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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
YOUTHFUL BANDITS
KILL SALOONKEEPER

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Dec. 24.-John Aren't,
a saloonkeeper. was shot and killed in
the second daring daylight holdup with
In a few hours here today. Aren't was
killed in his place of business at 1856
North Main street, by one Of two youth
full bandits who entered the place and
ordered drink. AS he was preparing
the drink Aren't was ordered to Hold
'em up"
A moment later one of the bandits fired,
evidently pulling the trigger accidentally.
The bandits escaped without securing
any money.
A bandit few hours earlier held up
the office force of the n. O. Nelson Man
ufacturing Company, located in the heart
of the city, and escaped with $4,000.
Patrolman Lawrence Krewet, who was
wounded in q fight with one of two
bandits In drygoods store at 22+0 Cass
avenue, In which the bandit, identified as
John Foley. was killed by the policeman,
IS reported in s critical condition.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
LOVE FOR HORSES
BRINGS $40 FINE
Pool Sellers Plea to Judge of
No Avail.

Henry Shea, proprietor Of dry beer
saloon in the rear of a barber shop
Mt 226 South Illinois street, was con
vlcted In City Court today of keeping
a gambling house and Of race horse
pool selling. He was fined $50 and costs
in each case by Special Judge Russell
Wilson.
Edward D. Dane, arrested in Shea
place at the time of the series OF raids
on pool selling places in various parts
Of the city three weeks ago, was fined
$40 and costs on the charge of visiting
a gambling house and the gaming charge
was dismissed
The fines Of both men were paid.
Testimony OF Sergeant Tooley, in
charge Of the raiding squad, showed that
large number of. torn pieces OF paper,
on which "bets, tips and selections" were
written. was found I'm the waste basket
Form sheets were also found at Shea S
place, and tablets similar to the torn
sheets with 'tips and selections" on horse
races were found in Danes pocket.
Shea's defense was general denial
that gambling was conductd in his place
and that he owned the form sheets and
other gambling records found in his
dry beer place.
II admit that the paper with my dps
and selections were found In my pocket"
Dane testified 81 love horses and every
morning l so over the dope and write
down the selections as they appear in
a Cincinnati paper, just to see if !
could beat the handicappers, but / did
not gamble"
II love horses. too" said Judge Wilt
son. "but don't write down the selec-
tions every morning
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
COURT PERMITS
WOMAN SLAYER
TO PUT UP BAIL
Judge Collins Hears Petition
of Mrs. Myers for
Freedom.
FIXES BOND AT $4,000

Mrs linda Myers. indicted for first de-
gree murder for the killing of her hus-
band, Frederick A. Myers, in their photo
graphic studio at 1906 North Alabama
street, today was admitted to bond by
Judge James A. Collins in Criminal
Court.
The Judge fixed bail Mt $4,000 after
holding n hearing on the petition Of the
woman to be released from jail where
she has been ever since the fatal shoot
ing on the night of Dec. 4. Arrange
ments were made at once to deposit the
necessary security by Mrs. Myers father,
Alonzo Snider, her brother, John Snider.
and his wife.
When the Judge announced his decision
Arthur Myers, y, the youngest son of
the slain man. rushed into his step
mothers arms while tears OF gladness
streamed down his face. One of the
strange anomalies presented by the case
has been the attachment OF the two boys
for their steDmother.
As the little fellow clung to her he
scbbed:
"Oh. mamma, mamma. you can De al
our Christmas tree now"
The other boy. Byron. Il, also hostened
to Mrs. Myers side.
soBS AS JUDGE
READS ORDER.
Judge Collins dictated the following
to the clerk of the court; This court
is convinced that the defendant Is en-
titled to bail pending trial and now
fixes bond at S25, GOO Mrs. Myers,
realizing that the first stage OF her bat
tie for freedom was won, fell against
the counsel table. sobbing softly.
The two stepsons Jumped from their
seats and began kissing their step,
Continued ON Page Two0
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
Great Britain Suspends
Business for Three Days
Settles Down Into Old-FashiOned Yuletide
Celebration, Free From Worry.

LONDON. Dec. 24-Great Britain, not
content with n mere pre-war Christmas,
tomorrow begins celebration of a pre-
Victorian holiday.
Business is to be suspended for three
days. The eurtailment of communica-
ton was the nearest approach to the
olden days when telegraph was unknown.
the cable was not even n wild dream
and newspapers were not necessarily
bearers of news.
With no interest in what transpires in
the rest of the world in the next three
days. Great Britain was supposed to
settle down into an old fashioned yule-
tide celebration.
Transportation by rail, steamer and
truck was ordered confined to the most
necessary business. No mail will be
delivered and kilograms will be distrib-
uted only at certain hours
Reports of Irish difficulties, complica
tions in France and the near east un-
employment and all other troubles con-
fronting the Government, will cease, for
those three days to worry the ordinary
citizen.
All trains leaving the city were packed
10 capacity. Guests were leaving for
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-"of course girls
should remove their corsets when they
dancel
IF 1t has become the fad to check
steel and whaiebone outside bathrooms. 1t
is the most sensible one of this day and
age.
How wicked to teach boys and girls
that dances, even ultra modern varieties,
possess sexual significance"
There, George B. Buck, indianapolis
high school principal, is an answer to
the things you said about class dances
you have forbidden.
1t is the statement of DR.. Mary Halton,
gynecologist and specialist on womens
diseases, recognized as one of the keen
est minded leaders of feminine progress
in New York.
DENOUNCES OPPONENT
OF Barred KNEES
DR. Halton denounced critics az modern
dress, iinging challenge to the Paris
physician who warned of disease In win
ter barred knees. She said:
evidently overlooked the tonic effect
of cold upon exposed epidermis. Did
you ever hear of a Scotch Highlander
contracting rheumatism Z? Absurdr'
Mr.. Bucks action. which also laid a
ban upon the camel walk, tickle toe"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
Partially ShOlUn
Mink-CLGd, Brings
Poor Woman Help
Indignant Employees Raise
Purse and IRtercede for
the One Sent to Jail.

Indignant that the plainly-dressed
and poor Mrs. Sarah Skinner. 45. 1882
North La Sale street. was fired and
given n two-day Jail sentence on
shopllfting charge by Judge Walter
Prltchard in City Court yesterday,
when, in strange contrast. Bessie
slater, 45, city" mink-clad and dia-
mond- -bedecked alleged shoplifter,
was given immediate liberty after
payment of O fine, employees Of the
W. II. Messenger Company. POI East
Washington street. were today sue
cessful in securing freedom for Mrs.
skinner.
A collection amounting to s13 was
raised among the employees and given
b Miss Marie Woody, cashier, who
was sent to secure Mrs. Skinner's re-
lease. Miss Woody. at police head
quarters, was Informed that the ine
had been paid and nothing could be
done to secure a release.
An appeal was made to Police
Matron Relsner. who called the county
jail and was told by a deputy sheriff
that under no circumstances could
Mrs. skinner be released until
O'Clock this afternoon. After IL was
explained that friends had promised
to care for Mrs. Skinner upon her
release. she was given her liberty.
however
As she walked through the gates
OF the Jail yard Mrs. skinner was
presented with the si3 as Christ
mas present Tears gere in here eyes
as she reluctantly accepted the
money.
MY actions in the future will be
such that III never have to so TO
that place again." she told the
matron. referring to the county
jail. The thought Of an Insane
woman who Is confined within those
!. walls teaches me hew sweet lie end
liberty really are"
After her release Mrs. skinner de-
clared she was innocent OF the charge
OF shopliFhting, but under the cir
cumstances attending the trial and
pressure brought 70 bear By police
authorities she pleaded guilty
"It all happened so quickly that l
didn't know exactly what l was do
ing" she said II didn't object, be-
cause l thought to take the sentence
would be the easiest way and no
trouble would be caused"
Mrs. Skinner, who is a cripple was
helped aboard a Tenth street car.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
COURT CONTINUES
RESTAURANT CASE
Charges Must Be Filed
Against Bamboo Inn Owner.

The case of Y. Chung. one of the stock
holders of the Bamboo Inn, charged with
serving unwholesome meat, was contin-
ued indefinitely in City Court today by
Special Judge Ira Holmes.
in the judgment of the court" said
Special Judge Holmes, the meat served
at the Bamboo Inn to j. w. Joseph was
unfit for human food. But the prosecu-
tion has not been brought against the
right person. The evidence shows that
the Bamboo Inn is owned by corporss-
ton. and under the law the prosecution
should be brought against the principal.
win continue the case against Chung
indefinitely, so that the prosecutor may
file affidavit against the principal"
Deputy Prosecutor Ralph Spaan stated
following the trial that he would file 4
new affidavit against the proper person
as soon as the prosecuting witness, Mr.
Joseph, came 10 his office. The evidences
In the case was heard yesterday after
noon and the court took the case under.
advisement until today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24

There was a Christmas tree the like Of
which-well it was the most wonderful
in all the city.
In addition to the tree there was a
huge fireplace built around the entrance
to one OF the elevator shafts so that
Santa Claus who, through his super
natural powers, got to an upper floor OF
the city hall without being detected.
came down in an elevator instead Of
through a chimney. He was an immacu-
late Santa C.aus. Throughout the year
his name is Joseph Swain and his job
is plumbing inspector for the board OF
public health. Today, however, he was
nobody else but Santa Claus. He brought
a huge bag Of candy and Christmas mail.
which Mayor Jewett himself distributed
to each Of the happy young hopefuls
The mail consisted of a personal letter
from the mayor to each Of his little
friends
The letter read as follows:
MY Dear Friend.
"One Of the great blessings Of life is
friendship. There is nothing that I prize
greater than the friendship OF the boys
and girls Of indianapolis.
Il want you 10 know that you have
my sincere good wishes for a full pOr
time. May you mold your life each day
with a fixed purpose. Work for some
thlng-work hard-plsy hard. Never do
anything half way. Success will come
to you II you finish each job, be honest
and keep everlastingly at il.
with every good wish, I am.
Your friend,
CHARLES ". JEWETT,
Mayor"
Joie Piltz, newsy who has a beat
around the Union Station. sang several
songs and was cheered Justify. Jesse
Miller, a blind newsboy. made a fine
little speech in which he told how much
the newsies appreciate this annual
event. Much affected the mayor re
sponded. He declared that the newsles
OF Indianapolis have the spirit Of 'go-
ing light through with things they
start I'm proud Of you all and 1 want
to tell you that this is the biggest and
best part Of my Christmas; 1 expect
more so than OF yours
PAGEANT OF TOYS"
Is PROVIDED.
While the main issues were the gifts
and Santa Claus. Mr. Jarvis aud-his sz-
sistants took care to provide = program,
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
RESERVE BOARD
HEAD OPPOSES
PLAN TODIVERT
Governor Harding Not in
Favor of Using Profits as
Farm Credit.
MARKET ULTIMATE NEED

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-Governor
Harding Of the Federal Reserve Board
is strongly opposed to the proposed
diversion OF Federal Reserve profits this
year. amounting 10 about S7000ooOO, to
the extension Of additional credits TO
farmers, Senator Mclean, Republican, Of
Connecticut, chairman Of the Senate
Banking and Currency Committee an
IOunced today.
McLean's announcement was made at
the outset Of Joint session OF the Senate
Banking and Currency and the Senate
Agricultural Committees to consider the
domestic and foreign credits situation.
The hearing also was attended by Rep
resentative McFadden, Republican, of
Pennsylvania. chairman of the House
Banking and Currency Committee, and
other members.
Senator Hitchcock, Democrat. Nebraska,
urged consideration OF his bill TO permit
the making Of loans by the Federal re-
serve system to farmers from the $4,000,
OOO TO ST0.OO0OOO Federal reserve profits.
Mclean, in stating the Federal Reserve
Boards opposition to the Hitchcock bill.
also indicated Republican opposition to it.
J. r. Howard, representing the Ameri-
can Farm Bureau Federation. the first
witness called. said the farmers ulti-
mate need was a permanent market"
FARM BUREAU FAvoRs
CREDIT EXTENSION.
We favor an extension Of credits to
any foreign country that can buy our
products" Howard said.
We want to do business with Russia.
Germany, France, any foreign country
requiring foodstuffs or raw materials.
But we have never advocated a direct
loan 10 Germany or any other foreign
nation from the United States Treas
Try" Howard added, in reference to the
81 .0C0, 100000 extension Of credits to Ger
many proposed by William Wallace
Bauer of New York City, and also called
German commissioner"
We believe 10 dip into the United
States Treasury to make any further
loans to any foreign country would have
bad psychological effect" Howard
added.
"We have from three billion to seven
billion dollars in private commitments
abroad now in addition to the ten billion
dollars owed the Federal Government
overseas" Secretary Mclean. who pre-
sided, pointed out Until the German
indemnities are fixed finally by the repa-
rations commission, Mclean and other
members OF the two Senate committees
indicated that in their judgment no ex-
tension Of commitments. loans or cred
its to Germany would he practicable"
Grey Silver Of the Farmers National
Council, urged cooperative marketing as
a sure means of reducing the high cost
Of living He said be had paid 10
cents pound for apples at a Washing
ton store which sold for / cent a pound
two hours railroad run away.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
MURDER FARLEY
SLOWS UP TRIP
Clara Smith Hamon to Inter
view Lawyers at Ft. Worth
Reach Ardmore Tonight.

FIT. WORTH, Texas. Dec. 24.-Seven
hours behind schedule. the train bearing
eastward Clara Smith Hamon. alleged
slayer Of Jake l.. Hamon. oklahoma 'oil
king" was due 20 reach here at . 80 this
afternoon. With Mrs. Hamon are Sheriff
Buck Garrett OF Ardmore, a number II
attorneys, a battery OF photographers ard
an army OF newspaper men.
The party win remain in Ft Worth
six hours for. conference with other
members OF the hrm OF Mclean. Seott
& Mclean. which has been retained TO
defend the girl. IN addition to the Ard
more firm Of Msthers & Coakley.
Mrs. Hamon will reach Ardmore after
midnight
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
FOUND
GUILTY BY JURY
Convicted of Receiving Stolen
Autos-New Trial Mo-
tion Up Tuesday.

John Damp'er. charged with receiving
stolen automobiles. today was found.
guilty In Criminal Court by Jury. The
verdict carries with It sentence OF
from one to fourteen years 10 prison.
Judge James NJ. Leathers, special
Judge. who heard the case. Immediately
ordered tho sheriff 10 take Dampier In
custody. he delayed pr0nouneing sen
tence, however, at the request OF Eph
Inman, counsel for Dampier, who an
nounced that he viii tie motion Tor
a new trial. Judge Leathers nxed Tues.
day as the date to hear the new trial
motion.
Dampier was tried once beforo on the
same charge ihe 1ifry falling e ngsee.
Ia the present trisl the Jury retired "a
- Is 0'clOck yesterday and delivered
seuied verdict at o'clock last night.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
THREE KILLED
IN EXPLOSION
100000 Loss Caused by Fire
at Galveston, Texas.

GALVESTON. Texas. Dec. 24.-Spon-
taneous combustion is believed to be the
cause Of the fourth spectacular water
front fire here within the year, which
resulted in the death OF three persons,
serious injury to two others and dam
age to property TO the extent OF $400,0o0,
late Thursday.
The dead were identified as Jack F..
Aldrich. seaman; Giocomo Wilton, a
visitor on the National oil Company tank
barge Bolikow, on which the explosion
that caused the fire occurred, and a
Mexican fireman
The barge was discharging 10000 bar
rels Of crude oil at the time of the ex-
plosion. The steamers Hastnai, El Oeci-
dente and Ascheiberg were all damaged
by the fire. which was brought under
control at midnight.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
Sisters, in Asylum 10
Years, Ask 900, 900

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-Ten years con-
fnement In an insane asylum is worth
81 900 600. in the opinion OF Misses Phoebe
NJ. and Ada f. Bush, who Jointly have
sued Drs. w. B. Gibson and Walter
Lindsay of Huntington, l.. l., for that
amount. The sisters allege the doctors
certified them insane without exam
ining them.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
TAFT CALLS ON
SEN. HARDING
League Issue and Cabinet
Makeup Probable Topics
of Breakfast Talk.

MARION, Ohio Dec. 24.-Expressions
of warm friendship and good will were
exchanged when rne President that was
and the President that is TO be met on
the Harding front porch William H.
Taft began his conference with the
.President-eI elect at the breakfast table
and continued it until compelled 20 take
a train for Cincinnati. where he viii
spend Christmas before departing for
abroad.
"President-elect Harding is working
out a practical solution Of the inter
national problem which, while II may
rot be wholly satisfactory to enthusiasts
at either extreme, Will satisfy those who
are anxious to make progress and give
America leadership toward world peace"
former President William II. Taft de-
clared
He is in an accommodating state Of
mind as to details and even important
provisions" Mr.. Taft continued. II the
definite objections he has always ex
pressed to the methods and aims and
obligations Of a political and military
character contained in the treaty and
the league are obviated in the new
agreement"
While the international situation was
exhaustively dealt with, there is reason
u believe that the makeup OF the Cabi-
net also came in for attention. The pend
a7K retirement OF at least one member Of
EAe Supreme Court Of the United States
has led to a wide discussion here Of the
possible appointment Of Mr.. Taft to the
vacancy on the Supreme bench. That
discussion has not brought forth any
official utterance, however.
: It has become q problem TO ind space
ar the food Of Christmas gifts which
s,ontinue to arrive for the President-elect
and Mrs Harding. The gifts range from
candy canes to fancy waistcoats, and IN
clude hundreds of unsusl, beautiful
and valuable remembrances. Deeply as
Senator and Mrs. Harding appreciate
these tokens of good will they have been
almost embarrassed as they realize the
fu,rosefhiIitv of ranIviny IN kind
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
CHTCAGOS CURFEW
lessons CRIME

CHICAGO. Dec 24--Less crime is the
result OF the ringing of Chicago's eurlew
last night for the first time in history.
The new order OF Chief OF Police Fitz
morris was enforced strictly and all
catarets. poolrooms. movies and other
places OF amusement were closed as the
clock struck one.
All persous on the streets after 2 a. IN.
were stopped and questioned by police.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
Goodrich Hands Out
PardOns and Paroles

Governor Goodrich today Issued Christ
mas presents to a number of people in
the shape OF pardons and paroles. fol-
lowing the recommendations of the State
Board of Pardons.
The Governor did not depart from the
findings OF the board except IN the in
stance Of DR.. Nelson Ross OF MuHcie,
held In prison for murder. The board
recommended that Ross be granted q
thirty-day parole, but the Governor cut
it to fifteen days.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
AUTO DRIVER
HURT IN CRASH

Raymond Butcher, %, OF 126 South
Bradley avenue, was seriously injured at
L 80 o'clock this morning when his au-
tomobile was struck by a c. /. & w.
passenger train. The accident occurred
at the South State avenue crossing.
Christian Springer, 1861 South Merida n
street, watchman at the crossing, said he
attempted to stop Butcher, but that he
drove directly in the track Of the pas
senger train.
The automobile was wrecked and the
injured man was taken to the Deaconess
Hospital in an ambulance He suffered
Injuries about the head and a deep cut
on his hip.
S. H. Bunting, 1916 West Michigan
street, was the engineer Of the train.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24

On the day before Christmas,
while shoppers crowded through the
aisles of the city market, largo
squad Of police swooped down on
stands Nos. 302 and S04, and cap-
tured a supply Of real whisky, and
arrested Ernest Mccormick, As, 115
East New York street.
Mccormick is charged with oper-
ating a blind tiger. He is said to
be the proprietor of fish and oys-
ter stand at the city market.
Ldeutenants Cox and Winkler and
four patrolmen made a sudden visit
to the fish stand today and say they
found one pint Of whisky hidden in
q fish can, and two half pint bottles
concealed under the counter, and
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
United States Quits
San Domingo Affair

WASHINGTON, Dec. o4--Rapld with
drawal of the United States from re-
sponsibility IN connection with the af-
fairs of san Domingo was announced to-
day by President Wilson.
The President made the announcement
in a proclamation published through the
military governor general of San Do
mingo.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
Boy Wishes Oxija
Board to SOLUe the
KROtty Problems

Kennth Rothschild, son of U. IL.
Rothschild of the Merchants Light
and Heat Company and pupil at No,
10 school, has been clamoring for q
ouija board for Christmas Whether
Santa Claus or fond relatives deliver
the occult article is of little conse-
qnence to the youngster, but he has
been addressing his appeals to
aunts, uncles and parents collectively
and severally.
Today it was learned the why of
his eagerness, when he confessed the
reason for his intense desire.
Mother he said, 81 want ouija
board to solve my arithmetic prob
lens for me"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
RUM RAID ON CITY MARKET
NETS BOOZE SUPPLY TO COPS

five empty whisky bottles.
Another squad Of police later in
the dayy armed with search war
rant, went to McCormick's home on
East New York street, and searched
the place, finding fourteen pints OF
whisky and one quart OF whisky.
A revolver was found in the house
and an additional charge of having
a revolver without permit was
placed against the alleged boot
logger.
Lieutenant Jones and a squad
raided the home Of Dudley Hedges,
on Taft avenue, last night and found
more than seven gallons Of white
mule" whisky. Hedges was arrested
on the charge Of operating blind
tiger.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
DRIVER FRUSTRATES
HOLD-UPS' ATTEMPT
TO ROB MAIL TRUCK
Puts on Speed When They Step Out From Al
ley and Wave for Him
to Stop.
VIRGINIA AVENUE MAN ROBBED OF s68

An unsuccessful attempt hold
route from the Union Depot the morning.
successful houp by another
pied with OF minor hes
has swept the city for two weeks has
The attempt
between Georgia