Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 210, 15 July 1921 — Page 2

PAGE TWO

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1921.

BECKETT DISSATISFIED i WITH LIQUOR VERDICT; :j: FILES NEW CHARGES . .. - Dissatisfaction. with'; the action of I? Mayor Zimmerman - in' assessing the minimum fin and suspending a 30 day J Jail sentence , for Walter Pleasant, ; colored," -who .was arrested Thursday '' night in a raid conducted by local IT police, which netted the largest liquor haul in the history of Wayne county, ; resulted in Prosecutor Paul Beckett '.: filing new charges against Pleasant in

T Wayne circuit -court immediately fol-

; flowing the trial in city court Friday, r ' -1 Pleasant was arraigned in city court

Friday morning and pleaded guilty to

.- charge of manufacturing corn '.'whisky. Attorney Frank Strayer ap- " peared for him and entered a plea in ll which hestated that Pleasant was an ' ex-service man and was. suffering from tuberculosis. Prosecutor Beckett, in his statement " to the mayor, stated that he was as ; loath to prosecute an ex-service man as anyone could be, but if a man could serve his country in time of war ; he also should abide by its laws in T time of peace. . .. . .. Asks Heavy Fine 'A He aeked. the' court to assess a )l heavy fine and heavy jail sentence. .

'.l - Mayor. Zimmerman pronounced a

' fine of $100. with $30 costs and 30

flays In jail, suspending the lail sentience. He gave as, bis reason that ' he feared the effects of confining, a ' man with tuberculosis in the county

"i jail. - -

Mr. Beckett stated tbat this was

one of the most flagrant cases of bootf legging thatbad come up during "his " term, and although he had no positive evidence of sale, indications were ' Strongly in that direction. He immediately filed charges against Pleasant for unlawfully having a stil) Ip his possession. When the raid was conducted on ...the Pleasant-home Thursday nigt.t over 25 gallons of corn whiskey, 450 , gallons of corn and rye mash, a large ' . still, complete In every detail, a crate . of half pint bottles and a quantity of grain was -confiscated in a tin shop ; at the rear of Pleasant's home, 523 : South Twelfth street, and brought to headquarters by Officers Wierhake, VIehmeyer and Fields. .' Pleasant had over $500 in his possession when -he was searched at headquarters : Thursday night. He ; was the driver of the automobile j which turned over last Tuesday night ' near Fairhaven in which William Niebuhr was killed.

Arrange Story-Telling

at Local Playgrounds Arrangements . for story telling on the community service playgrounds were made by playground supervisors and Mrs. Fred Girty, at a meeting held Thursday afternoon. . , Mrs. Girty has been active in storytelling work among the children of the the city. She will head the work on the playgrounds. In addition to her regular story-telling hour at the city library on Saturday mornings, she is to assist the community service during the week. ,

JAIL BREAK FOILED

- BY MUNGiE SHERIFF

MDNCIE. Ind.. July 15. For the

fourth time in two weeks,. Sheriff Hi

att, frustrated an attempt of several prisoners to escape from the Delaware county jail here, Thursday. John

Miller, notorious forger, who is want

ed in many ol the larger cities

throughout the United States, again

was the leader, according to the sher

iff. Two bars In the upper tier of cells

had been sawed and the : prisoners were making their last efforts to reach

liberty when discovered.

A search of the Interior of the jail

revealed a large kit of tools concealed in Miller's bunk. It is not known how the prisoner managed to smuggle the saws into the jail, as he has been held in solitary confinement since bis second attempt to break jail 10 days ago. The prisoners implicated in the jail breaking were Miller, Warren Waing, colored, held for murder; Hallett McHargue, held for murder, and William

Holman, charged with violating

Mann white slave act and state commerce act

the

inter-

(Skins of many uncommon animals, Including apes, - lizards, walruses, pythonsf and numerous kinds of alligators and crocodiles are now being used for making women's footwear.'

INDUSTRIAL LEADER MAY SPEAR HERE

Possibility of Arthur Nash, president of the A. Nash company, of Cincinnati, being the Chamber of Commerce

s-peaker at the Chautauqua on the night of Tuesday, Aug. 23, is almost certain. A letter from Mr. Nash was received Thursday afternoon by the secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce. The lecture by Mr, Nash concerns the application of the Golden Rule in business. His entire talk is based upon the belief expressed by Mr. Nash that the Golden Rule is the Divine law of human relationship and is as immutable as the law of gravitation.

ft, JERSEY

gyj

WhK Summer Fruils Nothing so refreshing and delicious as these crisp, golden flakes with fruit and mllh a delightful summer dish for a hot day. Bcsuro to get the package with the big blue JERSETseaf - it contains the flakes that stay crisp in milk. To insure freshness at all times. JERSEY Corn Flbkes are always put up in triple - sealed, moistureproof packages.

Com

iOIiia il Hakes

06 Jersey Cekeai Food Co. raw, - MHWoinn wu.

Special Values at NEFF & NUSBAUM'S JULY SALE

Ladies' black kid highgrade Oxfords, plain toe or imitation CO QQ tip .. V&VO Your choice of any of our top grade kid Louis heel

Lace Oxfords at

$4.98

Sale Prices on All Low Shoes in the Store

Neff & Nusbaum

GRAND JURY SIFTS GOVERNOR'S RECORD

. - 1:

Got. Lea SmalL Evidence snpportine charvss that Gov. Len Small withheld public moneys while ocenpyine the office of state treasurer has teen laid before a trrand jury Bettinz in SanRamon count. Illinois. Indictment of the chief executive looms, aa a possibility of the Investigation. Governor Small denies the charges.

encan Legion

noune'ement was made here by L. R. Gignilliat, the department commander

of the legion. "

The drama is based on the story or

the "Man Without a Country " and it

carries a powerful and convincing argument for patriotism and devotion to country. Commander Gignilliat declares. Every post Is heing urged to show the picture for good It will tio in every community. Over one hundred posts already have filed applications for bookings, Mr. Gignilliat stated, and arrangements will be made to get a number of copies of the film so that shows

can be given simultaneously in several different parts of the state. The Gary post has Just completed a very successful three-day run of the picture, the post commander there - reported. The revenue from the shows that will accrue to the legion headquarters, will be used to meet bills due. carry on work in behalf of disabled men, relieve those in distress because of inability to obtain action on compensation claims or similar difficulties.

Field, Minn.: Adam L. Middleton. first

vice president. Eagle Grove, Iowa; P. A. Mudge. second vice president, Peru, 111.; H. V. Avery, secretary. Wakefield Kan.'

Circuit Court

CULVER, Ind , July 15. As a joint Americanizing and financing movement the American Legion in Indiana will show, under the auspices of the local posts in practically every city in the state, the photo drama, entitled "My Own United States." This an-

MASON IS TREASURER OF FINANCE COMPANY

. James K. Mason, farmer living near Bentonville,' has been elected treasurer of the Farmers' Finance corporation, a subsidiary organization of the United States Grain Growers, a cooperative farmers' grain marketing concern. . Mr. Mason is the Indiana director of the parent company, having charge of organization in this state, and bv inr one of the 21 regional directors of the corporation. He served at one time as a member of the Indiana legislature. The finance corporation, which is

expected to handle financing of grain marketing operations of the parent company, is capitalized at $100,000,000, one of the three largest capitalizations in the country. Other officers are: tV F. Schilling, president, North

A change of venue was taken in the action of Samuel Jaffe vs. the Wayne Works, in which the plaintiff is asking $2,000 for services rendered. Fred C. Cause, of New Castle was named

special Judge.

Charles W. Roberts was ordered to

pay $30 suit money in his divorce ac

tion against Grace A- Roberts in Wayne circuit court, Friday. - AVALANCHE KILLS MANY

RIGA, July 15. A great avalanche

from a mountain fell into a river flowing through Vyernyl, Russian Turkestan, blocking the channel and causing a flood which took a heavy toll of life, according to a report received

here.

II 1

S, it toou 13 jJBsml Post Jul fSmL " rmmSm'

THE CAR.. AHEAD.

CigaEeffte To goal In tho delicious Burley tobacco flavor. It's Toasted

When you are in need of clothes and you can't find time to come in, order from us by parcel post. We will give your order careful, painstaking attention and send you what you want promptly. Wear our "Nifty" clothes.

J-

PALLADIUM WANT ADS BRINQ RESULTS

Its outward beauty of line and contour enhanced by its lasting finisk-and the smooth efficiency of its inward perfection are factors which have contributed to the success of the new Pilot Six Fifty in its home community; And added to these is the greater advantage of Factory Service,

PILOT MOTOR CAR CO. . Richmond, Indiana, U. S. A. PILOT Cars are serviced at the factory by the men who build them

The S tort Thafs

DIFFERENT

Open a CTutrge Account

What's the Object of Price Reductions? It's Killing Two Birds with One Stone

1. "Turning over" our stocks and keeping them in good condition. 2. Giving you the opportunity of buying the season's most desirable merchandise when you want it, at the price you want to pay. ' You Can Open a DIVIDED PAYMENT CHARGE ACCOUNT at these Low Prices

Profit by Buying at Our Big July Reduction Sale

Your choice of any refrigerator in our store at reduced prices that are nothing short of remarkable To make room for our large shipment of new furniture, we have decided to include in this July Clearance Sale our entire remaining stock of Refrigerators. In doing this we have marked prices down to the lowest possible levels. You now have your choice of Side-Icers, Top-Icers and Front-Icer types at prices that mean unusually large savings. These are all the celebrated Refrigerators and are solidly constructed of thoroughly seasoned oak, with perfectly insulated ice and food compartments. Come in and choose the type best fitted to your needs at a price that is really low.

Included in this sale are a few Top-Icer type Refrigerators with large food compartment and actual 40-pound ice capacity. Interior is made of galvanized iron; reinforced edges, natural finish. C"J yf QC July Clearance Sale price. . . tp XTCvtD

Our usual low level of prices, less the added discount during the month of July, makes this the greatest sale of fine Refrigerators ever offered to our many friends and patrons. If you would save money, our earnest advice is buy, now.

BIG VALUES in OTHER TOP-ICING REFRIGERATORS - $16.95, $18.80, $22.50, $27 up Extra Values in Medium arid Large 3 - Door Icing Refrigerators $22, $24.50, $28.50, $35 up

Big Value in Aluminum 8-Qt. Preserving Kettle

(With Handle)

Extra heavy gauge 100 will be placed on sale QQ Saturday. Extra low price while they last. 5 O C

You're Welcome Always

.920-926 Main Street

Main and Seventh Streets

712 Main Street