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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
BRIDE OF 3 WEEKS GETS
3 YEARS FOR MAKING BEER

UNIONTOWN, Jan. 81. - Mrs.
Josephine Hagan Lewellyn, who
about a week ago was married
to WalteD' D. Lewellyn, was today
sentenced to three years six
months Imprisonment and fined
$1,000 for having beer in her
home, although she averred it was
taken as medicine, according to the
doctors advice.
If she pays the cost and the fine
within six months she will lie re.
leased from the workhouse at the
expiration of q year.
Counsel for the defense said Mrs.
Lewellyn was in poor health. Of
fering letters from two, physicians
in support Of his assertion. The
court replied that while her con-
dition was recognized, it was neces-
sary to protect the community
that she be punished. Mrs. Level
lyn is the mother of three children
by her first husband.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
WE'D EARLY, WORK HARD
FOR SUCCESS, SAYS STRAUs

ATLANTIC CITY, Jan. S1.--Na.
than Straus, millionaire philanthro-
pist and diplomat, who is celebrat-
ing his seventy-fifth birthday here
today, gave his formula for sue
cess.
Work hard" said the benefactor
Of thousands Of babies, land above
all, get married at an early age.
feel ten years younger than /
did ten years ago, because I have
given so much of my money TO
those who needed it worse than
myself, and / intend to keep giving
1t away until I die"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
Philippine COLLEGE MEN /.
PLAN TO DANCE TONIGHT

The Philippine Collegians, a Fill
Pine collegiate organization in this
city, will give a dance in honor Of
it's newly elected officers at the
Washington Club tonight.
The new officers are: Chancellor.
G.. Umali; vice chancellor, Mr.. SAM
dad; registrar, p. Villanueva; treas
urer, F: Silva; marshal, B. Javellana;
and counselor, 8. p. Almiranez
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01

courts or probation officers and is
out of a job
Judge Kathryn Sellers, of, Juv.
emile Court also spoke in support Of
the plan.
Rowland G.. Shelton, executive Sec
rotary of the Big Brothers and
Sisters, described the method en-
ployed by the New York branch in
obtaining employment for it's
charges.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01

THE sport box suit is necessary
to complete milady's ward
robe this year. A new material
called Cube de laine is lovely in
its smart roughness. A flat
crepe skirt, pleated, contrasts
well with jacket of grass greenp
that fas.ens with one large
pearl button. A hat of green
and white leather completes the
SUITS for this season are par
~ ticularly lovely with their
saucy, short jackets. Today l
saw several that were very smart
and yet reasonably priced at
$24.95. One was in soft, wool
material in tan and was checked
with narrow line in black. The
chic coat, fastening up closely
about the neck and flaring out
from the shoulders, was fine for
a young girl, or the slender wom-
an. Another suit, at the same
shop and for the same price,
was of camel's hair and the
jacket won immediate admira-
ton. May 1 help you in select
Ing your new suit!
-
HARRY COLLINS designs a
three.piece costume of I'M
usual charm. The frock is of
rose crepe ROMAN and has an
accordion pleated skirt and a
tiny frill, also pleated forms,
forms the pretense for a sleeve.
Wool and tinsel embroidery trim
the dress and a narrow band of
blue serge, the material of the
jacket, accentuates the very low
waisi. The box coat is of blue
serge and reveals a touch of the
crepe in the banding at the top
of the tiny pocket:
DESPITE all arguments to the
contrary woman's fashions
follow, or at least are influenced
by those of the men. The lat
est evidence Of this is seen in
the smart walking shoes that
boast a toe that borders on the
exaggerated square toes found on
shoes for men. / saw some most
attractive and sensible ones the
other day. In all black, in
brown calf or in brown calf and
suede combinations. With a SEN
sible and smart low heel and toe
suggesting the fashionable square
ness l am sure that these OK
fords will win the hearts of all
that see them. With the swag-
ger, box-coated suit, or the pop-
ular sweater and pleated skirt,
these oxfords will lead the styles.
AS the price was but Sc a pair,
they come under the head of
smart, spring toys for reasonable
prices.
WARN embroidery in an array
of bright colors is brought
out in bold relief against a
ground that is decorated in solid,
filled-in embroidery of taupe silk
floss. Such embroidery is most
striking and is the result of the
demand Of bright colors, a which
yarn so well provides. A blouse
or dress with scene all worked
out in wool is quite the thing.
~
PAISLEY bags continue to be
smart and lovely. If Won
are fortunate enough to have a
. piece of an old shawl, then make
1t into a bag and bead it slight.
ly with cut steel beads. The
steel beads are used to form
simple designs, for the patterns
of the material is Almost sur.
ficient Unto themselves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
JAIL FOR
TRAFFIC LAW
v|OLATORS
Harrison Also Backs Big
Brother Move Proposed by
Protestant Churches.

Urging adoption of more rigid
traffic regulations to cope with the
aggravated problem of increased
traffic and reckless driving, Judge
Robert B: Harrison. Of the District
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
GRoUNDHOG IS SHOWED
UNDER IN NEW ENGLAND

WINSTED, Conn.,, Jan. 31.-The
1atchfield county groun5hoE will
not see his shadow Frioay If the
sun does shine, due to his inability
20 leave his subterranean chamber,
the passage to which is buried deep
beneath snow,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-01
FLAPPERs
UNKNOWN, SAYS VISITOR

: HONOLULU, Jan. 31.-''There Is
no such thing as flapperism in
Japan as yet, although the young
girls of the Island Empire are
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
STATE SUIT ON
BANK IS HALTED
Majority Blocks Move on
KentIand Depository,

An effort 10 bring suit against the
Discount and Deposit State Bank OF
Kentland to recover 900 in State
funds deposited in the bank has been
blocked, at least temporarily, it was
learned today
The bank, of which Governor Nc
Cray formerly was president, closed
its doors some time ago.
At a meeting Of the State finance
board. consisting OF Governor McCray,
Ora J. Davies. States Treasurer, and
Robert Bracken, State auditor. Bracken
moved that suit be brought immedi-
ately.
Davies amended the motion to pro-
vide that suit should be filed within
ten days or Subject to further order
of the finance board" In this form
the motion passed.
The board als@ took up the question
of State finances. The general fund
and the benevolent institution fund
are both completely depleted.
Bracken will receive bids Dec. 81
for new loans of $2,50O,O0O, Large
loans coming due Dec. 81 will be paid.
The total indebtedness today was $3,-
100000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
DEPENDENCY IS
SUICIDE CAUSE
Mrs, Virgil |, Jones Takes
Poison at Home,

Despondent over a physicians state
ment that she would have 10 go to a
hospital Mrs. Virgil L. Jones, 27, Of
1892 Central Ave, took poison Friday
night and died at the Methodist
Hospital.
Discovery of Mrs. Jones act was
made when she walked into a room
and announced to her sister, Miss
Pearl Pollard, she had swallowed
poison.
Funeral services will be held at The
home at p. m. Tuesday. Burial II
Grown Hill cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs, Jones were married
SIX years ago and were parents Of a
16-months-old baby. Mrs Jones had
spent her entire life in Indianapolis
and was a member Of the Second
Christian Science Church.
Surviving: The husband and child;
two sisters, Pearl and Sylvia Rollard,
and brother, Joseph Pollard, all of
Indianapolis
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08

You on newspaper" he said to
me. Il like you. I pat your cheek.
yes"
He placed his two hands in mine.
Don't hurt hands. he said.
These hands hurt me every morn.
ing I get up
He wore a red diamond ring on
one finger. He also carries with him
a brown coat which Chopin wore
during his LIE.
With his wavy gray hair and great
overcoat cove Ing his five feet in
height, De Pachmann danced little
dance of Joy. He was surrounded by
Ona B. Talbot, who presents him al
the Murat Sunday afternoon, his sec
retaries and attendants.
De Pachmann believes that happy
mind keeps one young.
Il heavy" he said as he hung or
my arm?" he asked.
No I answered. Very light
How much do you weight"
Enormous, he said as he jumped
around. "164 pounds. That is five
years ago.
De Pachmann refuses to use eleva-
tors.
81 still have teeth" he cried as he
opened his mouth and pointed with
pride.
Il am happy" he shouted. ct don't
seq very well. Audience looks WOW
WOW to me, but I feel them there just
same"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
MURDER TRIAL OF
SHAW SET Dec 70
BY JUDGE COLLINS
New Arrest Is Made in
Staying Probe by
Police,

Judge James A Collins today set
the trial of John Thomas Shaw, "a,
colored. 1913 f. Maryland St. upon
a charge Of first degree murder for
Dec. 19 in Criminal Court.
Shaw was indicted Friday. He Is
charged with abducting Mrs. Helen
Hager Whelchel, %, of 1854 Apple
gate St, at Iowa and East St. with
robbery as the motive. numbering her
and dropping her body from the HIS i
School I'd. bridge to the Big Four
Railroad tracks one mile north OF
Ben Davis on Nov. Is.
Collins named H. B. Pike. former
prosecuting attorney Of Vermilion
County special counsel for Shaw. the
appointment to be confirmed on Pixies
acceptance. Pike indicated he would
give his decision Monday.
Shaw is held at the State prison at
Michigan City for safe keeping.
Date Of Shaw's return to the city
Will be kept secret in the interests Of
law and order, the judge said
Detectives today have under arrest
Jim "Hunky" John. IS. Of 403 w.
Maryland St. on a vagrancy charge.
He is held In a solitary cell at police
headquarters under $4,000 bond.
Inspector John Mullln said Jopn
was arrested after investigation OF A
story that he frequently was seen
with Shaw and often rode around in
his car. Mullin said John has told
held pending a rigid examination.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
MEXICAN FEDERAL
AND REBEL FORCES
REPORTED IN CLASH
Presumed Advance Guard of
Government Troops Meet
0utpoStS at Vera Cruz,

By United Press
MENICO CITY. Mexico, Dec. S.--A
battle is under way between Federal
forces and the De la Huerta rebels at
Jalapa. a dispatch said today.
1t was presumed the advance guard
Of the Federal forces. enroute to Vera
Cruz. had come in contact with the
insurrectlonists sent out from Vera
Cruz yesterday.
Gen. elias Gales, government party
candidate for the presidency IN the
coming election. informed President
Obregon he IL willing 10 suspend his
campaign In the interest of internal
harmony.
Gales also offered to organize and
lead an army Of 100. 600 Agraristasand
Laboristas against the rebels If the
president would sanction such a move
to restore order.
The government, Gales said. would
have to provide arms and munitions
1t was not expected. however. Ohre-
gon would accept either Gales offer
to suspend his political campaign or
organize an army to down the revolt
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
LONDON CROWDS
CHEER MACDONALD
AS NEW PREMIER
Thousands Greet British
Labor Leader as He Arrives
From Wales,

BY United Press
LONDON, Dec. 8.-"Three cheers
for the new prime minister"
An immense crowd shouted this
greeting to Ramsay Macdonald,
leader Of the labor party when he
arrived in London this afternoon from
Wales
Resignation Of the Baldwin cabinet
was considered certain. The exact
time the conservative government will
step out, however, had not been de-
termined.
Lord Stamford Ham, secretary 10
the king. visited Downing ST. today.
presumably to arrange for a visit by
Baldwin to His Majesty
1t was indicated the standing Of the
new Parliament will be approximately
as follows: Conservatives, 259; Labor,
1913. Liberals, 14S; others, 2. Total.
SOP.
The situation in the new Parliament
will be unprecedented in British po-
Eucal history. Neither Of the three
pa es-Conservatives, Liberals and
have a ma jority.
Sir Alfred Mond. former cabinet
minister and a close -conhdant of Tor
mer Prime Minister Lloyd George SAID
one solution might be formation Of
a government by Lord Derby
known advocate of free trade, to carry
on temporarily, under policy Of tran
guilty
The Daily Express. on the oLher
hand, attributed indirectly to Lloyd
George this declaration:
There viii be no liberal or con
seryatible coalition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08

He was reelected in 1922. beginning
his second term Jan. l, 1928. His term
would expire Dec. 81, 1924 and Remy
will serve until that time
Evans was a captain in the United
States Army, having served overseas.
Before he entered the Army he was
associated with the law firm of Holtz-
man & Coleman.
After the war he became assistant
prosecuting attorney under CIaris
Adams, and succeeded Adams as
prosecutor. He is a graduate of De
PAW University and of the Harvard
Law School. For a time he was as
ISOLATED with the late J. Frank Hanly,
former Governor Of Indiana, in tho
practice of law.
Remy, although a young man, has
had considerable experience in the
prosecution of cases. In recent
months he has done most of the
active work in the courtroom. He
was appointed chief deputy by Evans
in 1922 to succeed Sidney S. Miller,
who was elected Judge Of the Su,
pertor court. Previous to becoming
chief deputy he was a deputy in the
city court.
Assistants Retained
1t is understood Remy will retain
the same organization in the prose
cutor's office. He has not decided
upon his successor as chief deputy.
Among important cases during the
administration of Evans have been
the case in which Mrs. linda Myers
was charged with the murder of her
husband, the prosecution Of ]. Her
bert Hartman, who was deposed as
REPUBLICAN, candidate for city Judge
after he was charged with receiving
stolen goods; the case against Rich
ar Y. Sipe, who as county clerk EN-
bezzled $40. 900, and the case against
Tommy Dillon, charged with keeping
a gambling house. The last case was
looked upon as having considerable
political significance.
Evans plans to take up the prac-
tice Of law after the first Of the year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
SANTA CLAUS +.
OPPORTUNITY
HERE, FOLKS!
You in Aiding Needy Families in IndianapoIis-Just
Ask for Name and Send in Yule Gifts,

Santa Clauses Of indianapolis will
be given an opportunity to spread
their gifts as widely as possible this
year. through the Christmas Clearing
House, which will operate for the
eleventh consecutive yuletide.
The Clearing House viii be operated
this season in 40S Baldwin Block,
through the Social Service Exchange
Of the Family Welfare Society. Her
bert S. King, chairman of the Christ
mas Clearing House committee, an
nounced today.
Here's How 1t Is Done
Here is how you can help, individ-
ualy or as an organization, accord
ing to pamphlet prepared by the
Community Fund:
Notify the Christmas Clearing
House Of your plans TO give Christ
mas cheer, as soon as possible.
Blanks on which TO write names and
addresses of families to whom you
will play Santa Claus may be pro-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
OwsIey Declines Candidacy

Despite requests Of a large coust.tu-
ency, Alvin Owsley, past national
commander of the American Legion,
has refused to annuonce himself as
a candidate for nomination for Gov.
ernor Of Texas on the Democratic
ticket, but will enter the practice Of
law in that State, friends at legion
headquarters here have learned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
By United Press

FOTORIA, Ohio, Dec. s.-A wom-
an robber today held up two girl
clerks in the Ohio Savings and Loan
Bank and escaped with all the money
in sight, approximately $1,000.
Carl Smith, manager of the institu-
ton, had not arrived at the office, and
the two girls, Mable Blackford and
Edith Allyn. were alone in the office
when the gun woman entered.
Miss Blackford said the woman was
neatly dressed wore bobbed hair and
a large brown overcoat. She APP
peared to be between 35 and 40 years
old. Covering the two clerks with a
revolver, the woman demanded they
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
LONE WOMAN ROBS
OHIO SAVINGS BANK
Female Jesse James Forces Two Girls to Face Wall anC
Scoops Up All Cash in Sight.

Shell out" Then she ordered them
to face the wall. Now don't move
for forty minutes" she said.
The gun woman stuffed the money
in the pockets Of her big coat and
walked out. Passersby said they saw
a. woman answering to the description
of the gun woman run down an alley.
The girl clerks were still standing,
faces to the wall when Carl Smith
arrived at the bank a few minutes
later.
He said he believed the same woman
tried to hold him up several weeks
ago. but he talked her out Of it"
and she fed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
MRS. JANE JONES DIES
Body Found In Bed Today BY vii
liam Wade

Mrs. Jane Jones, SO. rooming at
115 N. Harding ST.. was found dead
in bed today by William Wade OF
that address. The physician who at
tended her said she was a victim Of
chronic bronchitis, which had proved
fatal because of her age and weak
ened condition. A son, Fred Jones,
Of this city survives.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
BOARD SAYS NEW
COUNTY BUILDING
LIKE COW BARN
Work on Poor Farm Structure
Criticised by Charities
Body,

The new building at the county
POOR farm more nearly resembles the
cow barn at the State fair ground than
a new home-for the unfortunate
people Of Marion County" charges
the Marion County Board Of Charities
and Correction in a report today 10
county commissioners.
I'VE cannot but feel that very little
attention or interest has been given
the erection or planning Of this new
building. A large amount Of money
has been spent. and in our opinion,
without obtaining the best results"
the report stated.
Plan Changes Made
The addition to the county infrmary
has been under way all summer It
was started with a $3.50, 900 appropria-
ton last spring by the county council.
and commissioners have had 10 change
original plans to cure serious defects
several times.
The report says that:
Ceilings in the new building are two
feet too low. No screens except box
screens are possible. due 10 the pc
NuALdA AOAl1LA ltlLLbIA VI NAlllUASs anu
none are contemplated.
The physical condition Of many in
mates IS such that their beds need
changing several times a day. and it
does not require much thought to IN
derstand what conditions Will be here
with flies and warm weather"
Clean As Possible
There are 22S inmates, forty-nine Of
them women. The place is neat and
clean as possible under circumstances.
There are no cutters on the new
building, which will make the walls
damp and unhealthy.
No provision for a hospital room
the sick. the suffering and the dying
sharing rooms with others.
The large first floor room in the old
building on the mems side, for bed
fast patients, is a dark. loathsome-
smelling room though kept clean. and
the air $ wholly unfit for the sick.
There are thirty chronically sick men
there now.
Superintendent William Lewis and
wife deserve nothing but commenda-
ton for their work under trying con-
ditions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
GIRL INJURED AS
DATE SHOWS GUN
Friend
May Die.

the Brazil High School boys might
try to chase him out Of town.
He was showing her the gun when
1t was accidentally discharged. The
bullet penetrated her abdomen She
was taken to the hospital and an
operation was performed, but she has
only a slight chance Of living.
Johnson was placed in Jail, although
the young woman pleaded that moth
ing be done to him.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
JUST PLAYING DOCTOR
Little Girl Has Narrow Escape as
Sister Gives Medicine"

Playing doctor" Dorothy Dean I,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Clarence
Dean. 1204 W. Market St. poured
some medicine" she discovered in a
bottle into a spoon for her little sister.
Rosemary, 8. Motorpolicemen Oakley
ant Mangus, sent on a palice emerg-
cncy call. administered first aid treat
ments to Rosemary. The medicine"
was poison. The child was only burnt
about the mouth.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
CHARLES MOORES BURIAL
Services Will Be Held Monday at
Presbyterian Church.

Following funeral services at the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Alabama
and Nineteenth SITS, at 2:3O p. m.
Monday. private burial services for
Charles W. Moores will be held at
Crown Hill cemetery. DR.. Edward
Haines Kistler, Fourth Presbyterian
Church. will have charge.
Mr.. Moores, United States commits
sioneC since 1888. died at his home,
1913 N Pennsylvania St, Friday
morning of heart trouble. Because
OF his illness he was forced recently
to resign as special prosecutor in the
grand jury investigation of affairs of
Governor Warren T. McCray.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
BIZ United Press

81 Lntfed Presq
BRAZIL, MD, Dec. S.-Susie Mish-
Ter, IT. high school girl, lay at the
point of death today in the community
hospital from bullet wound acci-
dentally inflicted fast night by a re-
volver in the hands of Albert John
son, II, Clinton.
Johnson had date" with Miss
Mishler to take her to the Clinton
Brazil basketball game. He brought
a gun because he was afraid some of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08
REMY SUCCEEDS
EVANS
AS PROSECUTOR
Governors Son-in-LaW Resigns Stating He Does Not De-
sire to Continue in Office With MCCray
Indictments Pending, 81
TERM WOULD NOT EXPIRE UNTIL DEC. 81, 1924
New Incumbent Although Young Attorney Has Had Con-
siderable Experience Representing State
In Marion County Courts

William Evans, sonnaw Of Governor Warren T. McCray,
resigned Marion county prosecutor today.
Governor McCray Immediately appointed William H Remy,
assistant o Evans, his successor
Evans said he resigned because he should be held
ponsble continued prosecution
wherein indictments pending Governor McCray
Eight indictments containing 1872 making criminal charges
pending Criminal Court where Evans prosecutor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08

Richard Graves, 90, Of 500 Holly
Ave, corporal in the National guard.
was in the city prison today awaiting
trial by the guard court on charges
Of missing drill Nov. 5, II, and 10.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08

ttnued p r o 5 e C u
ton of cases In
the court in which
indictments arc
pending against
Governor McCray.
The public Will
understand t h a t
such a situation
would be intoler-
able to me-"
He also formal
~ notified Judge
James A. Collins
of the Criminal
Court Of his resig-
nation.
E va s " a 6
elected in 1920,
defeating Paul G..
Davis, his Demo-
n.y., %fo
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-08

the appointment
Of the prosecutor
in the court
where he will be
tried.
Remy, however,
will have little, II
anything to do
with the forth
coming trial Of
McCray. Clarence
w. Nichols, who
had charge of the
grand jury inves-
LEGATION leading
up TO the indict-
ments, will have
charge of t h g
prosecution.
The resignation
sent to the Gov
nrDNr wa 6 hr.faf