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GREATHOUSE, DEMOCRATIC CHIEF, DEAD Won Way to Business and Political Prominence in Nation. AILING FOR TWO YEARS National Secretary of Party Will Be Laid at Rest Saturday. Indiana Democracy's banner was at half-stall tcday in honor of its outstanding leader-educator, Charles A. Greathouse, 62, secretary of the Democratic national committee, who died Thursday afternoon in St. Vincent’s hospital. 11l for some time, Mr. Greathouse underwent an operation on Oct. 24. Much of the last two years was spent by Mr. Greathouse at Battle Creek, Mich., in an effort to regain his health, and because of this, he took little part in the 1930 campaign. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Saturday in St. Paul’s Episcopal church, with Dr. Lewis Brown in charge. Burial will be private, in Crown Hill cemetery. Meeting at the statehouse today, members of the Indiana board of education adopted resolutions in memory of Mr. Greathouse. Began as School Teacher Mr. Greathouse achieved business success in the Bookwalter-Ball-Greathouse Printing Company, one of the largest in the state. He was president and treasurer at the time of his death. But his prominence in state and national politics began when he became state superintendent of public instruction in 1910. Like many prominent Indiana political and business leaders, Mr. Greathouse began as ,a school teacher. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Ind., July 17, 1869, and attended the public schools there, completing his formal education at Indiana university, where he was starred on the football gridiron and baseball diamond. Upon graduating from college, he returned to Posey county, where he began teaching school. A year later he was made county school superintendent, a position he held for ten years. He resigned in 1905 to enter the grain business. Came Here in 1908 Mr. Greathouse came to Indianapolis in 1908, and in 1910 Governor Thomas R. Marshall appointed him as superintendent of public instruction, to fill the unexpired term of Robert J. Aley, former president of Butler university, who resigned to become president of the University of Maine. Re-elected twice, Mr. Greathouse’s administration was noted for the passage of much important school book legislation, including the uniform textbook law, vocational education and improved wage standards. It was at this time, also, that he aroused much comment when he refused to serve as head of any teachers’ organization formed for the purpose of obtaining contributions from teachers for the Wilson-Mar-shall campaign. Enters Political Field Mr. Greathouse was named Democratic state chairman in 1917, but resigned a year later to accept an appointment from President Wilson to the board on vocational education. Later he also was appointed to the board of rehabilitation for disabled veterans. Several years ago he was appointed member of the Indiana State Normal college -board of trustees, a post he continued to hold. Upon resignation as national committeeman of Edward C. Hoffman of Ft. Wayne in 1922, Mr. Greathouse was appointed to succeed him. He was re-elected in 1924, and again in 1928. Boomed Evans Woollen Mr. Greathouse was active in promoting the candidacy of the late Samuel M. Ralston, and three years ago aided greatly in the “favorite son” boom for Evans Woollen ffor President. Active in the affairs of St. Paul’s church, of which he was a vestryman, Mr. Greathouse was also a member of the Board of Trade, Woodstock Country Club, University Club, Indianapolis Atheltic Club, Indiana Democratic Club, Athenaeum, Murat Shrine and Scottish Rite. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Erma Ribeyre Greathouse; a son, Charles A. Greathouse Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. Henry J. Frenzel of Indianapolis; two sisters. Mrs. John Walters and Mrs Clarence Plock, both of Mt. Vernon; a nephew, Asa B. Greathouse of Paris, 111., and two grandchildren, Suzanne and Joan Frenzel. Active pallbearers will be his associates in the printing business: Frank W. Ball, vice-president of the company; John H. Bookwalter, secretary; Frank W. Ball Jr., assistant superintendent of the bindery; Joseph R. Stocker, foreman of the pressroom; Fred H. Parker, foreman of the composing room, and Carl W. Hofmann, estimator. AGED THEOSOPHIST ILL Mrs. Annie Besant, 84, "Better, but Weak," at Home in India. By United Press MADRAS, India, Nov. 6.—Mrs. Annie Besant, aged theosophist leader, has been ill for the last three weeks at her home. Adyar, Madras. Her condition at times has been critical. At present she appears slightly better, but is extremely weak. She is 84.

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‘Brother!’ By United Press LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6. George Schlicker, 19, was rather dubious about brotherly love today. He and his brother Ernest, 20, were serving sentences in jail here. An order for George to be released on probation so he could return to his home at Detroit was sent through. But Ernest, who strikingly resembles his brother, signed the release slip and was given his freedom. Today George finally was released after his brother Ernest had been arrested in Detroit.

TEXAS TURKEYS STRUT TO DOOM 160,000 Start Annual March to ‘Execution’ Block. By I'nitrd Press CUERO, Tex., Nov. 6.—Today was turkey execution day in Texas. The condemned fowls had been fed their last hearty meal. The first of 160,000 Thanksgiving turkeys to be shipped from this area alone, dolefully gobbled their way to the execution block. There was no proud parade of plumage to the blare of brass bands as formerly. The annual Cuero “turkey trot” was called off this year, but the opening, of the Thanksgiving market Saturday was hailed by nearly 5,000 unemployed, who will be given work during the turkey season. Texas’ turkey crop is 7 per cent larger this year than last season, according to the agricultural bureau in Austin. About 1,400 carloads will be shipped out of Texas, bringing approximately $6,500,000 to growers, according to predicted prices. The holiday bird will cost the consumer from 25 to 28 cents a pound, between 4 and 6 cents less than last year. Nearly 53 per cent of the crop will be shipped for the Thanksgiving market, dealers estimated, although a “holding movement” by turkey growers is in prospect. WEATHER 'LOW' HIT Mercury Slides to 31.9; Warmer Saturday. Dropping to 31.9 shortly after 6 this morning, the mercury established anew low for the season. The fall in temperature was general throughout the state, accompanied by heavy frost. Mercury’s slide began Thursday afternoon, when it fell from 54 to the new low. Temperature was to climb gradually today, but drop to 36 over night. Saturday will be warmer, with increasing cloudiness, the forecast said. GAS FIRMS NOW MAY LAY LINES IN COUNTY Piping Permission Is Granted Two Companies by Commissioners. Permission has been granted two gas pipe line companies, the Ohio Fuel Gas Company and the Kentucky Natural Gas Company to construct pipe lines in Marion county. The county commissioners granted the former concern authority to run the lines across Pike township, and the latter through Perry, Wayne and Franklin townships. Agreements entered into stipulate that neither gas company may sell, attempt or to sell either directly or indirectly, its product in Marion county unless it has the permission of the board of commissioners, the city board of works and the Indianapolis utility district. BLIND FOR 40 YEARS, SEES FACE OF WIFE Operation Partly Restores Sight of Michigan Minister. By United Press KALAMAZOO, Mich., Nor, 6. Faintly, as through a mist, the Rev. Peter Kuiken, 50-year-old pastor of the Twin Lakes Reformed church, today saw the world of light and color he left almost forty years ago. And with this world of vision for the first time came the features of his wife, blurred and indistinct. After nearly two score years of total blindness, Mr. Kuiken’s sight partly was restored by an operation and treatment in University hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich. Physicians said his sight now is 5 per cent normal. Continued treatment, they said, will restore vision of his right eye to a marked degree. $60,000 GEMS STOLEN London Hotel Suite of Indian Potentate Looted by “Raffles.” By United Press LONDON. Nov. 6.—A sensational jewel robbery involving the loss of about $60,000 worth of gems from the suite of the young Maharajadhiraja of Darbhanga was disclosed today as Scotland Yard detectives sought a master crook of the “Raffles” type. The jewels were taken from the “millionaires’ floor” of the Savoy hotel, where the rich Indian potentate has lived since he came to the Indian round table conference. Police said the thief must have entered the rooms and searched them for the jewels while two Indian servants were in an adjoining room. Then he opened the window and descended from the hotel by way of the fire escape.

JAPAN DENIES WAR INTENT IN NOTE TO U. S. Troops to Be Withdrawn From Area of Battle, Washington Told. TOKIO LEAVES LOOPHOLE Only ‘Unforeseen Events’ Will Cause Seizure of City in Soviet Zone. By United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.—Japanese Ambassador Katsuji Debuchi today gave the state department official assurance that Japanese forces, battling Chinese forces in an attempt t.o repair the Nonni river bridge south of Tsitsihar, in Manchuria, intended to withdraw from the bridge area as soon as repairs were completed. He estimated that would be within a week or ten days. At the same time, Secretary of State Stimson isued a formal statement, declaring the policy of the United States in the Manchurian quarrel to be one of promoting peace, while reserving independence of action. Debuchi understood that fighting around the bridge had ceased and that Chinese forces probably would be withdrawn to avoid another clash. Meanwhile, Japanese commanders have considered it necessary to place forces on the north bank of the Nonni river, originally occupied by Chinese as a safety measure to protect workmen at the bridge. Follows U. S. Action This explanation follows closely upon representations which the United States made in Tokio through * American Ambassador Forbes, urging immediate withdrawal of Japanese troops back within the authorized treaty zones. The United States is deeply concerned at the trend of events in Manchuria and the constant advance of Japanese troops has given rise to fears here that Japan was attempting to wrest concessions from China by force of military occupation. Such procedure would conflict with the Kellogg anti-war pact and the Washington nine-power treaty safeguarding China’s integrity in the view here. The clash between Chinese and Japanese on Wednesday, Debuchy understood, was due to a misunderstanding. He said the Japanese consul at Tsitsihar had obtained an agreement with General Ma, commanding the Chinese forces, that Japanese workmen were not to be molested. Gives Reason for Battle Apparently, so Debuchi understood, General Ma’s orders did not reach his subordinates or else were not obeyed. Consequently, the ambassador was informed, the Chinese opened fire. Debuchi was informed that Tokio planned to send troops to replace some of those now in Manchuria, but he did not know the exact number. He believed the reinforcements would not exceed the withdrawals. The ambassador is understood to have informed the state department that Japanese troops did not intend to capture Tsitsihar. The city lies north of the Chinese Eastern railway and in the so-called Soviet Russian zone of influence. He made it plain, however, that this policy might have to be changed as a result of unforeseen events. Expect No Clash With Russia Japanese do not expect that Russia will be drawn into the Manchurian quarrel. Debuchi is understood to have pointed out that Russia had no trouble in the area occupied by Japan. Reports to the state department from Consul-General Hanson at Harbin said there was no evidence that Soviet Russia was mobilizing troops for use in Manchuria. His report was made on the basis of personal observation at Tsitsihar, on the border of the Russian zone of influence in Manchuria, and on information about conditions in Hirlar and Manchuria stations near the Russian border. Japanese Turn Tables BY D. C. BESS United Press Staff Correspondent MUKDEN, Manchuria, Nov. 6. Emergency reinforcements for a waning Japanese fighting contingent brought apparent victory today in a battle with Chinese for control of a wrecked railway bridge over the Nonni river. , Fresh soldiers were rushed to the line of Japanese defenders and a new offensive was started, forcing the Chinese to retire toward Anganchi. The two days of fighting was believed to have claimed more than 300 lives. Japanese casualties were reported at 130, including five officers, and Chinese dead were estimated at 200. Many more on both sides were wounded.

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Wruari ner electric lignt dui bounded from $1.43 to $9.80 in one month, Mrs. Nell Klee, caretaker for the old Butler university buildings in Irvington, protested to the Indianapolis Power and Light Company. For the two previous months her bills were but $1.43 each and in the last two years, she said, her highest bills were $4 and $5,

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The new cruiser Indianapolis is shown above as she will appear after she slips from the ways at Camden, N. J., Saturday, in the presence of officials from Indianapolis and the nation’s capital. Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan, Governor Harry G. Leslie, Senators James E. Watson and Arthur R.

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By United Press WASHINGTON. Nov. 6.—Mrs. Herbert Hoover will not hear “rushes” of sound picture tests of her voice, and will not permit them to be shown anywhere at any time, it was announced today at the executive mansion. It developed further that a full-fledged investigation is being conducted by the secret service to determine the source of a news story Thursday revealing that such tests were being made. Pending the result of the investigation, news reel photographers were ordered barred from the White House Saturday, when Mrs. Hoover will receive representatives of the 4-H Clubs. It is reported they may be forbidden to take any more pictures at the White House.

The tests were made at Mrs. Hoover’s request, following a failure of her normally adequate voice to register properly at a recent airplane dedication. She was said to be motivated chiefly by curiosity. an n NEWS of the latest Whits House investigation leaked out today when Ike Hoover, chief usher of the White House, called the president of the White House Photographers Association for, questioning. He was asked to find out how the story got out, but is understood to have denied responsibility in behalf of the photographers. Simultaneously, secret service men began circulating among White House correspondents in the press room, in an effort to learn the source of the story. They asked reporters to “come clean” for the honor of the secret service, which is understood to be suspected. At the executive offices Theodore Joslin, President Hoover’s publicity secretary, denied knowledge of the matter. "I don’t know anything about it,” he said. “It is entirely Mrs. Hoover’s affair.” BIDS ON DORMITORY Cooley Firm Low on Work at Poor Farm. Bids on construction of the new dormitory at the county poor farm were received today by county commissioners, despite the split in their ranks over the proposal. Low bidder was the Floyd M. Cooley Construction Comapny at $13,785. Eighteen othef companies offered bids on general construction. Other low bids received were heating and plumbing, Clark Brothers, $3,787 and electrical equipment, Porter-Glore and Glass Company, $621. Two bids on equipment were thrown out when one of the proposals was not properly prepared. A bond issue of $23,000 has been approved by two of the commissioners with John Shearer protesting. It is planned to override Shearer on advice of attorneys and to construct the quarters within a few weeks. SEEK EXTRADITION OF FOUR TO SOUTH BEND Papers Signed by Leslie for Return of Quartet From Mattoon, 111. Extradition papers for the return from Mattoon, 111., to South Bend of two women and two men suspected of the robbery of a bank and a coal company there were signed today by Governor Harry G. Leslie. Members of the alleged gang are Edward Johns and Paul Null, both of Detroit, and Alice Marie Minter of Peru and Helen Marshall of Grand Rapids, Mich. According to Illinois authorities, more than $6,000 in bonds taken in the recent robbery of a South Bend bank were found in possession of one of the alleged gang. Extradition papers charged the quartet specifically with the holdup of Ben R. Loutz, South Bend coal deaier.

and there were more members of the family together then. There now are but four in the family, living in four rooms of the old university’s dormitory. Mrs. Klee took her latest bill, for $9.80, to the power company’s office, and asked for an adjustment. She was told that perhaps someone had hooked on to the

Robinson, and thirteen congressional representatives are invited to be guests at the launching. Miss Lucy Taggart, daughter of Thomas Taggart, has been selected by Mayor Sullivan as the representative Indianapolis woman to christen the cruiser.

ROPES HIGH IN RELIEf-DRIVE Community Fund Workers Expect to Reach Goal. Near success, the Community Fund drive for $1,043,686 must not fail, leaders said today, urging citizens who have not yet subscribed to the fund to get in touch with headquarters. The campaign fell short only $31,000 of its goal, and the drive was extended until tonight, to complete it. “The workers this year represent the best group of volunteers ever participating in a Community Fund campaign, and they are ready and willing to see the job through,” said David Liggett, executive secretary. The 3,000 campaigners have raised the largest amount in the history of the fund, but experts say the goal is the minimum required to carry on its program this winter.

Just Be(e)cause By United Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 6.—Thieves stole Jacob Popowicz’ pet rabbit. They returned and took his silverware. Popwicz surprised them on the third visit. In the darkness they grabbed the first object they laid their hands on and fled. It was a hive of bees.

FAULTY CURB REPAIRED Subcontractor Rebuilding Paving on North Audubon Road. A curbing on North Audubon road, from St. Clair to Pratt streets, which began to crumble today, was being repaired by the contractor who built the curb three years ago. Under a bond, which the city demands on all such projects, the contractor is forced to keep all new projects in repair for three years after their construction. The repairs were being made by W. A. Bruce, subcontractor, who built the curb for the Marion County Construction Company, which held the contract. RADICALS NAME CHIEF Edouard Herriot French Choice; Vote Against Coalition. By United Press PARIS, Nov. 6.—Edouard Herriot, former premier, unanimously was elected president of the RadicalSocialist party, today succeeded Edouard Daladier. The party congress decided neither to attempt to overthrow the Laval government before the May elections, nor to enter a coalition cabinet, preferring political independence. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 32 10 a. m. ... 40 7a. m...'.. 32 11 a. m 43 Ba. m 35 12 (noon).. 46 9 a. m 38 1 p. m 46

line to steal electricity, as had been done there once several years ago. n u n ASKED to investigate, the company employe told Mrs*. Klee, she said, that she would have to make her own probe, as the company was not responsible. “Well, before I’ll pay such light bills. I will bum a coal oil lamp,”

DE PAUW DEAN IS SRETARGET School Newspaper Staff May Be Ousted. By United Press GREENCASTLE, Ind., Nov. 6. Dismissal of the entire staff of the De Pauw, student publication of De Pauw university here, appeared likely today as" the result of an article in the paper criticising Katharine Alvord, dean of women. The article threw the De Pauw student body and faculty into a furore. Appearing under the heading of “Student Opinion,” the article urged dismissal of Miss Alvord for “her incompetency, inability to exert the slightest positive influence on our women students, and her total lack of capacity to understand and help women placed under her authority.” The article said that “even freshmen have learned to regard her as an obnoxious, prying policeman.” Threats by university authorities to expel the article’s author were met by a counter threat of the De Pauw staff, which adopted an “all for one, one for all, policy.” MACFADDEN TO VISIT CITY IN FAST PLANE Publisher Expected at Municipal Airport This Afternoon. Flying his Lockheed Altair speed plane in a nation-wide sales study tour, Bernarr MacFadden, publisher and philanthropist, was scheduled to arrive this afternoon at the Indianapolis municipal airport to confer with Harry De Wolf, head of the De Wolf News Company, Inc. The oldest man successfully to pass the government test for pilot’s paper, MacFadden was one of the first big business executives to recognize the value of air travel in commercial activities. MacFadden’s plane, “The Golden Eagle,” is one of the fastest twoplace planes in the world. Its cruising speed is about 230 miles per hour. On the tour, MacFadden is visiting key cities of his sales organization. ' WORLD”wAR™VETERAN 89 Oldest Participant in Struggle Celebrates His Birthday. By United Press GROVELAND, Mass., Nov. 6. George S. Carpenter, who believes he is the oldest World war veteran in the United States, was celebrating his 89th birthday anniversary today. Posing as a man of 55, he enlisted in the navy in 1917, when he actually was 75, and served overseas as an interpreter. FAIR DEFICIT IS $10,334 ‘Figure Is Gratifying in View of Conditions,’ Says Barker. Deficit for the 1931 Indiana state fair was $10,334, “a very satisfactory showing when compared to other county fairs,” E. J. Batker, secretary of the state board # of agriculture, said today. Barker said the size of the deficit was “especially gratifying” in view of the fact that admission receipts shrank more than $40,000 and that $20,000 had been pared from the 1930 budget. FIND MISSIONARY’S BODY Chinese Bandits’ Victim Stabbed , and Then Decapitated. By United Press PEIPING, China, Nov. 6.—The decapitated body of J. W. Vinson, member of the American Presbyterian mission at Haichow, has been found near Yang Kaitsih. There also was a stab wound in the region of the heart. Vinson’s death was reported to the American consulate Thursday.

Mrs. Klee asserted she told him. “Oh, you're getting radical — you’ve been reading The Times,” was his reply, according to Mrs. Klee. An electric iron is the only appliance she used, except for a which she had owned only a week during the period covered by the high bill. Only the four rooms of the dormitory are wired.

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SIO,OOO BOND IS SET FOR MRS. SIMMONS’ RELEASE; FREEDOM EXPECTED TODAY Husband Near Collapse From Strain of Trial; State Will Not Oppose Bail Move. FAMILY IS ANGERED BY VERDICT Jurors Declare Deadlock Never Would Have Been Broken; 8 to 4 for Acquittal Was Lineup. BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT LEBANON, Ind., Nov. 6.—Worn from the strain of more than five weeks’ trial, Mrs. Carrie W. Simmons, alleged poison murderer of her daughters, this afternoon awaitad her release, on bond, for the first time since June 25, from Boone county jail. Meanwhile, the composure of. her husband, John Simmons, had been shattered and he was being watched clpsely by Boone county authorities.

After pacing the corridors of the courthouse for hou/s this morning, Simmons fled to streets near the county building half walking and running, and back and forth, and muttering to himself. Simmons broke down while waiting for word from his sons, George and Dale, who were in Hancock county, attempting to obtain signers for surety bonds for their mother’s release. Mrs. Simmons probably will leave here late today. Bond Set at §IO,OOO Judge John W. Hornaday announced he would permit Mrs. Simmons’ release on bonds of $5,000 each on indictments charging her with the strychnine murder of Alice Jean and Virginia Simmons. State’s attorneys declared they would not oppose the bond move, but refused to comment on future steps in the prosecution of the Hancock county farm mother, until “every angle is considered.” The jury which listened for more than five weeks to evidence in support of and against the count that Mrs. Simmon was the poison murdered of her small daughter, Jean, was discharged at 5:21 Thursday evening, after nearly forty-eight hours’ deliberation. In Hopeless Deadlock Jurors told the court they were deadlocked hopelessly and submitted a statement to Hornaday that they believed a verdict never would be reached. When the talesmen were discharged, their ninth and final

Crack Memory By United Press CHICAGO, Nov. 6.—Patrolmen Thomas Barrowman and C. F. Maloy are officers of wide experience in police circles, but they were ready to admit that the mystery of the empty apartment baffled them. Mrs. Mary Buzzard, 72, led them to her apartment. “See,” she said. “The burglars have taken everything. Even the shades and electric light bulbs.” The officers investigated. Mrs. Buzzard was right. They left to question neighbors, but returned without a clew. Mrs. Buzzard met them at the door smiling. “Goodness gracious,” she said. “I forgot all about it. We’re moving to Oregon and the furniture men were here yesterday and took everything away.”

SPECIAL SITTING LIKELY East Chicago’s Former Mayor and Others Await Trials. By Times Special HAMMOND, Ind., Nov. 6.—A special sitting of the federal court for the northern Indiana district may be held here early in 1932 for new trials of Raleigh P. Hale, former East and others, on charges of conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law. The November term of the court is now in session, but owing to the large number of cases on the docket it will be impossible to hear the new trials during the term. QUESTION SOVIET CREDIT Commerce Department Advises Americans to Be Cautious. By United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 6—The commerce department is advising American business firms against lonp-t°-*credit contracts covering sale of goods to Russia. This advice is being disseminated by means of letters which express no opinion, but state Russia’s credit status in such a way as to permit the recipient to draw his own conclusions. “Dead” Returns for His SBOO By United Press YOUNGSTOWN, 0., Nov. 6. After a disappearance of several years, George Bilanyek was declared legally dead. Today, he was back in Youngstown to claim SBOO he left in the bank. Probate Judge Clifford M. Woodside agreed he could have it if he paid administration and attorney fees.

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ballot was eight to four for acquittal. Mrs. Simmons, brought into court to hear the discharge of the jury, did not appear elated over failure to reach a decision. Rather, she appeared bewildered, and stared ahead of her until she was returned to the county jail, i# She was greeted by friends, who congratulated her. She refused to make any statements to newspaper men, dismissing them with a curt, “I have nothing to say.” She did thank Ora Brown, foreman of the jury, for his services. Family Is Incensed Members of her family appeared incensed by the jury’s failure to agree. ‘‘lt wasn’t right; they should have acquitted her,” John Simomns said. Prosecutor Ben Scifres and his aid, Roy Adney, may elect either to try Mrs. Simmons again for the rlleged murder of Jean, or for the alleged slaying of Virginia. In addition, state’s attorneys also may decide not to try either of the cases and can act to quash the counts against the 47-year-old farm woman. When she is released, Mrs. Simmons will return to the family home near V ilkinson, where, the state alleges, s.ie placed strychnine capsules in picnic sandwiches June 21 which resulted in the deaths of her daughters. The crowd which gathered swiftly Thursday afternoon when it was reported the jury would have to present a verdict by 5 or be discharged, appeared stunned by the result. No one rushed to the defendant’s side and the .room was hushed for some time after the court action. Friends Comfort Defendant Some of Mrs. Simmons’ friends from Greenfield patted her hands and talked with her in low tones. She then was returned to jail for supper. It was learned that the first ballot of the jury, taken early Tuesday night, was seven to five for acquittal. The question of circumstantial evidence was said to have been the obstacle which the jurors could not hurdle together. Those who held, out for acquittal are reported to have declared they could not vote otherwise, in view of the state’s circumstantial case against the alleged poison slayer. At times, it was learned, heated arguments flared among jurors and, in one instance, physical combat between two of the talesmen was halted by interference of the others. Those who were voting for conviction were said to have announced they “would stay here until Christmas.” Jackson Angle Ignored It was understood the jury practically swept aside consideration of the defense accusation that Horace N. Jackson, Hancock county farmer, inserted poison capsules into the sandwiches. The jurors are said to have teetered on the testimony of Charles W. Friedman, Indianapolis druggist, that he sold Mrs. Simmons strychnine June 18, three days before the fatal outing here. It was reported jurors gave more credence to the story of Miss Louise Robinson, Bargersville farm woman, that she was the buyer of poison from Friedman that day, because her story had support of other witnesses. The oourt room was stirred, prior to dismissal of the jury, when Sheriff Wilbur Small called Judge Hornaday and Turney Aschely, bailiff, from the jury room, at request of state’s attorneys, when the duo had been with the jury nearly ten minutes.

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