavne . 15 2,054,762.41 39.157.31 990.00 Wells U 197,472.85 882.62 150.62 White 13 487,293 34 12,572.68 291.60 Whitley 11 113.415.64 1.157.92 124.00

TRICKERY ALLEGED BY BLINDED WOMAN

Thief Pays By United Press SOUTH BEND, Ind., Dec. 13.—A $1 bill, attached to a note bearing the words, “I owe you this—A Thief,” was received by Leon Livingston, South Bend'“clothing merchant. He said he believed someone had become conscience stricken after theft of a necktie or other small article from the store.

EIGHT CLEARED OF LIQUOR PLOT Missing Witness Wrecks Case of Government. By United Press FT. WAYNE, Ind., Dec. 13.—Disappearance of Conrad Bivens, former federal prohibition agent, caused the collapse of .the government’s case against Charles Zimmerman, former Steuben county sheriff, and seven Ft. Wayne men, accused in federal court here of conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. A directed verdict of not guilty was ordered by Judge Thomas W. Slick. A motion for a directed verdict of acquittal for Guy Emrick, former Allen county sheriff, who was on trial with the others, was denied. Ten other defendants also were denied the same verdict. Bivens has been the object of an extended search and was said to be the key witness in the case against Zimmerman, who now lives in Portland. STILL JURY DISAGREES Marion Man Declared He Did Not Know Device Was in Operation. By Times Special MARION, Ind., Dec. 13.—After deliberating six hours a jury in the Grant circuit court reported that it was unable to reach an agreement on the guilt or innocence of Tom Ackerman, charged with possession and operation of a still, and was ordered discharged by Judge Oren W. Dickey. Ackerman was indicted following arrest by Sheriff Jacob Campbell. A large still said to have been found at Ackerman’s home was submitted in evidence. Ackerman’s defense was that he had rented the second floor of his homp to Clayton Weaver, who pleaded guilty to possession and operation of a still, and that he did not know that the device was being used. Hero of War Buried By United Press LADOGA, Ind., Dec. 13.—Tuberculosis contracted during the World war resulted in the death of H. R. Pickard, 41, who was buried here Friday. He held three citations for bravery during action. He was a marine. Evansville Doctor Dies By Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., Dec. 13.—Dr. Porter Linthicum, a member of the staffs of St. Mary's and Deaconness hospitals here, is dead. “ Weak Eyes? “ You Need Our Service Today Acme Optometric Cos. .731-732 K. of P. Bldg. (7th floor) Eyes Examined o Special—Glasses Fitted Low as on Mon.. Wed. and Fri. OH Hr?.. 0:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. WKKS 666 U a doctor's Prescription for COLDS and HEADACHES ‘lt Is the most speedy remedy known. 666 also in Tablets ★ Safety for Savings Fletcher American NATIONAL BANK 4 Southeast Cor. of Market and Ptnnaylranls % ON SAVINGS r-frvrr I 3 Rooms of Si *1 Q. 50 I I Furniture.. liar 4| Easy Terms! L Lewis Furnjiure Cos. “A United Fnrnitlre Store”; 844 S. Meridian St. i §

Plaintiff in $25,000 'Suit Based on Injuries Makes Charge. By Times Special PORTLAND, Ind., Dec. 13.—Addie Harris has filed suit in Jay circuit court here asking $25,C00 damages from Roy Gardner, the result of injuries suffered: in an automobile crash Aug. 3. She allleges a car driven by Gardner crashed into the one in which she was a passenger, inflicting injuries which caused her to be blind for several weeks and causing permanent injury of her sight and impairment of her nervous system and general health. The plaintiff alleges that while she was in a hospital, before she regained her sight, an adjuster of an insurance company with which Gardner carried a liability policy called on her and induced her to sign a release. She charges he stated she could not be released from the hospital without such action. Subsequently she received a check for SBS from the company, but which she refused to accept. FATHER OF FIVE HELD ON DESERTION CHARGE Arrested at Muncie After Being Away from Family Eight Years. By Times Special ’ MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 13.—Edgar Sims, 48, has been takeji back to Louisville, Ky., to face his wife and five children, whom he is alleged to have deserted eight years ago. • Sims was arrested by Muncie and railroad detectives, ending his stay of more than five years here. During that time he had never heard from any member of his family. He signified an intention of pleading guilty to wife desertion charges in Louisville, but said he didn’t expect to receive a prison sentence. Abandonment was better for his children than to have them brought up in a home where quarrels between himself and his wife were constant occurrances, Sims told officers. Drinker Sent to Farm By United Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Dec. 13. Sentence of a year at the state penal farm was given Virgil McPike by JudgS John Jeffries in Vigo circuit court here as a cure for McPike’s confessed habit of drinking liquor. McPike, charged with petit larceny, confessed he was intoxicated at the time he robbed a grocery. Judge Jeffries" expressed a hope that a year of work at the farm would cure McPike of that habit. More Sanatoria Urged By Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 13.—Support of a measure in the next legislature for establishment of county and district sanatoria in Indiana for the tuberculous was promised at a meeting of civic club members of four counties here. The meeting was called to consider the offer of A. M. Miller, Grant county farmer, of 112 acres of land and $5,000 for a sanatoriuum for Delaware, Blackford, j Grant and Jay counties.

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WORK CREATING LESLIE FAVORS DRAWS ATTACK Remonstrance at Marion to Proposal for Expending SIO,OOO. By Times Special MARION, Ind.. Dec. 13.—Marked by a bitter attack by remonstrators to the plan indorsed by Governor Harry G. Leslie for relieving employment in cities and counties, a public hearing on an appeal from a proposed SIO,OOO appropriation was held here, before Lewis S. Bowman, secretary of the state tax board. Decision was withheld pending presentation to the full board. The appropriation was passed by the city council after recommendations for its use had been submitted by the committee on employment. Wilbur Williams Marion attorney and spokesman for the remonstrators, declared at the hearing that the emergency was no greater now than it was last fall when the an- ■ nual budget was prepared. He also attacked newspapers for their support of the program. The money was to be used in developing the river banks in line with a plan indorsed by the city planning commission. Spokesmen for the employment committee stated that 90 .per cent of the money would be used to pay labor employed on the work. The city recently appropriated $5,000 to be spent in strengthening the river levee. More than 300 men,who registered at the employment bureau at the city building and whose cases were investigated by welfare officials were given work on the project. The remonstrators did not object to the expenditure of this sum. The secretary, with members of the employment committe, made an inspection of the river banks and of the proposed plans. DEPOSITORS IN CLOSED BANK DEMAND MONEY City of Hammond and Others Sue for Total of 836,000. By Times Special % HAMMOND, Ind., Dec. 13.—Suits asking a total of $36,000 from Paul B. Lipinski, who was president of the now defunct Northern Trust and Savings bank, are on file in superior court. Plaintiffs include the civil city of Hammond, seeking recovery of $16,000 of its funds in the bank at the time it was closed. Several weeks ago the school city of Hammond sued to recover funds it had on deposit. The bank was closed Aug- 22, and immediately thereafter Lipinski was accused of embezzling $260,000 of its funds. YOUNG BANDIT GUILTY Muncie Youth Receives Sentence of One to Ten Years. By United Press HARTFORD CITY, Ind., Dec. 13. —Richard Gibson, 19, Muncie, one of five men held in connection with robbing of Lew Gray, 55, May 31, was sentenced to one to ten years in the state reformatory, when he was found guilty of grand larceny. Gray was allegedly robbed of $236.50 when he was taking the day’s receipts of the Henry Blake grocery to another store. Gibson claimed. Gray was an accomplice in the robbery and the latter is in jail awaiting trial. Burnison Gamble, 28, Eaton, was sentenced to ten to twenty-five years in connection with the case. Earl Jones and Chris Grosenell are awaiting trial. Manhole Covers Missing By Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 13. —Manholes are supposed to be convenient openings into a city’s "Sewage systems. But in Muncie they also make good junk. At least Muncie police arrested Abe Powell, Negro, who they say had one of thirtyone missing manhole covers in his possession.

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