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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
WIFE, THREE GIRLS MISSING.
Police Here Are Asked to Fine
Young Married Woman.

Police were asked yesterday to search
for a young married woman and three
girls, all of whom disappeared from their
homes on Saturday At the same time.
Mrs. Fannie Heitner, who recently ar
rived from Bacau. Rumanla. asked police
aid In locating her thirty-year-old son.
Adolph, whom she has not seen in six
teen years. She told how the war dis
rupted her family-her husband, Samuel,
was shot as a spy, one daughter, Clara,
was killed by German soldiern in Ruma-
nia-and that all she has left is this son,
who, she heard, came to America when
he was 20, and married daughter, with
whom she Is now living in 232 East
116th street.
Joseph Tenner asked the police to find
his twenty-year-old wife. Viola, who left
their apartment In the Hotel America, 156
West Forty-seventh street The three
girls were described by their parents as
Helen Trevala, II, OF SO Carmine street
Bessie Andreas, 16, of 262 West Fiji
teenth street. and Gertrude Ebert, IL of
277 West 1920 street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
HIGH COURT REJECTS
JUDGE LINDSEY APPEAL
Dismisses Plea of Privilege in
Contempt Case.

Special Despatch 10 THE New YORK HERALD
DENVER, Jan. 3l.-Juvenile Judge B.
Lindsey of Denver must pay $500
fine for contempt of court or go to Jail
The United States Supreme Court to-
day dismissed his appeal from the
decision of the Colorado State Supreme
Court. which had sustained the action
OF District Judge Perry in fining Judge
Lindsay $500 for refusing to testify in
the famous Wright murder case.
On June 3. 1915. during the trial OF
Bertha Wright, charged with the murder
of her husband, John A. Wright. Judge
Lindsey when called as a witness re-
fused to tell the jury of a conversation
with Neal Wright. twelve-year- old son
Of the accused. on the ground that the
communication was privileged.
Neal Wright. just before the trial, had
made an affidavit stating that he and
not his mother fired the shot which
killed Wright On August 8. 1915,
Judge Perry adjudged Judge Lindsey
guilty of contempt OF court and few
days later ordered him to pay a fine Of
$500.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
LIQUOR RESTRICTION.
ON DRUGGISTS HERE
Five Cases Allowed at One
Time Must Come From
Local Wholesaler.
BLOW TO BOOTLEGGER
Large Assortment of Wet
Goods Seized by Agents at
WOOdmansten Inn.

Licensed retail druggists in New York
city will be notified this week by Pro-
h.bition Director Charles r. OConnor
that they cannot wander afield to other
cities in obtaining the maximum of five
cases of liquor allowed under single
permit, In accordance with Prohibition
Commissioner Kramers recent order
closing up the distilleries and ware
houses until further notice. Metropoli-
tan druggists must obtain their liquor
from New York city wholesalers only.
Director O'Connor's ruling announced
yesterday. also requires that the whole
saler assume responsibility for the de-
livery Of the liquor to the druggist
whose permit to purchase has been hon
ored 1t Is hoped this will prevent liquor
In transit from finding its way into
bootleggers' hands.
The Kramer order, in effect, accord
ing to Director O'Connor. means that
the only permits that will be authorized
in the future. with the exception of those
for the withdrawal Of industrial alcohol
or sacramental wines, will be the drug
gists' permits.
with the flow Of booze from ware
house and distillery in seven Eastern
States stopped, with the enforcement OF
an order that prevents one wholesaler
from selling or transporting liquor to
another, and finally the strict order that
the drug store. the last oasis, must limit
purchases to five cases, enforcement Of
ficers expressed the opinion that there
would be tightening Of their work, or at
least that the Kramer order would re-
duce their activities to a narrower field.
The office of Chief Chaplin at ~ West
Twenty-seventh street might have been
q booze museum yesterday. Baskets full
Of champagne. absinthe. gin. whiskey.
rum, beer. near-beer and assorted wines
were held as evidence. The liquor was
said to have been seized when Federal
Agents Nose Smith, Izzy Einstein and
Herman wittenberg raided the Wood
mansten INN on Williamsbridge road.
The Bronx, shortly after midnight yes
terday. Pascal Ellie. a walter and Joe
L. Jani, the proprietor. charged with vio-
lation Of the Volstead act. were
-aigned before United States Commits
sioner Samuel NJ. Hitchcock yesterday
and held in $1,000 bail each for a hear
ing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
CATCH KIDNAPPERS
AND FREE WOMAN
HELD FOR $4,000
Police Trap One and Armed
Force Soon Releases
Mrs. Witherell.
BATTLE IN CANYON
BATTLE IN CANYON
Wife of Hollywood, CAL, Man
Collapses After Rescue
Prisoners Heavily Guarded.

Special Despatch to THE New York HERALD
Los ANGELES, Jan. 31.-Heavily
guarded by armed officers, and facing
sentences Of from ten years to life for
their crime, Floyd Carr and Arthur
Carr, cousins, confessed at the city
jail to-day the details of the $4,000
kidnapping plot that resulted in the
abduction Of Mrs. Gladys Witherell Of
Hollywood, who was rescued early to-
day from lonely cabin in canyon
forty miles up in the mountains.
Following the capture Of the kid
nappers, plans to rush their trials
were made, while the police and
Deputy Sheriffs watched intently for
signs of violence that would neces-
state removing the prisoners to an
other city for safety.
Mrs. Witherell was in state of COL
lapse to-day at the home OF relatives.
Her mother-in-law, Mrs. A. J. Withereli'
also collapsed.
Surrounded by detectives. who lis
toned while Detective Sergeant Eddie
King questioned him, Arthur Carr told
how he and his cousin planned the abb
duction and how they at first expected
to get $50. 900. but later reduced the
amount to $4,000 when their captive
told them neither her husband. Q. s.
wftherell. nor her father could pay the
larger amount.
The climax to the case came early
this morning. Arthur Carr was trapped
by the police while telephoning to the
Witherell home demanding the ransom
AIRS. Alma Bryant, telephone operator.
traced the call and Carr was captured
at a telephone booth in drug store
Floyd Carr was seized. after battle IN
the lonely cabin near Corona.
Mrs Witherell was liberated and the
big posse of police, deputy sherifs ano
private detectives brought Carr and
Mrs. Witherell back to the city.
Carr confessed that the kidnapping Of
Mrs. Witherell was the third In which
he and his cousin had been involved
He was captured about midnight as he
stepped out of a booth after having tele-
phoned q final demand for $4,000 ran
som to the Witherell home. In connec-
ton with Cars confession. the notes
written by himself and his cousin and
the pathetic appeals Of Mrs. Witherell
10 her husband and others to save her
were made public.
The first note was a brief demand
for the payment of the ransom. The
second also brief. was accompanied by
one from Mrs. Witherell. The kidnappei
wrote:
mfr. Witherell: we have allowed
Gladys the privilege of writing you in
hopes that you would make extra ef-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
DIR. SIMON UNEARTHS
OPIUM CACHE IN CITY
More Arrests and Detectives
NoU Seek to Get Partners.

Detectives Mooney and Boylen of DR..
Carleton Simon's narcotic squad ar
rested Miss Jennie Carbone. "a. of AZ
East Fourteenth street yesterday on
the charge of having narcotics in her
possession. The detectives said they
found in the woman's room a quantity
Of yen shee. tin and a half of opium
and a carved opium pipe, which is be-
lieved to have been at one time the
property of Monk Eastman.
DR.. Simon said last night that before
Eastmans murder when he was sus-
pected Of acquaintance with traffic in
drugs, detectives had trailed him to the
Fourteenth street address, where 1t was
believed he had smoking partner.
The narcotic squad reported 2S5 ar
rests during January This establishes
a record. -.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

fort to get the money ($20,000) that is
asked by the Old Man and leave it where
he says without any danger of being
caught. the bills to be in IS, $40. $50,
$50. 500 denominations and absolutely
The place will be telephoned
to you some time Saturday"
Mrs. Witherells note follows:
"Lambie Dear: Please hurry and get
me home. ] am all right so far, but you
must not walt so long. / must have you
help me. Please do what these people
wish. Get all the money you can and
II you want me put 1t where they want
It. Cook spinach and rice and carrots
for Jack. and make custards, because
milk will not be enough. Have you seen
the morning paper? 1t says $4,000.
No, they only want $4,000. I don't
know how you can get 1t, Lambie. Papa
and Edith, please help me, too. am
not worth that much, but 1 long to get
home again Please don't wait too long.
Hurry. Hurry. hope this reaches
you, the time just drags along. Why
are you so slow? Lovingly.
GLADYS
There is no use writing any more.
but 1t won't help any, but / want you
to know / want 10 come home, Lambie.
please"
Mrs. Witherelrs first note, 1t was
stated. was written about II o'clock the
night Of the Kidnapping. after she had
been taken to the lonely cabin, which
was the rendezvous of the Cars.
The next note sent to the Witherells
in the Cars outlined plan for the
payment 1t was as follows:
"Mr. Withereli: After following up
the different leads the police haven't
found where Gladys Is located. SO you
see 1t is no use for them. They have
nothing to WORK on, so IL you are going
to meet the demand go out the valley
boulevard until you come to a red light
lying ON the ground.
Leave the money in a bundle, well
wrapped turn around and go back to
the city; Gladys will be home; that is
II you do so alone and do not try to
catch the ones sent for the money, as
they cannot give you information where
your wife is, and would only make the
amount demanded raised at least one
half, which would have to be paid, any
how. Follow the above instructions and
it will be o. X"
Mrs. Witherell apparently added the
following to the letter:
"Lambie--Leave home about q quar-
ter past eight please hurry and get me.
/ am all right. Lovingly. Gladys"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

company's law department and insisted
that the company be represented. and a
representative was sent 10 the hearing,
but withdrew when the commission re-
fused an adjournment
Martin M.-DUitz; president OF the
Community Welfare Association OF Bor-
ough PARK, told the commission that
most of the owners Of new homes in his
neighb orhood were unable to obtain gas
service unless they bought block of
stock in the company
Having heard the testimony Of
Schwartz and Duitz. George A. Morri-
son of 913 Sterling place, Brooklyn
builder who recently has constructed
number of dwellings in Seventy-ffth
street asked the commission to enter
tain complaint from. him. He said he
applied for gas for his houses on Janu-
airy 27, 1920. and that. although only
removal of pipe plugs and installation
of meters was necessary, he had been
unable to obtain service. Beginning last
June he sad. he communicated with
the gas company every week in effort
to hurry the matter. but without result.
One evening late In October. he con-
tinued. Mr.. Elsman, president OF the
company, called him BY telephone at his
home and asked him TO call at the gas
company offices the following morning,
which he did. He said that Mr. Elsman
told him that many builders like him
self in the Borough Park section wanted
gas connections, and that the company
had made tentative list of such build
ers and the amounts of stock which the
company thought each builder ought to
subscribe ror. He quoted Mr.. Elsman
as making the following proposal
I'VE put you down for $4,000. We
will give you service quickly IL you take
that amount of stock"
The builder said he declined to buy
and warned Mr.. Elsman against use OF
his name in efforts to sell stock to other
builders
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
This Is INVISIBLE GUEST, DAY.

This is invisible guest day in the
cafeterias of the Y. w. C. A. through
out the country. the entire proceeds OF
the luncheons going to the European
Relief Councils fund for starving chill
dren. In the financial district many
railroad directors and financiers, in
GLIDING John d. Rockefeller. Jr.. and
William Fellowes Morgan, have prom
Used TO have lunch in the Fulton
street cafeteria. Uptown, Mrs. Rookie
Teller, Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Willard
Straight, among others. will entertain
parties at luncheon in the Y. w. c. A.
cafeterias.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
u. S. PROSECUTOR GETS
DE COPPET GEM CASE
He Will Determine Status of
Her Seized JeUelry.

Miss Juliette de Coppet. owner of
French jewelry worth $4,000 seized by
Customs men on her arrival here Sunday
on the Aquitania. did not appear in the
Customs House yesterday.
Her attorney. Harold A. Content. Wis.,
tied Byron r. Newton, Collector Of the
Port. After the talk with Mr.. Content
Mr.. Newton announced that all informa-
ton in his possession would be turned
over to Francis G. Caffey, United States
Attorney. and that this action closed the
case SO far as he was concerned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
Woman Is Accused
of Defrauding Ponzi

BOSTON, Jan. 31.-When Mrs.
Nina Pedroni, alias Mrs.
Theresa Mangeroni, presented a
deposit certificate for $14 at the
Office of Charles Ponzi last sum-
mer. she received through an
error check for 81 400. To-day
she was arrested on a charge of
larceny from the man who is
serving term in the Plymouth
Jail for his $50 per cent. in As
days" scheme that defrauded
thousands of investors.
TIE compliments are the
trustees in bankruptcy Of the
Ponzi estate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
MATTHEWS RESIGNS POST.
VIII be Special Assistant to Attor-
ney-General.

Ben A. Matthews. who has been in
charge of the criminal department Of
the United States Attorneys office in
the Federal Building. resigned yesterday
as Assistant United States Attorney to
assume the duties of special assistant to
the Attorney General in the building
materials investigation. George Win
ship Taylor has been designated as head
o. the criminal department by Francis
c. Caffey, United States Attorney. John
E. Joyce has succeeded Mr.. Taylor In
charge of the criminal calendar.
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20

articles which chooseChines
ian
nier eeled ivory
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20

Eleventh street, have gone to Savannah.
Ga, for residence.
The marriage Of Miss Laura Painter,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Painter,
311S North Alabama street to Jean c.
VOllrath, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. w.
VOllrath of Shelbyville, took place Sat
urday evening at the home Of the bride
Bridal music was played by Miss Eugenia
Roenitz, pianist, and Mrs. Carl Lieber.
celIist, the Mendelssohn wedding
march being used for the professional
The attendants were Miss ZeIla Roenitz
maid of honor, and Arthur VOllrath
brother of the bridegroom, best man.
The Rev. Lewis Brown, pastor of St.
Pauls Episcopal Church, read the service
in front Of an altar formed of ferns,
palms and flowers, lighted with cathe-
dral candles and the rooms were at
traetively decorated in the same fash
ion. -
Miss Roenitz wore a charming frock
of rose-cOlOred taffeta and carried an
arm bouquet Of flowers in Dresden
shades. The bride wore a handsome
gown of ivory satin and a tulle veil
edged with duchess lace, which fell from
a pearl bandeau and was trimmed with
n cluster of orange blossoms. Orchids,
sweetheart roses and valley lilies made
up her bouquet Mrs. Painter wore
brown lace combined with henna and
Mrs Vollrath, mother OF the bridegroom,
wore orchid canton crepe. A dinner was
served at the Athenaeum following the
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20

ceremony, smilax and French baskets Of
vari-colored flowers being used to deco
rate the tables. Mr.. and Mrs. vollrath
have left for a trip to Canada and will
be at home at 1925 North Fourth street,
Sheboygan, Wis, after Aug. TO-
Butler chapter Of Phi Delta Theta, VIII
entertain with a dance Wednesday eve
ming at the home Of r. f. Davidson,
542S Lowell avenue.
Miss Myla Hare, daughter of Mrs.
Marea Hare. 1910 North Meridian street,
has returned from the University of Chi
cago to spend a few weeks here before
going with the family to their summer
cottage at Harbor Beach, Mich.
Mrs. George Meyer, 1909 -Sorth Capitol
avenue, entertained with a dinner yes
terday evening in honor Of Miss Elsa
Holzworth and Frederick Smith, whose
marriage is to take pace Saturday. Mrs
Gideon CONNER, 43o1 Carrollton avenue,
viii entertain tomorrow " evening for Miss
Holzworth and Mr.. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Channing Ellery,
1901 North Delaware rect, announce the
engagement Of their daughter, Hiss
Josephine Ellery, to Auktin Thomas Lay
cock, son of Mr.. and Mrs. T. b. Lay
cock, the wedding to take place June IS
at the home Of the bride-elect's parents.
Miss Amy winslow, head Of the Tech
nical department of the Public Library,
departed yesterday for Lake Bonaparte,
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20

One lot Of plates, plain and One lot of plates plain
fancy 1o% each and fancy. ESQ each
One lot Of and Three lots Of
Cne Of each for 15e. 15S, SOC S1.Oo
One Lot Of lots Of vegetable dishes
sugars at Y6% the at 25e and soc
One lot Of milk imported cracker
pitchers at 36S. tars al 95%.
Lot Of imported of fancy al
stands S2.96. Use, S1.75 $3.50.
1spiece breakfast SETS snghtIy imperfect s175.
I7-piece imported sets, only S4.75.
S5piece decorated bungalow SETS S7.s6.
61piecs dinner sets e12.75.
e-Ayres-Chinaware section. sixth door,
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20
The Well Dressed Woman
By GLORIA SWANSON.
star In Paran,ounk Picturea.

=
Never before have l had such glorious
chance TO indulge my taste for red. Real
rsd-scarlet or cherry, tomato or flame
call 1t what you Hke-is my idea OF
red.
Yesterday 1 found a sport suit that
was absolutely irresistible-most of them
are. But this one added to the lure
Of out-of-doors, visions OF tennis courts,
canoes, cool green mountains, sparkling
lakes, naring white beaches with flash
ing surf, and, added to all this, the lure
Of scarlet
I could Just see myself flaming out,
individual and startling, against that
background of deep blue sky and sea,
and it was much too strong an appeal
for my weak will. Besides, know 1
TOOK twice as ravishing In scarlet as
do in anything else. Ask any other
brunette why she does not come out
on the street clothed In red, and nine
out of ten viii admit that they would
like to, but it is only the thought OF
being so conspicuous and unconventional
that restrains them.
OF joyi This year it is entirely con-
ventional to wear all the red you like.
And, Of course. you cannot be con-
spicuous because at least half of the
other women you meet are doing the
same thing.
SO-Tm glad bought it. Il has
a rather short, perfectly straight coat,
loosely belted with a narrow cloth belt
that has an odd little buckle OF mother
Of pearl, really a button and button
hole. The collar, sleeves, turned back
fronts and pockets are bound with
white.
There is a little turnover collar OF
handkerchief linen as well, and the
skirt is made of huge stripes, scarlet
and white, and then knife pleated.
With 1t you may wear a buccaneer-
ing hat Of scarlet felt, bound and
trimmed with white braid, and sport
ing two silver tassels to dangle over your
right eye. Also one-strap pumps of
scarlet and white skid.
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20
County School Men
Convene Tomorrow

LAFAYETTE, Ind, June 2o--A con-
vention of county school superintendents
will meet at Purdue University tomor-
row for a three day session. The con-
ference was called by L. n. Hines, State
superintendent Of public instruction, in
accordance with an act passed by the
last Legislature by which superintendents
who attend the meeting win be allowed
the amount of their expenses.
The convention meets here at the tnvi-
tation of Dr.. w. q. Stone. president Of
Purdue. W. J. Yount Of Franklin, super
intendent OF the johnson County schools,
is president of the organization Of State
superintendents. II is expected a confer
ence Of this kind will be called twice each
year.
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20
Chic Summer HATS
Roundup Price, $1.98

Attractive shapes in sports and
dress hats of fabrics and straws,
some ribbon hats included, and straw
tailored sailors.
Both light and dark shades are in
this collection Their trimming is in
stylish keeping with the individual
hats.
Indeed, these are values to incite you
choosing.
-Ayres- Millinery
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20
Roundup Reduction.
In Chinaware

Who Doesn't need (actuaIy because of the unusual
value) dishes when they be had for little moneys
and IN every household there's always fIlin need
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20

N. T.. in the foothills Of the Adirondacks
where she will spend several weeks. sne
will stop at Swampscott to attend the
American Library Association and also
win visit technical libraries in New York
and Pittsburgh
Announcement is made Of the engage
ment of Miss Frances Parsons, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Addison J. Parsons, OF
Binghampton, N. Y, to Dudley 4. Plan,
son Of DR.. and Mrs. o. G. Pfan, l222
North Pennsylvania street.
Miss Mary Henderson Of St Louis,
Mo-, who has been visiting in this city,
left today for Waterloo, for few days
visit before going on an extended lake
trip.
Mis- Betty Canheld. daughter Of DR..
B. v. Canheld, lat South Emerson ave-
nne, will leave soon for Northwestern
where she viii attend sum-
mer school.
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20
DYE ONLY WITH
"DIAMOND DYES"

Unless you ask for Diamond Dyes"
you may get a poor dye that streaks,
spots, fades and gives that dyed look
Every package OF Diamond DYES con-
tains simple directions for home dyeing
or tinting any new. rich, fadeless color
into garments or draperies OF any mate
rial. No mistakes! No failures !---Adver-
tisement.
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20
IA Pieces Of
Voile, at 95c

Attractive silk plaid printed
voiles and English printed
vores. The smarter styles OF
the season.
36 inches wide. Think how
little an entire dress Of It
would cost.
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20
Philippine Nightgowns
Philippine Chemises

The Roundup found these had fingered bit too long
to be justified, So down went their prices low tha8
there could be no doubt In minds but that every gar
ment would be sold, practically instantaneousy.
the Nav
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20
Bleached Sheeting, 39c
Other Big Round Up Values


bleached sheetng nchss OF excellent quality
Much much In grade. conspicuousy
prce-89c.
Bleached Muslin, &c
yard youhavent skipped figure the read
ing; wide of desirable quality.
Dwight Anchor Tubing, 45c
AZ inches and cambria finished Every house
wife should interested In this
Cotton Comfort Bats
comfort size weight three pounds stitched Reduced to the
incredible price of ESQ each
-Ayres-Bedding section, second door.
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20
Meetings

Hoosier Post, Veterans Of the Worlh
War, will give box social at their club
rooms, 1O2 South Illinois street. Wednes-
day evening. Federated Ladies Societies
and the American Women's Overseas
League are assisting in the arrangements.
All ex-service men are cordially invited.
Charles r. Edwards is commander of the
post, and Charles B. Keene is adJutant-
The degree team Of the Knights and
Ladies of America will hold a lawn
social at 1910 East Washington street.
Tuesday evening. The program will In
clude vaudeville, motion pictures and
various other attractions. The proceeds
will be used for new regalia for the
team.
Zouave drill team, W. B. A., will en-
tertain with dance tomorrow evening
at Thirtieth and North Illinois street.
Indiana daily times., 1921-06-20
Linens" Rounded Up
Drashcally Reduced Prices On
LOVely Pteces-a Tr7f2e Sotled

One lot of fancy pieces which, because they soed
and mussed priced below the makers cost today in
cude imitation fet lace pieces, scarfs, chair backs
luncheon SETS luncheon cloths square and round and blue
print scarfs and centerpieces.
-Ayres-Linen section, second door.