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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
: GmIl Is Discharged

Eli Gmil 81, Of 1144h N. West
ST.. professional bondsman, arrested
in an upstairs corridor at police
headquarters by Traficman Nor
risey. was discharged by City Judge
Pro Tenn. Garrett Olds, on a vag-
rancy chargs today. Judge Delbert
o. wilmeth had ordered Gmil from
the building.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
DINNER BILL OFFERED
Stiff Fines Proposed in New Head
light Measure.

Failure of a motorist to dim his
headlights when meeting another
automobile at right would be punish
able by fine. through a bill intro
duced in the Indiana House today
by Representative Harris, Elletts-
Vile. Fines: $40. first offense; s25,
second offense. and 500. third Of.
fense.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
ExTRADITIoN HoNoRED
-Four Charged With Auto Theft TO
Be Returned.

A United Press dispatch today
from Springfield, ILL.,, said Governor
Small had honored extradition pa
pers for Hazel Dunlap, James Dun
lap, Harry vickers and Frank We
lay, arrested at Marshall, ILL.,, wher.
found III an auto there belonging to
Walter T. Murray, 1443 s. Richland
St., Of this city. Detectives Trick
and Giles are at Marshall to bring
back the four.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
Faces Eviction for Fall
ure to Pay S11 a Month
Rent for Room.
Bu NEA Service
TN0EW YORK, Feb. 19.-
~ THE Greatest Horse
back Rider of the Greatest
Show on Earth"
In huge varicolored letters,
the words appeared upon the
billboards of half a century
ago.


Not since back in 1890 had the
name of Anna Tompkins ap-
peared in the newspapers.
Then there was a paragraph re-
lating how the circus rider had
fallen from a horse and injured
herself.
The name appeared again Just
the other day and this time the
newspaper paragraph read some
thing like this: Anna Tompkins
Jackson, 80, former equestrienne,
will be evicted tomorrow for
failure to pay her rent of s11
month unless neighbors help her
find way out"
The woman once referred to as
"the greatest horseback rider in
the world" was hobbling down an
ice-covered street. guided by an
alert terrier. Numbed fingers of
her other hand clung to a scrub
pail. Her head was wrapped in
a wooden shawl. From beneath the
shawl blew strands of steei-gray
hair.
Mrs. Anna CTompkins) Jackson,
aged So. was returning from a fu-
tile search of work. She was very
tired and her rheumatism had be-
come so bad with the winter
months that even light work was
becoming too much for her.
But at one mention OF the circus
her eyes lighted.
Yes, they once called me the
greatest circus rider" the old
lady said. "It started when was
is. was living in Newark, N. j.,
where was born. My father took
me to a circus. OF course I wanted
to be a performer right away. And.
OF course, my father argued.
went home and learned to ride
horses. And I kept trying and
trying and when I was IT the old
New York circus In Union Square
gave me a chance. 1t was just
about that time that girl boxers
were wanted by circuses and I
learned to box and fence and did
all those stunts. but / did a lot OF
riding on the side.
They gave me the hard horses
to work with. finally-the kind you
had to use two bits on. WE'LL
finally got with Barnum and
Bailey's and that's where l became
known as the greatest rider
"Well. after fell I was through
with the circus" the old lady con-
tinued, after a pause. IT hadn't
saved much money and was in
my forties. / had to go to work.
Lately it's been housekeeping, bat
my rheumatism is getting too bad
for that. don't know what I'll
do next"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
.EMIS0N NAMED JUDGE
New Court Created mt vincennr
When Governor Signs Bill

Governor Jackson today signe
Hose bill II. by Representatives
Willis. vincennes. creating a Su-
perior Court of Knox County at Vim.
cennes. and appointed John Rabb
Emison, assistant United States dis
trict attorney, for more than q year
aN judge OF the court.
Enison. graduate Of De Pauw
University and Harvard Law school,
is brother of Ewing Emison, Vim.
cennes. Indiana manager for Prest-
dent Coolidge during the last cam
paign. He is a member OF Phi
Kappa Psi Fraternity.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
PENSION BILL is UP
Hard Fight Led Against Measure by
Lindley.

State Senator Nejdl. Whiting, Re-
publican floor leader, called out his
old age pension bill for final vote
this afternoon In the Senate. A hard
fight, led by Senator Lindley, King
man. Republican, Immediately devel
oped.
Lindley said the bill is socialistic.
1t provides $25 month pension
for needy persons over 65. Nejdl
said the bill will do away with poor
house evils. Each county will have
a. local pensioning board.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
Shepherd Letters to Nurse
Read at McClintock Inquest
Guardian Of Chicago Mil
Iionalre Orphan Gave HeI
Stock Certificates, Cir
Testifies at Probe Into
Mysterious Death,
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-Endearing
letters written by William d. Shep-
herd, foster-father OF William N.
McC1intock, dead millionaire or
phan," to a pretty young nurse were
introduced today at coroner's In
quest into young McClintock' S
death.
The letters were offered in an at
tempt to show Shepherds relation
to the nurse as a possible motive
should it be found McClintock met
an unnatural death.
Precious Sunshine" the letters
four in number-started. "You are
the dearest and sweetest girl in all
the world" one Of the letters de-
clared. '"You put new life into me
when I am with you. l cannot dc
without you / need you. love
you more than life itself.
Sometimes I want to kidnap you
and carry you away where I'll have
you as my very own"
Kiss Promised
One of the letters concluded with
the words 'I'll kiss you by-by."
The nurse, Miss Estelle Gehling
beautiful young woman Of about
25, was on the witness stand, idonti
flying the letters and telling Of hei
meetings with Shepherd. Most OF
the meetings occurred some time be
fore Young McClintock, heir to his
parents $4,000, 900 estate, died from
what appeared to be typhoid fever
His death came just a few hours be
fore he was to have married Miss
Isabelle Pope. popular society girl
and former coed at Northwestern
University.
When McClintock's will was made
public, leaving all of his estate to
Shepherd, except an annual pay
ment of $4,000 to Miss Pope, Munici
pal Justice Harry Olson. a friend OF
the family, started an investigation
Shepherd, who was called as first
witness today, refused to answer
questions Of the coroner.
Nurse on Stand
Miss Ceiling, called Immediately
afterward, told of meeting Shepherd
when he was q patient In her hos
pital. She identified a stock certifi
cate for $4,000 shares Of stock in the
Liberty Silver Mining Company. pal
value $25.000 This. she said was 9
gift from Shepherd. He also gave
her considerable cash. she testified.
This stock, Olson contends, was
the property Of young McClintock.
Shepherd, in his last letter to the
nurse, said he was broke" and could
| give her no more money.
William D. Shepherd was reared
near Franklin, Ind, and spent his
young manhood In Indianapolis. He
served in the Spanish-American Wai
as member of an Indianapolis com
pany of volunteers.
Shepherds mother, Mrs. Martha
Shepherd Haydn. lives at z394
Roosevelt Ave-, and his sister. Mrs
Amos Pcdigo, at 5404 College Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
ASSESSMENTS T0 FALL
Schedule Adopted at Conference Rep
resentfng Eight Counties.

BN Times Special
WORTHWHILE. Ind, P's5. 49,
Farm land in the eight counties of
the Ninth district will be assessed
from 10 to 80 per cent lower this
spring. according to a schedule
adopted by district assessors here
late Wednesday. There will be but
little IL any reductions on improve
ments. Livestock will be appraised
at market price less hauling cost.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
DRUG STORE is ROBBED
Proprietor HeIa Up by Man Who
Asks for Cigarets-S31 Taken.

Police today are seeking two col
ored men who robbed Thomas H.
Prewitt, proprietor Of a drug store
at 1902 Roosevelt Ave. OF $S1.
One OF the men asked for pack
age of cigarets and covered HIM
with a revolver when he turned to
get them Prewitt said. The other
waited in an automobile. Police OBJ
tanned the license number.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19

(n1EWARD of $500 for
IN arrest and conviction
of the murderer of r. N.
Cunningham, feed dealer,
Advance, Ind, who was
found dead at his place of
business, 1923 W. Maryland
St., Feb. u, wastssnounced
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19

Cunningham was struck
on the back of the head
and robbed of about 800.
His brief case was found in
the canal the next day. De-
tectives are seeking clews
to the slayer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
Reward in Cunningham Case

today by R. A. Cunning
ham, 1926 W. Washington
ST., a brother.
Advance citizens, under
direction of Glenn Waters
of the State Bank of Ad-
vance, raised the reward
money.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
Premier R.,cnyerinr

Bv United Press
ROME, Feb. 19.-Premier Musso.
lini continues to recover from his at.
tack of inr 1enza. The conditions OF
Ministers De Stefani and Rocco, Ill
of the same malady, also have i'm
proved.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
Woman Clerk Sworn In

Miss Lucy Lenora Evans, Of ans
e. Michigan st.. was swort IN a.
deputy clerk OF the Federal Court
today by William p. Kappes. clerk
Miss Evans succeeds Mrs. Mora
Clark Quellhorst. who has resigned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
PROSECUTOR REMY NOLLES @
COUNTS ON FORMER CLERK
Attorney for Defense Bitterly Con-
tests Efforts to Gain Information
Witness Tells of Steps Preced-
ing Loan.

That Edwin A. Hunt real DEALER 1899 Washington
Blvd trial in Criminal Court charge Of conpng with
Richard " Spe, former county clerk and Will H Latta
torney Caypoo embezze $4,000 county funds knew Sp
today in testyng for the State Spe took the
Wednesday afternoon He still testfyng this afternoon
The State charges that Hunt and Laa induced Sipe
vest county funds in private enterprise
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
FREE BOOKS HISTORY
House Adopts Report sor Indefinite
POstponement.

Free schoolbooks for Indianapolis
became a matter of history today
when the House adopted a commit
tee report favoring indefinite post
ponement of the Hinkle measure.
The measure authorized school com
missioners to levy special tax for
the purpose.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19

City manager form of government
was to be discussed at a conference
Of Mayor Shank and the Indianapo-
lis Real Estate Board civic affairs
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
YEARS WORK OUTLINED

Chamber OF Commerce Industries
Committee at luncheon.
Policies and activities for the year
were outlined by Chamber of Com
merce industries committee lunch
con today. at the chamber. @. M.
Williams, chairman, presided.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19
RESIDENTS
BEG FOR
CINDERS
Mr., Fixit Learns City Can
Not Reach Every Point
at Once.

Write your complaints or requests
for information about municipal
service to Mr.. Flxit of The Indian
apolsi Times It's his Job TO look
things. up and try to get things done
for Times readers at city hall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19

T,AIR tonight with lowest
i temperature about 25.
Friday increasing cloudiness,
somewhat warmer by afternoon
or night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19

TIME only complete hour-by-
i hour radio program pub
lished in Indianapolis appears
daily in The Times.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-19

%7EMANDS for cinders for
| streets and alleys In bad
condition still continues to
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
NEW NAMES FOX TRAINS

Philadelphia, June 1o P)-Follow- ing up it's action of last April in ,giy- ing names to certain fast through trains instead of identifying them by letter and numbers, the Pennsylva- nia Railroad company today an nounced it has named % additional freight trains. The "Choo Cow" was the name given to train carrying milk from Buffalo to Philadelphia and Jersey City The Cat Bird" carries perishables from Norfolk 10 Philadelphia and New York. Other notes include the Purple Emperor" !" Plying Cloud" Dividend" "Vamp" and the Home Run"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
THE BOND MARKET.

New York. June 19 P}--Renewed buying of T.. <, government obliga- tions, r2ticcting the employment of surplus funds at this center, marked today's early bond trading. Another rise in the New York federal reserve ratio testified to the east of credit conditions, which also was empha- sized by the action of members banks in di9chQrging $50,000,000 of their indebtedness 10 the central in- stitutocn. Four or the federal bonds the treasury is and the 1st, 2nd and 4th Liberty 1-4s-reached new top prices. Prices of foreign and cor poration issues maintained firm tone. American Telephone Gs rose to a new high level at 12G and Skelly Gl2s led another upturn in the oils. Railroad liens fluctuatcd within mar low limits.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
Took Another Mans Car,
 Now Must Stand Trial

Waterbury, Conn, June 19.---(Pl-- After a test Of his handwriting was made In city court this morning, Dennis Mccarthy, South Leonard street, was bound over to the next criminal term of the superior court, under bonds Of S3,0OO on a charge of theft of a motor vehicle. Mccarthy was arrested yesterday after a complaint had been made that the accused took the automo- bile of Ralph Mastlano without per mission and ruined the battery in the machine.
 The owner received a note, writ ten upon the back of tobacco package wrapper, which informed the owner that his car could be found at the South Leonard street bridge, with the battery burned out and asked the owner not to be
 Sore"
 IL was signed din" This morning Mccarthy denied that he had written the note. A test convinced the court otherwise.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Contractors are invited 10 submit a proposal for Fire proof School Building for the Consolidated School District of the City of New Britain. Connecticut.
 Drawings, specifications and other information may he prnrur<d from the office Of Henry P. lUdotf. krehi- tect, The Mutual Bu'lding. New Brit. ain, Conn, on and Sftsr Jure 18Th, 1925. Drawings ard specifications must be returned not later than July 17th, 1925,
 Plumbing, Heating and VsrtiIst- ing, Electrical Wiring and Painting will be let under separate respective contracts.
 All contractors dcs!rous os hEur- ing the respective worK shall hA Eev- erned by the wording Of this Eeues.
 To he entitled 10 ccnE.c statssIl. the proposal must be InsG4 upon q form provided by the architect which must be fully competed and in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders as set forth in the speci- tlcations.
 The requirements for the General Contractors Proposals are a tT,oo0 certified check or surety bid bend to accompany the proposal. and the furnishing by the successful bidder Of surety bond equal to 605o ot the amount of his contract,
 Tho requirements for the Separate Respective contractors proposals are a Certified check equal to Sqs Of the amount of their bid or a surety hid bond, and the furnishing by the successful bidder Of surety bond equal to SOC of the amount of his contract,
 The Proposal must be addressed and delivered 10 the School Depart nsnt Of New Britain. Mir. Joseph NJ. Hal'cran, Chairman, Hillside Place. New Britain. Conn. not later than July 17. 1925 at 11:0G a. m. stand ard Time.
 l The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids,
 HENRY F. LUDoRF, Architect
 The Mutual Building New Britain. Conn.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
Foreign Exchange

New York, June 19-Foreign ex- changes steady. Quotations Gin cents); Great Britain, demand 1855 9-16, cables 46O, 60 day bills on banks 4S1 5-S; France, 4.7Sh, cables 4.74; Italy, demand 3,74h. cables 3.T5.
 Demand: Belgium 4.6Sls, Ger many 2SS1, Holland 4O.0Sh, Nor- way 1926. Sweden 26.7S. Denmark 1914, Switzerland. 1941. Spain 145S, Greece 1.6S, Poland 1s1-4. Czechoslovakia 2.96, Jugoslavia 1.74, Austria II l-4, Rumania 4eik, Argentina 4o.5o, Brazil 1l.10. Tokyo 40 7-S, Shanghai 3-S, Montreal 100 1-64.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
FLOWERS FASHIONS NEW FAD
By HoRTENsE SAUNDERS
 NEA Service Writer

New York. June IS. - Floral frocks are fashions fad.
 Summer has not only dotted the garden with roses and lilies but has decorated our costumes as well with colorfui posies. Never before have flowers been so important. sartorially.
 First we have the lowered ma terials," says Henri Bendel. style expert of New York. Tn crepes, chiffons and cotton materials flow CTS prevail, varying in size from the small Dresden figures closely pack ed together 10 the bigger-than-life variety so oyargrown that they al- low for but few Implications on the gown.
 "Followlng the lowered gown, the lowered hat has suddenly forced us to appreciate its beauty. On the small Bangkok and milan shapes are flowers Knowingly placed while on the wide brimmed hats are roses wal aterlilies and callas looking so very natural and so freshly plucked that nature must find herself slight ly jealous at times"
 These flowers change with the calendar and little later we may expect the chrysanthemum and sun flower 10 replace the strictly sum- mer flower.
 "The lapel of the taillenr or coat Is quite sure to have it's colorful boutonniere; usually of natural flowers that carry out the color note of the scarf or hat" Bendel said.
 Many of the debs are wearing floral bracelets consisting of round plaque of small blossoms outlined with lace and ribbon mounted on ribbon. These are worn above or below the elbow, according to the inclination.
 "One even sees natural flowers in the hair again, a style that has hsen passed for several seasons.
 ~'Both natural and artificial flow CTS are used this season, but for the corSage, boulonnfere and bracelet natural blossoms are preferred even though they are much less en- during.
 Some of the loveliest .parasol' come in lowered materials. or are plain with painted floral patterns or they are decorated with silk flowers and petals. Very unusual ones come in flower shapes.
 ''The fastidious woman, of course carries out the flower idea as fal as possible and affects the perfume of the flower she features. With a rose bordered gown, the suggestion of rose perfume is most aluring Light flower odors are much more appropriate for summer than the
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19

Miss Marion Schrocdel of Division street Is attending the commence ment exercises at Dartmouth Miss Schroedel's brother, Howard, is a member of the class of 1925.
 Mrs. Edward Feldman of 72 Mon roe street is spending the. weekend in Colchester.
 George J. Coyle of Connerton street has returned to his home from Dartmouth to spend the sum- mer holidays.
 Miss Dorothy Carpenter of Port chester, N Y, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Truman L. Weed of South Burritt street,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
BOYCOTT DECLDED UPON

Canton, June 19 P(--A general strike and boycott of British. Japan csc and American goods were de- cided upon at q meeting of students, workmcn and other Chinese citizens at kwangtung university yesterday. The date on which the strike shall begin was not made public, but it ia expected tomorrow or Monday.
 II is feared that anti-foroign out breaks will follow, and the authori- ties of Shamcen, the British settle- mCnt. have taken the necessary steps to cope with possible emergen- cles.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
COMMITTEES NAMED
 FOR LEGION DRIVE
Harry F. scheuy General Chairman Champaign For sao.ooo wm
 Opens Monday Noon

The general organization for the American Legion Home and En. dowment drive has been practically completed. The personnel an- nounced Is as follows;
 General chairman, Harry E, Seheuy.
 Vice chairman, F. F, Ogrcn.
 Treasurer Curtis l., Sheldon.
 Secretary, W. W, T. Squire.
 Committees;
 Speakers II, c, Jackson.
 Finance. .. l.. Sheldon, c. V, Carlson and R. J. Bortini
 Luncheons, E. E. ogren and Il, E. Erwin.
 Publicity, R, c. Vance, H. A, Tim. brell. 5. kranowtz. J. Roche, A. & Andrewleyicz
 Park sign. George Molandcr.
 General, J. C. Andrews R. W. Chamberlain. A, Il. Petts. S, k. Ed. dy, Fred Tyler, N, c. Avery, L. Fleitzer, William Kelly. II. c. Jack. son, c. V. Carlson, Miss Grace Sto- well, H. A, Johnson, Harold Judd }. Manning, L. R. Wicr. A. s, Grant, John Rahaley, J. A. Purney, G. II. Dalton, c. W. Hawkins, A. II. Scott, W. c. Milkey. r. K, Burr. Fred J. Ward. Stanley Karpinski, c. c. Weld. Albln Bakiel, Rogert Whit man, Martin Horwitz, Harry Pro- tass, Harry Ginsberg and S. J. Traceski.
 Advisory. c. r. Smith, E. A. Moore, George T. Kimball, George H. Dyson, Edward r. Hall, H. E. Erwin, F. R. Gilpatrick, Rev. Lucien Bojonowski, P. K. Rogers. F. M. Holmes, P. F. King, NJ. D, Sake, Ralph|I l. Gold and A. N. Abbe,
 The public drive will open Mon day noon, June 22 at the Burritt hotel with a luncheon under the auspices Of the Raeus club, Instruc- tions will be given to the teams at that time The drive will continue for one week.
 The total aimed at being 10000 for the endowment fund and s20. .O0O . for the Legion home. The results will be shown on large target to be erected at north end of Central park. Headquarters will be at the Chamber of Commerce.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
H.ANKOW PEACEFUL

Hankow, June 19 R-The feature of the situation in this city, which has been quiet since the recent is the publication by the Chinese newspapers of misleading reports regarding the events at Shanghai and other places.
 Students are arriving from Hong Kong with the credited attention of promoting boycott against the for eigners, and about 10 agilators have also arrived from Peking.
 \ conference was held yesterday afternoon between the consular body and the military governor Of Hupch Province.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
QUIET IN PENlNG

reijng, June 19 LPS-Thc Chi n"sc capital is quiet, No important demonstrations have been held here since Monday, while attempts to in stitutc boycott of foreigners have thus far net with little success.
 Street collections for the benefit of the strikers in other cities have practically ceased, owing to the fear of alionating popular sympathy.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
30 ARE ENECTED
Mexican Govt. Taking Vigorous
 Steps Against Insurgents.

, Mexico City June I9 LPl-Thirty members of the remaining rebel groups in the state of Vera Cruz have been executed within the last fortnight, according to a report to the war department from General Juan Andrew Almazan, military commandant.
 Capture of the rebels was made possible through the discovery of a curious code by which the various groups communicated. The code involved the use of packs Of cards
 Other reports to the war depart ment, received from the military commandants in Chihuahua and Coahuila announce that the follow CTS of Adolfo dc ls Huerta have re- newed their activities along the bor, der, hoping to avail themselves Of a break between the United States and Mexico.
 The military authorities are talk ing steps 10 prevent disorders.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-19
SALARY INCREASES
State Board of Control Goes Over
 Various Requests Made

Hartford, June l9.-The requests for salary increases which were be- fore the legislature will be given first consideration by the board of control, it was decided at meeting yesterday. No requests will be considered for some time as the bill which empowers the board of control to act on all increases in salaries for heads of departments and institutions and deputies will not become effective until July l. About 80 applications were turned over to the board by the general assembly.