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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
Mother FAIkTS
AS BANDIT TRIO
GET ten YEARS
Two Men and Youth Who
Terrorized Motorists
Are Sentenced.

Norman Lipscomb, %, Of 406 Ho-
vey St. Dewey Elliott, 25! Of 2O191a
Cornell Ave, and Charles Freeman.
II, of S44 N. Capitol Ave, alleged
to have terrorized motorists in vari-
GUS sections of Indianapolis and Ma
rion County, were fined 81 900 and
costs and sentenced to ten to twenty
one years at the Indiana State Re-
formatory by Criminal Judge James
A. Collins today on charges Of auto
banditry and robbery.
Freeman's mother collapsed as
the sentence was pronounced, and
his sisters begged the court to give
him another chance. The wife Of
Lipscomb also famed.
From forty to fifty witnesses ap.
peared in court They all are said
to have been victims involved in the
seventeen robberies admitted by the
trio.
to commit these robberies?' Judge
Collins asked Freeman.
II was out Of work at the time, Z"
said Freeman.
why. this list of robberies con-
fcssed by you makes Jesse James
look like a piker." said Judge Col
Inns. I've given my best during
my many years on the bench 10 help
boys between 16 and 21. but there is
nothing I can do 70 help those who
participated in this systematic series
OF robberies."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
AIR ROUTE MAY
BE ENDANGERED
Reimbursement of Mail
Line Possible.
Times Tashin0ton Bureau.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 26.-Only
danger to Indianapolis of Cleveland's s
attempt to grab the Chicago Indian
apolis- Birmingham air mail route
lies in the possibility that the route
will have to be readvertised, 1t was
said today.
In that event Cleveland might be
able TO secure consideration of an
other Route. There is some posi-
bility Of Reimbursement, since the
bid Of the General Always Com
pany, the single one received on
the Indianapolis route, was some
what irregular. This company sub
mitted lowest bids on four of the
eight proposed new routes. but
made the offer contingent on ac-
ceptance by the department Of all
four bids.
Should the present negotiations
fall through it will be necessary for
Indianapolis civic organizations to
petition Immediately for resubmis-
sion by advertisement Of the same
project.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
Only Nine Days Are
Left to Register

Approximately $4,000 Indian
apolis voters are so uninterest-
ed in who will run the police
force, make city ordinances,
operate the schools and spend
taxes for the next four years
they haven't even registered to
vote at the city election, ac-
cording to John E. Ambuhl,
deputy city rlerk.
There are nine more dayD, IN
cluding today. to do in 1t. Oct.
5 is the last day.
There are three places to reg
lister without cost: City clerks
Office in the police station. Ala
bama and Pearl Sts.; Republic
an headquarters. 234 X. Of +.
building. Massachusetts, Ave.
and Pennsylvania St.: Demo
cratic headquarters, sos Nation
al City Bank building.
Anyone who voted in the pri-
mary election last spring is reg
istered by that act. II you
didn't vote last spring or have
moved since. you must register.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26

contest. First prize is SIS. second is
$40 and the third IS.
Fridays program drew a maxi
mum crowd. II. A. Luckey, presi-
dent Of the Broadcast Listeners AS
ISOLATION, which is sponsoring the
show, estimated that the total num-
ber Of visitors 10 the show by The
time fits closes tonight will be close
to $4,000.
Guest announcers Friday nigh:
were Bill Hay OF WOK. Chicago,
and Fred Smith of WLw. Gin
cinnati. Ohio. Others on the pro.
gram were the Pettis Light Opera
Ensemble, Krauss Cardinals Orches-
ira. Bill Hay. bass solo; Marjorie
Garrigus Smith. pianist; Dalton H.
Wicker and Fred Newell Morris, so
loists.
Plans for enlarging next years
exposition to take in all the middle
western States will be discussed
soon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
RADIO SHOW TO
CLOSE TONIGHT:
SUCCESS CITED
Weeks Attendance Ex'
peCted to Reach $4,000
Friday Bill PIeaSeS.

Indianapolis first-but not last by
any means-radio exposition will
close tonight at IL p. m. at the
Cadle Tabernacle. after a solid week
of satisfaction for radio fans, radio
dealers and radio manufacturers.
This afternoon from . to o'clock
the Pettis Light Opera Ensemble
will sing Tonight from to 10
o'clock the program will include
Dickersons Woodstock Country Club
Orchestra, banjo contest for colored
banjo artists and songs by the Floyd
family.
Prizes totaling $40 will be awarded
to the best players during the banjo
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
BRIBE STORY
STRENGT HENED
Recipients of Money to Ad-
NIT 1t, Report.

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, Sept. 26.-Cook Coun-
tvs jail scandal, as related by two
beer barons," who admitted paying
100000 for special privileges in Jail,
Ia to be corroborated in part by some
of the men who accepted the money.
Federal authorities declared today.
Terry Druggan and frankie Lake,
pals, who have made millions selling
beer. testified they gained relief from
the dull routine of jail confinement
Aby paying cash for privileges. They
named Warden Wesley Westbrook,
now deposed, and three Of his aides.
Henry Foerst, James Fitzgerald and
Hans Thompson, as receivers Of their
money Foerst and Thompson, II is
understood, have offered to vouch
for the story as told by the beer
barons."
Westbrook's attorney told Judge
James II. Wilkerson that Westbrook
has lost his mental balance and will
be unable to defend himself, but the
attorney is convinced of his inno
cence and will fight the case.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
CRIPPLE SOUGHT
AS new BLAZE
is Investigated
Fire of InCendiary Origin
Does $4,000 Damage
at Junk Yards.
0'BRIEN SEES RIKHOFF
Fifth Arson Case in City in
Last Three DAYS.

Police and fire officials are seeking
a crippled man seen lettering about
the vicinity shortly before fire Of
origin broke out in the
junk shop of Jacob Solotken, 41O w.
North St, early today. Damage was
estimated at $4,000.
Fire Chief John j. O'Brien said he
was convinced the fire was the work
OF a pyromaniac.
1t was the fifth incendiary fire in
the city within three days.
Solotken said that about sixty tons
of baled rags, an elevator and an
electric press were damaged by the
blaze.
A fire thought to be of incendiary
origin caused a $4,000 damage July
to Solotken's shop. At that time
1t was said that Solotken had trou-
BILE with persons living In the neigh
borhood. Solotken has two large
bulldogs in the rear yard, which have
chased several colored youths who
bad been stealing junk.
Chief O'Br1en conferred with Po-
lice Chief Herman f. Rikhoff Fri
day and detectives were assigned to
work on the fire which damaged the
auto and garage OF John Dunagle.
730 Terrace Ave. Chief O'Brien said
Tony Wisehart. 626 Terrace Ave.
and Henry Moeller. 626 Parkway
Ave, told him they saw an auto
drive away shortly before the fire
started. License OF auto was OBJ
tained.
Chief O'Brien said he was still in
vestigating the two fires that did
50. 900 damage at the Indiana Motor
Body Company. 49 S. Gray ST.,
Wednesday; fire that did 5000 dam
age to a vacant house at 1904 E
Tenth St., and the fire that caused
a $4,000 damage to three houses in
1900 block lie Grande Ave. early
Wednesday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
DUVALL REVOLT TO
COST ZENER'S JOB
Shank Says He Will Ask Police Captain to Resign if He
Carries Out Threat to Support Myers.

Resignation OF Capt John Zener
from the police force will be re-
quested by Mayor Shank, If Zener
proceeds with active support Of the
C indidacy 'of Walter Myers for
mayor, Shank announced today.
Shank said Zener had agreed to
resign.
The announcement followed a con-
ference of administration leaders
with Shank and Zener
Yes, I said I'd do as I did when
I went out for Lemcke, resign from
the police force" Zener declared.
Held Foolish
Zener's fight from the fold of
the city hall gangs advocacy of
John Ia Duvall. Republican nom-
inee, was described by Shank lead
ers as foolish
Mayor Shank today effectively
quashed rumors that he is wavering
in support Of the candidacy Of Duvall.
"Il take the stump for him, If
he asks me-" Shank asserted.
Duvall Silent
II will have nothing to say on
whether we will ask Mayor Shank
to take the stump until the cam
paign opens" Duvall said.
I'm going to raise the devil. Just
watch me-" replied Zener. when the
pacifying efforts of Joseph L. Hogue.
city controller, in whose office Zener
is attached were related.
Boy. JOHN Walker street COM
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
SENATOR CALLS
UPON GOVERNOR
Watson Said to Be Alarmed
After Meeting.

Alarmed because Governor Jack.
son refused to attend a meeting
Thursday OF the Sixth district Re-
publican chairmen at Richmond.
Senator James e. Watson Friday
visited the Governor at the State.
house to ask why, 1t was learned to-
day.
Watson Is afraid the refusal por.
tends Ill for support by the Marion
County Republican organization OF
his candidacy for reelection next
year, it was said. lie was &C.
companied by Republican State
Chairman Clyde A. Walb.
Although scheduled to appear at
the Sixth district meeting, the Gov.
ernor sent a telegram Of regret. due
to press of State affairs The State
affairs" turned out to be a ball game
at Washington Park, II was said byI
those on the inside.
1t is understood Senator Watso1
was pacified.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
COURT ACTION
THREATENED In
GUTHRIE FIGHT
Attorney Says Drastic Steps
Will Be Taken Unless
Governor Apologies.
WRITTEN DENIAL SOUGHT
Ousted Commissioner Sees
Reflections on Character.

Thomas A. Daily, attorney for Will
liam A. Guthrie, today announced
drastic legal action will be taken
against Governor Jackson If the Gov
ernor does not make a written de-
NAL of reputed statements Guthrie
considers as reflections on his char
acter.
Guthrie in a letter to Jackson
Thursday said he would not carry
out his intention to resign as chair
man and member of the State con-
servation commission until he re-
ceived the apology"
Verbal Resignation
jackson late Thursday announced
Guthrie's verbal resignation of last
Saturday" was accepted and ap-
pointed DR.. David A. Rothrock Of
Bloomington, to succeed Guthrie.
Guthrie contends he is still q mem
Der. jackson said the incident is
closed as far as he is concerned.
Daily Indicated the action would
not be taken today.
unless we receive a written
denial Of rumored statements Of Gov
ernor Jackson, we will put the
gentleman in court and let him
testify there. The incident had no
connection with his executive
duties." Daily said.
Split Over Cuts
! Guthrie split with Jackson over
reduction of salaries Of conserva-
ton officials. The commission.
without Guthrie, later rescinded the
action. The reduction was in line
with Jackson's wishes, and his de-
clared economy program, Guthrie de-
clared.
DR.. Rothrock, dean of the College
of Liberal Arts at Indiana Uni
versity, conferred with officials OF
the department here today.
Richard Lieber, conservation di-
rector, talked with DR.. Rothrock.
The new board member had planned
to meet with Governor Jackson, but
the Governtr was out Of the city.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
INDIANAPOLIS BOYS ON SUB
Parents Here Confident
Twin Sons Will Be
Rescued.

IF the boys have to die. I'm proud
said Frederick f. Teschemacher,
4071 College Ave, today as he and
his wife awaited news concerning
the fate of their twin sons. Frede-
rick, Jr., and William. IS, who are
on board the submarine S-51, sunk
off the Connecticut coast.
Names of the two indianapolis
boys are included among the thirty
five men imprisoned in the ship.
Frederick and William enlisted in
the Navy in April 1924 at Bangor,
Pa, former home of the Tesche-
macher's until they moved to In
dianapolis last May At the time of
their enlistment, 1t was said they
were the only twins in the Navy.
They were both first class seamen
and had been assigned the S-51 since
last April.
Parents Brave
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Teschemacher
expressed their confidence that the
submarine would be raised and their
two sons rescued.
Their nephew visited them last
week and went down with the boys
forty feet. They showed him the
emergency oxygen tanks. I just
know they will be saved" said Mrs
Teschemacher.
The mother said she received a
letter from the boys about two weeks
ago. They have never visited Indi-
annapolis. Both said they were try
ing to get furloughs so they could
be here Christmas.
IF we don't get one then, wei
be home by Easter. anyhow" the
letter said.
The parents greatest concern was
that the Navy Department did not
have their change in address. The
father telegraphed the depar ment
this morning, but has received no
reply.
The mother said the twins are
large and curly headed.
Had WanderIust
Always they've had the wander
lust" she said. They enlisted
when they were only Is. Their IA
ther objected, but they pleaded sc
he finally gave his consent. We
used to live at Brooklyn, N. Y, and
the boys played around the ship
yards. Then they said they wanted
to go to sea sometime"
The last letter from the boys told
of the purchase of motorcycle from
another sailor.
And 1t went twelve miles in thir
teen minutes" they wrote
Teschemacher is employed at the
Real Silk hosiery mills. Four other
children are in the family, Carl Tes
chemacher, who is married and is
living at Plainfield, n. j., and three
sisters. Regina, Is; Catherine, 13
and Helen, IL. who live here.
r. II. Hollywood. 1543 Broadway
a distant relative. visited the twins
In the East about a week ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
Debt FUNDING
SESSION HALTED
Renew Efforts to Reach
Agreement Monday.

Blu United Press
WASHINGTON. Sept. 2S.-The
American-French debt negotiations
today halted until Monday, when re-
newed efforts will be made to reach
an agreement.
Finance Minister Caillaux notified
Secretary Of the Treasury Mellon
that his mission had not completed
its analysis of the American counter
proposal handed 1t yesterday, and
would not be ready for further dis
cussions before that time.
The French have been asked to
pay practically double what they Of
fered to pay Thursday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
TRAIN, AUTO
CRASH; 8 DIE
Fourth Believed Fatally In
jured.

BU United Press
PAINESVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 26.-
Three persons were killed and an
other was believed fatally injured
when a passenger train crashed into
their automobile at the street cross
ing of the New York Central Rail
road here early today.
The dead are: Frank Schimer, %,
OF East Cleveland; Mary Cole, Cleve-
land; unidentified youth about 23.
Miss Gydenlon Dodge Of Cleveland
is in a Painesville hospital in a seri-
Gus condition, Unconscious.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
MRS. SOPHIA LIEBER DIES

Word Is Received Here of Death in
Germany.
Word was received yesterday that
Mrs. Sophia Andre Lieber. widow of
the late Peter Leber, founder Of the
Indianapolis Deriving Company. died
at her home in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Indianapolis relatives are her son,
Albert Lieber, Spink-Arms; and
grandchildren, Mrs. Robert Rhoades.
Mrs. Kurt Vonnegut. Misses Alberta
and Lillian Lieber and Kurt Francke
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
SCOTT DIVORCE
DECREE DENIED
Congressman and Wife
Both Losers.

BD United Press
ALPENA. Mich. Sept. 26.-Both
Representative Frank D. Scott Of
Michigan and his wife, Edna Scott,
were denied a divorce in a decision
handed down in Circuit Court by
Judge Frank D. limerick today.
1T is my deliberate conclusion that
neither party is entitled to a decree" +"
Judge limerick declared in his de-
cision, which dismissed both bills
without costs, but ordered Scott TO
pay his wife alimony of $3.50 month.
ly until further orders from him or
the Supreme Court.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
Judge Scores Illegal Search
of Homes When Sub
poenaing 0fficiaI-Wants
Warrant or Affidavit for
Liquor Raid Produced.
HEATED BATTLES TAKE
PLACE BEFORE GARVIN
Officer RoundIy Criticised
for Breaking Glass in
Door at Home - Several
Persons Are Discharged
on Appeals.

illegal invasion" of Indian
apolis homes by prohibition Of
ficers was scored again Friday
afternoon when Criminal Judge
James A. Collins discharged one
woman charged with blind tiger
and ordered that Justice of the
Peace Henry H. Spiher, 354t
w. Michigan ST., be subpoena ID
to appear in court at 9 a. III
Wednesday to explain why a
search warrant he is charged
with issuing was not in his files.
Two liquor raids made on search
warrants issued by Justice Spiher
also caused heated legal battles be-
fore Judge Pro TEN. Thomas Garvin
in city court.
Joe Doe Case
In one case 1t was charged a John
Doe warrant insufliciently described
the home, and in the other that the
raiding officer kicked In a door when
the residents were not at home.
Prosecutor William H. Remy, Gar.
win and Judge Dan v. White con-
ferred today at police headquarters
and later talked to Captain Paulsell,
booze squad head. Although they
refused to say what was discussed,
1t is believed they were talking over
the two cases in city court in which
Spiher warrants were involved
Collins ruling resulted when Garth
B. Nelson, attorney for Miss Martha
Meyers, 31S E. North St., charged
with blind tiger. asked that no evi-
dence in the case be heard until the
search warrant be produced.
"A search was made at Sipher's
court, but no trace of the warrant
or the affidavit used could be found, y
said Nelson. Miss Meyers appealed
from city court, where she was fined
500 and costs and sentenced to thir.
ty days at the Indiana Womans 8
Prison.
Warrant Factory
William Bosson. city attorney, re
Gently charged Spiher with issuing
search warrants with little or no pre-
liminaries and with operating 9
search warrant factory" The law
requires that an atfid9vit be sworn
TO before the warrant is issued and
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
Driver Is Arrested

Wilson Wakefield, colored, Bridge
port. Ind, was slated Friday night
by State policemen and charged with
assault and battery and failure to
stop after an accident. Police say
he was driver OF an auto that struck
Lecta Brown, so, of 327 Lockbuin
St., a pedestrian on the National
Rd.. several nights ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
Imprisoned on
Seas Floor

BU Unitcd Press
WASHINGTON. Sept. 26.-The of.
fetal Navy Department list OF the
thirty-four men missing aboard the
sunken submarine S-51 is as follows
OFFICERS
Lieut.. r. II. Dobson, commander,
Brockport, N. Y.
Lieut.. Harlow NJ. Pine, Long
Beach, Cal.
Lieut.. j. d. Haselden, Dillon, S. c.
Lieut.. T. A. Glasscock, San An.
tonic, Texas.
Lieut.. f. d. Foster, Nutley, N. j. /
Ensign e. w. Egbert, Marine Har.
bor, N. Y.
CREW
Frank L. Minis, Augusta, Ga.
Frederick f. Teschmacher In.
dianapolis, Ind.
William c. Teschmacher, Indian.
apols. Ind.
Valentine Hilberd, Newport, r. 1.
Augustus A. Smith, Milton, Fla.
Steven Triffitt, Pawtucket, r. I.
Robert II. Wills, Norfolk, Va.
Frank c. Wiseman, South Boston,
Mass.
Paul B. Berk, Shoemakersville,
Pa.
Allan c. Earle. Gloucester, Mass.
Oscar j. Milot, Graniteville, Mass.
Brady d. Lindsay, Pensacola. Fla.
Walter E. Lawton, Weymouth.
Mass.
Frank A Shea, Gloucester, Mass.
Rudy Firm. Kolein, Mont.
Frank p. James Stratford, Conn.
Herber Il. Snyder, Philadelphia.
Pa.
Charles c. Thomas, Ell Paso, Tex.
r. e. Cassidy, Claremont, N. II.
II. l. Crawford, Ardmore, Okla.
Harry r.. e. Elser, Columbus.
Ohio.
John L. Gibson, Portland, Ore.
G. II. Martin, Philadelphia, Pa.
]. ]. Mccarthy, New York City.
r. S. Noble. Meyrimac. Mass.
j. M. Schoefield. Bridgeport. Conn.
j. j. Sheehan, Groton. Conn.
w. e. Harmon. jamaica, N. Y.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
Navy Officials Declare Men Could
Live From Twelve Hours to a
Week in Alright Compartments
if They Are Closed.
Bulletin
NEW LONDON, Sept 26.-Tests conducted by
ships late today indicated the trapped still alive

NEW LONDON, Conn., Sept 26-Trapped in the Navy sub
marine $751; thryfour officers and imprisoned today
13O feet below the surface of the following collision with
the coastwise steamer City of Rome.
Whether the alive dead is matter of conjecture
Lieutenant Commander Scanlon of the New London
base believes there possibility that they alive
fighting chance be rescued Others believe they have per-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
SOCIETY INCORPORATED

Ancient Universal Order of Har-
vesters, India ma jurisdiction, today
filed incorporation papers with the
Secretary of State. Evelyn Waters.
and Phyllis Waters, of GAL N. Cali
fornia ST.. were given as incorpor-
ators.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
WOLFE DENIES GUILT
Alleged Pal of Dutch Anderson Ar.
raigned in Court.

Alleged Pal OF Dutch Anderson Ar.
raigned in Court.
Bu United Press
MUNCIE, Ind, Sept. 26.-Chewing
upon an unlighted cigar, Charles
Zone ARM Wolfe, stood before Judge
Clarence Dearth in Circuit Court
hefeatotlay and pleaded not guilty
to the first-degree murder charge
placed against him in a grand jury
indictment for the alleged Staying
of Ben and Mary Hance, betrayers
of Gerald Chapman.
Wolfe, the grand juy charges,
was the companion Of George Dutch)
Anderson when the two overlook the
Hance couple on lonely road near
this city on the evening Of Aug. IA
and shot them down.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26

missioner) is for Myers, and I've got
a lot of other fellows in this city
hall bunch coming my way" Zener
declared at the conference with
Hogue.
Walker Friday denied he woulo
support Myers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
JUDGE DISCHARGES MAJ

James Copley, %. of 24O9 Prof
St.. was discharged today by ~
James A. Collins on charge Of
larry and petit larceny. " ~
Beyers. 2176 N. PennsylvanI
was fined SO and costs on ch( e
failure TO display auto numb .
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
DAYLIGHT TIME ENDS
Clocks to Go Back an Hour TOmor-
row Morning.

BU United Press
CHICAGO. Sept. 26.-The day
light saving season ends at a. nj.
Sunday, when the clocks go back
one hour. This territory will operate
on central standard or railroad time
until next spring.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
Home Edition

TTHE TIMES leads in Radio.
IL A Radio Magazine is part
Of this newspaper every Thurs
day. Hour-by-hour program ev-
cry day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-26
Forecast

OHOWERS probable tonight
- and Sunday; not much
change in temperature.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-01-29
TRAFFIC IN PISTOLS SEEMS DOOMED

The campaign against the pistol being waged by
the Atlanta Constitution is receiving statewide
endorsement by the press, the pupit and civic or
CARNATIONS. 70 prohibit their manufacture VIII
probably require constitutional amendment
which would take years to put into effect but
should the post Office department issue rule that
pistols may not be shipped via parcel post great
step towards the elimination Of this menace to life
would have been taken. Few Of the stores in in
terror towns carry pistols in stock these days, as
the business has not been profitable since the mail
order houses have begun advertising.
Comparatively few of the weekly papers have
ever carried this class Of advertising, 50 they are
not a party to the condition existing. With the
elimination Of these advertisements, purchasers
would find it more difficult to pistols and
with the lcssenng of pistols in the country the
stores would cease to handle pistol cartridges In
passing law depriving the OF the mails for
the transportation OF pistols it should include eX-
press companies we'll