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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-03
STATE CHARGES
ENTIRE FAMILY
WITH BIG PLOT
Claim Purpose of Murder Was
to Defraud Insurance Com.
panies of $4,000.
TELLS OF APPLICATION
Insurance Agent Testifies for
State Anticipate Ten
Day Trial.

By Associated Press:
WARSAW. Ind. June An ex-
traordinay murder plot involving
the entire Decker family. cunningly
conveyed in minute detail with the
purpose of defrauding life insurance
companies out of SPA. 600 I'M policies
taken out by Virgil Decker and made
payable 10 his brother. Fred Decker.
was outlined as the underlying mo-
tive for the alleged murder of Lee
Roy Lovett, 20 years old. by his
chum. Virgil Decker. in the opening
statement Of Prosecutor William
Graham In KOsciusko circuit court
here Thursday.
The selection of the jury was COM
pleted shortly before noon. Fol
lowing a resume OF what the state
expects 10 prove, Lee Byber. cashier
OF the Atwood bank, Atwood Ind.
was called as the first witness for the
prosecution. Mr.. Bybee. an agent
for the Bankers Life Insurance
company testified concerning VIRGIL
Decker's application for a $4,000
policy which he approved and deliv-
cred on the day that Lovett's mutt
lated body, first identified as that OF
Decker. was found beside a Penn
sylvania railroad crossing after, 10 Is
alleged by the state. It had been
placed there seated in "A buggy by
Virgil Decker, said 20 be Lovetts
double This policy, according 10
the testimony Of the witness. rro-
vided for payment Of double amount
of the policy should the holder die
by accident.
Court Room Crowded.
Despite the warm weather. the lit
tie court room was crowded by men
and women. Many unable 10 obtain
seats, lined the walls and occupied
other points of vantage. A large
number were unable 90 gain admit
lance TO the court room. Jurors
and lawyers, by permission Of the
court. removed their coats and sat
in their shirt sleeves.
Decker Thursday evinced his first
lively interest in the proceedings
which may cost the forfeiture Of his
life. As Prosecutor Graham launched
into the detailed story OF the alleged
conspiracy and murder. the boy lost
his apparent nonchalant manner
and. sitting upright. gripped the
arms of his chair and stared intent
" at the jury. Occasionally he
smiled family and shook his head.
Prosecutor Graham. in his opening
statement, reviewed the incidents
leading 10 the crime He charged
that the evidence would show con-
clusively the existence of a sinister
plot 10 kill Lovett, conceived by
Continued on Page TOur.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-03
JURY FAILS TO
REACH VERDICT
AT KNOX TRIAL
Jurors Locked Up After Six
Hours Deliberation-Ex-
pect Sealed Verdict.
CLOSE CASES AT NOON
State Does Not Insist on Death
Penalty, Asking Man
slaughter Verdict.

BY Associated Press:
KNOX. Ind, June 2.-Thee Jury
in the case of 11-year-old Cecil
Burkett. charged with the murder
Of Bonnie Slavin. seven years old.
his playmate. was locked up at a.
o'clock Thursday night, after having
deliberated six hours without reach
ing verdict If a verdict IS
reached Thursday night it will be
sealed and delivered in court Friday
morning at 9 o'clock.
Final arguments were presented
by the state and defense attorneys
shortly after the noon recess and
Judge William Pentecost issued has
instructions TO the jury. finishing
about $3.50 p. m. A c.. Manning Of
kokomo. special prosecutor for tn
state, in making his final plea 10
the jury declared the state did not
lnsst upon the death penalty which
might be imposed under the charge
OF first degree murder against the
Burkett lad He told the jury they
could return verdict Of manslaugl e.
ter and allow Judge Pentecost to fix
The boys punishment. The same
stand was also taken by Prosecuting
Attorney Dilts. IN his statement 70
the jury, Attorney W. G.. Reed. IN
presenting the argument for the de-
Tense. declared the evidence against
the Burkett boy was largely circLm-
stlntial.
Brother Testifies.
Little nine-year-old Alfred Bur
kett brother Of the lad on tr!a'.
t. stifed between tears and sobs
Thursday regarding the shooting.
lie told substantially the came story
as told by Cecil when n testified IN
his own behalf Wednesday
GrownuLs had little to GO in the
trial practically all Of the material
testimony has come from child zen
and much Of this has beer contra
cictory. Freddie Schcrmann. Il
blonde. blue-eyed youngster Of II
gears. was the principal witness for
the state. He was recalled Thurs
day to repeat some testimony given
Wednesday and some VI his state
lnents were in conflict with thos-
given TO the court by Alfred Bur
kett Thursday morning instrlIc-
tiOns 20 the jury included an w.
junction by Judge Pentecost to take
the age Of the lad into considera-
ton and determine If he was capa-
BILE of committing the crime Of first
degree murder as charged in the in
dictment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-03
NEWLYWEDS TO
ATTRACT MANY
TO GIFT SHOW
Public is Invited 10 Witness
Presentation of Varied
Gifts Tonight.
REPORT MORE EVENTS
Doors of Oliver Theater to
Open Early to AccOmmO-
date the Crowds.
THE 50 800 JUNE BRIDE CON
TEGT ~ 1 NUTSHELL


IF YOU ARD AN EARLY
JUNE BRIDE. first report the
matter 20 the business office Of
The News-T!mes. then look over
the list OF $500 worth Of pres
ents and see what you win. To
participate in the winnings. you
must report your marriage Off
cially 20 the business office and
also be present at the entertain
ment this evening at the oliver
theater.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL
JUNE FIRST BRIDE wins a cash
award Of $50. II she sends her
photograph 20 the business Of
flee OF The News-Times and Is
present at the oliver theater gift
presentation tonight.
EVERYBODY is invited 10
this event. and people are urged
20 come early to secure seats as
il is expected the house will be
packed.
JUNE BRIDES AND GROOMS
should continue 10 report their
weddings TO the Business De
partment OF The News-Times
throughout the month OF June.
Many valuable prizes are to be
awarded 20 couples marrying
later. up TO and including the
50th couple TO be married this
month
MERCHANTS GIVING PRES
ENTS are urged to take same 70
the stage entrance OF the Oliver
between the hours Of 10 o'clock
and noon Friday. A man will
be in charge here 10 properly
safeguard all the presents Let
tiers OF credit TO winning COUP les,
cash prizes, etc. may be brought
90 II BUSINESS office OF The
News-Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-03
VoLStead in Report
Of Ne70 Liquor Bill
Says Bill Designed to Prevent
the Use of Medicine as
Beverages.
By Associated Press /;
WASHINGTON

- II \
WASHINGTON, June CHAIR
man Volstead OF the house judiciary
committee in a report Thursday
dealing with his bill 70 supplement
the Volstead act. declared IL present
ed only such essential legislation as
was deemed necessary in order 10
bring about a fair and honest en-
forcement OF national prohibition.
The report set forth that the chief
purpose Of the bill was 70 prevent
the use OF beer AMI wine as medi-
cine.
The report explained that the bill
was designed 10 prevent the manu-
facture OF medicine and kindred
preparations which could be used
for beverage purposes. The COM
mittee held that ~ requiring the
use OF alcohol instead OF whisky or
wine whenever poss bic, there would
be less chance OF turning out
products TT 10 drink.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-03
HERE'S THE EASIEST
WAY To MAKE $500

The News-Times announces
the opening OK its 3 z S T
RECIPE contest. which will be
conducted as a weekly event and
viii be open 10 any one Of its
lady readers.
This newspaper VIII award n
prize Of IS each week for the
lady sending in the best recipe
FOR the preparation OF food. Any
kind OF a recipe may win the
weekly prize. although prefer
ence will be given 20 recipes
which are timely so far as
weather is concerned
Write your recipe today. Write
10 on one side Of the paper only.
giving in addition your full
name and address. Send the
rsSipe. care OF the Market Page
department. South Bend News
Times The best recipee re-
ceived before s o'clock next
Wednesday night. June Sth, VIII
sin the prize for this week.
All right. lets 60.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-03
POSTPONE TRIAL OF
MRS. CORA ORTHWEIN
By rnited Press

CHICAGO, June Mrs Cora
Orthiwein's murder trial was post
poned again Thursday until Tuesday.
Mrs. Orthwein is charged with
Staying Herbert p. Zeigler. Goodyear
Tire and Rubber CO. executive.
Mrs. Orthweins trial was started
this week but the jurors were dis
missed when IL was found that the
Indictment was faulty. She was re-
indicted Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-03

Tonight is the night of all nights
for the lucky couples. who Will re-
ceiye a division Of the nearly $4,000
.%rth Of beautiful presents to be
distributed 70 them in a public en-
tertainment at the Oliver opera
house under the auspices Of The
South Bend News-Times
This evenings event, which will
be under the personal direction of
Nelson L. Jones. we'll known for his
ability along this line. brings TO a
close one OF the most successful CO.
operative efforts ever attempted by
local and Aushawaka business men.
Ninety eight business houses in
South Bend and Mishawaka are in
terested in the awarding Of the
scores of presents at tonight's big
party The theater will be thrown
open 10 all 40 admission fee will
be charged. The committee. direct
ing the affair, promises plenty of
entertainment. and urges only that
the people come early 10 be sure
that they will be able TO secure
seats The show Will begin at Sis
o'clock.
List OF Couples.
The list Of newly married folks
entered in the unique newspaper
contest continues 20 grow as the
hour for presenting the gifts grows
near. The list now stands as fol
lows.
The following couples have enter
ed in the unique contest thus far;
Miss Mildred Teeter. 7O2 Geor-
gia av.. and Forest Stanton, 517
= Eighth ST. River Park. mar
ried at 20 seconds after - o'clock.
Miss Mary Settler. 81 years old.
500 r. Broadway. Mishawaka. and
Alvin Curtis, 1903 Division St.
Nfishawaka. married at IS seconds
after Il o'clock.
Miss Janice Spanton. % years
old. 2717 W. Lawton ST. and
|. Philip McQuilian. IS years old.
.same address. married az 1901
NO clock.
Miss Carrie Weber. is years old.
1Is9 r. Donald St. and John Ed
mond HousekeepeT. q years old.
Is4S z. Randolph St. married at
IConfinucd on Page Four.)
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15

John Johnson. Frank Dugan, Fred Ward Stewart Hcllberg, John unwin, William Murphy, Howard Timbrell, William Hogan, Eddie Johnson, J. P. Rogers Ernst P. Blomquist, F. J. Gooby.
 Letters to the different organiza- tions in the city are being sent out by Staff Captain Axcl Gabriclson, who is secretary of the general committee, and read;
 ITO The Secretary,
 New Britain, Conn. Sir
 The Salvation Army is to ask tho citizens of New Britain for S5,000 during the week of December 18th to 24th with which to carry on its work in our city for the year 1922.
 AS chairman of the general com mittee in charge of this project, am taking the liberty of writing this let ter to ask if you will kindly draw to the attention of your lodge or order this fact; and to further ask, not only your own cndorsement but also lour finapcial support The entire amount raised will be used for the local work in our city.
 John c. Loomis, Commercial Trust Company, is treasurer of the fund and checks should be sent 10 him.
 would take this opportunity of thanking you for your past practical interest in this work anticipating a favorable reply to this request l am,
 Sincerely yours,
 GEO. A. QEIGLEY,
 Chairman, General Committee.
 Local Officers,
 The Salvation Army officers who are stationed in this city permanently are Captain Anna Johnson and Liea- tenant Ethel Valentine. Captain Johnson, who i4 the ranking officer here, has had six years experience in the army life. She has been in New Britain for a year and a half Prior to that time sho was stationed in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Mcl<ccsporL and Erie,
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
CHINESE K. R. IS
 VERY IMPORTANT
RuSSia'S Protest to Conference
 Attracts Attention

Washington, Dec. 15 (By Associat. ed Press) -AdYices from Riga that soviet Russia has protested the dis cussion of the Chinese eastern railway by the Washington conference.-the served to draw the attention of con l ference circles to the rather compli- cated nature of this subject which oc- cuples place on the American agenda.
 Strategic Importance
 The Chinese eastern, as it is colo qulally referred to in the Far East Is of the greatest straegic and econ. omlc importance to Russia, Japan anC China. It is the great connecting link across China of the Trans Siberian railroad from Vladivostok to far away Moscow and Petrograd. It crosses the Chinese province of Manchuria whicf penetrates like a peninsula into the heart of Siberia. When the czar of all the Russians decided upon his big project of building the Trans Siberian he obtained the right from China to run the road across northern Man churia from Pogranichiya on the east of Manchuli or Manchuria station on the west, taking in on the way the big city of Harbin. This right gave the Russian railroad immense value which it would not have possessed had it been built entirely in Russian territory
 From Harbin branch of the Chinese Eastern runs south to the city of Changchung, Manchuria where it connects with the northern terminal of the North Manchuria railway, the great Japanese artery of communica- ton which runs south to the city of Dairen on the sea.
 Irter-Allied Board.
 Some two or three years ago with the military occupation of Siberia by various troops, including Americans, there was formed an inter-allied rail- way board with subsidiary techni- cal board of management under the chairmanship of John F. Stevens, Am ertcan railroad manager and expert, who is now in Washington.
 Legally speaking, the railroad is re- garded as belonging to Russia but both the United States and Japan are said to have made financial outlays for the upkeep of the line the guarding of which is entrusted to Chinese because it traverses Chinese territory. The directors include both Chinese and Russians.
 It is the future status of the Chinese Eastern that the conference may be called upon to discuss. Some action is believed by some conference dele gates to be necessary because of the present chaotic condition of Russia. II is apparent, however that the soviet government is doing everything possi- ble to prevent any definite action con- corning the railroad until it has an Alterations.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
City Items
Victrolas-Pianos, Henry Morans

s. victrolas-Pianos, Henry Morans. --advt.
 An enjoyable program was given at the Central Junior high school last evening by the New Britain Teachers club.
 Concert every afternoon, to 6, at Besse-L Leland s.-advt.
 There will be a regular meeting of the New Britain Lodge, B. r. 0. E. this evening in the lodge rooms on Washington street. A social hour will follow the business session.
 Player Pianos, c. L. Pierce X Co. --advt.
 A social and musicale was given at the Elihu Burritt Junior high school this afternoon.
 White, red and green tissues for wrapping Xmas packages. at Adkins, 66 Church street-advt.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of The Gaelic club will give a social and whist at Judd's hall tonight.
 A real live Santa Claus every after noon. 3 to 6, 2d floor, at Besse- Leland's s,--advt.
 Colonel Wilbur c. Brown of New York city is in town on business,
 There will be a meeting of the Lutheran Brotherhood at the Swedish Lutheran church this evening at & o'clock. Tomorrow evening there will be a joint meeting of the board of deacons and trustees at the same time.
 The executive committee of the Boy 
 this seafternoon. It will be a monthly meeting and will be at scout head quarters.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
BAZAAR CLOSED.
Holy Family Circle Sale Considered a
 Great Success.

The Holy Family Circle bazaar in St, Marys school hall closed last night The various booths were well patroui2cd in the three days and nights in which the affair was held and the committee in charge are confident that there will be neat sum realized from the proceeds. There will be a meeting of the chair ladies of the booths tomorrow when a final accounting of the money taken in will be made. The society is nulk ing preparations to furnish food and Christmas cheer to the poor of the city, and committees have been busy for the past few weeks in tabulating the names of the needy families.
 The work being done throughout the year by this society is @ note worthy one and many Of the poor of the city have been furnished with food and clothes at various times. A meeting is held every week in the year and the women sew and make quits and garments which are dis trlDuted to the families who are dcs- utute. The activities of the society will be doubled this year because there are so many more families that are in need, but with the proceeds of the bazaar just finished, the lnem- bers feel confident that they will be able to take care of all whose naraes are on their roster.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
Freighter Aground Is
 FiOated Again Today

Chatham, Mass, Dec. 15.-The Shipping Board freightcr Schodaclt. which is on the last leg of a voyage from Manila and Hong Kong to New York under the flag of the Barber line went aground on Stone Horse shoal early today and was hoatcd again several hours later. She ha. sent out call for help and the crew. of the Monomoy Point coast guard station was aboard when she worked out of her difficulty. It was believed that she could proceed without delay.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
BASKETBALL AT Y. NJ. C. A.

There will be two games of basket ball at the Y. M. c. A. on Saturday night. The first game between the Triangles and the Y. NJ. Junior Sec onds will start at 7:30. The second game between the '. M. Juniors and the West Ends will start at S:15. The West Ends are composed of several High school players of former years, including Sexton, Bill Keefe, Don Ed wards Faulkner and Hatcher. The Y. M, Juniors will use their regular lineup with Patterson, Tancred, Morrelli
 Teslie, WaIthers and Sheehan. Admis- sion will be 10 cents. Next week Mana ger Nibberts is arranging for two teams from the Bristol Boys club to come over and play the local teams
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
RUSSIA MAKES PAYMENT
Jewelry, Precious Stones and Gold
 Bars Given To Poland

Warsaw, Dec. 15.-(By Associated Press) s)-Gold and jewels, estimated tC he worth 50,000, 100000 Polish marks the Russian governments first pay ment to Poland under the peace treaty signed at Riga on March IS last, have arrived here. Diamonds, rubies and other precious stones and gold bars, filling 100 cases in all, were brought on a special train under mili- tary escort The bullion, weighing 1,2S0 pounds gives Poland it's first substantial gold reserve.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
ROBBERS GET 25 YEARS

Cincinnati, Dec. 15.-Peter Noelker and Victor Ballou, white, and Jonas Shropshire and John D. Stratton, ne groes, arrested in connection with the theft of $75,O00 worth of jewelry from the residence Of William Cooper proCter, were sentenced yesterday to serve twenty five years each in the state penitentary, the maximum sen tence, when they pleaded guilty be- fore Judge John A. Caldwell to the charge of robbery.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
SUES FOR DAMAGES,
steve and Profyr Hawin Of This City Take Action Against WaIIingford Man

Steve and Profyr Yawin of this city have brought action against John Lukstos of Wallingford for $500 dam ages and property of the defendant has been attached for that amount. The suit is the result of land deal in Bloomfield. The Yawins purchased property from LukstoS in that town and it was said to have been clear ot all encumbrances with the exception of mortgages. However, later the To- cal men had to pay back taxes and are now claiming damages for this
 The writ was issued by Attorney Alfred Levitt and is returnabe in the local city court the third Monday in this month
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
pIERI MORNIIED

Buenos Aires, Dec. 15.-OBy Asso- Ciated press) Peru has decreed the mobilization of 39S officers and Ill., BOO troops, and is sending seven regi- ments to Ticaco in the province of Tacna. An announcement by the Peruvian government to this effect has been tclegraphed the newspaper La Nacion by it's correspondent in La Pa2 Bolivia.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Frank Torticr.

The funeral of Frank Fortier, a resident of this city for many years, but for the past three years in Wa terbury, took place yesterday morn ing, Requiem high mass was sung by the pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Mir. Forticr was 73 years of age and leaves two sons, Leo. of New Britain. and Henry Jr of Waterbury. lie died at his home in Waterbury Monday.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
Matilda RuIII,

The funeral of the late Miss Matl- da I{uhl, who died at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Ritter, at 647 East street, yesterday, will take place tomorrow morning at the Ritter home, Services will be held at 10 o'clock, and burial will be made in Chicopee, Mass. Miss RuhI was 76 years old and is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Ritter of this city, Mrs, Henrietta Ludwig of Springfield, Mass and another sister in Germany. Friends are asked to please omit flowers.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
EXTRA TRAIN IS ADDED

The Herald office has been notified by New York; New Haven and Hart ford Railroad Co. that an extra train from New York to Springfield to run Saturday. December 24 and 3l to take care of the holiday rush has been add ed. The train will leave New York lat 4:55 D. n., will be due in Berlin at 7;45 D. m., Hartford o'clock and will arrive in Springfield at $50 D. m..
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
HINnt'S SENTENCED

CaIcutta, Dee. 5. O}y Associated Prcssl sl-Scventy-threo participants in the non-cooperationist movement, m cuding the son of Mahatma Ghandi were sentenced today to, six months Imprisonment at hard labor as q re- suit of their activities in connection with the national volunteers.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
STANLEY UOISE DANCE.

\ dance was enjoyed at the Stanley house on Maple street last evening by 30 young couples, The guests of the evening were members of the Stanley Works House. A dainty lunch vas served. Mir. and Mrs. Henry Black man and Mr. and Mrs. PcrciVa C. Platt acted as chaperons. Parker's orchestra furnished music
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
TO DISCUSS ORIENT

Members of the WOman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Con- greEationaj church will discuss the subject China and Japan in the eyes of the world tuday.' at meeting in the church at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternon. Mrs. Marcus White is leader
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
BANKERS RENEW OPPOSITION
 TO THE SOLDIERS BONUS BII

Washington, Dec. 15.-The admin. istrative committee of the American Bankers association, at meeting lerc, reaftrmed the opposition to the Soldiers Bonus bill voiced at the an- nual convention of the association in October in Los Angeles
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
SHUTTLE MEADOW DANCE.

The members of the Shuttle Mead- ow club held a fancy dress social and dance at the club last evening, and a most enjoyable time was had. Prizes were awarded those dressed the best A dainty lunch was served.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
P. X r. ASSD. MEETING.

A meeting of the Parents and Teachers association of East Berlin, will be held this evening at the Hub bard school. Moving pictures, Skip pers Narrow Escape" and Modern Centaurs." will be produced.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
Prosecutors to Meet
 With Government Men

Washington Dec. 15.-Governors of the several states are to be asked to call conferences of federal districts attorneys and state prosecuting at torneys with a view to bringing about greater cooperation between the fed eral and state legal agencies, Attorney General Daugherty announced today.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-15
Senator France Wants
 To Recognize Russia

Washington, Dec. 15.--A resolution described by its author as Hooking to the formal recognition by the United States of the de facto government of Russia" was introduced in the senate today by Senator France, Maryland.