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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

1921, two to fourteen years, embezzle-
ment, Indiana Reformatory.
Thomas Shaw, Shelby County, Oct. q,
1916, life, murder, State Prison.
Lacy Zarnes, Putnam County, July,
1921, two to FIVE years, escaping State
Farm, State Prison.
Otha Davis, Decatur County, Feb. 10,
1921. two to fourteen years. forgery.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07
LegiOn Notes

Exception to the w. C. t. US pla-
giarizing OF the World war service star
flag to designate places where liquor is
prohibited" is taken by an American
Legion post composed Of newspaper writ
ers in San Francisco. The journalists
term such usage as ian insult to those
for whom the star stood"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07
LETS WANTS FLEET.

RIGA, Feb. 7.-Lettish officials have
requested England to give their country
some Of the discarded British warships.
The Lett fleet at present consists Of
three armed tugboats and an ex-Ger-
man guardship.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

Chinese ex-soldiers Of the American Le-
gion In New York City are TO be en-
ployed in rounding up fifty slackers oil
their race, supposed to be in hiding in
Chinatown. The men qualified on their
knowledge of the quarters many literal
"ins and outs"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

ticipation Of the Canal Zone was made
possible through efforts Of American
Legion posts there.
The Dominion government win pay
half and municipal governments half in
the relief Of unemployed Canadian ex-
soldiers, the American Legion has
learned.
The American Legion has set Oct. 16,
fourth national convention to be held in
New Orleans. The city viii rase $4,000
for entertainment.
Shipbuilding will be stimulated In an
New York City. An American Legion
census reports that $4,000 Of these are
ex-soldiers.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

Among the well known men who have
signed up with the American Legion In
New York for 1922 are Jack London, An
drew Carnegie, George Washington, John
Philip Sousa, A. J. Drexel Biddle, Jr. /;
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07
I'm the World of Books

midable ABOUT Russian novels. Perhaps
1t is the long and difficult names of
persons and places. Whatever 1t Is,
there Is nothing of the kind about the
translation Of a number of stories Of
Ivan Turgenev by Constance Garnett, just
published by the Macmillan Company Of
New York
The book contains four Of the shorter
stories of Turgenev, KNOCK, Knock,
Knock" 1.-THE Inn," Lieutenant Yer
gunov's Story" and "The Watch" The
stories are most engrossing, dealing with
the mysterious and the Quasi-supernat-
uraI. They are told with simplicity and
smoothness, with minimum of diff
culties concerning names and customs,
making them easier to read and more in
Ceresting than the average Russian trans
Iatlon- Neither do the stories have the
sordldness Of many Russian tales that
nave come to us through the translators.
fh1s latest volume Of Turgenev stories
Is well worth while.
Psychology has become a fad with
many people. much as the supernatural
was fad for brief space following
i the World War. The natural result 10
the psychological novel OF course.
psychology has always been drawn on
by the author. but It las rarely reached
the extreme reach in 1.-THE Tower Of OBJ
hVion" by Oliver Onions, published by
the Macmillan Company, New York.
The story has to do with one Derwent
Rose, novelist OF prominence and dis
1nction, who suddenly. instead of grow
Ing Older, turns and becomes younger
ABOUT gradually as does age, but comes
on SpasmodicalIy during sleep. the years
thus removed varying in number.
AS the man grows younger he re-
enactS his Fast life not in identity, but
in general ways. He has the Same
feelings and the same sensations that he
had before. He has the inclination to
write the same sorts OF novels and to
do the same things he did before a cor
responding age. The story proceeds as
the principal character goes from mid
die age to extreme youthfulness.
The Tower Of Oblivion" would hardly
be called great literature, though II is
! well written, but for the unusual IL is
/ in the first rank. 1t may be more than
a coincidence that the author quotes
! Edgar Allan Poe In the hrst sentence.
There is something OF Poe in the story.
though It is not told with the descriptive
| In reading modern novels one becomes
finally disgusted with the so-called re-
alism Of many Of the authors, as II
nothing could be realistic that is not I'M
pleasant, unhappy and sordid. To one
whose lot 1t has been TO read much Of
this sort Of thing, n charming new book,
THE Garden Of Memories" by Henry st.
, John Cooper, come! as a relief
| The story is a delightful love narrative
woven around the picturesque old garden
! of an old English manor house Two
/ centuries ago Il boy and a girl enacted
romantic scene In that old garden.
! Their decendents of the modern day meet
on the same spot and go through many
Of the events that happened when the
garden was young. They know nothing
Of those original occupants Of the garden
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07
Frederick wilhelm, A. Kaiser, Rupert
Hughes and King Albert OF Belgium.


Five million questionnaires win be used
by the American Legion in it's service
ana compensation drive, to be undertaken
by States. Each man who served during
the World War will be advised Of Gov
eminent benefits, urged to carry Gov
eminent insurance and asked to desig-
nate the nature of adjusted compensa-
ton he wishes.
On hill in Eden Park in Cincinnati,
overlooking a bend in the Ohio River,
bronze memorial will be erected to the
mander Of the American Legion, who was
killed in an automobile accident last
June.
, Secretaries, dieticians and technicians
who served with American forces have
been declared ineligible to membership
In the American Legion by the national
organization.
The oldest and the youngest veteran
OF the World War are members of the
same American Legion Post in Wash
ington, d. CIV. N. Williams, who saw
active duty at so, and S. B. Tillman, who
enlisted at IA.
with the U. s. Veteran Bureau in all
parts OF the country in obtaining ade-
quate care for disabled ex- soldiers will
be formed by the American Legion.
More than 10000 applications for ad-
Justed compensation have been filed by
ex-service men in Ohio, according to the
American Legion, which is distributing
necessary blanks throughout the State.
The American Federation of Labor IA
vors the adjusted compensation bill for
ex soldiers, Daniel j. TObin, treasurer
Of the Federation, has informed the
American Legion. But 1t does not favor
sales tax as a means of raising the
money.
Questionnaires sent out by Kansas
posts of the American Legion show that
but 35 per cent of the States ex-service
men would elect cash payment provision
ton (bonus) bill More than 43 per
cent declared for paid up Insurance. with
farm and home aid second best bet.
r. c. Sheppard, wounded ex-soldier
began his honeymoon in New York City.
He awoke while wandering the streets of
Rochester, n. Y, unable to recall his
name or where he had left his bride. He
is now In a hospital where the American
Legion is caring for him. His lapse Of
memory is believed due to war injuries.
Four hundred business men of South
Bend, Ind, voted unanimous support Of
the adjusted compensation bill, following
a speech by Hanford MscNider, COM
mander of the American Legion.
There is not one 1obless ex-soldier in
Louisiana, the American Legion employ
ment bureau in that State reports.
The Canal Zone will take a promi-
nent part in the approaching national
carnival OF the Republic Of Panama. Par
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

deposits. They gum the teeth, get be-
tween the teeth, and often ferment and
form acids.
1t multipTes the alkalinity of the
saliva. That is Natures neutralizer for
acids which cause decay.
Thus every use gives multiplied
power to these two great tooth-proteet-
ing agents in the mouth.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

There is not one Jobless ex-soldier in
Louisiana, the American Legion employ
ment bureau in that State reports.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

The Canal Zone will take a promi-
nent part in the approaching national
carnival OF the Republic Of Panama. Par
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

Four hundred business men of South
Bend, Ind, voted unanimous support Of
the adjusted compensation bill, following
a speech by Hanford MacNider, COM
mander of the American Legion.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

r. c. Sheppard, wounded ex-soldier,
He awoke while wandering the streets of
Rochester, n. Y, unable to recall his
name or where he had left his bride. He
is now In a hospital where the American
Legion is caring for him. His lapse OF
memory Is believed due to war injuries.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

Questionnaires sent out by Kansas
posts of the American Legion show that
but IS per cent of the States ex-service
men would elect cash payment provision
Of the the ive-option adjusted cOmpensa-
ton (bonus) bill More than 43 per
cent declared for paid up insurance, with
farm and home aid a second best bet.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

Film constantly breeds germs. They,
with tartar, are the chief cause of pyor-
rhea. Thus most tooth troubles are
now traced to film.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07
How to fight it daily

Dental science has now found two
effective film combatants. Able author
tiles have proved them by many careful
tests.
A new tooth paste has been perfected,
to comply with FIVE modern require
ments. The name is Pepsodent. These
two great film combatants are en-
bodied in it.
Careful people of some forty races
now employ it daily, largely by dental
advice. You will also do so when you
know how much it does.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

An organization to cooperate closely
with the q. s. Veteran Bureau in all
parts of the country in obtaining ade-
quate care for disabled ex soldiers will
be formed by the American Legion.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

The oldest and the youngest veteran
of the World war are members of the
same American Legion Post in Wash
ington, d. CIV. N. Williams, who saw
active duty at so, and S. b. Tillman, who
enlisted at IA
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

I Secretaries, dieticians and technicians
who served with American forces have
been declared ineligible to membership
In the American Legion by the national
organization.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

On a hill In Eden Park in Cincinnati,
overlooking a bend in the Ohio River,
a bronze memorial will be erected to the
memory of b, w. Galbraith. late com
mander Of the American Legion, who was
June
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

The American Federation Of Labor IA
vors the adjusted compensation bill for
ex soldiers, Daniel j. Tobin, treasurer
Of the Federation, has informed the
American Legion. But 1t does not favor
sales tax as a means of raising the
money.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07
Brings other effects

Pepsodent brings two other effects
which authorities now desire.
It multiplies the starch digestant in
the saliva. That is there to digest starch
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-07

More than 10000 applications for ad-
1usted compensation have been filed by
ex service men in Ohio, according to the
American Legion, which is distributing
necessary blanks throughout the State.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-07
ADMITS BETRAY|NG.
SAMAR|TANS WHO.
BEFR R|ENDED HIM.
YOUTH, PENNILESS AND HOME
LESS, RoBS COUPLE WHO TOOK
HIM INTO THEIR HOME, FED
AND FURNISHED SHELTER
WHEN HE WAS IN DIRE NEED.

lngratitude seems to be a predom.
mating feature in the character and
general makeup of Joe Derko, IT,
who in statements to police officials
this morning gave his home as being
in Pittsburgh, Pa. Derko came here
about a week ago dead broke and
without place to eat or sleep. He
appealed to Mrs. G. l.. McOmbers,
who resides at 1O1 West Main street,
above the Yasm e Underwood print
shop, for help. Mrs. McOmbers
helped him out by giving him room
and meals without any charge. This
morning Derko was taken into Gus.
tody by Chief of Police Ben Ford and
Captain James Fox, charged with
stealing a number Of pieces of jew
elry from his benefactors, Mrs. Nc
Obmers and her husband.
The theft, according to police, oc-
cured some time last night at the
McOmbers home A trunk in which
the jewelry, consisting Of a silver
watch and gold fob, two gold chains,
two brooches and two gold bar pins,
was placed was stored in the room
occupied by young Derko. This morn
Mrs. McOmbers went to his room and
attempted to open the trunk. The
keys which she had would not turn
in the lock. She suspicioned Derko
and asked him if he would try to
open the trunk. Without key Der
ko quickly opened the trunk.
Mrs. McOmbers Immediately dis
covered that the jewelry was missing.
She asked Derko if he had taken it..
He denied any knowledge of its dis
appearance, stating that he would not
commit such a deed after they had
helped him out the way they did
However. Derko suddenly disappeared
from the MCOmbers home and the
police were notified about o'clock
of the theft.
They were told of the robbery and
were given a description of the young
man. Thirty minutes later Chief Of
Police Ford and Captain Fox returned
with Derko in their custody. He had
been arrested over on the south side.
He was taken to the city jail and
there he was questioned. AT first
he denied that he had taken the jew
elry but after grilling by the officers
he is said to have admitted the
theft. He told the authorities that
he had placed the jewelry in a pair
of gloves which he had hidden in a
closet at the McOmbers home. Upon
investigation the jewelry and the
gloves were found in the closet.
Then again Mr. and Mrs. McOm-
bers played the role of the good Sa'
maritan, when they informed the au-
thorities that they did not wish to
have Derko prosecuted. Rather than
to have the lad sent to a reform
school or otherwise dealt hearshly
with by the law they decided not to
press the charges against him. How
ever, Derko was ordered to leave
town as soon as he could make his
getaway with instructions not to re-
turn here again
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-07
3 DEAD, 20 HURT IN
RICHMOND HOTEL FIRE

Richmond, Va, Feb. AT least
three persons are dead and twenty re-
ported injured as the result of a fire
which early today destroyed the Lex
ington hotel and several adjoining
structures at Twelfth and Main
streets.
Sixty-seven guests are reported to
have been in the hotel building when
the fire broke out.
OF the siXty-seven guests reported
registered at the hotel, twenty-eight
were still unaccounted for at $50
o'clock this morning.
Two of the dead are M. J. Fox, Will
Transport, Pa, neck broken. and
Hiram F. Austin, F'incastle, Va, who
died on the way to the hospital j
n Thomas, sheriff of Albemarle
county Virginia, is among those also
reported dead
Among the injured were:
William o. Bailey, New York; badly
burned about the face.
Paul Bigone, New York; fractured
hip.
William P Little, Portsmouth, Va
j. II. Webb, Fincastle, Va.
Paul Brigoena, New York; fractur
ed hip
II. H. Harrison. st. Louis; fractured
leg and decorations on head
]. S. Harivall, Portland. Maine ;
broken leg and broken ankle.
Andrew Galas, Buffalo, n. Y;
broken back.
H. Dodd New York City; broken
back
X. j. E. Ford, Rocy Mount, n c.;
decorations.
Besides the Lexington hotel. other
buildings destroyed or badly damaged
by the fire Were the Clyde w. Saun
ders printing plant, the Pearl laundry,
the Wilson Paper company, Savings
Bank of Richmond, Branch, Cabell &
Co, and the Cooperative Exchange.
Belief was expressed that most Of
the unaccOunted later would be found.
David H. Pitts. member of the Nir
ginia house Of delegates, who lived at
the hotel, was seriously injured III
jumping from a window Of the struc-
ture, which at one time was one Of
the leading hostelries of Richmond.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-07
YOUTHS CHARGED
WITH LARCENY TO
Be TRIED MONDAY
CIRCUIT COURT TO DISPOSE OF
UNTRlED CRIMINAL CASES
NEXT MEEk-STATES ATTOR-
NEY POSTS TRIAL CALENDAR.

Ray Stevenson and Joseph Kelley
two La Sale youths who were in
dicted by the January grand jury, on
a charge of larceny, will go on trial
in the circuit court next Monday af-
ternoon at 1880. The two youths
head the criminal trial list which was
posted late yesterday by States AT.
torney Harry f. Kelly.
The two men are accused of hav-
ing stolen Cadillac touring car be.
longing to Arthur Nicer, from in front
Of the Majestic theater in La Sale
on the night Of Nov 90 They were
arrested in Ohio by the authorities
there, as they passed through that
state in the auto, Sheriff Ayers went
after them and brought them back to
Ottawa, where they have since been
held.
At the close of their trial nan Nc
lnerny of Streator. who was indicted
on a charge of robbing the Leonore
state bank. will be given a hearing.
Mclnerny is at the present time
prisoner in the county Jail He in
sists that he is innocent of the charge,
and has retained Attorney NJ. Dale
Morahn to defend him.
The Indictment was returned
against Mclnerny after Domonic Bon
nuchi Is alleged to have confessed
that he drove the auto which carried
the bank robbers to LeCnore. He is
said to have named McInerny as one
of the robbers. BOnnucHi pleaded
guilty to charge of helping rob the
bank, and is now serving a sentence
in the Joliet penitentiary.
The third trial on the list is that of
J. W. Taylor of Streator who was in
dicted on a forgery charge Taylor
is accused of cashing a check for SO
made payable to Ray Miller and sign
ed James p. Walsh
Following the Taylor trial, John
Crus of Seneca, who was indicted on
charge of assault with a dealy wea.
pom, will be given a trial. Crus is
accused of having shot Charles Tay-
lor Dec. 20.
Perry Asher of Streator will be Civ
en- a hearing next on a charge Of hay
ing attacked Berdella Worrells, aged
l5 of Streator.
The last trial of the list will be
that of Wesley Noel, Leo Carbone
and Andrew Cali of Streator, who
were indicted by the June grand jury
on a charge of having stolen an Ov-
erland auto and some accessories
from Frank Kreim on June |.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-07
WITNESS RELATES.
Of STUDEBAKER'S.
MARRIAGE OFFERS.
NElGHBOR WOMAN TESTlFYiNG
FOR PETITIONER IN WILL CON-
TEST, TELLS JURY TESTATOR
MADE SEVERAL PROPOSALS OF
MARRIAGE.

Telling of three proposals of mar
riage which she received from the
late jeremiah Studebaker, and as
serting that he offered his heart and
hand to her on other occasions, Mrs.
Carrie Wesserly, of Deer Park town
ship, occupied the witness chair in
the circuit court this morning. Mrs.
Wesserly testified that she saw the
testator about twice week, during
the last years of his life.
She was summoned as a witness
by Mrs. Icy Cenora Gregory, a daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. Studebaker, who
is seeking to have the fathers will
set aside. Mrs. Wesserly stated that
she refused to marry the testator up
on receiving each offer of marriage
from him. In June, 1916, which was
few months before he died, she
told of visiting his home with some
other people On this occasion, she
declared, she asked me if | would not
marry him to come and keep house
for him and he would give me $5 a
week"
Yesterday afternoon A. s. Calkins
of Ottawa avenue. was called to the
stand. Mr.. Calkins stated that the
testator did not know him, when he
saw him the latter years of his life.
William X. Shute Sr, a neighbor of
Mr.. Studebaker, told of the testatOr's
wanting to make a trip to California,
but claimed he could not go on aC-
count of his health.
Court Reproves Counsel.
The case, which is beginning to
show evidence of nearing close,
opened in the circuit court three
weeks ago this afternoon. During the
taking of testimony the attorneys for
both sides have entered into occa-
sional arguments. They were repri-
manded yesterday afternoon by
Judge Eldredge during a heated YER
bal battle. The iurist stated that if
such an argument occurred again, he
would withdraw a juror, and the case
would not be heard before him again.
Judge Eldredge spoke, after l.. O.
/, Browne had provoked the wrath Of
/ II. NJ. Kelly by referring to him as
this" Mr.. Kelly, after making a
, formal objection to such a remark, is
said to have called Mr. Browne a
name. Mr.. Browne is said to have re-
piled, calling Mr.. another" 1t was
at this juncture that the court spoke
I up and reproved counsel.
! Mr.. Browne then apolOgized to the
court by saying that he forgot him
self"
! Brother-in-Law on Stand.
/ Jackson Chamberlin, who is past 81
years of age, was called to the witness
stand Just before noon and again after
] lunch Chamberlin was brother 1f
! jeremiah Studebaker's first wife. lie
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-07
TWO TRUSTEES FLEE
JOLIET PENITEMTIARY

Joliet, Feb Joseph Geister %,
serving a sentence of one to ten years
for larceny and John Bahus, 20, both
serving a sentence of from one to
fourteen years for robbery, escaped
thru an unbarred window in the base
ment of the warden's quarters of the
state penitentiary.
The men were employed as trustees
in the main building Of the institution
Their clothes were found by guards
mile south of the prison in the rail
road yards.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-07
MARRIED FIVE YEARS:
GIVEN A SURPRISE

About thirty-five neighbors and
friends gave Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bes.
senhard a very pleasant surprise last
evening when they gathered at the
home of that estimable couple in
Waltham township to help them cele-
brate the fifth anniversary of their
wedding During the evening bunco
was played, the honors going to Miss
Lena Shortel and J. O'Connor. To
Charles Aubry was given the consola-
tion. At midnight light refreshments
were served. Mr.. and Mrs Bessen-
hard received many beautiful and use
1ul presents in token of the high
esteem in which they are held. Con
gratulations and best wishes for their
iuture were showered upon them by
their callers.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-07
BLAME SPARKS FOR
TWO lNCIPIENT FIRES

Sparks from cnimnies was given as
the cause Of two small fires at ottawa
homes within the past twenty-four
hours. This morning at $50 o'clock
flames were discovered at the resi-
dence of William Martin, 20S Gather
inc street. The fire department was
summoned and within short time
the flames We're easily extinguished
by means of chemicals The loss was
reported not to exceed $25.
Yesterday afternoon about 2:30 o.
clock the residence of John l.. Berner,
800 Chestnut street was set on fire
by sparks The department was sum-
moned and after a few minutes work
succeeded in eXtinguishing the flames
with a nominal loss.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-07
STATE FARMERS TO
MEET AT MONMOUTH

The Illinois State Farmers Institute
and Household Science Department
meeting will be held at Monmouth on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
February %, % and "a. This will be
the 27th annual session of the two
organizations. A very fine program
has been planned for the session
Several residents of La Sale county
are planning TO attend.