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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Demand for Death
Penalty Does Not
RuMe Mrs. Peete

Los ANGELES, Cal, Jan 2O.-With a
prospect that complete jury might he
sworn in before nightfall the prosecution
and defense today resumed the selection
OF the men who will decide the fate Of
Mrs. Louise Peete, charged with the ,nur-
der OF Jacob c. Denton.
The defendant finished her first days
ordeal in as calm appearing stare of
mind and with as rosy cheeks as though
she had been on an outing.
Even when District Attorney WoDlwine
confirmed reports taht be would ask for
the death penalty IN case the f0rme;
Denver resident Is convicted, Mrs. Pete
did not become f." turbed.
According to the jail attendants she
sleeps well ana when alone does not give
the faintest idea that she ia the most
talked of woman on the Pacific coast
because of the sensational nature of her
case
r. c. Peete, husband Of The accused
woman. was on hand at the Jail early to
accompany his wife to the courtroom.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
DEPUTIES FALL
INTO SPEED TRAP

Afidavits were sworn out today
charging Edward Waterman. 1907 Eng
lish avenue, and Clarence c. Poole 331
South State street, deputy constables in
T. r. Rainey's justice Of the peace court
in Irvington, with violating the motor
speed law.
The affidavits were sworn to by George
". Sheek, president of the Farmers
Terminal Grain and Feed Company 239
East Ohio street, a company that rep
resents more than 400 farmers. The
HOosier Motor Club, an organization OF
almost 5000 motorists is taking an active
interest in the cases and it was on the
advice OF the attorneys Of the club that
Mr. Sheek brought the action.
The anidavits resulted from the ar
rest OF Mr.. Sheek yesterday on the Ma
tiOna road a mile and a half east of
the city limits, by two men In another
automobile, who told him he had violated
the motor speed law.
Mr.. Sheek was taken to the court of
Squire Rainey, where the two deputy
consta bIes. Poole and Waterman, testi-
fed that be had driven his automobile
at a speed OF thirty two miles an hour.
Mr.. Sheek paid fine and costs amount
ing to 1850. Then he said.
Gentlemen, l am really surprised. |
did not believe my automobile would go
that fast. l do not have a speedometeF
on my automobile"
We will show you" volunteered the
couStables and Poole is said to have set
the pace in Sheek's~c and, Waterman
followed with the cOnstable's car In
which Sheek, as a passenger, kept his
eyes on the speedometer. 1t showed a
speed of between thirty and thirty five
miles an hour in the city limits, and
when they got into the country the
speedometer climbed to forty-t two miles
an hour, Sheek declares, and still the
other constable kept ahead Of them.
When the test was finished Sheek was
all smiles and declared: Gentlemen, my
car is almost three years old. l never
knew it could go fortytwo miles an
hour. Thanks, my automobile is worth
more than ever before"
Then Sheek consulted attorneys, who
advised him to swear out the affidavits
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
BOOZE SELLERS
HUNTING COVER
Illinois Drive Seeks to Cut OFF
Chicago Supply.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-"HUackers" and
'moonshiners" throughout Illinois are
scurTylng to cover today as Federal pro-
hibition agents continue their first big
State wide drive that has been under
taken in Illinois since the prohibition
laws became effective. Raids have been
made in many cities and towns through
out the State and the drive is contin-
uing.
Alleged fragrant violations OF liquor
laws In Rockford. Canton. Moline and
other cities are being Investigated, 1t was
announced. Twelve arrests have been
made in Peoria.
The purpose Of the present drive is
twofold-to stamp out bootlegging and
to cut OF Chicago's liquor supply.
One hundred suspects were taken in
wholesale raids on alleged gambling and
FoHdh0uses here today.
The raids were conducted by men from
the State attorneys office TO put road
houses out Of business to prevent crime.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Stuart Walker Tells
Club Of Stage Plans

Stuart Walker the principal speaker
at tho weekly luncheon Of the Klwanis
club at the Claypool Hotel yesterday
described theater experiences and dis
closed some OF his plans for next sum
per. lie remarked that his first ex-
perience with the theater was when. at
the age Of 6. miniature theater with
cardboard actors was presented to him
Following the luncheon, John u. Bros
nan was host to members OF the club
NJ his new store on North Pennsylvania
street, to which they marched from the
Lotel, led by the president, Henry L
Dithmer.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
BRAND LAUDS
u. S. FRIENDSHIP
Says He Respects Americas
Hesitancy in Entering
League Pact.

PARIS. Jan. 2O.-America was given
a prominent place in Aristide Brands
enunciation today of his plans as pre-
mier.
Presenting his Cabinet slate to the
Chamber of Deputies the new premier
declared France respected Americas hes
itancy at entering the League Of Ma
lions.
"The age-old friendship Of France and
the United States and the unforgettable
remembrance of our common history
which has mingled in the past and will
min9le in the future, if necessary, the
blood our soldiers on hberty's battle
fields guarantee our union in peace time
as well as wartime" the premier said.
Eve respect the scruples which makes
the United States hesitate over the In
itfal form to be given the League Of Ma
tons whose generous and benehcent prin-
ciples they never have doubted"
1t was regarded as likely that debate
or the Government interpretations would
take I'D much time. making the vote late
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Joy Fez' Arranged
by World War Vets

The genuine Coney Island red hot
with all the trimmings, viii be intro
duced to indianapolis at the Coney
Island Joy Fec TO be held In Tom.inson
Han the week Of Jan. 81.
Many other familiar features Of a pop
ular section Of the island are 10 be
represented. The entertainment is be
ing arranged by the otis 3. Brown post
OF World War Veterans 70 raise funds
to build and furnish a summer cottage
at Fairvlew for the free use Of children
and wives Of veterans.
Side shows have been engaged and a
number Of thrilling free acts viii be
provided.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Practice of
Judge Collins
Contagious
Those Who Sit in Special
Permit Connected Brief
Freedom.

Even special judges are entering
into the accommodating spirit prac-
ticed by Judge James A. Collins OF
Criminal Court in permitting con-
victed law VioIators to enjoy free
dom for several days before begin
ming the serving of sentences.
Special Judge Romney Wilson
after rendering a verdict of guilty
against James J. King of 225 Beauty
avenue, a railroad engineer, has per-
mitted King to remain at hDersV
until o'clock Saturday morning to
arrange his business affairs.
King was sentenced yesterday
afternoon to serve a hundred days on
the State farm and pay q fine of 800
on charges of violating the prohibit
ton law. Large quantities of whisky
and corn mash were found in an attic
in Kings home. King denied that
he had any part in the installing Of
a still in the attic of his home.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
TWO ARE HELD IN
BAY STATE FIRES
Trailers of COnfagration
Cause Heavy Police Guard.

WORCESTER. Mass. Jan. 20.-Two
men were being held and a third was
being sought by the police today in
connection with the series OF 6res which
swept through the heart Of this city &
business district Wednesday, causing
more than 100000 damage.
One Of the men, a night Waterman In
one Of the burned buildings, was held
for observation at Worcester hospital
-fter he had told conflicting stories of
the fire
Three fires during the night, following
the series of fires yesterday. caused the
placing of a police guard on downtown
buildings.
State. city and county investigations OF
the fires are being pushed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
FOR EXCESSIVE
URIC ACID
TRY THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT
rs Cent Bottle (32 Doses
FREE

Just because you start the day wof-
ried and tired. stiff legs and arms and
muscles, an aching head, burning ana
bearing down pains in the back-woTn
out before the day begins-do not think
you have TO stay in that condition.
Be strong, well, with no sti6 joints,
sore muscles, rheumatic pains, aching
back or kidney trouble caused by body
made acids.
; II you suffer from bladder weakness,
with burning, scalding pains, or If you
are In and Oot Of bed half dozen times
a night, you will appreciate the rest
comfort and strength this treatment
should give.
O. To prove The Williams Treatment con-
quers kidney and bladder diseases, rheu-
matism and all other ailments when due
to excessive uric acid, no matter how
chronic or stubborn, II you have never
tried The williams Treatment, we win
give one T5c bottle (33 doses) free If you
will cut out this notice and send 1t with
your name and address. Please send 10
sents 70 help pay postage, packing, etc.,
to The DR.. D. A Williams Company.
Dept. T 743, P. o. Building, East Hampton,
Conn. Send at once and you will re-
ceive by parcel post a regular Toe bottle,
without charge and without mourning
any obligation. Only one bottle to the
same address or family.-Advertisem
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
SLEEP GERM TO
GET ATTENTION
Fatal Sickness in Ohio Cities
Calls for Action.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 20.-Hea tn
Director lockwood started an investi-
CATION today to determine the cause
Of sleeping sickness. which has appeared,
with a number OF fatalities, in Cleve-
land and other parts of the State.
The first fatality here occurred when
Ralph Heidi, 30, died after being In a
spell Of coma for ten days. A dozen other
cases were reported to lockwood.
-Four deaths we're reported In Columbus,
a similar number we're reported from
Cincinnati, two in Toledo, and single
fatalities have occurred in other cities
in the State.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20

and used the Sanative Wash, and have
never felt better than l have the last
two years. l can work. eat, sleep,
and feel as strong as can be. Doctors
told me could never have children
| was too weak-but after taking
Vegetable Compound it strengthened
me so l gave birth to an eight pound
boy. was well all the time, did all my
work up to the last day, and had a
natural birth. Everybody who knew
me was surprised, and when they ask
me what made me strong / tell
them Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Use this testimonial at
any time. Mrs. ELIZABETH SMART,
LAP W. Sixth St., Lowell, Mass.
This experience of Mrs. Smart is
surely a strong recommendation for
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. It is only one ola great many
similar cases.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
OrbisOn Is to Speak
at Junior Chamber

Charles J. Orbison, Federal prohibition
director for Indiana. Will speak at the
semi monthly meeting Of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce az the Chamber Of
Commerce tomorrow night. He has not
yet announced his subject. His talk will
follow dinner served at 6 40 o'clock.
In addition to Mr.. Orblson's talk. H. T.
Seward chairman Of the enterlalnment
committee, has arranged for a special
musical program. The work accomplished
by the executive committee Of the junior
organization since the last general meet
ing will he reviewed by Myrou NJ.
Hughcl, president of the Junior Chamber.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
INDIANA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1921.
BLIND TIGER
CASES HEARD
Remmetter Admits COnvic-
tons Under Other Charges.

Richard Coleman, sitting as special
judge in city court today, heard a series
of blind tiger" cases.
Othmar F. Keller, son of the proprie-
tor of a dry beer SALOON at 225. East
Washington street, defendant in one
case, was defended by Ralph Span, for
mer prosecutor. Police said evidences OF
blind tiger" was found in a raid on
the Keller saloon last Sunday. The court
took the case under Amusement until
Monday.
The John Remmetter case attracted
considerable attention, as lie has been
convicted twice before on the charge OF
operating at blind tiger" Remmetter
Is proprietor of dry beer saloon at 222
North Pine sire t, his residence being
in the same building. The saloon, how
ever. is kept closed during the winter
months, he stated.
Lieutenant Winkler and his squad
searched Remmetter's home Jan. II, and
were almost ready to leave when the OF
ficer noticed a loose board in the ceiling.
Investigation revealed seven quarts or
bonded whisky (bottled in the fall or
1920 Remmetter testified that he had
the liquor for medical use.
Where did you get itP demanded
Prosecutor Little on oss-examinatiou,
but before he could answer Ira Holiness
attorney for the defense, objected.
THE defendant does not have to con-
Wet himself" stated Judge Coleman, in
sustaining the objection.
Remmetter admitted he had been con-
victed in city court Jluy 10 1919, Of oper-
atng a blind tiger" and fined $50 and
costs which was paid. He admitted thai
ha
city court on the same charge and fined
$50 and costs and sentenced to ten days
In Jail. lie testified that the 1913 con-
viction had been reversed in Criminal
Court on appeal. The records Of Grim
inal Court, however, show that on Dec.
2G, 1918, Remmetter pleaded guilty to
operating blind tiger and was fined
$50 and costs with no jail sentence.
Charles Hoppe, proprietor of tailor
shop at IA South Illinois street, had
three pints and two half pints in a
trunk in his room adjoining his tailor
shop, and the State contended that Hoppe
was guilty Of receiving liquor from a
common carrier When the court indi-
Gated that he did not believe Hoppe
guilty. Prosecutor Little asked that the
case be taken under adyisement until he
could submit some authorities to the
court. Judge Coleman took the case
under advisement until Jan. q.
Judge Walter Pritcbard heard the
case Of Carl Koor, living five miles
souteast Of indianapolis on the Shelby
vile road charged with operating a
blind tiger" Two bottle Of white
mule found in davenport. one bottle
hidden behind a looking glass and a bat
tered copper kettle that the police called
part Of a still, were found in the raid.
Judge Pritchard fined koof $50 and
costs on the count charging receiving
from a common carrier.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Adler-l-ka
Again!

az suffered from stomach trouble. indi-
gestion and constipation for a number of
years. )Adler-i-ka gave me almost IN
SLANT relief l now have a good appe-
tite and Sleep" (Signed( Mrs. Sarah
VOth.
Adler-i-ka acts on both upper and low
er bowel, removing foul matter which
poisoned stom h. Brings out all gasses,
relieving pressure on heart and other
organs. EXCELLENT for gas on the
stomach or sour stomach. Removes a
surprising amount of foul, decaying mat
ter which you never thought wAs in your
system and which nothing else can dis
lodge. Tends to CURE constipation and
prevent Appendicitis. Adler-i-ka sur
prises those who have used only ordinary
bowel and stomach medicines. H. J..
Huber, druggist, Washington and Penn
aylyania streets.-~AdyeEtiseme
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
DROPSY TREATED
BY DR.. Miles. the Great Specialist, Wha
Sends q 1913 Trial Treatment Free.
Many Report Cured After Doctors
Failed

At frst no disease is apparently more
harmless than drOpsy; little swelling
OF the eyelids, hands, feet, ankles or abb
domen. Finally great shortness OF
breath, cough. faint spells, sometimes
nausea and vomiting, and a lingering ap@
wretched death II the dropsy is not cures
DR.. Miles has been known as a LEADING
specialist In these diseases for thir<#
years. His liberal offer Of a 1915 TreaE
ment free to ell sufferers Is certainl#
worthy Of serious consideration. Yoa
may never have such an opportunity
again.
The Grand Dropsy Treatment consists
Of four dropsy remedies In one, also
Tonic Tablets and Pura-Laxa for remov-
ing the water. This treatment Is spe-
cially prescribed for each patient andgis
three times as successful as that Of most
physicians. 1t usually relieves the first
day, and removes swelling in six days In
most cases. Delay Is dangerous.
Send for Remarkable Reports of Cares.
All afflicted readers may have Book,
Examination Chart, Opinion, Advice and
Two-Pound Trial Treatment free.
Write at once. Describe your case. Ad-
dress DIR. franklin Miles, Dept. DA-, 154
TO i64 Franklin St. Elkhart, Ind--Ad-
yertisement A..--.-.s,----A
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Broad Plans Are Made
for AmericaniZatiOn

Announcement is made by the Roose-
welt Memorial Association at Indianapolis
that an extensive plan FOR Americaniza-
ton work viii be developed by the asso
citation In Indiana during the present
year.
The Roosevelt Memorial Association
has for its purpose the development Of
certain line OF AmericanIzatlon work. es-
peciauy among those who have come To
the United states from foreign countries
during recent years.
The undertak king is expected TO lead
toward the establishment of community
centers among the foreign population in
Indiana. The plea for an absolute
Americanization viii be launched in the
colleges. public schools and churches and
In civic and commercial associations gen
orally. The movement also will include
a plea for law and order and efforts will
be made to combat the crime wave.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Rail Commission Bill
to Have Open Hearing

A public hearing on House BIZ No. rs,
which provides for the revival Of the old
Indiana railroad commission and abolish
ment Of the public service commission,
will he held In the House chamber Tues
day evening at 7 30 o'clock. 81 was an
nouneed today by Representative Chester
Davis Of lay County, chairman Of Jul
dietary 4 Committee.
II is expected that large delegations
from several counties will attend, owing
10 widespread interest centering about
the hill Representative Wayne ). Tuck
or Of Grant County said he expected Il
number OF his constituents TO be present.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Gambling InfOrmer
Now Held by Police

Richard Wake 81. 6l5 Adelaide street,
who charged Wednesday that he had
been swiudled in fake horse racing
scheme and caused the arrests OF three
men. today was arrested on charges Of
visiting a gambling house and gaming
Wake said that during the last six
months visits to 40 South Capitol avenue
and 12S West Market street had cost him
around 81 600
Tom DonneIly and William Fletcher
were arrested at the South Capitol ave
nue. address and Fred UlrIch IN West
Market street.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Corn Show Prize Won
by George Armstrong

SHELBYVILLE, Ind, Jan. 20-Cieorgs
Armstrong Of Moral township was award
cd the first prize in the corn show held
at Waldron in connection with the an
nual farmers institute. Other awards
were to Byron Means, first, and Ray
House. second, in the white corn and
Earl Schlosser. drst In yellow corn.
The officers elected for the Morristowh
institute at the close Of the season were
A. Il. Talbert, president; w. r. Thayer,
vice president and w W. like. secretary.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
ObregOn Opposed to
New Treaty With u. S.

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 20.-The proposal
to make a new treaty the basis of Amer
lean recognition of the Mexican govern
ment is op Osed by President ObregOn
He declared today that he desired Amer
lean recognition, but with no conditions
attached.
He was noncommittal on the oil dis
pute but said that if articles IA and p
of the constitution. which pertain to in.
vestmants of foreigners in Mexico. are In
conflict, they must be Justly balanced.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
LOOT IN MAIL
NEAR S500,00O
Check-up Shows Big Haul in
Chicago Station Raid.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-Loot obtained in
the mail robbery at the Union Station
here early Tuesday morning may reach
the value of $500, 900, it was declared to-
day as postOffice authorities continued
their check-up of the contents of twelve
sacks of registered mail stolen by the
bandits.
Most of the loot was in bonds and ne
gOttable securities, reports indicate.
Blair & Co, New York brokers, have
reported a loss of SCI 900; Ames, Emerich
& Co, brokers, a loss Of 5000 and the
Harris Trust and Savings Bank Of Chi
cago, loss Of $4,000.
1t also has been learned that approx
mately $4,000, mostly in currency Of
small denominations, was obtained by
bandits in the mail robbery at Mt Yer
non, Ill, last week.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Jap View Belittles
Killing of LangdOn

TOXIC. Jan. 2O.-Although the Jap
anese foreign office would neither com
ment on nor give the date Of Japan's
reply to the note Of the United States
on the killing of Naval Lieut.. w. IL.
Langdon at VIadivostok by japanese
sentry, It was learned from an official
source that Japan refuses to consider
the Incident cause for an international
misunderstanding.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
BANKERS BRIDE
IN DEATH LEAP
PIunges Five Stories From
N. Y. Hospital Window.

| NEW YORK, Jan. 2O.-While a nurse
was temporarily absent from her private
room in a New York hospital, Mrs. Dag
mar Bexelius, beautiful young bride Of
a Swedish banker, committed suicide to-
day by leaping from a window to the
street five floors below.
Mrs. Bexelius, who was only % years
old, was suffering from mental alteration
brought on by worry over her husbands
Illness The husband is a patient In the
same hospital, suffering from pneumonia.
He was not told Of his wife's death.
Bexelius formerly was an officer in the
Swedish army and is the son of Stock
holm banker He is connected with the
Irving National Bank.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Held in Depot Robbery

Special 70 The TImeS.
LOGANSPORT, Ind, Jan. 20.-Cecil
Writ, the fourth confessed member Of
the gang who held up the Marion, Month
cello and Reynolds Monon Railroad sta
lions, Is held in jail here under $4,000
bond Writ denies completely in the
Marion hold-up, although he admits par
ticipating in the Monticello and Rey-
nolds Jobs"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Heavier Parcels Can
Be Mailed to France

Announcement Of an increase in the
maximum weight allowance OF parcel
post packages to France and certain
French possessions was received by
Postmaster Robert r. Springsteen to-
day. Parcels Weighing a maximum OF
twenty-five pounds. instead Of eleven,
will be accepted for colonial France,
Corsica. Algeria, Tunis, French Morocco
and the principallty Of Monaco.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Full Time Returned
by Big Foreign Order

BINGIAMPTON. N. H., Jan 2o-The
entire factory system of the Endicott
Johnson Corporation in johnson City
will be placed Immediately on virtually
a full time basis for the remainder OF
the winter and spring. as a result of the
closing Of large export order for work
shoes, which entails the manufacture OF
100000 pairs, at value of $4,24O00O, ii
was announced here today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Gates Heiress Gets
First Wad of Legacy

CHICAGO, JAM 20.-Mlss Dellora
Angel, heiress to the John w. Gates for
tune of $3s, 100000 has come into part
of her money with the advent of her
eighteenth birthday.
Under the provisions of the will she
now gets 100000 of the estate. She does
not come into full control until she Is 40.