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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

In the distribution Of the easy berths
for 1921 at the hands Of the Big Two OF
the county board of commissioners and
Commissioner-elect Harry d. Tutewiler
of the Second district, the winners in
Nche majority Of the janitOrship appoint
ments at the courthouse are the present
holders who were faithful at the polls
on election day.
The big surprise is the failure OF the
commissioners to reappoint rana -4
Symmes as county pauper attorney ana
Or. William E. Mendenhall as county
Jail physician.
Dr. Blanchard Pettijohn was appointed
to take the place Of Dr. Mendenhall as
county jaiy physician and Paul {. Wet
ter. an attorney at SO5-S06 Merchants
Bank building, was appointed pauper at
toTney.
wetter previously had landed reap
polntment at the hands of Prosecutor
elect William Z. Evans as divorce prose
cutor in Superior Court, room + de has
been nursing the pauper attorney ap-
pointment for some time and was seen
walking up and down the corridors Of
the courthouse while the Big Two Of
the commissioners board and the com
missioner-elect were considering his fate
behind closed doors in the office OF Coun-
ty Auditor Leo X. Fesler-
REASON ADVANCED
TOR SYMMEs' FATE.
The dope" is that Symmes' actions in
revoking the suspended sentence OF Pat
Stivens. a convicted viOlator Of the pro
hibition laws. thereby sending Stivens 10
the penal farm. is one OF the reasons IN
derstood to be at the bottom Of the re-
cent dissatisfaction against MIN.
Symmes was a special judge in the City
Court and revoked a suspension Of a
sentence which previously he had given
Stfvens Stiyens was taken to the penal
farm when Judge SOlOn J. Carter OF
Sunerior Court refused to grant a writ Of
baheas corpus
1t is said Symmes' action in the Stivens
natter did not set welI' in certain po-
<<IiticaI circles. Also recently Symmes has
defended, as pauper attorney, number
Of negro gamblers who were sent TO jail
by Judge James A Collins. Symmes has
received the open blame for such catas-
trophe.
wetter has been active in Republican
circles for some time and was very
prominent at political meetings during
the campaign. Since election he has
been busy playing his cards and has
done it so successfully that he has two
appointments.
Wetter's new job pays 81 200 a year
and the county Jail physician gets ST5 a
month.
HENDRICKSON IS
RE-APPOINTED.
At a salary of $500 a year, Harry c
HendricksOn, Republican Marion County
chairman, was re-appoilted county at
torney T here was dope" that Auditor
Leo X Feser was "0ucking" the re-
appointment Of Mr.. Hendrickson, but
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Transfers Drop 10000
Under | Cent Charge

For the first twenty four hours that
the l-cent transfer was in effect, from
midnight Of Sunday to midnight Of Mon
day, approximately $1,000 transfers were
issued by the indianapolis Street Rail
way Company, according TO information
furnished at the offices Of the company
today. This would represent approxi-
mately 500.
For the corresponding period Of the
preceding week, when there was no
charge for transfers, the number Issued,
1t was explained was about 60O0O.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Accused Slayer Tells of
Hate for 'MUsterfuL Man
PatEos Strikes Through Story of Girls LoUe
and Fall.
and F'0II.

in the story, an occasional touch of pride
in the looking back upon the past, now
and then bit of The reminiscence that
was gently happy.
DO you remember sentimental Tommy
and Tommy's bru al father, the master
full MANI" she asked me- Well, he
(Hamon) wars JUS like that-a masterful
man." She went on:
He dominated me from the first time
1 ever looked into his eyes and noted
the strange CLINT In them.
II was 17-worked behind the counter
in little Lawton (Okla) store
He got to coming in quite constantly /;
would not allow any one to wait on him
but me.
Sometimes 1 think that girls are pro-
vided with a wonderful instinct planted
in their beings by God. This instinct
ought to guide them. 1t ought to have
Continued ON Page Eighty
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
TRIAL LAXITY
is SHOWN IN
STEVENS CASE
Reputed Safe Blower, Indicted
Last May, Still Free
Under Bond.
CROOKS PRIMED BY ACT

The robbery Of the Indiana National
Bank and of Selig's store Saturday or
Sunday, served to recall to the memory
Of indianapolis citizens the fact that
James A. Collins, judge OF Criminal
Court. has not yet brought to trial Ed
ward Stevens, who was indicted May %,
1920, for the robbery Of q gasoline fill
ing station on Meridian street, on the
night Of April 25, 1920.
Persons who are familiar with the rea-
soninG of the criminal mind point out
that laxity In the bringing to trial OF
men accused Of felonies is quickly sensed
in the criminal world and place where
such laxity IS noted soon becomes n
favorite scene Of operations for profess
sional crooks.
MYSTERY IN ROTH
TRIAL AND FREEDOM.
Why Stevens. who IS at liberty under a
cash bond Of 81 900, should not have been
tried long before this IS as much Of o
mystery as are the peculiar circumstances
surrounding his release from Jail after
he had failed TO take advantage Of the
opportunity afforded for escape in the
general jail delivery staged last July.
The records show that Stevens and
Arthur yelling were arrested by detec-
tives at the Hotel SEVERN and quantity
OF explosives was found IN the room they
are said 20 have occupied.
On May - two indictments were re-
turned against them, enc charging un-
lawful use OF explosives aud the other
charging burglary and grand larceny In
connection with the blowing OF the safe
OF the filling station and the theft Of Il
little more than $1,000
On July 80. a petition for the reduc-
ton of bond was filed on behalf of
Stevens and on Aug p Judge Collins re-
duced the bond Of stevens on the burg
larry charge 20 $3.000.
SPECIAL JUDGE
RELEASES PRISONER.
On Aug. II. when Judge Fremont
Afford was on the bench In the absence
Of Judge Collins, Prosecutor Adams be-
came so concerned IN the continued in
carceratlon ot Stevens that be filed a
showing before Judge Afford 20 the ef-
feet that Judge Collins bad inadvertently
omitted to reduce the bond Ia the un-
tCoIItinued Page Eleven.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
BLIZZARD GRIPS
CENTRAL STATES

CHICAGO. Dec. 2l.-The central
States from the Rocky Mountains east
ward to the Great Lakes region, was in
the grip Of a blizzard today, according
to Weather Department reports.
Heavy snow falls were reported.
Freezing temperatures today, however,
served to diminish the snow fall, but
according to Weather Bureau officials,
considerable snow will fail in the terri
tory within the next few days
a drop In temperature TO about % de-
grees was predicted for tomorrow fol
lowed by n further droP to between 10
and IL degrees by Thursday. There is
no danger predicted for lake shipping
by the officials who declared lake trans
portation for the year is practically
ended.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
TIGER OPERATOR
GETS $50 FINE
Proprietor of Dry Beer ParlOr
Convicted.

It was blind tiger day IN City Court.
Several were convicted and others left
the courtroom smiling.
Peter y. Schafrer, proprietor Of a dry
beer saloon, chile parlor and hotel al
@l43 North Illinois street, and formerly
a bartender for Fred Heller, was con
Continued on Page Twelve)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
POLITICAL AK FALLS
ON SYMMES FOR DOING
SWORN PUBLIC DUTY
Big Two and COmmissiOner-Elect Give Boot to
Pauper Attorney for Action in
Stivens Case.
PLUMs RATTLE FROM COUNTY TREE

this is denied by those on the inside of
the ring"
John c. Carlisle, who has been baillir
Of the County Commissioners Court since
the first of the month, was appointed
for 1921 Already he has started several
reforms" In the court which permits
newspaper men and taxpayers to see
what the commissioners actually art
doing.
DR.. Walter George, related to Com
missioner Lewis George, was reappointed
secretary Of the board Of health at $1,000
a year.
John F. Engelke, whom the commits
sioners attempted to unseat as investiga
Continued on Page Eighty
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Modified Form
of CuTfeW LdIU
Tried in Gotham

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.--A modified
"curfew law" designed to aid the pO-
lice in cOmbatinf the "crime wave"
had its first trial today.
Under order of Commissioner En-
right uniformed policemen stopped
persons trayersing unfrequented
streets between midnight and day
light, searched them for weapons and
required them to account for their
presence there.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Furnace Roof Caves
in, Injuring Three

GARY, Ind, Dec. 21.-One man. for
eign laborer, was seriously injured and
two others were scratched when the
roof Of No. ! open hearth furnace Of
the. Gary Steel Works cayed in while
fifteen men were working inside the fur
mace. making repairs.
The furnace was being reconstructed
and the men inside were masons and
laborers. Only one man was taken to the
steel company's hospital
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
South Bend Crime
Wave Increases

SOCTH BEND, Ind. Dec. 2I.-This
city. although it is experiencing m un-
precedented wave Of hold ups and other
crimes. takes no part In the country wide
movement against lawlessness. Four
robbcries and brace Of hold ups were
reported within twenty four hours. The
criminals include mere boys.
7-year old girl, who lost her 49,
Christmas pennies, Is among the victims.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
CRITICAL JURORS
FINED $3.50 EACH
Muncie Judge Acts After
Denying Charges.
Special to The Times.

MUNCIE, MD, Dec. 21-Fines of $3.50
each were imposed on the six members
of the Delaware County grand jury by
Judge william A Thompson, in Circuit
Court late today after the court had
read lengthy statement denying thu
charges made against him by the grand
jury in its final report of the term
which was returned in open court Sat
day. No jail sentence was specified By
the conrt.
The jurors have prepared to appeal to
the Supreme Court, it is understood
The grand jury, in its final report,
said Judge Thompson was incapable Of
performing his dcties by reason of his
age; that he was in his dotage and too
easily Influenced by unscrupulous lawyers.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
SPECIAL JUDGE
RELEASE PRISONER.

ness" re said be didn't think much
Of running a ranch.
The rich uncle was William Powell,
who had an automobile establish
ment in Indianapolis about ten
years ago. AT that time. according
to Grceaop. Powell went 90 Casper,
Wye, 20 regain hts health and there
gained not only health. but small
fortune. Greeson says he and bls
wife will 20 20 Wyoming Go look
over their new property Grsesen -
- and hnS no cblldrcn
lie said his last employment was
with the indianapolis street Rail-
way Company as ropairmau.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Posse Battles Bank
Robbers; 2 Caught

NEW BRUNSWICK. y. J., Dec. 21.-A
posse armed with rifles, shotguns, revol-
vers and pitchforks early today frus
trated an attempt 10 rob the First Ma
tional Bank Mt Milltown, near here.
The night watchman heard the robbers
and aroused n number of residents. They
surrounded the bank \ battle followc
when the robbers started to fee Two of
the robbers were caught and two es-
capped. About thirty shots were fred.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Arthur BOwser, State
Senator, Operated On

La PORTE Ind. Dec. 21.-State Sena-
tor Arthur J. BOwser Is I'll today at a
hospital here, following an operation. In
event Of his recovery. physicians stated,
he will be unable to leave the hospital
before March ].
The Senator from Chesterton, who
drafted the measure designed to create
a park in tho sand dunes Of Lake ana
Porter Counties, was to have led the
forces which will work for passage of the
bill. Senator BoOwser's bill would call
for the expenditure Of S1,OOO,OOO.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Kept Car Fares; Now
Is Held as Gunman

SOUTH BEND. Ind, Dec. 21.-Ralph
Mcintyre, ex-street car conductor. has
blossomed into gunman, according to
his confession made when he was arrest
ed in Elkhart, and brought to this city
to face Il man who charges he was robbed
of $3S Mt the point Of a revolver by
Mcintyre.
Mcintyre was recently nabbed with
other car employees and brought into
court on a charge of dropping fare money
into his own pocket. On confession the
carmen were, at the request of the trac-
tion company let off with light fines.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

Kinney Hiatt and Henry Winkler
two Of the seven professional bonds
men barred from giving bond for
City COurt prisoners by City Judge
Walter Pritchard several days ago,
tried their luck in Federal Court to-
day and found they had none.
Hiatt and Winkler called United
States Marshal Mark Storen and
asked if he would accept them as
surety on the $1,000 bond of John J.
Lennard, who was arrested in Rich
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
State Republicans
Meet Here Dec. 29

A meeting Of the Republican State
committee was called today for the morn
ing Of Dec 20. The committee IS ex-
petted TO take up plans for maintaining
the organization during the coming year
and activities connected with the coming
session OF the Legislature and with the
opening OF the new administration In the
State
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Immigration Aired

WASHINGTON. Dec 21.-The mooted
question OF whether Congress shall fur
ther restrict immigration, or shall merely
suspend it, pending an exhaustive in
vestigatiOn Of the entire immigration sit
uation, was to be thrashed out today in
the Senate immigration committee.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
BY SAM BLAIR,
Correspondent Herald and Examiner and
Universal Service.
Copyright, 1870, by Universal servio,

(Copyright, 1890, by Universal serviOe)
Ell PASO, Texas, Dec. 21-NOt all Of
the story Clara Smith Hamon told me
Saturday night in the public park i'll
chihuahua, Mexico, had to do with the
commingllng of violence and bestiality
that cllmaxed in the night Of Nov p in
an \Ardmore hotel in the fatal shooting
of Jake L. Hamon, financial and political
dictator of Oklahoma and northern
Texas.
There was trace OF wistful regret
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

mond, Ionday, on a warrant charging
violation Of the national prohibition
law
LennaEd is in The Marion County
Jail, whtre he was committed by
United Sthtes Commissioner Howard
s. Young ,fter Ae failed to give bond
pending in res s&A tion of his case by
The marslk Hiatt and Wink
ler he wou e Accept their sig
natures on bond
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

(Clara Smith Hamon was found in Chi
huahua City, Mexico, by Sam Blair, staff
correspondent of the Chicago Herald and
Examiner. To him she told the story
OF her life with Hamon, the fatal shoot
ing and her night A continuation Of
the article followsO
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
WEATHER

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
for the twenty four hours ending : D. m.
Dec p: Rain and warmer tonight
Wednesday, rain or snow and colder
much colder, Wednesday night.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
POWER TO STOP
AND QUESTION
GIVEN POLICE
Suspicious Appearing Persons
and Cars Regardless Are
Objectives.
COOPERATION IS ASKED

Orders to stop and question every sus-
picious appearing citizen and every
automobile about which there may be
some question or which has obscure or
hidden license plates have been issued to
members Of the police department in an
effort to check the crime wave, the board
Of public safety announced today.
Citizens were warned that they will be
stopped and questioned indiscriminately
and that the best cooperation they can
give is to give quick and clear answers.
The public was urged to report to the
police department every suspicious
character or incident they observe, no
matter how minute it may seem at the
time. Such cooperation is necessary il
the wave Of robberies and hold-ups is
to be checked, it is said.
The stopping of citizens and automo-
biles viii be carried on as vigorously in
the day time as at night, the board said.
Particular attention is to be paid auto
mobiles because it is thought crooks who
have made the big hauls of the last few
days are equipped with high powered
ears.
STATEMENT OF
SAFETY BOARD
The boards statement is as follows:
Active cooperation by the public in CO.
department is positively essential to the
successful suppression Of the unusual
crimes which have been committed re-
Gently In Indianapolis. Without this eff
fective cooperation the police department,
regardless of the strenuouspess of the
efforts it makes, can not hope to obtain
the results obtainable with it. With the
view Of acQuainting the public witl
what has been done and TO firmly estab.
lish the need of the department of pub
lie cooperation, We are issuing this
statement.
Orders have been issued to the men in
the department TO stop and examine every
suspicious looking automobile and par
ticularly those which are equipped with
hidden license plates or are without
plates This order Will be in effect night
and day. No discrimination will De
shown. This is necessary because it is
the belief of the department that out
side criminals are using high powered
automobiles TO visit the city, commit
their depredations and escape from the
city before their crimes become known.
II the public viii bear in mind that the
average criminal looks and acts no dif-
ferentIy from the average citizen and that
(Contlnued on Page Eightl
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-05-14
WAYNE ITEMS

p. II. Napier and r. c., Taylor were
at Prlchard on business Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. j. Wilcox of Hunt
ington visited friends here last week
Mrs. Boyd Wellman and little daugh-
ter have returned from visit with
Huntington relatives.
Fisher Scaggs was in Louisa and Fl
Gay on business Friday.
Or. Glen johnson OF East Lynn was
here on professional business Monday
Miss Elizabeth Cleavenger OF Pitts
burg is visiting her sister. Mrs. Jones
Porter. 70
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Taylor of Kirk
spent Sunday here with relatives.
Mrs. John Rueker of Huntington
spent Sunday with her son Russell
Rucker.
clyde scaggs was visitor to Hunt
ington Friday.
Miss Ruth Kerr of Huntington spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives
here.
Miss Elizabeth Sprinkle of Roanoke
has accepted a position as stengraph-
err for B. j. Prichard.
Henry Hensley of Kenova was here
on business the first of the week
for Huntington TO enter Kessler hos
pital for treatment.
Miss Jennie Crum has returned to
TT. Gay after a pleasant visit with
Miss Nell Taylor.
Mrs. Tom Harrison spent Sunday
sith relatives at Ardel.
DR. T. W. Taylor of Huntington was
here the first of the week.
= <.l.t -
West AIoreland spent last week here
with relatives.
Rev. J. ". Beale and family left
last week for visit with relatives in
Kentucky.
J. o. Marcum of Ceredo spent Mon
day in Wayne.
DR.. A. G. Wilkinson of Dickson was
here last week on business.
Circuit court commenced Monday
Judge Estep was on the bench and the
following out of town lawyers: ]. s.
Alarcum, w. G. W. Renshaw, c. c.
Douthit Of Huntington, Henry Hens
ley, E1ba Wilcox and VIM. Lovins of
Kenova
The forenoon Monday was given up
to public speaking. Col. Grosscup, Re
publican candidate for Governor, and
Adam Littlepage and Arthur hoontzs
Democratic candidates for Governor.
addressed the voters.
Laura Catherine, the s months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Thomp-
son died Wednesday of diphtheria-
Funeral services were conducted at
the home Friday morning by Rev. j.
r. Glenn of Huntington.
Amos Workman, well known farm
err of this county died Sunday after
noon at his home here after several
months illness. He leaves a wife and
ten children. Funeral services will be
conducted Wednesday at Greenbrier
church GRIMES
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-05-14
FLOUR MILL AND 7
FARM FOR SALE

wheeier,s Mills, located on Ports
mouth, jackson and Wellston Pike.
Scioto county. Ohio. 6 miles from
SciotovilIe. IL miles from Portsmouth.
in the very heart of the best wheat
growing section in the state. Mill is
fifty barrel capacity. mill house and
mill rebuilt about three years ago. first
class condition. except power, can be
operated by water If preferred. Good
Groom house With hath, finest spring
in state furnis.es water for the house
and bath Large barn. 40 acres rich
hill land, considerable small timber,
plenty level land about the residence.
and for gardens. Property has cost
owner $4,000. Will sell for less than
half; $4,000 cash, balance on any reas-
enable terms. Good reason for selling.
For personal inspection see George
Wheeler, on the property, or address
him. r. F. d. /. Soiotoville. Ohio. Or
address G. F. Friel, Owner, p o. Box
1927. Huntington, W. Va (Mention
the Big Sandy News when you write
or go to see these people,.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-05-14
HORSE BADLY
CUT BY FALL
SPECIALISTS PRESCRIPTION PRE-.
VENTS COMPLICATION.

In telling OF the accident to his horse
Mr.. Luther Carmen OF Valley Park,
Mo, stated: My horse fell down and
cut his knees all up. | dressed them
with DR.. LeGear's Antiseptic Healing
Powder and they are healing fine. 1t
is wonderful remedy for healing
sores on horses.S
Mr.. Carmen is simply voicing the
sentiments OF hundreds of others who
fell that having DIR. LeGear's personal
prescriptions on hand at all times is
nearly as good as having DR.. LeGear
where they could reach him in few
minutes.
Wounds and sores must be taken
care OF Immediately. &c a can of Dr..
LeGear's Antiseptic Healing Powder
from your dealer. Dust on enough of
ii to cover the wound or sore. II forms
a protection against insects and infoc-
ton and promotes healthy healing
DIR. L. d. I.eGear Med. Co, St. Louis,
Mo-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-05-14


second lieutenancy. Mr.. Ernsts
son-in-law, John p. Darnall, of Elem
Ingsburg. volunteered as private and
also was, in active service at the front.
His wide and extensive business and
professional experiences, as counsel
lor and advisor to many large financial
and manufacturing concerns, las been
of unlimited value 60 his state and
community, as he has been called upon
many times to give advice when mat
tiers Of big moment We're being consid-
cred
Mr. Ernsts record OF service In the
Republican party is long -one.
Good Republican Record.
Reginnirg as Councilman in Coving-
ton. he was kept in Office by members
Of both parties until he insisted on re
firing For many years he was on the
State Central Committee and for four
years served as Ms chairman. He has
represented hts district a number of
times at National Conventions and also
has been one Of the big Four" from
his state II was he, who, while state
chairmen, established state headquar-
tiers at Louisville since continuously
maintained by che party. He also has
been liberal financial supporter of the
party during all three years and one
OF its wise counsellors.
Mr.. Ernsr-s father was William
Ernst, banker at Lexington, subse-
quentiy Covtngton. His mother was
Sarah A. Butler. a Jessamine county
girl.
1t was through Mr.. Ernst's instru-
mentality that the COvington Indus
trial Club was developed and through
his efforts that the campaign to erect
magnificent headquarters for this re-
markable civic organization was sue
cessful s,:,;,.'-l. -. : -
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