Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 233, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 February 1931 — Page 17

FEB 6, 1931.

FIRST THOUGHT WAS FOR MEN; BUTLER GENTLE Repcfting of Colonel for Being Drunk Was Forced Duty. Following to the sixth article In the ■ertes on General SmedUey Butler. BY RAYMOND CLAPPER. United Brest Staff Correspondent Copyright. 1931. bv United Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.—Though Major-General Smedley Butler has been regarded as one of the hardest of the marines, In this respect he probably has been a victim of his devotion to duty. In his family life he Is gentle. He says “thee” and “thou” in addressing his wife. When he was In charge of the embarkation camp at Brest after *ne armistice, word was sent that a very high American officer was coming and it was suggested that the troops awaiting return home be 'umed out for review. The place was a mudhole. The troops were restless. The war had been won; they wanted to get back home. Butler sent word back to 'he high officer that he hoped there would be no review ordered. Marched With His Men “I’m not going to have those men standing out there in the mud,” he said. Back at Quantico after the war, General Butler took his command on a practice march. His men were youngsters, some a little tender. A pair fell out during the march and Butler riding up dismounted. He threw the kit of one over his back and marched along the dusty road with his men. Such Incidents endeared him to his service comrades. But after his experience in Philadelphia when he went to San Diego to command the marine base there, an Incident took place which subjected him to much criticism in and out of the service. Observed Guests Drinking The San Diego post temporarily was in command of Colonel Alexander Williams, a friend of General Butler’s for twenty-three years. Butler was a conspicuous figure when he arrived in San Diego because of his spectacular attempt to dry up Philadelphia. Colonel Williams arranged a dinner at his home for Butler. Arriving, Butler observed the guests, officers, drinking. He promptly went out on the front porch for a while, expecting the drinks to be cleared away before the dinner began. But, instead, drinking continued. Butler then left the Williams home without waiting for dinner and proceeded to the Coronado hotel. Colonel Williams followed and, according to witnesses, reproached his superior In the hotel lobby, and appearing to be Intoxicated, became bolsterious. Butler left and attended an enlisted men’s dance at the post. Colonel Was Reduced The next day Butler went to the commanding officer of the base, Rear Admiral A. H. Robertson, and laid the facts before him. The admiral told Butler that he must report Williams or be subject to

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By United Press The rapid growth of the town of Huntington was brought to the attention of the lawmakers of 1881, In a bill Introduced by Representative A. T. Wright of Marion. Wright contended that a neglected cemetery was obstructing further growth of one section of the city. His bill provided for vacating of neglected cemeteries which hindered growth of cities. Another bill before the legislators then would have prohibited the sale of firearms to persons under 15. It was introduced In the senate by R. L. Coffey. The author maintained that the major portion of woundings by firearms could be directly traced to juveniles who had access to deadly weapons. Faints to Thward Bandits By United Frets ST. LOUIS, Feb. 6.—lnstead of throwing up her hands as two bandits ordered her to, Mrs. Frieda Tash, proprietor of a small shoe store, fainted. When she regained consciousness, one of the bandits was fanning her with a newspaper. The other remarked, “Aw, it isn’t worth while. Let the lady alone.” They then fled, court-martial himself for neglect of duty. Accordingly, Butler drew’ up charges accusing Williams of being drunk at the hotel, without mentioning anything which happened at the colonel’s home. At the courtmartial, Williams was reduced four numbers and transferred. Tills incident distressed Butler perhaps more than anything that occurred in his career and he soon asked for transfer to China W’herc a chance for action was In prospect. l Saturday—General Butler on Prohibition.)

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PRISON OUSTS WORKERS Neglect of Doty Charge, Following Death of Convict. By United Press MICHIGAN CITY, Ind.. Feb. 6. Two employes of the state prison here, one a veteran, have been discharged for neglect of duty, it was announced today by H. D. Claudy, deputy warden. Frank Rossa, with twenty-fix© years’ service and Paul E. Timm, six years in the prison's employ, were discharged, it was understood, for neglecting to report that John Conwell, a prisoner from Newcastle, had fallen in convulsions and suffered an injury’ from which he died.