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parallel with Court avenue one hundred
and iorty-eight and one-half I4StB4
teet 70 an alieys thence north with the
west line Of said alley seventy four and
gne-fourth YAK feet TO Court avenue.
thehce west with the south line Of
court avenue one hundred and forty
clght and one-half CiiSlkl feet to the
point Of beginning
Lot No. four hundred and seven tIO7l
on the plan Of the city Of Memphis, as
IN plat book }, page l13 registers Of
ice OF Shelby county. Tennessee, said
lot being situated on the northeast cor
ner OF North Third street and Wash
lhgton avenue Ia said city OF Memphis,
and fronting one hundred and forty
eight and one-half (l4SiSl feet on the
east side Of North Third street, and
fronting one hundred and forty-eight
and ono half GISis) feet on the north
side OF Washington avenue; and being
the same property allotted to Harry W !
tthe grantor hereinl by de- |
cree in chancery court Of Shelby county, |
Tennessee, recorded in book 2S2, page |
ll5, OF said registers office
Equity Of redemption, homestead and |
lower waived Title believed Ia. be |
good. but we sell and convey as trus- |
ees only.
A. II NTIrRRAY
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17

The governor announced his decision
TO call session only a few hours after
he had made the statement that he did
not know any thing about a reported con-
ference at which the question of a ses
sion was to be taken up.
The conference was held at the Clay
pool hotel short time after this state
ment was made.
q. o. p. LEADERS
At CONFERENCE.
The conference was attended by War
ren T. McCray, republican nominee fol
governor; Edmund NJ Wasmuth, repub-
Ecan state chairman, and Otto Klauss,
auditor of state.
If a session of the legislature is called
the foremost problem before 1t will be
that Of making appropriations for the
maintenance of state institutions.
In view of the fact that this question
is pressing at this time it is believed
that the assembly, If it is called, may be
convened as early as next week.
The last time the governor decided to
call a special session to make appropria-
tions for state institutions Ele Stans-
bury, attorney general, appeared with an
opinion to the effect that the auditor OF
state could draw from other funds from
the maintenance of state institutions.
If the particular special session that is
being proposed at this time is to be
avoided It viii have TO be avoided in
some way other than through drawing
from institutional maintenance funds be-
cause Auditor Klauss has issued an ulti-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17

matum TO the effect that he will not COM
NIT an act he considers a law violation
again.
The legislature must appropriate at
least 100000 for institutional mainte-
nance, unless, of course, such n session
is avoided.
With the same exception applying, the
legislature must also legalize the action
of the auditor Of state in drawing
$500 coo from the general fund for in
stitutional maintenance last year.
The governor also has made another
announcement.
He has announced that the Legislature
will be permitted this time to exercise
its constitutional rights and take up
any matters it believes to be of public
interest, If 1t actually convenes..
The assembly may be in session as
much as forty days under the constitn-
ton, and if 1t is permitted to function
indications are that it will take w
nearly all this time.
QUESTION OF HOW
1T AFFECTS THE PARTY.
1t is understood that the foremost mat
ter taken IN at the conference, which the
governor knew nothing about until he
went to the Ciaypool hotel to attend it,
was the question of whether a session
would do more damage to the republican
party now or nearer TO election.
1t Is understood that the destitute con-
lTura 80 Page !, Figure -
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
$4,000 TAKEN,
COUGHLIN BABY
STILL MISSING
Father of kidnapped Pennsyl-
vania Child Reports
SwindIe to Police.
TELLS OF NEGOTIATIONS

NORRISTOWN. Pa, June 17.--George
II. CCughlin, father of Blakeley Cough
lin, who was kidnapped on the morn
ing of June 2, today stands swindled
out of $12 200 with his child still miss
ing, according to n sensational story
which Coughlin told Chief of Police Eiler
today.
Coughlin offered to corrohorate his
statement by producing friend who
accompanied him to the spot where the
money was placed and from which it
afterwards was found TO have disap-
peared.
The chronology OF the manner in
which the $4,000 disappeared reads like
a weird and improbable story.
POLICE BELIEVE
FATHERS STORY.
Nevertheless the police declare they
believe the fathers tale and are pre-
pared now to search for a man char
acterized as the "meanest swfndler'
with whom they have ever had TO deal.
With the revelation that the $4,000 has
gone, came additional facts made public
for the first time by the distracted
father.
He said that at first the supposed alb
ductor Of the baby demanded by letter
$4,000 for the safe return OF baby Cough
lin.
Coughlln declared he replied by de-
manding the clothing Of the child and
his picture as guarantee that the
anonymous writer was the kidnaper.
4s-H0UR VIGIL
GOES UNREWARDED.
Two days later a man terming himself
THE Crank" told Coughlin over the tele-
phone that since he had seen fit to spurn
his first offer, the price for the child's
return had doubled, and that si2 600 must
be placed In a hole, which The Crank
designated
In compliance with these instructions,
Coughlin, accompanied by friend. drove
to the point described, left the currency
demanded and returned home.
The child was 10 have been returned
the following Tuesday afternoon.
However. at the time set no child put
Ia an appearance.
Discouraged and dlsheartened after a
forty hour vigil and realizing he had been
the victim OF a swindle. Coughlin drove
into Chief Of Police Eilers Office and told
his story.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
SUICIDE HINTS
AT MURDER LINK
Private's Body Found Near
Scene of Woman's Staying.

CAMP GRANT, Ill. June 17.-With
bullet hole through the head. the. body
Of Private Cecil Powers of an artillery
regiment stationed at Camp Grant was
found today at a point on Rock river,
seven miles from the scene of the slay-
ing of Mrs. Maude Lucille Moss on Tues
day.
Beside the body were found noses to
his parents and 45-calibre army pistol,
the same type of weapon used in the
killing of Mrs. Moss.
An investigation has been started to
determine whether the supposed suicide
OF the soldier has any bearing on the
Staying Of Mrs. Moss.
CHICAGO, June 17.-Scores Of military
operatives. aided by the local
police, today combed Chicago for traces
of the slayer of Mrs. Maud Lucille Moss,
killed by bullet from an army pistol
Tuesday night while she was riding In
an automobile with her husband. Capt,
II. Leroy Moss, near Camp Grant, Ill.
The man now sought especially in CON
nection with the Staying has been named
as Private George c. Peters, one of the
five escaped soldiers.
He was member of the company com
manded by Capt Moss and has a record
OF four summary court -martials.
On one occasion he was committed to
the camp guardhouse by Capt. Moss, and
rumors were current about the military
post that he had made threats against
his commander.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
ROB MAN, TIE HIM
TO CAR TRACKS
Train Cuts Off Left Hand and
FoOt-He May Die.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. June IT..
Minus his left foot and left hand, sew
cred by the wheels of n train on the
tracks Of which he was bound after
being robbed Of approximately S100 in
jewelry and money, George Underwood.
of Carrollton. Mo-, restaurant proprietor,
was In a critical condition here today.
Stepping from train here, Under
wood was commanded to enter motor
car by two strangers, who pointed re-
volvers at him.
Hals a mile from Excelsior Springs
the robbers halted their car, took I'm
derwoods valuables, and then, gagging
him with strips torn from his own shirt,
bound him to the rails with baling wire.
After desperate efforts Underwood sue
ceeded in freeing himself with the ex-
ception Of his left foot and left hand
before the arrival Of the train.
Surrounding towns have been given a
description OF Underwood's captors, who
are believed to be headed for st. Jo-
seph.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
ASKS CHANCE TO
END CAR CRISIS
McCardle of Service Commits
sion Would Act.

John McCardIe, vice chairman of the
Indiana public service commission. today
appealed TO the interstate commerce com
mission for authority 20 handle the rali-
road err shortage situation in this state.
McCardlc sent the interstate commerce.
commission resolution adopted nt a
conference with the shippers Association
Of Indiana asking that the public service
commission be authorized to go ahead as
Il saw at 20 overcome the shortage.
II do not think that the grain In the
western fields Is any more important
than that In Indiana" McCardle said.
THE interstate commerce commission
In Washington does not know where we
are hardest hit In this state. and after
We have written that commission, it takes
two weeks for 1t to give any action, and
by that time the grain has rotted
"There are grain elevators In Indiana
that have not moved a bushel since last
spring and have no room FOR this years
crop"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
HE COURTED
ON HEARSE RIDES
Testimony at Murder Hearing
of Vermont Man.

BENNINGTON. VT. June 17.-Charged
with poisoning his wife. Byron Madison
Pettlbone, 80, an undertaker's assistant,
known as 'the village Beau Brummel,"
was given a preliminary hearing In
court today and held for the grand jury.
Love for pretty Miss Helen Irene
Mellow. young nurse, whom he is al
legged to have courted often while riding
on his employers hearse, In which re-
posed body, was the motive for the
murder, according TO the authorities.
State officers say Mrs. Eva Bond Pet
tibone, the wife, 40, longed for home
Of her own that she was too domesu-
Gated to suit her husband
They charged that Pettibone, having
fallen in love with the nurse, decided
to get rid OF his wife.
Pettibone 1t is alleged, placed strych-
nine IN dose of medicine and then
waited for his wife to go to bed with
him.
The attorney general alleges while
Pettibone lay beside her waiting for her
to die, he kissed her. then lay with eyes
closed as she passed away.
The investigation has completely ex-
onerated Miss Mellow from any COM
plicity in the case.
Petitioners statement in a confession
that he was weighted down with debt
over the house he bought at the behest
OF his wife and quarreled with her over
It, is secuted by townspeople.
Pettibone first met the nurse when he
returned from Troy, N. y, hospital,
where he underwent an operation.
He engaged her during his con-
valescence.
After this they were seen frequently
together on the hearse
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
rTRUSTEDCLERK
ROBBED DEAD TO
PLAY THE RACES
Arrested After Accumulated
Shortages of $4,000
Are Found.
HE'S GLAD IT'S ALL OVER

NEW YORK, June I'm the spring
of 1918 a friend whispered into the ear
of William Becker OF East Wllliston,
L. l., the name Of a horse which the
friend said couldn't lose unless he broke
a leg. Becker, who was a trusted em
pIoye in the office of the public ndmin-
istrator of the county of New York, was
arrested. recently and held on a charge
of grand larceny.
There is a shortage Of $4,000 I'm the
funds of the public administrators Office
and the police said that Becker had con
fessed to taking sums approxlmating that
amount.
He is specifically charged with the
larceny Of 81 600
MODEL HUSBAND
AND SoN-IN-LAW.
Becker lives with his wife and his
wifes family at williston. He was a
model husband" his wife said. and ian
ideal son-in-law." according to her
parents.
Detective Cunnis says Becker confessed
that he had taken $500 to wager on the
sure thing" in 1918, and when the tip
went wrong he had taken other sums In
an effort to recoup his defalcations
Becker is also said by the police 10
have expressed relief at his arrest
II am glad Il is all over. Maybe
can get some sleep now" he Is reported
TO have declared as he WAS led 10 a cell
Most OF the money which Becker is
charged with having taken was cash
found on bodies OF unidentified dead.
This money. as 1t accumulated. was en-
trusted to Becker 10 take TO the bank.
WORRY BETRAYs HIM
TO FELLOW CLERKS.
Il is alleged he withheld much OF II,
and covered up bis thefts with forged
deposit slips.
For some time employees Of the public
administrators Office have noticed that
Becker was irregular In his attendance to
duties and bis habits and that he ap-
peared worried
This was reported to Commissioner OF
Accounts Hirshheld, and after an inves-
ugation the matter WAS referred To Dis
triet Attorney Swami, who assigned
Cunnis to the case
Becker received 81 500 a year salary
Frank w. Arnold. assistant public nd.
Ininistrator who was witness before
The commissioner, said that there had
not been an audit OF the looks In the ad-
illustrators Office for years.
An examination of books OF all county
hnlces is being made by the commits
sloner.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
"FOrsaken by Cod"
She Drinks Poison

After writing a letter in which She
declared that Cod had forsaken her,
Beulah Claybrooke, SO, of II South Key
stone avenue, drank poison last night
At the City hospital today 1t was stated
her condition WAS critical.
The letter. addressed TO her mother,
Mrs. Claybrooke. Springfield. Ky, read /:
81 am in this world, it seems, with
out a friend.
Il have nothing to come home on and,
another thing, home won't be the same
since daddy died
Il prayed hard and it seemed that
God has forsakcn me and don't seem TO
answer prayers; this is a miserable lie
to live.
~ hope and trust there will not he
another one Of our family feel like I do.
"This is the last letter you will re-
ceive from me.
Don't bring MY body home, but bury
me whercsI am. and take the money
and make yourself happy"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Jack JOhnsOn's Case
Put Up to Police

MEXICALA, Mexico, June 17-Deporta-
tion Of Jack Johnson, former worlds
heavyweight champion, who Is now a
fugitive from the United States, is a
matter for the Tia Juana police, accord
Ing to official information made public
here today
Johnsons name Is said to be included
among a list of 'undersirablesH to be
banished from Mexico
1t was stated his actual eviction has
been put MP to the Tia Juana police for
execution until the big negro surrenders
voluntarily to United States officers
within the thirty days periaa which he
himself prescribed in his promise to re-
turn to the United States.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
West Thirtieth Street
Garage Robbed by 2

Two men robbed a garage at $40 West
Thirtieth street early today and escaped
In an automobile.
The men took s16.92 from the cash
register and so cents, d ring and a stick
pin from James Haynes, negro EN-
ploye at the garage.
Burglars entered the grocery store Of
George f. Spencer, 1701 Southeastern
avenue, but Spencer was unable to de-
termine what was taken.
J. w. Lilies, 1916 South Belmont ave
nue.. told the police his home was en-
tered by a burglar who stole his watch
which was valued at $50.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
B-R-R! SHIVERS
COME WITH RAIN
Promised Relief From Heat
Comes With Vengeance.

Now, / hope you are satisfied" said
the weather man today, as he watched the
mercury descend in the tube of his ther
mometer.
Palm beach suits were replaced by
heavier clothing, which felt good after
the 30-degree drop in temperature since
yesterday.
At o'clock this morning the ther-
mometer registered 90 degrees,
Then It started crawling downward un-
til 1t reached 81 degrees.
At noon the mercury had risen TO 80
degrees and 1t continued TO rise slowly
during the afternoon.
The weather man predicted fair and
continued cool weather.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
HARDING READY TO
PLAN CAMPAIGN

WASHTNGTOS. June 17.-Senator
Warren G. Harding, republican presiden-
tial nominee. made it clear today that
this will not be n One-man campaign,
but will be conducted with due regard
for every shade Of republican opinion.
In this respect the campaign will fol-
low the principle laid down by the SEN
ator some time ago, when he declared
that If elected president his admins
tration would not be a one-man ad-
ministration.
Harry NJ. Daugherty Of Ohio. leader
In the campaign made by Senator Hard
Turn to Page 8, Figure A.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
POLES DESPAIR
OF RUSS PEACE
No Government to Back Guar
antees, Leader Says.
tCabls to International News Service AM

(Cable to International News Service and
The Indiana Daily Times.)
WARSAW, June 17-'Polnnd is ready
to enter into peace nourparlers with Rus
sia, just as she was two months ago."
said Gen. Pilsudski. commander of the
Polish army, In an interview today
But we have received no guarantees
and we can not be sure that our terms
would be fulfilled by the soviet
THE policy Of Russia seems to be
nothing more than to foster revolution
mo real Russia exists"
Gen Pilsudgki said that "those who
are negotiating in London with Gregory
Krassin, the bolsheviki trade envoy, do
not know the present Russia"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
ELWELLPARTY
AT RITZ UP IN
MURDER QUIZ
Won Schlegell, Divorced Hus-
band of Friend of Slain Man,
Given Third Degree.
DANCE FLOOR INCIDENT

NEW YORK, June 17--Victor Won
Schlegell divorced husband of Viola
Kraus was today examined for the sec
ond time In the investigation into the
murder Of Joseph Browne Elwell, whist
expert. turfman and man about town.
Miss Kraus was with Elwell and three
others the evening of the murder, and
had an engagement with him for the
following day.
District Attorney Edward Swami, who
today assumed complete charge Of the
Investigation. said Won Schlegell would
be asked again regarding his movements
Friday night.
Won schlegell was with n woman In
black" from Minneapolis while the Ell
well party was at another table in the
same dining room.
Miss Kraus denied reports that the
party was held to celebrate her divorce.
MEETING on
DANCE FLOOR.
The incident Of Elwell and Won
Schlegell meeting on the dance door of
the Ritz was also to be gone into more
thoroughly. Swami said
Won Schlegell told authorities that he
had said. Hello Joe" to Elwell and the
gambler replied pleasantly.
This was contradicted by Walter
said Elwell ignored Won SchleRell.
Among the others who were ques-
toned today were Andrew T. Soeller.
betting commissioner for Elwell; Phiiir
Bender. driver Of the taxicab, who took
members Of the Elwel party home, and
Frank Edison. an attorney.
Little evidence was obtained, Swami
announced.
Swami today settled an argument be-
tween two members Of his staf regard
ing who would conduct the Investigation
by assuming charge himself.
MAID TRIES TO
SHIELD WOMAN.
Won Sehlegell arrived at the district
attorneys office shortly after / p. m.
When questioned by newspaper men,
he said that he could add nothing in adj
dition to what be had furnished the Of
lcials.
Developments today followed announce
ment that Mrs Mary Larsen, house
keeper for Elweil. had revealed to author
tiles the name OF the girl who owned the
nightgown, slippers and boudoir cap
found in Elwell's home
Mrs. Larsen had previously attempted
to shield the girl by hiding the garments
she admitted.
She is said to have revealed the
womans identity.
Information indicating that the woman
who wore the articles described was
with Elwell IN his West Seventieth
street house shortly before he was mur-
dered was given by Mrs Larsen.
After Elwell's body was found. Mrs.
Larsen. said she hid the kimono, cap and
slippers in n wash tub in the cellar.
TELLS OF
wOMAN's VISIT.
Mrs. Larsen also confessed that the
woman TO whom they belonged--a
short dark. handsome young woman
abou. "a years old-had arrived at the
Elwell house within a few hours after
the murder and had rushed upstairs,
evidently with the intention of snug
CLING the articles away herself, but
changed her mind when she found the
second floor hlled with detectives.
Another young woman, whom Mrs.
Larsen described as "a little, short, fat,
girl, with dark hair and gray dress.
trimmed with fur at the bottom" had
Turn to Page 9, Figure s.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Mystery Clings to
Shooting of Broker

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE police today
Hbegan probing into the mysterious shoot
fng of C. B. Ensign, a wealthy note
broker. who was found in the bathroom
Of his apartment Monday with a bullet
wound over the heart.
Secrecy was maintained in connection
with. the shooting, even the police fail
s.aRsto receive a report of it until late
"Wednesday.
Nelghbors reported they heard two
shots, preceded by the noise of a COM
motion in the Ensign apartment Mon
day.
The wounded broker is in a serious
condition in a hospital.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-17
Sends Bride Home to
Don More Clothing

NEW ORLEANS, June 17.-Cath-
olic circles were stirred today by
the refusal Of Father Antoine, rector
of st. Louis cathedral, to marry
young couple until the bride donned
another dress.
The priest said the bride wore a
diaphanous gown and had little
more than piece of gauze above
her waist.
Ordering the lights of the cathe-
dral turned off, he told the girl to
leave the church and not return un-
til she had changed her clothing.
The young woman, daughter of n
wealthy italian, returned an hour
later wearing another gown and was
married.