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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27

In sweeping decision given
today Judge James A. Collins,
Criminal Court, landed what was
regarded as a solar plexus blow
on prohibition enforcement in
Indianapolis.
The court refused to admit
into evidence in the "booze"
trial of Herbert R. Duckwall,
1918 N. Delaware ST., liquors
valued at $4,000 seized in Duck
walls cellar Oct. 10 by deputy
sheriffs.
A "hearsay statement that laws
were being violated in the Duckwau
home was not sufficient under the
Constitution Of the United States and
the Volstead Act for issuance OF q
search warrant to raid private homes
the judge 1lIed
Citing the recent Supreme Court
decisions which made possession of
liquor no offepse and which held that
search warrants must explicitly de-
scribe the premises searched, Judge
Collins raised one more barrier TO
booze squads when he ruled that "no
search warrant shall issue to search
any private home unless It is being
used for the unlawful sale of intod-
eating liquor" and that on an afi-
davit made by some person who has
more than suspicion or guess as to
law violation in the home.
Informant Is Produced
Deputy Sheriff Omer Hawkins. who
made the affidavit that he had
probable cause" to believe liquor
laws were being violated In Duck
wallis, home. produced Claude w.
Conner, 1903 Hoyt Ave, as his tnfor-
mant.
Were you ever IN the DuckwaII
homer" the judge asked
''On the night of the raid" Confer
replied
Had you any personal knowledge
at the time you gave the information
to Hawkins that he mad liquor in his
homer"
'fOnly through conversation"
w. C. T. q. on Front Row
Members OF the local W. c. T. u.
occupied the front row in Criminal
Court, watching Judge Collins closely
as he read his decision.
Bert Morgan, Federal prohibition di-
rector for Indiana, was present, and
stated the Federal Government would
resist the return OF the liquor under
national laws,
It is thought the case VIII be
dropped for want of prosecution fol-
lowing Quashing Of the affidavit and
return on the search warrant
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
Trials May Be Held In Only
One Room, Lawyer
Argues,

Legality of holding two city courts
at once was attacked today in
Criminal Court by Raymond f. Muir
ray. attorney for Carrie Ainsley, 514
N. La Sale ST.. who was fined $50
on charges Of assault and battery
by Judge Pro Tenn. Vincent g.
Manifold while Judge Delbert o. VII
meth held sessions in the regular
room.
Murray filed a plea asking abate-
ment of Judgment with Criminal
Judge James A. Collins. the court of
appeal, on the grounds that only one
court is provided by Indiana law.
Hundreds of defendants have been
tried by special judges sitting down
stairs in the roll call room of police
headquarters while regular court went
on, he said.
Judge Collins said he would rule on
the motion later.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
Collins of Criminal Court
Holds DuckWaII Search
Warrant Illegal,
AFFIDAVIT IS oUASHED
Raids May Be Made Upon Ac-
tuaI Knowledge Not SuS-
picionl Is Ruling,


Judge, if I were walking
across town carrying a bottle Of
my own stuff for my own use,
would 1 be~subject to search and
seizure, under all these recent
court decisions?" Judge James A
Collins of Criminal Court was
asked.
II think not" the judge re-
piled. "A mans pocket is as
immune as his home"
Lawyers well posted on the
liquor situation in Indiana, who
have been following the latest up
sets by the Supreme Court and
lower courts of prohibition en-
forcement said today, following
the Duckwau decision that
about the only offenses left are
selling, Transporting. operating
a still and maintaining public
nuisance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
OVERDUE PAY OF
INDIANA GUARDS
TOTALS 100000
Adjt, Gen. Smith Says Debt
to Men May Be Met
This Year.
MONEY DELAYED A YEAR
Still Further Wait Possibility
if Legal TangIe De-
VeIOpeS,

By close spending of the $4,000
annual militia" appropriation enough
can be saved this year to pay of an
accumulation Of nearly 100000 In
soldiers drill pay and summer camp
compensation. Adjt. Gen. Harry b.
Smith said today.
Recently warrants for the six-month
drill period ending Oct. 81, 1922, total
ing approximately $4,000, were
turned down" by the State auditor
because the appropriations for that
period had been expended. Members
of the guard say they have not been
paid for the lsix-month period imme-
diately following. Smith said the pay
for this period would total about the
same. Also, il is pointed out, pay for
the last encampment at Camp Knox.
KY, has not ueen given. Smith said
this would total about $4,000.
Smith said the first drill pays were
allowed to run over because organiza-
ton officers did not fill out the pay
rolls completely.
Second Period Missed
Likewise, he said. the second drill
period was missed He said the State
auditor would not pay vouchers for
only part of an organization. He said
the pay rolls for this period were
not all in and that he could ot-for
ward them to the State auditor until
they have been made, complete.
Since April 80. 1928 the burden OF
drill pay and summer camp pay has
sbeen shifted to the Federal Govern
ment. This, Smith. said would have
a tendency TO stimulate enlistments
and re-inGstments when terms Of the
men begin TO expire, Dec. 9.
Complaints have been arising in the
ranks of the Indian guard because
Of the delinquency Of paying off men,
hers. In some cases guardsmen have
been prone to blame their superior
officers for the delinquency. believing
the cause to have been there.
Should Smith be able to save the
S1O0, 900 from his present appropria-
ton, still another difficulty would be
faced. 1t is doubtful whether it would
be permissible TO pay the old debts
out Of the current appropriation,
since it is designated for a specific
period.
New Law May Be Needed
Smith said II the attorney general
should rule against payment Of the
old debt out of the unexpended
balance OF the present appropriation,
the only solution would be through
a special legislative appropriation in
1925. This would mean the soldiers
would have another year to wait for
their pay
There are about 5000 members in
the Indiana National Guard. Their
terms begin to expire Dec. 8. the date
three years ago when the first unit
was organized. It is feared by many
that the present situation, will cause
a serious decline in the re-inIsted
ranks.
Smith said he had accomplished a
number Of savings recently, which
might be available eventually for pay
ing the enlisted men. He pointed to
a $4,000 annual saving he had made
recently in his office. Other reduc-
tons in running expenses are being
made, he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
STATE ASKS QUIZ
OF SUDDEN DEATH
After ConfesSlng to Arson,
Husband Now Missing.

Harrison County authorities were
requested by the State fire marshal's 8
office today to investigate the death
Sunday OF Mrs. Jack Coffman, 20,
Corydon. who, with her aged hus-
band, recently signed statements that
the latter had fired several of his
buildings to collect insurance.
An autopsy will be held on the body
of Mrs. Coffman, Sam Vogt, Harrison
County prosecutor, told G.. L. Pugh,
deputy maeehal. in a telephone con
versatioE May. Coffman, who is So.
has disa led. vogt told Pugh
Throus ter Pugh learned Coff-
man home Sunday and that
Mrs. dropped dead
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27

Striving to hold back tears, Mrs.
Thelma Louie Clark, 20. Of Louisville
KY, today told Times reporter a
city prison that she lured man tC
a robbery out of love for James Hai
rington, IS. also of Louisville, one o
the alleged robbers. Harrington and
Ruddell F1eenor. II. also Of Louis
vile, are held in city prison en- charges
OF auto banditry and robbery.
Police say that the girl met Albert
H. Voight, 4811 College Ave. in the
Claypool lobby Monday afternoon and
made a date with him for the evening.
She had him drive her to dark road
near Casino Gardens, west of River
side Park. where they stopped the car.
police say. Fleenor and Harrington
drove alongside and robbed Voigt Of
a $500 diamond ring. $25 watch and
s24 in cash, it is alleged. The girl
Jumped into their car and they sped
toward the city, officers say.
Policeman Makes Capture
Voight chased them east through
Riverside Park. in Thirtieth St., where
Motorcycleman Robert Taylor started
to follow. Voight shouted to Taylor
that a holdup had been committed.
Taylor forced the car to a curb a few
blocks east and arrested the trio.
IT was riding with Stanley. K.
Narrim, owner Of the auto in Louis
vile, Saturday night" said Mrs.
Clark, who .fs small and has brown
bobbed hair and a snap in her big
brown eyes. knew that Jimmy and
I were absolutely broke. For a year
after 1 came to Louisville from my
home in Paducah. KY, worked in
a cigar factory. Then met Jimmy
and began to live with him. I sued
for divorce five months ago and
just received it four weeks ago ana
we were going to get married. but
we did not have the cash. Jimmy
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
THANKSGIVING DAY
WEATHERA????
Forecaster Predicts Almost
Any Kind

Almost any kind of Thanksgiving
weather is in store for Indianapolis,
Meteorologist J. H. Armington said
today. Because of stormy, unsettled
conditions in the West. Thursday may
be cold or warm, sunshiny or cloudy.
Thanksgiving last year was a
stormy day, with temperatures rang
ing from 36 degrees early in the morn
ing to 60 during the afternoon.
Near-freezing temperatures will con-
ttnue tonight, Arlington said. The
forecast: Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday. Not much change In
temperature.
The thermometer registered 81 de-
grees at a. m. today and 81 at 8
a. m. Mondays highest temperature
was 40. at z a. m; the lowest, 36. at
noon
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27

School children passing from two
schools in the neighborhood were
constantly in danger. Adults walk
ing along after night saved them
selves many times only by athletic
agility Mrs. Chester Sigman, 1872
Commerce Ave. said shesen her
9-yearold son to school through the
alley In the rear. Mrs. A. NJ. Har-
vey points to her broken hedge and
sidewalks with regret.
The stretch of road is a short cut
from Massachusetts, Ave- to Roose-
Welt Ave. and consequently is trav-
eled extensively. Although It is
rough It is regarded as far from i'm
passable. Conditions are made
worse by a grade crossing at the
Big Four tracks.
Because there are few houses
along the street and part OF these
are rented efforts to pave the street
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27

have met with opposition. o. E.
Clearwater, proprietor of a grocery
store in the neighborhood, however,
is leader in a movement to have the
railroad crossing tunneled and the
street paved.
Nevertheless, I can't see any
excuse for autoists driving their
cars on the sidewalk" said Mrs.
X. W. Burns 1920 Commerce Ave,
This Is not the worst street in
town by any means. Driving on
the sidewalk is dangerous and cost
1y to the property owner. If you
don't think so just look at our side
walk and lawn. We had to put in
a new walk because the old one
was all broken to pieces"
Many Of the worst offenders are
mail trucks. baggage trucks, and
fine automobiles with wealthy OWL
ers," declared Mrs. A NJ. Harvey.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
TRIO]HEED IN JAIL
ON BANDIT CHARGE
According to Police Louisville Trio Frame on Local Man
and Get Ring, Watch and Cash. ~.4-

threw hash at several restaurants, to
take care Of me and he was a dear
dear boy. Then the breaks came
against US and while riding with this
fellow / thought of this. 1 invited
him to a room. smuggled him into a
bath room and / locked the door. I
looked for the landlady and then
locked at the car. 1t had a key in
It and I started it.
Jimmy Was Worried
Driving to tho place we all lived at
539 8. Sixth ST., Louisville, / called to
Jimmy, who said he was nervous and
worried about me. We decided to
leave there, but did not have cent.
Ruddell was approached and had $50
and agreed to come with us, and he
financed the trip TO Indianapolis.
I'VE stayed at a room on n. Ala
bama st. Sunday night and yesterday
1 met this fellow and dated him for
last night. / thought OF the scheme
to rob him and told the boys. They
followed us and as we were parked
near the Casino Gardens drove up. I
was watching my chance and when I
thought they were well enough along
with the job I jumped on to the run
ming board and told Jimmy to start
the car.
'I love that boy and it was just
characteristic of him that he tried to
lie and say he planned 1t all"
We'll. he did not, and it was the
feeling Of the gang to help one an
other that prompted 1t ALL"
"All can say is that 1 am sorry.
And please don't let my mother and
father hear about it,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
NEW L|QUORLAW
TEETHPROPOSED
Anti-SaIoon Head Announces
Plan to Broaden Statute.

The Anti-Saloon League viii propose
legislation when the Indiana Assembly
meets again that will make the pro-
hibiton law So broad it will cover
cases similar to the Duckwan case,
DR.. e. S. Shumaker, superintendent
of the league, said today.
Recent decisions have made it ex-
ceedingly more difficult to get con-
victions for crimes that actually have
been committed" DR.. Shumaker said.
ST am not saying these decisions are
wrong. but do say this Is the re-
suit.
'I think there is no question this
condition will be remedied by the
next Legislature"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
MarOOned

''Come up here and see me,
want to report theft" said a
masculine voice over the wire to
the clerk Of the detective
bureau.
Come down here and make
your complaint personally so we
can assign the particular kind OF
men the case requires without
delay." he was told.
''For the love Of Pete" How
can come down there2 This
burglar stole my coat and pants
and all he left was my vest.
Detective team No. 4. go see
Mr.. Harry Taylor, Room SS, 7.
M. G. A." ordered Captain Kin
ney. obligingly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
LEGALITY OF TWO SESSIONS OF
CITY COURT AT ONCE ATTACKED
POSTAL QUIZ CONTINUES
Second Letter On McCray Sent to
Bankers In State.

A second questionnatre as to finan-
cial transactions OF Governor McCray
have been received by banks through
out the State from J. W. WeIborn,
postoffice inspector. according to press
dispatches Additional information
as to any loans made the Governor
was asked.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27

6 UR sidewalks are broken.
our lawns and hedges
ruined. and our lives en-
dangered."
This chorus of protests was broad
cast from the residents along Com.
merce Ave. between Roosevelt Ave.
and the Big Four Railroad tracks.
Then the Hoosier Motor Club
stepped in. a sign in red and white
colors was erected. 1t reads.
Warning Driving On Sidewalks
Means Arrest"
Until last week when the street
was dragged deep ruts made the
roadway unlnviting to motorists
and drivers steered their cars onto
the sidewalk. A patrolman camp
ing near the place arrested fifteen
drivers in one day before the sign
was erected.
But. something had to be done.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
S267,825 BUILDING MARK
Permits Issued In Week Total 275 In
Number.

Building valuation for the week end
ing Nov. "a in Indianapolis was $267,-
S25, according to report of Francis
Hamilton, building commissioners, to-
day A total of 275 per mits was is
sued, for which the dty realized
see2 25 In fees
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
TAKEN IN FIRE
Hotel Residents Are Victims Of
Thieves During Blaze.

While firemen fought the fire at
the La Sale Hotel Monday night,
thieves stole clothing and a watch,
all valued at $50, from the room OF
w. j. Wilson. and q. $40 wrist watch
from the room Of Mrs. I ". Adams,
,r,alica were notified today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
Home Edition

T ULL service of>United Press,
j United News, United Finan-
cial, NEA, Scripps Alliance and
Pacific Coast Service.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-27
Forecast

DARTLY cloudy tonight and
i Wednesday. Not much
change In temperature. Lowest
tonight about freezing.
Evening star., 1923-04-01
ARREST IN THEFT
FROM IRENE CASTLE

NEW YORK, March 31.-Charged
with the theft of a $4,000 pearl neck
lace from Irene Castle-Treman. the
dancer, James r. Cooper, proprietor
of a popular theatrical gem shop
here, was locked up by detectives to-
night.
He was taken in custody just as
he was about to enter his fashionable
suburban home at Seabright, Long
Island. The charge was grand lar
ceny.
Last October Mrs. fireman took the
necklace to the Cooper shop to be
appraised, she told the police. Each
time since then that she visited the
shop to regain the gems she was told
the proprietor was not in. On
Cooper's person was found a pawn
ticket indicating he had disposed OF
the pearls for $500 the day the
dancer left them at his shop. Police
say he confessed he did it because he
needed ready money.
Evening star., 1923-04-01
ALLEGED BAD CHECK
ARTIST is ARRESTED
Special Stamping Outfit Used Is
Police Claim-Said to Have
Defrauded JeWeIer.

Accused of having executed an un-
usual variation of the bad check
scheme. involving the use of a spe-
cial stamping outfit for fraudulentlv
certifying the checks, Marx Fritz.
thirty-six, OF 713 North 9Th street.
Philadelphia. was arrested late YES
terday afternoon by Headquarters
Detectives Livingston and OBrien.
Acting On complaint of the Whit
more, Lynn & Alden jewelry firm, at
1925 F street, the detectives rushed
In the headquarters automobile to a
pawnbroker's office, where Fritz had
gone following his appearance at the
street establishment. He was ar
rested and lodged in a cell at the
first precinct.
Fritz is reported to have entered
the jewelry store yesterday after
noon and made request to be shown
some rings. He examined some of
those offered him, finally selecting a
diamond ring priced at $3.50, for
which he rendered a $3.50 certified"
check on a Philadelphia bank, 1t was
said. The check proved to be worth
less. The ring was recovered.
Evening star., 1923-04-01
Weeks Expected
To Defend Free
Speech in Army

Requests that Secretary Weeks pre-
vent Army officers from speaking pub
licly in regard to their profession
and using language that conflicts
with the aims of certain peace" or
ganizations may result soon in a
plain statement by the Secretary set
ting forth his opinion Of tine organ
izations concerned and their activi-
ties.
Mr.. Weeks said yesterday that he
had received from peace organlza-
t!ons a number of protests against
speeches delivered by Army officers
One OF them asked particularly that
he order Brig. Gen. Amos A. Fries,
chief Of the Chemical Warfare Serv-
Ice. TO stop making speeches. Ii
was indicated at the War Department
that the Secretary might answer the
requests by making plain the right
OF officers to act as individuals and
by revealing to the country the "men-
acing and unpatriotic program of
certain organizations"
Evening star., 1923-04-01
; NEW OFFICERS
CHOSEN BY BANK
Merchants Directors Name
RoIfe E. Boiling as First
Vice President.

directors of the Merchants Bank
and Trust Company late yesterday
e1ected Rolfe E. Boiling as first vice
president, Frank P. Harman, 1r., as
vice president, and E. ]. Enrich as
assistant treasurer.
Mr.. Boiling formerly was president
of the Commercial National Bank or
this city, retiring from that posi-
tion at the annual election in Janu-
arv. 1922, to make way for the pres
ont incumbent, H. Golden Donaldson.
During the interim he has resided
in New York city, where he has for
some wears held the Office Of vice
nrestdent of the Chatham-Phoe oentx
National Bank
He has a large following in this
city. He will fill the vacancy created
in the official roster of the bank by
the resignation of Ezra Gould three
weeks ago.
Mr.. Harman returns to the Mer-
chants Bank and Trust Company
after a. brief retirement, but as vice
president, where he formerly was
treasurer. He is a son of Frank P.
Harman, also one time president OF
the Commercial National Bank, q
we'll known capitalist and man OF
large affairs.
At the same time the directors
elected Rolfe E. Boiling. James Wal
ter Carter, Frank P. Harman, Frank
p. Harman, jr., and Edwin w. Pop
kins as members of the directory.
Negotiations leading to the changes
as indicated were conducted for the
bank by its president P. A Drury
who is we'll satisfied with the re-
suits of his conference and who be-
lieves that they will work we'll for
| the future of the institution. I'm
questionably the addition Of new
personnel to the big trust and saw
ings institution means an important
shifting of stock interests, involving an
important amount Of cash.
Edwin w. Popldns. who is made a
director, is treasurer Of the bank.
Evening star., 1923-04-01
DENTIST SHOOTS BOY
BELIEVED BURGLAR

When DR.. Douglas A. White, 30S Rhode
Island avenue northwest, looked from
a window OF his home late last night
and saw two persons apparently trying
to cut a window pane from the Seaton
Garage and filling station next door ne
grabbed a revolver and fired at them.
Rushing to the street DR.. White met
policeman and the two seized Cyrous
Statwood Sheppen, sixteen-year- old COL
ored boy, who had been shot in the
neck. The boy was rushed to Washing
ton Asylum Hospital where his condi-
tion Is not regarded as serious.
DR.. White a dental surgeon with Of
fees at 1925 New York avenue north
west, told the police that he discovered
two persons trying to break into the
garage Friday night. Yesterday morn
ing pane of glass was found cut. The
pane was replaced and an examination
last night after the shooting showed
that 1t had been cut again.
DR.. White was not held. The police
are searching for Sheppen's companion.
Evening star., 1923-04-01
PRINCE OF 4LES TO PAY $I7,5OO.
COST OF HIS BROTHERS WEDDING

lishment; so, relatively speaking, the
king isn't really a rich man. The
Prince Of Wales, however, receives
the revenues of the Duchy Of Corn
wall, which includes properties in
which much London real estate fig
ures. His personal income from
these sources is estimated at about
100000 pounds sterling, or half a mil
lion dollers, annually; so he is really
the richest member of the royal fam
lily.
The Duke of York, on the other
hand, has no other income but his
grant of 10000 a year from the ma
tion, which will be raised to f25, 200
year upon his marriage.
The wedding contract definitely
confers upon the future Duchess of
York royal rank and the right to bear
the title royal highness." This also
has a most important bearing upon
the possible succession to the throne:
for, should the Prince of Wales not
marry, the Duke of York and his
children, should he have any, would
become the heirs presumptiYe.
Evening star., 1923-04-01
TODAY'S STAR
PART ONE-34 Pages.

Local. National, Foreign.
r. -'s and GossIp-Paee IS.
A ,"srs to Bible ouestlons-Paee II.
Boy Scout News-Page II.
Community centers-Paee 10.
FraternItIes-Paee 20.
D. A. r. ActivitIes-Page 20.
Arts and Ars,sts-Paee 81.
Schools and coIIeees-Pase q.
News Ideas In D. c. SchooIs-Page %.
Parent Teacher Acs;Vities-Page 23.
Flnanial News-Paces IS and &c.
Classified AdVertisements-Pa 27 10
So.
Civilian Arny-Pase 81.
Aviation ActlVitles-Paae 34.
News of this CIubs-Page 81.
Veterans of the Great War-Page "a.
Spanish War Veterans-Paee 81.
PART TWO-l6 Pages.
Editorials and Editorial Features.
Washington and Other Society.
Girls and Their AffaIrs-Page IS.
Serial, 1.-THE House Of Mohun"-Paee IS.
PART THREE-12 Pages.
Amusements-Theate and the Photo
play. .
Muslcin washington-Paee 5.
Motors and MotorIng-Pages to 9.
Book Reviews-Paee 10.
Boys and Girls Paee-Pase II.
PART FOUR Pages.
Pink Sports Section.
PART FTVE-8 Pages.
Magazine Section-Features and Fiction.
ROTOGRAVURE-8 Pages.
World Events In Pictures.
COMIC SECTION Pages.
Mutt and jeff; Regular Fellers; Betty;
Mr.. and Mrs.