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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03

beneath the left shoulder blade and after
piercing the heart had taken an upward
course into the neck, where 1t lodged
1t was first believed Taylor had died
from a hemorrhage.
The police are Of the belief tat who's
ever attacked Taylor did II afte- he re-
turned to the apartmer. on leaving Miss
Normand. The director is thought to
have sat down at a desk to work and was
possibly bending over when the assassin
fred
In connection with the burglary theory,
it is suggested he heard a noise and
turned about to see an intruder at work,
then started to rise and seek revolver
when shot down.
FORMER VICTIM OF
ROBBERS AND FORGERS.
Taylor was the victim of robbers and
fOrgerS during 1921 that amounted to sew
eral thousand dollars. When he returned
from a trip to Europe, he lodged a
forgery charge against z. T. Sands, a
former secretary and valet. He declared
Sands had looed his apartment, forged
many checks on his bank account and
charged bills for expensive lingerie and
wOmen's clothing to the director.
An effort to locate Sands was continued
for several months by the police, but
proved fruitless.
Taylor was president Of the Motion
Picture Directors Association and a
leader in the fight against drastic CEN
sorship and for clean pictures. To some
Of his close friends he occasionally re-
ferred to a daughter Ethel, IS believed
to be in, or near New York City in school
1t was the impression of some of his
friends Mrs. Taylor either died or went
out Of the directors life years ago.
He was q man Of fine intellect, Of a
retiring disposition and had few friends
visit him at his home. He was IA en-
thusiastic motorist and spent a great
deal Of his leisure time outdoors.
Jesse Laskey, first vice president Of
the Famous Players Laskey Corporation,
which employed Taylor. issued the fol-
lowing statement:
This organization proposes actively 70
enter into the plans for the detection Of
the murderer. Resources OF time and
money viii be drawn upon to accomplish
this object. A man Of finer ideals I have
never known"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-President
Harding appeared this afternoon before
the semi-annual meeting of the busi-
ness organization of the Government and
expressed his appreciation for the eff
forts made during the last six months to
cut down expenditures In face of the
ssunresisted flow of extravaganza and the
tendency to drift the shift of state on
the rocks of bankruptcy"
WASHINGTON, Feb. Cooperation of
the bureau Of the budget during the six
months ending Dec. 81, 1921. resulted in
a saving to the United States Of al least
500. 900. 900 according to Il report sub
mitted to President Harding today by
Budget Director Dawes at the semi-an
nual meeting of the business organization
of the Government
Through the complete reorganization
of routine methods by co-Ordinating
agencies created under executive order,
Dawes said saving of approximately
$50, 100000 had been effected through in
ssrderartmental transfer OF property
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03
TGylOr's Murder
Recalls Staying of
Joseph B. EIDeU

NEW YORK, Feb. s.-The mur-
der of william Desmond Taylor, mo-
ton picture director. in Los Angeles.
recalled to New YOrkers the mystic
rious and as yet unsolTed murder OF
Joseph B. Elwell, bridge whist king,
more than a year ago.
Both men were alone in their homes
when an assassin's bullet snufed out
their lives.
Both were popular with women and
in some ways were men Of mystery
who might have been slain for any
one of several motives.
In neither case was the slayers
weapon found, nor was 1t apparent
how entrance was gained to the home
of the victim, all doors being locked
at the time.
\ woman is believed TO be the CEN
trail figure in each crime and Jealousy
the motive.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03
NEGROES GIVEN
866-DAY TERM
Court Finds Trio Guilty of
Firing Barn While Out
Hunting.

Eight hundred and sixty-six days each
at the Indiana State Farm was the sen
tence given John Whitney, Gus Sleets
and Clearance Staten, negroes, by Judge
James A. Collins in Criminal Court to-
day after he had found them guilty OF
having caused a fire that burned a barn
and house belonging to Frank Tatmanr
east OF the city some time ago
The three negroes stoutly denied their
guilt and while admitting they had
passed the barn while hunting, they de
MED causing the fire.
Judge Collins suspended sentence on
Charles Kessler, 10, who pleaded guilty
to petit larceny.
William Fields was found not guilty
Of grand larceny and the case against
him was dismissed.
George Chapple, charged with operat-
ing a blind tiger, took an appeal from
the jurisdiction Of Judge Collins and a
special judge will be appointed to hear
his case.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03
HOllander Elected
World Court Head

THE HAGUE, Feb. 3.-Dr. c. B. J.
Loder Of Holland today was elected first
president Of the permanent court of in
ternational justice, established by the
League Of Nations. The eleven judges
forming the court met at the Carnegie
Peace Palace and elected DR.. LOder. who
is member of the Supreme Court Of the
Netherlands, and one Of the craftsmen Of
the international courts fundamental
statute on the first ballot.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03
Shock AbsOrbers on
His white Mule

John Eads, 900 North Belmont avenue
wash fined $50 and costs in city court to
day on the charge of operating blind
tige4 He was arrested few days ago
at hrs home where he had about a pint
Of ''gvhite mule in a gallon jug. The
Jug was in a cIeverly constructed wooden
packing case and was protected from
break age by spring bumpers"
Andrew J. Sloan 922 North Gladstone
avenue, was arrested early today on the
charsge of operating a blind tiger. Two
quarts of colored mule" were found
at his home when it was raided by police
AND Federal officers.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03
BY WALLACE F. SMITH.

ICOpyrighJ, IJSE, Dy VfHaIIVIaI -NoWs
SerVioe.)
Copyright, 1922, by the Chicago Evening
American.)
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Feb. S.-Through
the silvered screen on which the moving
picture idols troop in silent drama for
their millions Of admirers, detectives
plunged today in a desperate effort to
solve the mystery in the Staying Of VII
liam Desmond Taylor, one Of the best
known directors In all film-land.
Behind the screen they ripped straight
into the private lives Of these public idols.
They were ordered to spare no person,
however mighty, If their investigation
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03

The jury called a bai1iff at II 20 a. m
after more than forty hours elaboration
and announced it wanted to see the
judge.
The foreman reported to the judge
that the final ballot showed 10 to for
and the jurors were Immediately
discharged.
The Judge took no action in setting q
new trial
Coust win convene Monday for that
purp1Hd
DisiFet Attorney Brady said informally
that as a result of the jury favoring
conviction he would consider sending
Arbuckle to trial for a third time.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03
Congress to Halt Ship
Building Program

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Congressional
action to halt construction Of battleships
as provided by the arms conference Is ex-
pected soon.
Such action win mean a saving Of more
than 100000 a month TO the American
taxpayers and Congressional leaders are
anxious to make the naval building holt
day a reality as soon as possible.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03
House COncurs on
Debt Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-senate amend
ments to the ADMINISTRATORS S11,-
900, 100000 funding bill. placing a TWEEN
ty five year limit on the maturity Of
bonds received in the payment from for
eign governments and fixing the mini
mum interest rate at Az per cent, were
concurred in by the House this after
noon. The vote was 900 for and 26
against.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03
Hold Funeral of
Jap Prince Feb. s

TOXIC, Feb. 3.-Prince Yamagnta last
Of the Genro and for years leader In
the japanese government who died a few
days ago viii be buried with elaborate
services Feb. S and 9.
A full army division will take part In
the funeral
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03
FIND BEER IN HOME.

Forty-one quarts of beer and a pint OF
whisky were found in the home of Harry
r. Linehan, 80 East Twenty Second
street, today by police and Federal offi-
GERS Linehan was not at home. but he
appeared later at police headquarters
and surrendered. He was charged with
operating blind tiger"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03
WEATHER

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
for the twenty four hours ending at
?. m, Feb. 4, 1922:
Fair tonight and Saturday; not much
change in temperature; lowest tonight
about Is degrees.
HOIRIY TEMPERATURE
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-03
FINAL VOTE 10 TO2
FOR CONVICTION OF
ROTUND COMEDIAN
More Than Forty Hours Spent in Deliberation
ii to for Acquittal at
First Trial.

SAN FRANCISCO, C Feb 3The fury )Faty(
buckle charges manslughter
failed
They
for uttal
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fHE WEATHER

FVar tonightand Saturday. Not muc
change in temperature.
Evening journal., 1922-03-27
BY WILLIAM y. BARTON.

Abraham Lincoln lived and died
not knowing whether his parents,
Thomas and Nancy Lincoln, had
sver been legally married.
Those who knew him intimately
believed that this haunting uncer-
.ainty was one cause Of his periodic
melancholy. a sadness so deep that
when he was I'm its black possession,
gloom dripped from him as he
walked"
He made some Intellectual at
empts 20 learn the truth, and gave
up; he learned nothing, and his
inquiry started ugly rumors.
He thought he could find the re-
,ord OF the marriage OF his parents
n Hardin county, Kentucky. In
which he was born. and at whose
county scot, Elizabothtown, his par
ants were living when his older sis
.er was born. The records showed
MS fathers second marriage, ina.
20 Sarah Bush Johnson, but not MS
i-s. marriage 10 Nancy Hanks.
abandoned Search.
Abraham Lincoln gave mp The IN
luiry. and there was what was
called a Significant reserve IN his
conversation about his parents.
He believed IN hem, but he did
not know.
IL would have cheered his heart
could ne have known the truth
which this story contains.
In 1878. William f. Booker
county clerk OF Washington county,
Kentucky. found IN his records 4
marriage bond dated June 10, 1905,
between Thomas Lincoln and Nancy
Hanks. and also a return Of le mar
riares alleged to have been per-
formed In the years 1906 and 1907
by Rev. Jesse Head. a Methodist min-
lister. including that Of Thomas Lin
coin and Nancy Hanks, June II,
1900.
But who was Jesse Head? Au-
thorites In the Methodist church
could find no record Of him. and %
was freely charged that this record
was a forgery. trumped up TO give
color OF legality TO the Irregular re-
lations of the parents OF Lincolni
that there had been no man named
Jesse Head, or IL there were such a
man. he was not a Methodist
preacher.
Facts Discovered.
After a search Of years In which
have been aided by Joseph Polin
Evening journal., 1922-03-27

county attorney Of Washington
county; L. S. Pence Of Lebanon. KY,
and Miss Mary A. stephenson OF
Harrodsbury. Ky, am able to give
the facts In full.
The journal Of the Western Con-
ference for the years i8OO-1811" has
recently been published In Nashville.
and it shows what IS. so far as
know, the only ecclesiastical record
OF Jesse Head. on oct. 2. 1905.
Bishop Asbury presided at the con-
ference head at Anthony Huston's
In Scott county, Kentucky. and
Jesse Head was reported as a dea-
con.
OF the legal status Of his authority
as a minister. there is his record
discovered by Mr.. Pence. in a list
Of courts-martial OF the militia OF
Washington county from 1891 10
1912:
May 25. 1898. Jesse Head. re-
turned as delinquent. is cleared of
muster roll. he having a license to
preach according 10 the rules Of the
sect 20 which he belongs"
This settles both his legal and &C.
clesiasucal status. To tell how the
other information was dug up in
many remote places would be toe
long a matter for this story.
Heads History.
But here are the facts about him:
Jesse Heads home was on Road
Run. now known as Lincoln Run. In
Washington county, Kentucky Hs
was neighbor 10 the Lincoins anc
Evening journal., 1922-03-27
PASTOR URGES
C0URTING ROOM

The Rev W. Earle Zimmerman.
pastor Of the First Methodist Epis-
copal Church. Gloucester City, y. j..
believes there should be a room In
every church whore young folk can
do their counting. At a recent recep-
tion In the church. Doctor thinner
man announced that as soon as the
debt OF $500 is cleared. he Will en-
deavor 20 have an addition built so
that there will be a gymnasium.
swimming pool and recreation
room for young men and women.
10 would be much better 90 have
the boys and girls do their counting
In the church. he said. The idea Of
having shuttle boards. pool tables.
Evening journal., 1922-03-27
Is
Doing
observation-disclosures ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Liquors" Champagne" and other
such well-known throat ticklers.
The American Federation OF Ia
Dor will assist the American Legion
In finding jobs for 100000 unem-
ployed service men. according 90
President Samuel Gompers. Twelve
governors issued proclamations re-
questing citizens TO observe Legion
Employment Day.
A badly decomposed body found
on the banks OF the Cumberland
river, near Nashville. Tenn. was
given a military burial by the Amer
lean Legion when scarchors found
Legion button and membership card
In the clothing.
The LOB for every unemployed
ex-soldier" campaign started by
American Legion posts throughout
the country has already resulted in
the placing In positions OF many OF
the 100000 ex-service men recently
unemployed. national headquarters
OF the Legion states.
President Harding has recon-
mended the creation OF commits
sion 10 control the erection OF Amer
ican war memorials on the battle
fields OF Europe. Secretary Weeks
General Pershing. Commander Han
| ford MacNider and one senator and
one representative would comprise
the Harding commission.
New York will be the hrst stat,
20 give cash compensation to dis
abled. unemployed ex-service men
/ a fund Of $1,000. 900 will be appro
priated by the legislature. Governo
Miller has assured tho American
1 Legion. fostering the bill Onl
sick or wounded men who hav
been out OF work for 30 days "a.
benefit.
The American Red Cross ha
contributed $4,000 to the Ameri
Evening journal., 1922-03-27

Berrys. and It was probably this fact
and no denominational relationship
that caused him TO perform the mar.
riage.
He was a cabinet maker and a jus.
tice Of the peace.
Year by year Jesse Head turned
in his lists OF marriages performed
a dozen or more at a time. not by
calendar years but in convenient
groups.
His last signature on the Wash
ington county roads is dated October
10. 1910. when ne signed the court
order as "justice ef the peace" At
that time he had given up his home
In the village and was living on his
farm.
But his name Immediately reap
pears. and that on the records OF
Harrodsburg. the oldest town In
Kentucky. He bought a lot there in
March. 1910 on October II. 1871,
he was elected to MI a vacancy on
the town board. He continued one
of the town trustees until 1916 when
he resigned. and apparently lived
out OF town: but he was reelected
! In 1919 and again at intervals Until
1927. Frequently he presided at the
board meetings. and often acted as
clerk, many pages of the records be-
/ ing in his handwriting.
Not Regular Preacher.
He seems TO have done a good
deal OF preaching. but never. so far
as any records thus far are discov-
cred as regular pastor. At one time
he preached stately in Lexington
but does not seem TO have lived
there. unless # was in one OF tn,
intervals in which his name disap.
pears from the Harrodshurg records
He had carpenter shop opposite
the courthouse mad was within easl
reach OF couples coming 10 secure
their marriage licenses.
Il Is reported that Jesse Head wa
strong opponent OF slavery. hav
not been able TO confirm this report
, He was an opponent Of Henry Clay
and was a good. hard-hitung Demo
crat. In 1880 he edited a newspaper
called the American. Harrodsbur
B had a whig paper called the Unior
The two papers we're not on goo
[ terms.
There exists but one likeness o
. Jesse Head a drawing in the Dur
81 rett collection. which I have bee
g permitted 10 photograph. How aC
! curate likeness IL Is. I do no
81 know: but 81 is the best we have.
Head Described
The only description OF his per
d sonal appearance of which 1 kno'
{ is a Jingle which appeared in IN
4 opposing newspaper:
There lives a man IN our town
Who walks the streets In a dressing
gown;
l His nose is long and his hair Is re-
o And he goes by the name Of jess
Head"
Jesse Head was'a brave man. Il
10 had frequent controversies. and va
q a straight-out hitter In argumer
n one day a man with whom he WI
o on bad terms stood watching hin
as he passed toward the courthous
and after Head had gone by. fire
&: a shot which missed the ministe
d Head at once turned back and cor
n fronting the man with the smokin
e pistol said. IL you fired that sh,
d to kin me. you are coward;
Evening journal., 1922-03-27

Liquors" Champagne" and other
such well-known throat ticklers.
Evening journal., 1922-03-27

morning and you will feel splendid.
They work while you sleep" CAS-
carets never stir you up or grippe Ike
Salts. Pills. Calomel. or oil and they
cost only ten cents a box. Children
love Cascarets too.
Evening journal., 1922-03-27

Dr. William =. Barton. Of oak
Park. H., is recognized as the
greatest authority on Abraham
Lincoln. lie has spent much Of
his life delving into original sources
of Lincoln biography. Dr. Barton
is the author Of several books on
the railsplittor president. The two
best known are "The Paternity Of
Abraham Lincoln" and "The Soul
OF Abraham Lincoln"
Evening journal., 1922-03-27
LAMP STARTS ERE.

District hremen were called out
Saturday night when a lamp ex-
ploded at the home OF Leslie Davis.
Negro. 241 Tatnall street. The fire
caused little damage. but attracted
"a large crowd.
Evening journal., 1922-03-27

The American Red Cross has
contributed $4,000 to the Ameri-
Evening journal., 1922-03-27
For Constipated Bowels, Sick Headache,
Sour Stomach, Bilious Liver

The incest cathartic-laxative in the
world to physic your liver and bowels
when you have Dizzy Headaches.
Colds. Biliousness. Indigestion. or
Upset, Acid Stomach IS candy-iike
"Cascarots." one or two tonight
will empty your bowels completely by
Evening journal., 1922-03-27
For Burning Eczema
Apply Zemo. the AntisePtic
Liquid-Easy to Use

From any druggist for 35c, or
500 for large size. get a bottle Of
Zemo. When applied as directed It
effectively removes Eczema, quickly
stops itching, and heals skin trou-
hles. also Sores. Burns, Wounds and
Chafng. II penetrates, cleanses and
sooths Zemo Is a clean. dependable
and Inexpensive. anuseptic liquid.
Try It, as we believe nothing you
have ever used is as effective and
satisfying.
Evening journal., 1922-03-27

quot games and other recreations in
the church easements for the young
folk seems to be spreading. and
many Of the new churches are
adopting them.
Evening journal., 1922-03-27
Regular $3.50 Red Star Diaper
Cloth, S1.75 a Piece

All OF the very newest patterns
and colorings are included I'm this
unusual selection OF fast colored
Ginghams. in the q and s2-inch
widths Checks. stripes. plaids and
plain colors-
Evening journal., 1922-03-27

can Legion. enabling the ox-servico
mems organization TO retain IA la
lson representatives az the regional
Offices OF the U. s. Veterans Bureau.
Evening journal., 1922-03-27
Ramie Dress Linens,
CSC Per Yard
Woven Madras Shirtings
Special at 39c Per Yard

A very fine quality Of White Mad
ras. with woven stripes of blue, tan.
green. black and hello. An excep-
tionally fine quality and usually sold
at a much higher price.
Evening journal., 1922-03-27
What
the

No matter who won the war. there
can be no doubt that some OF the
members Of the Laurence Roberts
Post. No. 21. American Legion.
learned the correct French names
Of certain liquid throat soothers.
while overseas.
At last Monday nights meeting
OF the post. Bishop Cook. OF the
Episcopal diocese OF Delaware. was
telling Of his experience IN France
as a Y. NJ. C.. A. secretary. He was
telling OF the manner in which
some men are born great. others
achieve greatness while others have
greatness thrust upon them. and
was relating the ride Of a certain
ambulance driver along she'll
torn road.
This fellow" the Bishop began
"had started out with his ambu-
lance. but before he started. had
filed himself TO capacity with-ah
-wlth-well. what do you call it."
Just then lis auditors came TO
his rescue. and from an parts OF
the room came suggestions as "Nin
Blanc" "Cognac." "Abslnthe. Do
you did it to frighten me, you are a
fool"
Grave Unmarked
Jesse Head died March 22, 1912
IN his 74th year. He was buried In
Harrodsburg. have just visited
! Harrodsburg and the grave Of Jesse
/ Head Is unmarked.
He died poor. He did not prosper
IN worldly affairs Wien the com.
missioners were appointed TO make
I an inventory Of his estate. the,
found that all that he had possossc,
belonged to his son. who had bough
10 In al sherin's sale.
This present article builds n'
monument 20 Jesse Head. though h
deserved one. but it attempts to res
cue from oblivion an honored name
and one that stands in Intimate as
sociation with that Of Abraham Lin
coin.
| Copyright. 1922. NEA service)
Evening journal., 1922-03-27
COFFEE HINT.

Try a half teaspoon Of vanilla IN
the coffee. Il adds to the flavor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-25
BANQUET FOR 'Y"
RESERVES APRIL 5

A banquet will b" boa p the 'ocaf
V ". e. y. April 3 In honor o' tn" n.y.
Rpscrrcs basketball team. which has
now closed very successful season.
\ gold Basketball "r swea'e~. which-
ever :he PLAYERS desire. vii - present =
ed hy cher coach ';yd" Iamrb-N. A
short talk Will 10 made by Mr.. camp
bel. IN wh!,h hr Will review IA" success
2, hievad during the pas. season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-25

Is 1
$50
ACE CLUB WINS

n rough game IN the kain Clu'
auditorium last night the Ace cluo o .
South Wheeling defeated tho Kahn Gu"
Records 10 tic tune Of 24-l9. Inc con
test was hard fought throughout WIN
Rcurhcr and Turnc" Of the Ace ciuo inc
stars or the game.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-25

rvllus Otto IF Macon. Ga.. cu:uvate'
worms for ASKING halt. The last fishing;
season he raised Sc gallons Of worms.
worth IS n gallon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-25
WILING MEN Of SOUTH SIDE To
HOLD MASS MEETING APRIL 70
YANKEE A. c. CLOSES
SUCCESSFUL SEASON

The Yankee A. C. OF the South Slde
closed a very successful basketball sea
son. winning out Of 10 games. Inc
Yankees "crc handicapped by not nav
ing a Playing floor or gym 70 practlce
in but nevertheless pulled through in
Upo s,,-iC.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-25
HANNANS WON

In an ln'cEes',nG grm" a. evening
-, tic Cathedral Aru"ry floor. II" !"st
iiannan y. {. basketball team d":"al"d
he uathedra! lIigh Seconds, SH-"f, The
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-25
Easy for Cleveland

~ Dallas.
Cleveland Americans -. Dallas Texas
League 8.
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Attest. iGNNrED II ENEY.
Secretary