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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-24
SEVEN CONVICTED
OF MOB VIOLENCE
Five AssaiIants of Judge at
Waycross, Ga, Sentenced
to Year in Prison.

b. the Associated Press.
WAYCROSS, Ga. August "a
Seven men were convicted here yes
terday of mob violence in connection
with the recent attack upon County
Judge Henry Johnson of Charlton
County. Five of the defendants
were sentenced to one year each in
the penitentiary. A years sentence
or a $1,000 fine was imposed upon
the two others.
Judge Johnson, seized at a store
In Folkston after nightfall was taken
by q group of men in automobiles
out on a country road. He escaped
without injury when citizens in pur-
suing cars overlook the party.
The judge had been active in en-
forcement of the prohibition laws by
inf1icting sentences upon liquor sell
ing offenders. His assailants We're
brought to trial upon his identifi-
cation.
The men convicted yesterday
pleaded guilty. J. D. Hunter, NJ. II.
Hughes, w. G.. Brooks, S. A. Lucas
and J. L. Aldridge received the
prison sentence without alternative.
John Stephens and J. G. Harrington
were given the choice of a year in the
penitentiary or the $1,000 fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-24
TWO BOYS, IS, MISSING.
Believed by Parents to Be on Way
to Florida.

Two 15-year-old boys. Robert Henry
E,veler, 435 Quincy street, and James
Francis Delaney, Adj Quincy street.
were reported missing from their
homes today. Eveler is the son of
Rev. George H. Eveler, Lutheran
clergyman, while Delaney is the son
IF ]. F. Delaney of the Shipping
Board.
Parents of the two boys say that
they are convinced they left home
because Delaney had been registered
for a private school against his wish.
They are believed en- route to Flor
ida, where Delaney has a grand
father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-24
FENNING CASE CALLED.
Ex-Commissioner Gets Hearing on
Traffic Charge Tomorrow.

The trial of Frederick A. Fenning,
former Commissioner in charge of
police, on a charge of Illegally parking
his automobile closer than 3 feet to
another car and of blocking a drive
way at 1900 X street. is to be called
for hearing in Traffic Court at II
o'clock tomorrow morning, Frank
Nadigan. assistant corporation coun-
sci. said today.
The hearing, delayed a number Of
times, was agreed upon after a con-
ference between Mr.. Madigan and
NJ. +. Mangum, Mr.. Jennings coun-
sell
Policeman Orville Staples, assigned
to the third precinct, swore out war
rant for Mr.. Jennings arrest when
the latter failed to answer summons
left in his car by Staples. Service of
the warrant was delayed by illness of
Staples and later the trial was post
poned by illness of the defendant
counsel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-24
InfOrmers to Get
Reward il Tips Aid
Rum Boat Seizures
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK. August 24.-Per-
sons furnishing original informa-
ton resulting in the seizure of
rum-running boats will be awarded
25 per cent Of the fines imposed
on the captured crews and 25 per
cent of the sum obtained by the
Government from sale of the boats,
1t was announced yesterday by
John McGill, deputy surveyor OF
customs.
Mr.. McGill, who is in charge Of
the newly created customs pro-
hibition harbor patrol. said such
rewards are authorized by the
tariff act of 1922.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-24
Youths DENY Auto Theft.

Three youths arrested by Policemen
Rillman and Cross of the third pre-
cinct on a charge of stealing an auto
mobile, tire, rim, seat cushion and a
tube from the Hecht Co. pleaded not
guilty and asked for jury trial when
arraigned in Police Court this morn
ing. They were held in $500 each.
The defendants are Joseph A. Pogi-
oil. IS years old, Of 1926 N street; AL
fred Humphrey. 20, of 26 V street, and
John Gaghan. q. of 1910 Girard street
northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-24
FRANCE FLOATS LOAN.
60, OOO, 900 Swiss Franc Credit Ad.
vanced by Zurich Bank.

PARIS, August "a CP.-France has
obtained a loan in Switzerland.
A ministerial decree issued last night
approves a contract entered into be-
tween Raymond Poincare. premier and
minister of finance, and the Swiss
Credit Bank of Zurich for a 100000
Swiss franc loan.
The current value Of the Swiss
franc Is 1890 cents.
The loan agreement provides for
per cent interest and amortization
within 25 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-24
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-07
TWO ON RUM SHIP
CONQUER TWENTY
American Dry Agents Kdnap ped by French Boat Over
come Crew and Take Craft Into Mexican Port.

scudded away from the coast guard
cutter in the storm, a chase was be-
gun that enlisted the aid of a score
Of fleet ships, airplanes and wire,
less.
The tropic seas, haunt of pirates
from time immemorial, were hunt
ed from the Louisiana coast to the
shores of Nicaragua. Bays and in.
let's were invaded by searching par
ties. who stirred up only swarms of
birds.
The men on the schooner, noted
in this section for their audacity in
smuggling liquor through the cor
dons of the Coast Guard, were be-
lieved to have bound the two Amer
lean officers and started for some I'M
protected point on the coast to land
their liquor and get rid Of the cap
tives
When Matthews and Handley re-
turn here, they are expected to
bring an exciting account of what
really happened, and how they
turned he tables on so many armed
men.
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BIZ United Press

NEW ORLEANS. La, Dec. T.
Twenty piratical rum-runners and
two American prohibition officers
faced each other on a schooner heel
ing before gale in the Gulf of
Mexico, and fought 1t out.
I'VE have met the enemy and they
are ours" the Americans cabled in
effect to headquarters here, after it
was all over, but it has given the
dry navy its first immortals.
The laconic matter-of-fact cable
from a little Mexican seaport 500
miles away was all officials here
had today to tell them OF the thrill
ing encounter, in which ]. B. Mat
thews, assistant prohibition director,
and L. B. Handley, petty officer of
the coast guard, turned the tables
on the crew Of the rum schooner
Arsene J.
Fled in Storm
The Arsene J., with cargo of
liquor, had been captured a week
ago yesterday by the coast guard
cutter 30S in the Gulf of Biloxi,
Miss. She was taken In tow as a
prize, Matthews and Handley were
put aboard to guard the crew. A
storm came up and the tow cable
parted. That was the last heard of
the two Americans and their captors
until last midnight when the follow
Ing cable came to o. D. Jackson, pro-
hibition administrator for this dis
trict:
Arrived here today at 10 a. m.
with Arsene J. and crew. Handley
from coast guard with me. Customs
officer has schooner in charge. Craft
Of schooner in penalty. Took us out
OF intended course. Acting Ameri
can Consul J. Starks. Cable his
care. (Signed) ]. B. Matthew'S"
The cable was from Puerto. Next
co, in Vera Cruz, on the lower gulf
Graft of schooner in penalty" was
believed to have been an error in
transmission and should have read.
Grew of schooner in custody"
Object of Wide Search
When the schooner, a French boat,
equipped with an auxiliary engine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-07
En1ploye Ends Life;
State Closes Bank

BD United Press
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 7.-Clar'
ence Henochsberg, assistant cashier
of the American Savings Bank and
Trust Company, shot himself
through the head at shis home here
this morning and died almost in
stantly. The shooting occurred a
few minutes before he was to leave
his home for the bank to begin the
days work. The suicide came at a
time when authorities were investi-
eating the fight of Rush Parke,
youthful bookkeeper of the American
Savings Bank and Trust Company
whose accounts were found more
than 100000 short.
At 8 a. m. it was announced the
bank would be closed until ex-
aminers have finished check of all
books. Examiners announced they
had not yet reached Henochsberg's
accounts. He is said to have ad-
mitted being short.
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Jury BOX FILLED
FOR MELLE:TT CASE
BIZ Tnited PrfaS

BIZ United Press
CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 7.-Shortly
after court reconvened in the Mellett
murder trial here today a tentative
jury was completed and "riddling"
Of the veniremen with peremptory
challenges was begun.
Contrasting with his defiant atti-
tude of yesterday, Patrick Eugene
McDermott, charged with first-degree
murder in connection with the STAY
ing last July Of Don r. Mellett, mill
tant newspaper editor, who was shot
down by members of the underworld
because he persisted in his attempts
to. clean up vice conditions in Can
ton, was visibly nervous. He con-
ferred frequently with his attorneys
and observers believed the rapid Sc
lection of jury made him feel the
full force of the States zeal in its at
tempt to bring the assassins Of Mel
lett to justice.
There were five women in the ten
tative jury.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-07
Marriage One Way
to End Quarrel
BIZ Times SDccfdI

BV Times Special
KOKOMO, Ind, Dec. THE best
way to end lovers quarrel is to get
married, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Har.
ness, newlyweds, testified today.
Harness came to work at a IocaI
musical store with a long face and
admitted he had quarreled with his
sweetheart.
Would you marry herr" fellow
workers asked.
Sure" said Harness.
His friends then saw the girl.
Would you marry him2" they
asked.
Yes" she said.
So a truck used to haul pianos was
pressed into action and the couple
was rushed to the county clerks Of
flee for a license. Thence to the par.
sonage Of the Rev. Everett Nixon.
How long have you been thinking
about marriage?" asked the pastor.
about ten minutes" they an
swered.
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ACCUSE OLSON AS
GIRL s MURDERER
CONTINUED From Page ~


saw Clara open it and read it the af-
ternoon of the day she disappeared.
Urged Secret Marriage
The letter was a plea to fly with
him and be married secretly. 1t
urged that everything be kept on
the OF" and according to jurors,
plainly indicated that a murder was
contemplated. A postscript to the
letter added: Don't forget to de-
stroy all my letters" and asked her
to bring as much cash as possible. !"
"The JIry's verdict said:
1--WE, the jury, find that Clara Dor
othy Olson came to her death by a
violent blow administered by Erdman
Olson on the left side Of her head,
causing fracture Of the skull and vio-
lent hemo.rhages, probably in the
early morning of Sept. 10, 1926"
The evidence, unwittingly given
by Erdman himself through the let
ter which was found against the
girls heart. was not the only evil
dence against the youth. Testimony
by fifteen witnesses, including the
fugitive Erdman's father, tended to
point the finger OF suspicion at the
college lad, who had referred to the
girl he had betrayed as "hick farm
girl"
Clara and her lover were not re-
lated although they bore the same
name
Wrote to Youths Father
The father admitted that he knew
Of the girls condition; that Clara
had written him in August asking
for marriage with his son, because
I'VE are in a pinch and have to get
married If God is willing and you
folks are willing to help us"
She had added that 1T is only
four and one-half months now till
will be expecting, so l hope Erd-
man and can get married and
make life worth while"
Albert Olson, the boys father, and
his wife, testifying at the inquest,
were frank in admitting they hadn't
wanted Erdman to marry Clara. Al
bert testified that he thought Erd-
man was too young to marry a %
year-old girl. and that neither he
nor his wife believed that their son
was responsible for the girls con-
dition.
He had testified that Christ Olson,
father Of Clara, had come to him,
demanding to know where his
daughter was. He had intended to
comfort him, he said, by telling him
She'll turn up New Years with a
baby, without a father"
Christ Olson, the girls father, had
testified that was the first thing
we knew anything about It," he
said.
BY at" he meant the fact that
Clara was about to become a mother,
he said
After Erdman had gone back to
school he wrote his father asking,
HAS the party that disappeared
come back?" then he added that he
had decided to leave until things
came back to normally, correspond
ence introduced as testimony
showed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-07
TWO STATES SLIPPERY

BU Enitcd Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. IA
coating of ice over western Mis-
souri, and nearly all Of Kansas has
caused innumerable traffic accidents
and scores of injuries. A drizzle
which started early yesterday morn
ing and continued throughout the
day and last night, freezing as it
fell, brought about a traffic hazard
which for a time threatened to dis
rupt transportation in several cities.
Rising temperatures were reported
this morning, however. while the
streets Of Kansas City were losing
their ice coatings. Some communica-
ton was disrupted in the section,
due to the swapping of the 1ce-coated
wires.
Over a score of minor traffic acct
dents in Kansas City resulted in in
juries to many. Only one may prove
fatal
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tREAp THE STORY. THEN COLOR THE PIcTUREl

sky. And every little Tinymite took
turns at looking out. Then, when a
mile or more was cleared the jolly
moon man disappeared. The TIMES
still were wondering what is was he
laughed about.
Said Scouty, Someone's got to
keep on watch while all the rest get
sleep. I'll be the first to take my
turn. You'd better close your eyes"
How Scouty's weary eyes did ache.
Twas hard for him to keep awake.
while cooped up in the airplane that
was sailing through the skies.
1t seemed that hours and hours
had gone. Then came the breaking
of the dawn. Then Scouty peeked
out in the light and had a thriller
scare. He shouted. Hey, you Tiny
mites. Wake up and see the won
drous sights. A funny land s just
below. I guess we're almost there"
ITO BE Continued
Copyright, 1926, NEA Service, Inc)
(The Tinymites land in Santa Land
in the next story
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The airplane sailed on through
the air. The TIMES, didn't know or
care how long they'd have to ride
before they reached old Santa Land.
They only knew their hearts were
filed with thoughts Of fun and they
were thrilled to think that when the
plane reached there, they all would
be on hand.
Then Copy whispered, BLESS my
soul! 1 found a dandy little hole.
and we can all look out and see the
queer things passing by. Oh, my,
what wondrous little stars. 1 wonder
II we go by Mars. 1t seems to me
that I've been told it's up here in the
sky"
The whirring motor made him
shout. You see It almost drowned
him out. or course you know a
motor always makes a lot of noise.
Then Carpy peeked out in the air
and shouted, Hey! Look over there!
The funny moon is laughing. What
nice life he enjoys"
And, sure enough, the moon on
high sent peels OF laughter DER the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-07
DOWNTOWNF|RE
CAUSES 100000
LOSS At MARION
One Business Building De-
Stroyed-TWo Others
Damaged.
BH United Press

BH United Press
MARION, Ind, Dec. damage
was estimated at 100000 here today
from fire that destroyed one down.
town business building and damaged
to adjoining structures.
The Kresge store, a two-story
brick building, was burned. The
Brumenthal & Co. department store.
three-story building, and the Farm
ers' Trust and Savings Company
building, a two-story structure, were
badly damaged.
Fire is believed to have started in
the basement Of the Kresge store. 1t
spread rapidly to the department
store and bank buildings. The latter
had recently been vacated. The
three buildings occupied half of a
city block.
A general fire alarm was turned in
and all available men and apparatus
turned out to fight the blaze. 1t
was brought under control after al
most five hours.
The Kresge store was completely
Quilted, stock ruined and only the
walls left standing. The Brumen-
thall department store, to which the
flames spread. suffered the heaviest
loss from damage to its Christmas
stock.
Although the Brumenthal Bldg
was not damaged beyond reclama-
ton, it's stock was almost all ruined
Flames ate into the second and
third floor, soaking what merchan.
disc was not touched by fire.
Origin of the blaze is a mystery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-07
CHEER AS SHIPS MOVE
Crews OF Ice Bound Lake Craft
Jubilant Over Freedom.

Bu United Press
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich, Dec
THE entire up-bound fleet of thir-
ty-odd steamers ice-bound In ST.
Mary's River have broken the ice
and are moving along their course
today, according to word sent from
Lookout Station No. 2. The down.
bound fleet, consisting of seventy
odd ships still is held fast. however
A great cheer arose from inmates
Of the imprisoned ships late yester-
day when the tug Iowa and Sabin,
Of the Sault, under command of
two veteran ice fighters, Captains
Fred Bailey and Alton Cornwall,
concentrated on the upbound line,
following a conference Of lake cap
tains here Monday.
The moderating weather greatly
ai'ed the work Of the tugs. At the
same time. all the gates which regu
late the level OF Lake Superior here.
were opened the CONSEQUENT wnter
rushing over Sault rapids with a
roar and spray that reminded old
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-07
TEST FOR PEARS

HONOLULU, Dec. IA series OF
experiments begun several years ago,
is being completed and gives promise
of another agricultural industry for
the Hawaiian Islands. The expert
ments center around the preserving
of the native avocado alligator pearl
with the SHELF removed. Owing to
the great demand on the mainland
for the tasty pear, the experiments
were undertaken.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-07
TWO SLAIN WHEN
100 MEX|CANS RIOT
NCH|CAGO SUBURB
Policeman and Unidentified
Man Dead in Melr0Se
Park Clash.
BIZ United Press

Hf CntEeu TTeSS
MELROSg PARK, Ill, Dec. T.
Two persons were killed. two more
are believed dead, and at least tw"
were wounded in o gun fight here to-
day which was the elimination Of an
attempt by officers to quell riot in
which approximately one hundred
Mexican section hands participated
ire dead are j. l.. Stahl, police
n, Il, and an unidentified Mexican
Those wounded are Policeman
Charles Kolwitz and an unidentified
Mexican. The officers are believed
!. to have killed two more of the rioters
HNhose bodies have not been found
Immediately after the policeman
was killed, local officers sent In riot
call to Chicago, Of which this place
is suburb, and five detective bureau
squads, carrying means to stop the
rioters, answered the call.
Within a few minutes after the Of
ficers arrived sixty-four Mexicans
were under arrest.
The riot among the section hands
is thought to have started between
two factions in the camp, when both
sides imbibed too heavily of liquor
during the night.
The argument started early in tho
morning and a short while later sew
eral fist fights occurred. These
evolved into a general argument and
Immediately knives, guns, clubs,
rocks and other implements came
into view.
The Melrose Park officers, answer
ing the call, were greeted with def
ance. When they persisted in their
efforts to stop the fighting, both sides
turned on them long enough to cause
their withdrawal. Fighting con
tinued until the Chicago officers ar
rived.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-07
PLEDGES SON

HONOLULU, Dec. THE pIedg
ing Of David Kalakaua. last prince Of
Hawaii. to future political activities
in Hawaii, was the principal feature
of interest at a recent political meet
ing here, when his mother, Princess
Kawananakoa, promised listeners
that his would be a career Of public
life. The princess assured the gath
ering that as soon as young Kala.
kaua was Of age, he would actively
enter politics.
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CITY SLIPS, SLIDES
OVER ICY STREETS
Continued From Page II

States weather bureau reported.
Some sun may come and tempera-
= ture will remain about the same,
probably having it's low mark to-
night, being somewhere between q
and 80 degrees.
Low of % =
A mark of 23 at a. m. was the
lowest mark last night, while at Z
a. m. the temperature was 81.
Many street cars were delayed this
morning when motorists piloted their
iron chariots down the car tracks,
in order to avoid, as far as possible,
slipping.
Motor buses also were slowed up
and many downtown employees ar
rived at work late.
NThere were a few minor collisions
as a result of the sleet.
Skating in Street
Thirty Eighth ST., in one section,
had a resemblance to the famed
youth on Ice skates glided swiftly
past the autos, which were moving
slowly because of the iced street
covering.
The sleet covered path through
Indiana extefRing from south
east to northwest, according to
Meteorological j. w. Arlington.
Cincinnati and Chicago reported con-
ditions similar to those of Indian
apolis today.
Trouble Over State
The heavy coating of ice on all
roads running out of Indianapolis
caused serious trouble. The Indian
apolis and Cincinnati Traction Com
pany withdrew all buses from the
Shelbyville line.
A. G.. Harmon, manager of the
Hoosier Transportation Compan, ad-
mitted that BUSES were seriously
. behind time.
1.-THE roads are terrible between
here and South Bend" remarked J.
E. Kramer, a driver for the Indiana
Motor Bus Company. "As a precau-
tionary measure a large number Of
our bussses have been taken off
temporarily. I've neevr seen more
icy roads than those Of today"
Clarence Smiley, a driver for the
Interstate Public Service Company,
said he had seen large number of
autos ditched and wrecked between
here and Franklin this morning. v.
L. Perkins of the same line also
told of seeing many wrecked cars.
A large gasoline truck, overturn-
ing on the main road to Plainfield,
also caused trouble.
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timers of years ago when there were
no locks.
The next big effort is to liberate
the Coulee, which heads the down
bound line. This vessel, officials
say, will offer most resistance, be.
cause she is frozen in at a 30-degree
angle across the channel The giant
car ferry Saint Marie has been as
signed this job.
Two unidentified sailors from the
ship Shenango were drowned yester'
day while attempting to cross the
ice, it>was learned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-07
FIFTY ON BURNING SHIP
Freighter in Flames 1,40O Miles OF
San Diego, Cal.

Bu United Press
SAN PEDRO, Cal, Dec. THE
freighter West Kasson of w. R.
Grace & Co., with a crew Of fifty
aboard, ts afire off the Mexican coast
approximately 1,400 miles south of
here.
Messages picked up by the coast
guard cutter Unalea here say that
the boat has been burning since
o'clock last night. The messages
added that the freighter was in no
immediate danger.
The West Kasson. boat of $500
gross tons was scheduled to arrive
here next Friday or Saturday.