Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 163, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 November 1931 — Page 11

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••The New Russia. No. 11--COMMON SENSE RUNS RUSSIA'S LEGAL SYSTEM Oratory and Technicalities of No Importance to Soviets. BY JULIA BLANSHARD Matt Writer for NEA Service and The Time*. Sent to Soviet Russia Especially for This Series. 'Copyright. 1931. NEA Service. Inc.) If you were arrested in Russia and haled into court, you could not hire a high-priced lawyer. If you insisted on hiring a lawyer, he would not be a private one. He would come from a corporation whose maximum fees are set by the state. If you were an ordinary Russian, you probably would plead your own case in court. For oratory and technicalities arc of no importance in new Russia’s scheme of justice. Common sense replaces legal precedent. Jury trials are unknown. In Moscow I saw a murder defendant plead his own case. The courtroom scene was utterly different from an American court. Huge red banners hung on the wall. On a platform behind a long wooden table, covered with a red cloth, sat Uiree proletarian woman in the center was a judge by profession. The two men flanking her were factory workers, serving as legal advisers. Make* Good Beginning The murderer, brought in by a Red guard, stood in front of the table. The woman judge told him that the man and woman on the bench at the side had seen him knock his neighbor down. He had never gotten up. “Tlie state will give you a lawyer if you wish one," she concluded. He didn’t. He began his story by saying he was a worker, the son of a worker. This, apparently, is the best possible beginning. He never had hit any one before. He had been drinking heavily. He hadn't meant to hurt his neighbor. When he finished, the three proletarian judges asked him about his work, his family, where he lived. Then they adjourned to an anteroom to make their decision. They returned in not more than fifteen minutes. Six Months in Prison “The prisoner must spend six months in prison and then be on probation for another year, - ’ the woman judge announced. The guard led the shaking man out. He could appeal the case. But six months go by. His wife could visit him in prison. He could work and earn money just the same. “If he had killed a political official in a dispute, he would not have j goten off so easy,’’ a citizen explained to me. “Only murders that are against the interests of Communism result in the death sen- ! fence. No others do.’’ To keep justice moving swiftly, Russia has a system of legal consultants who decide minor cases : without referring them to court. | Every crowded apartment house has a house board to decide neighbor- ; hood difficulties. Housing Is Big Problem There are tables for “free legal council" at all the recreation parks and in public buildings. In addition Moscow has from sixty to seventy district courthouses with looms for legal advice, before cases get to court. They are largely pa,tronized. “Housing is our biggest problem,” the woman lawyer in charge of a preliminary court told me. “if someone dies or moves out, everybody in (he house quarrels about their prospective rights to that extra room. Basement dwellers have first choice. Families with children come next. ’ Inefficiency Is Misdemeanor The largest number of cases after housing come from inefficiency in work. That is a misdemeanor, for inefficiency slows up the Five-Year Plan. Men who pretend to marry girls just to stay with them a brief time and then desert them are given 1 heir choice of really marrying them or going to jail. What happens to political prisoners no outsider living* in Russia can tell. Exile, imprisonment or death! But the Soviet government regards other criminals as they do sick people who must be “cured” for a useful social life. Next How Americans live in Russia. A privileged class that gets many things Russians can’t have, but the latter do not resent it as Americans and American dollars are needed for the success of their Five-Year Plan. CALL JANITOR-SPY IN SCHOOL MORALS TRIAL Scheduled to Describe Alleged Prin-cipal-Teacher Meetings. United Prims MORGANTOWN. W. Va.. Nov. 17. —The third alleged witness to scenes in the office of Dr. John Thomas West, principal of Morgantown high school, in which the state contends he met clandestinely with two women teachers, wijs to testify today in his trial here. Percy H. Smith, third of the jan-itor-trio who allegedly spied upon the principal and the teacher’s through a “peep-hole" drilled through the ceiling of the office, will give his version of what went on in the room. Jess H. May and O. D. Harris, the other two janitors, and Superintendent Charles E. McCorkle, principal witnesses of the nrst day, described how the janitors had been told by McCorkle “to get the facts,” after charges of immorality in the high school were made. Harris testified he had seen Dr. West on a divan in the office with Miss Esther Williams, and on another occasion with Miss Blanche Garfield, but the reference to Mias Garfield was stricken out.

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PERKINS ESCAPES WEIGHT DEPRESSION The Ghezzis, Neal Sisters, Clyde Cook All Aid in Giving the Lyric a Rousing Good Vaudeville Bill. BY WALTER D. HICKMAN IF there is any weight depression going the rounds, well it hasn’t hit any corner that Johnny Perkins goes round. Some comedians are fat and others are slim and so far I have not been informed that Perkins is going in for a strict diet. He goes in for laughs and a shape that resembles a barrel. I know he isn't sensitive because he cashes in on his weight as well as his shape. I knew this man before he ever had a stage contract in Terre Haute. Even over an “ice cream soda” in those days in Terre Haute, he gave me laughs.

Stage experience, polish and human understanding have ironed out many of the rough spots in his mental makeup. He actually dominates the last half of the bill this

week. He lets you know that everybody in his family has to sing. Even he does, he admits. Why does everybody sing in his family? Because there is no lock on the bathroom door. Pardon me, Perkins, for dishing your stuff. This man has mastered the lesson of contact delivery. He introduces the Neal Sisters, two of the three

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coming from Indianapolis. They start out singing about blondes. It is a nifty, but the appeal is indefinite. But they have the looks. The sisters are used as a piano background for Perkins and Ruth Petty. This woman has the looks and she can handle a song. When Perkins allows Paul and Nino Ghezzis to go to work doing their human balance and endurance stuff, real sensation follows. I didn’t care for the vocal fireworks cf the colored boy that Perkins introduces. It seems to me that some of his notes are not in the book. Well, I must be wrong; the audience went wild, and I will let them win. But it is the Perkins personality that forces these acts to become personalities. Clyde Cook is a slapstick movie comedian, and he is slapstick on the stage. The result—an act that he can do with all his faults and his overdone ecomedy. Result—pleasant audience reaction. Russian Revels introduces a large number of people. There is novelty in dance as well as melody in this act. Rather suggest that you do not miss the first act. The leader needs more showmanship. He should not stand in the way of the line of vision of the audience. So easy to correct. Marguerite and Farnell go in for eccentric comedy, with the man doing a splendid comedy souse. His entrance is fine. The movie is “Expensive Women.” with Dolores Costello. I class it as a mighty weak picture. Be your own judge. But the stage show—immense. Now at the Lyric. a a tt Channing Pollock, author of “The House Beautiful.” will give a talk on “The Theater” at English's at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. His play opens on Thanksgiving night at English’s for three days. His lecture should be mighty in-

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teresting, as here is a big personality in the world of playwrights. Other theaters today offer: "Platinum Blond” at the Ohio; "The Beloved Bachelor” at the Circle; "Rich Man’s Folly” at the Indiana; “The Cuban Love Song” at the Palace, and “The Yellow Ticket” at the Apollo. TAYLOR RITES SET Buria 1 Service Wednesday; Mrs. Gutmann Dies. Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Meldrum Taylor, 74, widow of Isaac B. Taylor, who died Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ward H. Dean, 3835 North New Jersey street, will be held at 9 Wednesday at the Hisey & Titus mortuary, with burial in Madison. Mrs. Jennie L. Gutmann, Indianapolis resident forty years, died Monday at her home, 3020 West Michigan street. Funeral services have not been announced. Joseph F. Klose, 80, native of Breslau, Germany, and resident of Shelbyville many years, where he operated a pharmacy until thirteen years ago, died Monday at his home, 1032 Congress avenue. Last rites will be held at 9:30 .Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic church, Shelbyville, with burial in -St. Joseph’s cemetery. , Funeral services for Everett White, 42, grocer in Lawrence many years, who died Monday, will be held at the McCord mortuary at Oaklandon at 10:30 Wednesday, with burial in the Oaklandon Odd Fellow cemetery. \ Contends Shoes Are Too Cheap I! II United Press NEW YORK. Nov. 17.—The shoe industry is suffering from a “low price complex,” according to Roger A. Selby of Portsmouth, 0.. president of the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association. Finds Mate Dead. Kills Herself PASADENA, Cal., Nov. 17.—When ?he found her husband had killed himself, Mrs. May Weir called a police ambulance, then ran back, seized her husband's gun, and committed suicide.

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SCOOT CHIEFS T 9 BE CHOSEN Officers to Be Elected at North M. E. Church. Annual election of officers and | presentation of 1932 Boy Scout calendars to Indianapolis and Marion county schools will take place at the dinner meeting of the Indiana and ; Central Indiana council of Boy Scouts tonight at North Methodist i Episcopal church. Elmer W. Stout will make the ! presentation of calendars in behalf j of the donors who are Stout, John ! A. Hook, Edward A. Kahn, Herman P. Lieber, Frederic M. Ayres, Fred C. Gardrer, Norman A. Perry, Dr. J. William Wright and Frank D. i Stalnaker. Paul C. Stetson, superintendent of Indianapolis public schools, and Fred T. Gladden, county superin- | tendent, formally will accept the | calendars. Members of the board of school commissioners will be I present. The dinner, open to the public, is j being arranged by F. O. Belzer, j scout executive; Wallace O. Lee, j scout commissioner; Irvfhg Williams and W. D. Hamer. Present officers of the council are Edward A. Kahn, president; Almus G. Ruddell, E. W. Harris. John A. I Hook, Thomas C. Howe, Norman A. Perry and Walter C. Marmon, vicepresidents; Louis H. Haerle, secretary, and F. L. Hollweg, treasurer. GIRLS HELD BY POLICE i Milliner Charges Pair Attempted to Steal Dress From Store. Two girls were arrested and a i third is being sought by police following an alleged attempt to steal a dress from a millinery store at 1933 North Alabama street, Mon- ; day night. The girls, Margaret Gowdy, 17, and Helen Scott, 19, both of 239 North Illinois street, Apt. 321, were beifig held today on vagrancy ; charges after Mrs. Harry . Carson, | owner of the store, reported both ; attempted to take a dress from the store. The third girl, whose name was not revealed, is wanted for questioning.

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BAKER ENTERS BATTLE LINES UF 1932 FOES Appearance in Boston Seen New Threat to Nomination of Roosevelt. RaTmond Claoper. manarer of the United Pres bureau at Washington, here offers another in a series of news stories reviewing political and business developments. BY RAYMOND CLAPPER United Press Staff Correspondent iCoDvrient. 1931. bv United Press) BOSTON, Nov, 17.—Appearance of Newton D. Baker as principal epeakt? at the Boston Chamber of Commerce luncheon today threw new ihterest into the movement afoot here to block nomination of Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt as the 1932 Democratic presidential candidate. Baker’s speech concerned international debts, and he sought here, as he has for months, to avoid being involved in presidential politics. He has refused to sanction any activity in his behalf, despite the fact sentiment is being cultivated for him all over the nation. Numerous Democratic politicians were among the luncheon guests. These included Frank J. Donahue, state chairman, who a few days ago referred to Baker and Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland as ideal presidential candidates. Ritchie spoke here, adding support to his presidential aspirations. Curley for Roosevelt At the same time, Mayor James M. Curley, figliting for a convention delegation, pledged to Roosevelt, twice within a week has denounced favorite son activity, declaring it is fostered by “adventurers” and “selfappointed Micawbres.” This split, widened by considerable personal feeling between Curley and Donahue, provides the opening for a factional fight of consequences. Massachusetts is important fighting ground. Its eighteen electoral votes went to Smith in 1928. Democrats have the governorship and the two seats in the United States senate. Massachusetts appears inclined to follow Smith’s guidance.

State Watching Smith There is a belief in the state, not ! supported, however, by any known . word of Smith’s, that he is cold toward Roosevelt and is ready to throw his support elsewhere if another candidate appears to have a real chance of being nominated. A tip on what New England Is thinking politically is expected Jan. 5 when New Hampshire fills the congressional seat of the late Fletcher Hale, Republican. When he was re-elected a year ago, his 1928 ! majority was cut in half. The district covers the lower half i of the state and includes the in- | dustrial textile section. It includes I the city of Manchester which went Democratic in municipal elections : this month for the first time in a I decade. / Democrats will turn on their heavy artillery in the hope of repeating their sensational victory in Michigan this month when they captured a congressional seat which i had not gone Democratic in more ; than thirty years. PLAN BAHAI LECTURES The Rev. Albert Vail to Give Three Talks in City. The Rev. Albert Vail, Evanston, ; 111., international lecturer of the Bahai movement, will give three features, Nov. 23 and 24, at the Lin- | coin. "The Law of the Recurring Springtime of Divine Universe —Do iWe Stand at the Dawn of the | Brightest Age in Human History?” will be his subject at 3 Nov. 23. At 8 Monday he will speak on “Economic and Spiritual Laws of Happiness and Prosperity,” while his topic Nov. 24 will be “The Most Influential Persons in Human History.” Bank Receiver Chosen By Times Special BROOK, Ind., Nov. 17.—Bennett Lowe has been named receiver of ! the State bank of Brook, succeed- ! ing Luther Lyons, who resigned.

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Thugs Obtain Only $17.80, Case of Eggs in Four Robbery Tries. Frustrated in two holdup attempts, bandits fared badly Monday night and obtained only 517.80 and a case of eggs in four robberies being investigated today by police. A few hours after two ducks, valued at $2, were stolen from a grocery store at 1651 Fletcher avenue, Ralston Evans, 343 Anderson street, manager, was held up by two bandits and robbed of $7.80. Before the gunmen left, Evans reported to police, one of them carried a case of eggs from the store, put it in the bandit car and the pair drove away. Claude Hill, 27, of 1325 North Illinoise street, taxi driver, routed two bandits who attempted to rob him Monday night near Twenty-third street and Northwestern avenue, and today exhibited to police a pair of shoes lost by one of his assailants in a scuffle. Hill said his “fares” boarded the cab at Sixteenth street and College avenue, ordering him to drive to the corner where the holdup occurred. One of the thugs struck him on the head, but Hill resisted so strenuously that both assailants ran. In the melee, one of the bandits lost his shoes in the cap. Hill was treated at city hospital for head lacerations. „ Struggling w’ith a thug who attacked him Monday night with a section of rubber hose, Ray Henderson, R. R. A, Box 92, gate operator in a traffic tower at Oliver avenue and the Belt railroad, routed the bandit. Henderson reported to police he was sitting at a desk in the tower when the man entered, declaring ‘lt’s a stick-up,” Henderson said

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Spats and womenfolk. so the ;ynic has it, always have been :onnected rather :lcrely. But Indianapolis young ladies who have inaugurated anew fashion in footwear, among them Miss Lx>uise Tegguarlen, of 416 North Ftandolph street, shouldn't pay too much attention to nim. He did not know we were talking of the kind of spat that adorns various male ankles as winter winds begin yapping up pants-legs about this time of year. ‘Struth, ’s’elpus . . . w’hen the pretty miss of 1932 dunks her foot in a snowdrift, there will be a protective little spat—c 010 r s to match the ensemble—protecting a comely ankle from the snow and slush. Exhibit A, Miss Teeg a u r and e n, ?hould prove it.

he swung at the man, who then fled. Harrison Ware, Negro, of 2355 Ralston avenue, told police two armed Negroes robbed him of $lO Monday night while he was repairing an automobile tire in the 2400 block on College avenue. Three Gangsters Get Life By United Press DETROIT, Nov. 17.—Three members of the notorious “purple gang,” Raymond Bernstein, Harry Keywell and Irving Milberg, today were sentenced to spend the remainder of their lives in the Marquette state penitentiary. The life sentence was mandatory upon their conviction for the massacre of three rival racketeers.

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NOAH BEERY IS FOUND SAFE IN SNOWBOUND HOT Scores of Others Trapped in Sierras, as Winter Swoops Suddenly. By l'it led Press LOS ANGELES. Nov. 17.—Rescued after being marooned two days in a small cabin on Mt. Baldy by heavy snows, Noah Beery, motion picture " actor, was safe at his mountain ranch near Palmdale today. Beery and his companions were found by A. H. Woods, prominent New York stage producer; William Farnum, also of the screen, and a guide. At the same time it was revealed that fears had been felt for the safetly of his brother, Wallace Beery, who had been thought lost while flying to Hollywood from the east. Later it was learned Wallace had been forced down at Amarillo, Tex. Noah Beery, with two companions, O. G. Norris and A. L. Hendricks, started to search Sunday for Robert Elliott, 26, lost in a blizzard Saturday night. Elliott was found late Monday by a Yaqm Indian tracker. When the storm continued unabated, Beery and his friends took refuge in the cabin, which they found well-stocked with food. Snow Maroons Fifty j By United Press 1 SACRAMENTO. Cal.. Nov. 17. Rescue parties prepared to search thp high Sierras by land and air today in quest of more than fiftv persons marooned by the winter's first heavy snows. An airplane was chartered to fly ! over Echo lake, where four men j were snowbound in a cabin.

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