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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07

DO you believe a man is within
the law If he acted to protect him
self even to the extent of taking
human life II the circumstances war
ranted it?" Robinson asked each
juror. They all said they believed
in the law as applied in Indiana.
Attorneys Clash
Judson L. Stark, chief deputy for
prosecution, asked the men If they
would convict Blackburn If they be,
lieved the defendant used more force
than was used against him. Both
the State and defense clashed sew
eral times at questions put to the
men relative to self-defense.
Judge Collins excused the jury
once while he cited the law of self.
defense as applied in Indiana.
Men in the jury box at noon were:
Charles c: Morrow, r. r. G, box
81; Charles C. Koeklirck. Beech
Grove. machin.st; Gilbert McFar-
land. Beech Grove. car builder; James
T. Martin, 1920 Hinsley Ave-, carpen-
ter; James r. Hensley, Beech Grove,
railroader: Lewis McCommon, r. r.
j l, poultry man; Charles r. San
ders, 2435 Churchman Ave: M. j..
Harr> r. r. l. 2, farmer; Elmer Eye,
Cumberland ,bookkeeper; Jesse
Marksbury. r. r. f, box 142, farmer;
Russell J. Worthington, Keyloss
Lock Company, and Loren M. Pick
erie. r. r. c, box 225. Kingan & Co.
At noon the jury had been passed
twice by the defense and once by the
State.
Assisting Robinson for the defense
were Attorney Frank A. Symmes
and l.. c. Boulder. Prosecutor Will
liam H. Remy is assisted by his chief
deputy, Clark, and Michael Ryan.
Family in Court
John Martin, father Of the dead
boy, and his mother were seated be-
hind the State attorneys. Both took
keen interest in the proceedings, al
between themselves or with the at
torneys. Mrs. ID. A. Coulter, 2161 N.
Meridian ST., a close friend Of the
Martin family, was seated with Mrs.
Martin. Mrs. Martin was dressed in
black.
Blackburn. who was seated beside
Attorney Boulder, watched every
young attorney, was seated behind
him.
The State has from fifteen to
twenty witnesses lined up. 1t is un-
derstood the defense has from twelve
to fifteen. Most Of them. 1t is un-
derstood. will be young persons who
we're associated with Martin or were
at the dance the night Of the fatal
shooting.
Prosecutor Remy will make the
opening statement for the State.
Among the chief witnesses for the
State will be Miss Virginia Reddick.
10. of 1925 Ashland Ave.
Martin was shot about IL D. m.
at the dance hall when he and Ar
thur Lyness, 20, of lis E. Fall Creek
Blvd, tried to enter the building to
see Miss Reddick.
Miss Reddick was to sing there
at a dance which was advertised
as a feature of the Wabash Butler
football day. Authorities Of both
institutions later denied the schools
had any connection with the dance.
The dance was given by Max Black
CTurn to Page q
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
PROSECUTION CONTENDS SHOT
AT YOUTH WAS DELIBERATE
State Subpoenaes Fifteen Witnesses
and Accused About Dozen-Strong
Array of Lawyers on Both Sides
Parents Attend Trial.

Trial of William R. Blackburn Sc, of 600 Congress Ave,
charged with the murder Of John p Martin a. of 1924 Central
Ave. expected to get under this afternoon Criminal
Court before Judge James Collins Both State and defense
expected to agree upon jury shortly after
Blackburn alleged to have shot Martin at the Athenaeum
01 E. Michigan St. Oct 25 1924 during dance Martin
lied next morning at City hospital.
Blackburn will plead self defense it Indicated The law
Of sefdefense explained all prospective jurors by
Arthur Robinson defense attorney
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
SEEN, IN VACANT HOUSE
Police Think They Have Clew for
Stealing Of Fixtures.

Police today believe they have de-
scription of the man who has been
stealing fixtures from vacant houses.
N. d. Nowacki, 1868 N. Alabama
ST., told police he saw colored
man at 2402 N. Alabama St.. who
said he was to inspect the light fix
lures. Later Nowacd said he saw
the man run from the house.
A rug valued at SIS has been re-
ported stolen from vacant house
belonging 20 H. L. Baughman,
Bloomington, Ind, at 5315 Central
Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
Jackie Coogan Gets
6 Cents Damage
Rn limited Prraa

Bp United Press
NEW YORK, April t.
Jackie Coogan. film star, was
awarded six cents damages In
Supreme Court here.
He had sued the-Adam Bach
Handkerchief Manufacturing
Company, Inc, and the Charles
e. Weyant and Company, a
stationery concern, claiming
both firms had used his name
in advertising without his per
mission.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
WANTS HUBBY UNGAGGED
Countess to Plead Case of Exiled
Hungarian.
BIZ United Press

bU OWtICu FFFSH
WASHINGTON, April t.
Countess Carolyi arrived in Wash
ington today to plead the case of
her husband. the exiled first presi-
dent of Hungary before the State De-
partment which allowed the count
to visit this country. but prohibited
him from speaking on political sub
jects.
The countess hopes to prepare the
ground at the State Department for
permission for her husband to come
to the United States next fall un-
gagged.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
THEATER party all your
own.
EveY~u india poIia hoy,

LILA LII party dll your
II Every Indianapolis boy
and gir. under Is is invited to
see North Of 36" at 10 a. m.
Saturday at B. F. Keith's
theater. The Times has arranged
a free show for all entrants in
the third annual marble tourna-
ment and other interested boys
and girls.
Get a free ticket from the
Marble Editor at The Times
office. 213-220 w. Maryland st.
and fill out an entrance blank
II you have not already done so.
A blank is printed on Page
this issue.
The Times was able to secure
the theater through courtesy of
Roltare Eggleston, manager of
Keith's. Film will be furnished
by Famous -Lasky Cor
pofation.
North H se" is picture Of
the old pioneer cattle days. 1t
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
OFFICERS PLEAD GUILTY
Cincinnati Police on Trial on Graft
Charges.
Rn limited Preaa

bU UUIItU FTtHB
CINCINNATI, April Twenty
four Cincinnati, policemen and seven
dry agents pleaded guilty to charge
of bootlegging and bribery when
their trials in connection with the
Cincinnati graft probe were called
in Federal Court today.
Thirty-nine of the original sew
enty-one indicted officers remain to
be tried on charges of accepting
bribes to conceal liquor and mar
cotic law violations.
Six officers pleaded guilty last
week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
FUND NEARs $4,000
Red Cross Officials Hope to Get
100000 for Relief.

Contributions to southern Indiana
tornado relief fund Of Indianapolis
chapter, American Red Srosc. ap-
preached the 100000 mark today.
With a total of $50 ,100.53 reported
Red Cross officials held high hopes
that more than $1OO, 900 will be raised
In Indiana.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
BOARD HEARS ABOUT
SHOOTING CITY DOGS
Dr. Elizabeth Conger, Pound Master, Relates Depart
ment'S Woes-Budget to Be Increased ST ,5OO

Police are seeking meanest
"sportsmen" in indianapolis.
Their quarry is defenseless dogs
at the city pound and their time for
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
BURNS MAY BE FATAL
Dress Catches Fire From Pile of
Blazing Leaves.

BT United Press
LA FORTE, Ind. April 7.-Suf-
fering intense pain with burns on
her legs and back, Miss Emma
Wrenn, so, whose dress caught fire
while she was burning leaves at
her home In Union Mills today. is
in a hospital here. Death is ex-
pected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
Woman Finds Her
Husband Isn't

Ernest Dobbs, 2610 Brookside
Ave. was dismissed on a lazy
husband charge in city court
today for a good reason. He
said he wasn't married.
why I thought we were. ~
said Margaret Dobbs, 81. of
S15 S. Sheffield ST., who filed
the charges. HE used to come
out to see me so much"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
CALL VOTE ON SAVING
La Porte TO Decide Daylight Ques-
ton at Primary

'Bp United Press
LA PORTE. Ind, April BE
cause residents of the city seemed
equally divided on the daylight saw
ing plan the city council Monday
night acted to put the question to a
vote at the primary election May 5.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
Party
Home Edition

ID FAD "Chickie," the story
In Of a modern girl, on the
back page of The Times every
day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
Forecast

II AIR tonight, slightly warm
J er. Wednesday increasing
cloudiness.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-07
Eight Days Left in
Essay Contest
Still Time to Enter and
Win Prize for Citing
City Advantages.

the close Of The
Al Indianapolis Times indus
= trial contest is only eight
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-12
SATURDAY, DECEMBER y. 1925
Teaching BY Example.

A mother was advising her son
against lettering in poor rooms. She
reasoned with carefully chosen
words that it was against the law
for minors to frequent such places.
The son rebelled, saying that men
violated the law every day. She
countered by pointing out that good
men did not, and she referred to one
citizen of the community whom she
thought above reproach.
The mother received an answer
that put an end to her argument
when her son said that he had been
riding with the man she mentioned
and that he had driven his automo-
bile fifty-five miles an hour.
"And that's against the law, !
know" said the boy with an air Of
clinching the argument.
The mother retired in disorder,
clearly outpointed in the controver-
sy, because she could not deny the
youthful logic Every state regulates
the speed of automobiles and driv-
ing beyond the limit is clearly an in
fraction of the law.
But men do every day the things
that provided this boy with a reason
to which he tied his argument and
excused his own violation of the
law.
Thoughtlessly, laws are broken,
and often when it is more conven-
lent not to obey the letter of the law
and by example our best citizens set
up foundation for the lawlessness
among the younger generation, a
bout which such loud complaint it
made.
1t is always well, before CON
demning the boys and girls for mis-
deeds, to set our own house in or
der. Some of the crime which we
are quick to condemn. may have or
iginated on our doorstep
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-12
Doing A DAVIS Work.

An admirer of President Elliot of
Harvard University once said to
him: What an opportunity, what
pleasant work you must have as
president of a great university,
where thousands of young men full
of life and promise. are always
about you to keep you youngp
Come to my office" he replied,
"and | will show you that work is
routine, just one days work after
another"
And yet here was a great man,
who, out of his days upon DAYS of
work, could and did make d name
for himself, one of the most distin-
gulshed of names on the honor roll
of the republic.
This should be lesson for every
man and woman, the best to be
learned in life that there is a GER
tain amount of drudgery and mono
tony to work, regardless of the kind
it may be.
And the person who realizes this
basic fact early in life and puts
something of himself in the days
work, instead Of becoming ma
chine. stands apart
As we think of the innumerable
workers Of the world going to their
tasks each day, we are 50 accus.
toned to the fact that we do not
think that behind each face is a per.
son who is working for something on
somebody
~ some mysterious way each one
builds character out of thousands
OF busy days, sometimes of honesty.
sometimes, alas. of dishonesty. OF
strength or weakness. There goes
out Of each a characteristic influ.
enee. and there comes in upon us
certain moulding influences. One
man makes for himself name re-
spected and honored. which his
children may cherish, and in which
they may take pride. Another
lacking the stability and strength OF
character. can never leave his blocks
IN order and in the end leaves no one
in place.
Beneath all noble effort is the
days work, duties willingly accent.
ed. tasks happily performed. The
successful man or woman is the one
who sees clearly the value of the
days work and what may be accom-
plished with it.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-12
The Best Foot Forward.

Tourists who have taken extensive
automobile trips during the past
season doubtless noticed the big diff
ference in towns and cities through
which they passed. Two COM
munities may seem alike in size and
advantages, yet the temper of the
two places may vary widely.
IN some there is an atmosphere of
activity and energy noticeable even
to the casual observer. The people
radiate aggressiyeness and their
attitude suggests community of
achievement and advancement
Other towns are pervaded by a
more listless feeling. Many loafers
may be seen on the benches and de-
corating the curbstones. Business
men stand in their doorways, lazily
observing the traffic In other
stores clerks idly gossip. Little
knots Of people gather to exchange
sidewalk gossip.
Probably the majority of them
say that the world is all wrong and
that adverse conditions are respon-
sible for their disappointments in
life They complain of the back
wardness Of their home town, yet if
they were asked to serve on a com
mittee to give the community boost,
they would promptly decline.
It's no trouble to get the picture
Most everyone has observed just
such places. But they are not past
redemption. A few active men in
such a town can remake it in a few
years
If they are engaged in business,
they soon raise the level Of business
practices by employing up-to-date
methods in their business, which in
time will be copied by other business
mem. If they be clerks or mechanics,
they act as stimulus to others in
the same calling and beneficial re-
suits are soon noticeable.
The success Of any community
depends upon whether the majority
of its people are alert and want to
see their home town improve. They
can bring about improvement if the
will for it exists.
Every person who has any pride
in this community should give lit
tie thought now and then to its i'm
provements for no improvement will
ever come until after some Individual
or group of individuals have visual
lied its possibilities
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-12
VALUE OF CIVIC BEAUTY

In the Kansas City Star we ind an
editorial from which we make this ex-
cerpt: when attractIveuess pays.
why permit ugllness7 That is ques
ton American cities are beginning to
consider Some cities have made ad.
mirable starts toward the elimination
OF ugllness. They are realizing that
ugllness costs money" II certainly
costs in keeping down population.
writes +. Ii, Collier In the St Louis
Globe Democrat. Thousands OF people
who can live where they please, pass
by city that Is unpleasant either In
looks or other features In exact sta
tistics, one can't estimate how many
residents are drawn by a great park
by a fine opera house. with a season
OF opera, by clean and shady streets,
by handsome theatres and plenty OF
them. by smooth bouevards. and most
of oil, by general air OF prosperity
and grandeur, but we know that those
things-with perhaps the exception
OF the shady streets-are what makes
New York magnet. and Il has six
millions OF people, ST. Louis Is about
to spend Ss7 100000 largely on beautl.
ncation. II viii make the city grow.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-12
Winter Health.

Don't limit your winter activities
to those popular indoor sports of
Tuning over balky furnace or a
smoking stove and complaining a
bout cold weather, but get bit of
open air exercise every day.
This is the advice of an authority
on health, given with the idea that
it viii be timely because the weather
forecasters are predicting that old
King Winter will have in his royal
train more than the usual assert
ment of ice, snow and wind.
According to the health experts,
the white-whiskered. temperamental
old codger will prove to be a harsh,
disease-bearing tyrant or big
hearted. health-giving, benevolent
monarch according to the way each
person prepares to deal with his
wares.
Exercise has long been recognized
as a fundamental health require
ment, because to keep up the tone of
the muscles and organs Of the body
with exercise is essential. Exercise,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-12
AuTTLE TALK ON THRIFT
BY S. W. straus, President
American Society for Thrift.

There is every Indication that there
will be more building throughout the
United States this winter than ever
before in our history.
There was time when the winter
months brought perceptible let-up
in building operations which meant
waste to the country IN the form of
lost time. idle labor aud idle capital.
Through education we are learning
that building can go on during the
winter with only a slight recession
from the activities of the other
seasons.
The prospect Of large building
operations throughout the ensuing
winter is important because building
exerts an influence on all branches
Of business. Secretary Davis re-
Gently compiled some statistics on
this point which showed that more
than ! 100000 people depend on it
directly for their livelihood; that
100000 freight cars are required to
handle building materials and that
the nations building bin amounts to
$500 year for each family.
1t is important that the seasonal
curves be straightened out, as both
initiation and depressed conditions
are bad for the country. Business
prospers most and the welfare of the
individual is best safeguarded when
business is stabilized.
The recent development of winter
building in the United States is an
example of progress through thrift
and education. More and more old
habits and traditions give way. under
the influences of education, to better
practices.
Apply this truth personally. Get
away from your old habits if thew
retard your progress. Let each
new day teach you that seemingly
impossible tasks can be accomplished
If you only think so.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-12

however, that involves III.
some mechanical device I'm Of
serve as a substitute gor fral. Aoi
proper diet, sufficient sleep an IN an,
door exercise. anu out
There is no real substi,n,
muscular activity. Everv - LOT
knows this to be a fact In. peISoa
paratively small number follow 1J n
ing code they know to he ba'. ~;
their health. Pills, drugs. s-;m,,i. !
and like treatments are not sn -'al
tutes. ''sli-
People who do not use their
cles more or less every day Jus
power and decrease their sara .o.5
efficiency. ''eia'
The best form of exercise :.
creation in the open air. The ~ :,
important thing is for people 70 ,''o Is
alize this IS the very foundation :,
health and that it must be nrsct;. VI
Yesterdays touchdown never win.
today's game. ''A
The public is sometimes mjlka3 l..
corporations with watered stool
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-12
THE scHooLMA'AM

At her task the sehoolma'am' 5
tolling in the schoolhouse on the
MI; patiently she's daily moihng
with the errant Jack and Jill. It's
no Sinecure. I'm thinking. leading
Kids up learning's grade; stubborn
facts for them unkinking with a
courage undismayed. Daily she is
called to answer queries old and
questions new-why there is no
cure Tor cancer-why YOU cannot
make home brew. Each day has
ITS round of worries. oftentimes
enough to spare: she must settle
childish flurrieS in way both
KIND and fair. Patience. tact and
understanding and a wealth If
common sense, all Of these her iob's
demanding for paltry recon-
pense. If some lad is caught and
walloped for infractions of the
rules, then his folks with language
Scalloped hand the sehoolma' am
verbal pewels Mischief turks in
az the scholars downright devil.
try m somehow to keep them in
their collars needs world Of skin
YUM We are prone to criticise
her and to say that she's a frost
II We were little wiser, such fool
words would not be tossed. Hars,s
a health TO all the teachers-thank.
less though their jobs may be
and murrain on the screechers
who cast bricks so wantonlv NJ
they'd teach one week or seven
they would change their minds
| know, and in forty ways or levsn
words Of praise at her they'd
throw.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-12
No Smocks Worn IN England

Ii is only in american films. which
are not distinguished 10y fidelity to
fact. that English agricultural laborers
still wear smoeks once only in my
life have seen man in Smoek, an
old shepherd In Worcestershire, who
was 50 aged that he probably Imagined
that William the Fourth was Stll on
the throne
When workman wears Jeans" or
an overall he does So, not as a trade
mark. but rs q protection from The de
Element Of his trade He viii not let
himself he cataiogued The class war
will not hreak ont In England. because
no one here, least Of all "a workman.
viii admit that he is Ia class st.
John FRY me In the Observer d.ondon)
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-12-12
SOUVENIR Hunters Fooled

Craze for souvenirs is likely to De
carried rather far az times In the
church ot 81 Andrew UnderShaft, In
the city Of London. Is monument to
the author, john Stow bis 6gure be-
Ing seated q a table writing book.
In his righg hand is quill pen, which
y renewed annually Untn recent
wears. this pen was continually being
stolen, The souvenir hunters having
tie Impression that It was the original
PEA With which Stow wrote his works