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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29
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TURNED over
BY CITY BANK
Grand Jury Is Given Papers;
Contributions to G. O. P.
Campaign Shown.
RECALL MISS MEADE
Prosecutors Quiz Strader,
Former Secretary of
Ex-KIan Dragon.

The unclaimed cancelled checks of
D. G. Stephenson, including several
contributions to the Republican
campaign fund of 1924, located by
The Times, today were subponaed
from the Indiana National Bank by
the Marion County grand jury.
Deputy Prosecutor William H.
Sheaffer went to the bank for the
checks.
Miss Mildred Meade, former con-
fidante of Stephenson, was before
the jury this morning. She was
brought in by a bailiff, who had
found her at her place Of employ
ment She said she did not know
the jury wanted to see her.
Special Prosecutor Emsley w.
Johnson and Deputy Shaeffer re-
turned from Mt. Washington, Pa,
home of Foster Strader, D. G. Ste
phenson's former secretary.
The prosecutors heard Strader's
story, first told last october to
Times reporter, who located Strader
when he was wanted by the grand
jury then in session, and sought
throughout the country.
Strader was traced to the small
town near Pittsburgh by a long dis
tance telephone clew from Chicago
to Pittsburgh.
Believe Story Corroborated
When located, Strader refused to
appear before the Indiana grand
Jury, but told his version of Ste
phensonism to The Times corre-
spondent. This story is believed to
have been corroborated by the
prosecutors. y
State representative Russell v.
Duncan, questioned Wednesday and
Thursday, was to be before the
jurors again today.
Two Anderson, 1nd., persons,
prominently mentioned during the
early stages of the investigation,
also may testify today.
The straw suitcase full Of Ste
phenson papers was brought to the
grand jury room again today by De-
tective Jesse McMurrrie.
The jury continued it's session this
afternoon and it was indicated that
a session will be held Saturday. The
jury usually adjourns from Friday
to Monday.
Decide Later on Adjourning
No decision has been reached re-
garding adjournment through Au-
gust. Judge Collins. in structing the
jurors Thursday, left adjournment
to their discretion.
"A decision viii be reached today"
Special Prosecutor John w. Holtz-
man said. "a weeks recess may
be taken to permit prosecutors ,
arrange the data in more convenient
FORM" he added.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29

tom and trapped in the vessel. They
found most of the victims in or near
the vessel. Some we're trapped In
the cabin, others on the stairway
leading to the deck.
A few were caught on the side OF
the Favorite and pulled under, while
others refused to leave the sinking
ship and were sucked under when
1t went down.
Storm Beats Down
The electrical storm which ragged
during the time of the accident vas
of cloudburst proportions. Water IN
great gusts beat on the lake surface
and hampered the work of rescue.
The storm was of short duration
and was confined to a small section
of the city, but it probably was most
severe at the scene of the tragedy.
Sinking of the Favorite recalled
the Inflated steamer Eastland.
which tipped over in the Chicago
River twelve years ago last Sunday
carrying hundreds of excursionists
to their death. The accident yesters
day was the first major marine acci.
dent near Chicago since the East
land sank.
Oddly enough, sinking of the
Eastland was due to the same pri~
mary cause as the more recent
ragedy-rushing of passengers to
one side of the vessel, overbalanc-
ing It..
Several Score on Board
Immediately after rescue work
was completed. machinery for fix
ing responsibility for the accident
was put in motion. The boat was
sixty-five feet long over all and was
purchased by Captain Olson three
years ago for $1,500, ne saio.
There were sixty paid passengers
and an unknown number Of chile
dren under II who did not pay fare.
Investigations were to be cons
Quoted by both the county coroner
and Capt. John F. Hansen, head of
the Chicago Board of Steamship In
spectors.
Olson, his engineer and three deck
hands were arrested and questioned.
They said safety Of the boat had
been approved by Federal inspectors
and it had not been loaded beyond
capacity.
Charles T. Abernathy. one of the
few men on the ship, claimed four
of five life-preservers he attempted
to fasten to members of his family
had straps which broke when he
pulled on them slightly. Abernathy's
two children were drowned.
There were more than sufficient
life prservers for all on board. II
they had been used
Scenes on shore as the rescue
boats landed were the most tragic
l.. B. Hendricks Of Sterling. m,
had come TO Chicago with his wife
and two children for a short vaca-
ton. He remained on the beach
watching the Favorite while his wife
and the girls made the trip I'D saw
the boat. sink.
The first rescue craft brought the
bodies of Mrs. Hendricks and one
OF the daughters Mary IeanetM
Hendricte collapsed Eh6 one
ruilA 6sap sas sasa .aanlnarrz,.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29
RULES ON DRUGLEss
GiIIiom Says All Schools Un-
der Boards Control.

Indiana's board of medical regis
tration and examination has the
power to rule for or against drugless
healing schools, just as it has ju-
risdiction over schools of medicine,
Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom
ruled today.
The ruling was requested by Dr.
E. M. Shanklin, president, following
discovery of a drugless healing dipio-
ma mill here.
The attorney general also ruled
that dentist registered in one
county cannot maintain an office in
another at the same time. +
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29
ANTI-AMERICAN FREED

Horatio Bott0mIey's Fraud Sentence
Shortened BY Good Behavior.
BB United Press
LONDON, July 29.-Horatio Bot
tomley, publisher distinguished for
anti-Americanism and former
member of Parliament, was secretly
released from Maidstone Prison to-
day and left for him home, "The
Dicker," near Hailsham, Sussex.
Bottomley was sentenced to
prison May 20, 1922, on charges Of
fraud. His sentence was seven years.
The charge was that he had
fraudu1ently converted to his own
use $4,000 of a sum subscribed to
the victory bond club OF which he
was the founder and president. His
period of imprisonment was short
ened by good behavior. y,
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29
PASSPORTS ARRANGED
Bud and Lena Ready to Start Eu-
rope Trip Sunday.

By United Press
NEW YORK, July 29.-With pass
ports arranged, Bud and Lena Still
man today settled down for three
days of comparative quiet pending
their departure for Europe on the
Olympic at midnight Sunday.
The honeymooners are at the no.
tel rooms of a friend, but may go
today to the apartment Of the
bridegroom's father, James A. Still
man.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29
ATTACK VICTIM DIES
DIR. James C. Walton Beaten on
Head, Succumbs.

DR.. James Carlisle Walton, OF
5234 E. Walnut ST., died today at
his home as result of being slugged
last Monday afternoon, Coroner
Charles H. Keever announced today.
DR.. Walton was found in his car
near E. Tenth st. and Arlington
Ave.
He had been slvgsed on the head
and robbed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29
BANKS ARE PRoSPERING
Healthy Condition Reported by As
sistant Examiner Barr.

Despite occasional closures, IN
diana banks are generally in a
healthy condition, Assistant Bank
Examiner Thomas D. Barr declared
upon his return from the conven-
ton of the National Association of
Supervisors of State Banks at Rich
mond, VT.
A report submitted at the con-
vention showed that 844 State bank
ing institutions in Indiana had
$48, ,263,031 capital at the close OF
the year. Total surplus was $685.
022, 749. Resources of the entire
130544 and undivided profits, $14,-
022, TAG. Resources of the entire
group amounted to 40,928,347.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29
JACKSON HOME MONDAY
Governor May Break Silence on
Bribe Story.

Governor Jackson is expected to
return to the Statehouse Monday
from Mackinac Island, Mich, and
speculation is rife as to whether or
not he will break his long precedent
of silence and answer The Times
story regarding the $4,000 bribe
and prosecution immunity which he
offered Governor McCray.
jackson has said he. may issue a
statement when he returns.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29
FAMOUS SALOONS BURN
Tiajuana Blaze Causes Losses Esti-
mated at 100000.

BB United Press
TIAJUANA, Baja, Cal, July 29.-
Six bars, including the Red Mill,
known to thousands of tourists, we're
destroyed by an early morning fire
today.
The blaze, which razed half a
block of buildings, is believed to
have started from cigaret tossed
into rubbish in the rear of the Red
Mill.
The damage was estimated al
$3OO,0C0.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29
LIQUOR IN DRYS AUTO
Son of Anti-Saloon League Head
Admis "Soiling" Lips.
By Times Special

by ItmeS bpeCtdb
RICHMOND, Va, July 29.-After
admitting he took zone drink of
two swallows" last Saturday night,
Carroll v. Hepburn, 23-year-old son
of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League
superintendent, today was held in
$500 bond for the grand jury on a
charge of driving an Anti-Saloon
League automobile while drunk.
Charges of transporting liquor
also we're made. Policemen testified
to finding two quarts in the car.
DR.. David Hepburn, the Anti-Sa-
loon League chef, stood beside his
son during the arraignment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29
MRS. PULITZER IS DEAD
Famous Publishers Widow Sue
cumbs at DeauvslIe, France.

Bp United Press
NEW YORK, July 29.--Mrs. Jo-
seph Pulitzer, widow of the founder
of the st. Louis Post-Dispatch and
the New York World, died at Deau-
vile, France, today, cables received
by the World said.
A son, Herbert Pulitzer, and his
wife we're at her bedside when the
end came.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-29

Filler Once supply Go. Ma. O612.
nQse Leaf deg!ces and s'gsesns A5N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
BISHOP RUSSELL SINKS.
Former Pastor of St. Patrick's Was
Active in Capital.

CHARLESTON, S. c., March IA Up.
Right Rev. William IT. Russell,
Catholic bishop of Charleston, who has
been critically i'll at a local infirmary
since late in January, is sinking gradu-
ally, it was stated last night. Suffer
ing from heart disease, the bishops
condition last night was reported as
desperate.
Bishop Russell suffered a serious
heart attack last Fall. He partially
recovered, but a relapse came late in
January and his condition has been
critical ever since.
Bishop Russell was stationed In
Washington as pastor of st. Patrick s
Church from 1907 to 1917, when he
was ordained bishop and assigned to
the Charleston diocese.
Previous to his appointment to
Washington he had been a pastor a.
Hyattsville, secretary to Cardinal Glib.
bons and rector of the Baltimore Ca.
thedral.
While in Washington he Instituted
the Pan-American mass and organized
the League of the Good Shepherd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
ebert Powers as1s Fourteenth street

Robert Powers, 1913 Fourteenth street
Mrs. Helen Humphrey. p years
old. and Helen Marie Humphrey, her
212 -year-old daughter, 46l Fifteenth
street northeast. were injured last
night when their automobile collided
with a taxicab driven by Elmer &
Rayford, 1903 f street southeast. al
Pennsylvania avenue and Sixth street
They were treated at Emergenc!
Hospital
. Mitchell Greene. years old. Al?
Ninth street southwest, was injured
yesterday afternoon when his bi
cycle collided at Thirteenth and [
streets southwest with a taXicai
driven by Samuel Anderson, 326 Thir
teenth street southwest. He was
treated at Emergency Hospital by D1
Ball. He was not seriously hurt.
Others reported injured in weekend
traffic accidents were Americas II lie
man, colored. 80 years old, 6 CAew
court; Raymond Gambell. cOlOre i, p
years old 1929 Third street; Ra' ph K
Washington, colored. 65 yesfs old
1902 s street; William Lane colored
So years old, 1920 Twen' y-seventh
street. and Anna NJ. Murray, SO years
old, 302 c. street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
COAL PRICE DROPS.

Lehlgh Company Arnounces Re
auctions, Effective at Once.
PHILADELPHIA March IA H).--
The Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. to-
day announced a reduction, effective
at once, of SIS cents a ton to $3.50 at
the mine in the price of stove coal
and 65 cents to S835 of chestnut size
coal. Pea coal is reduced from $685.
to Sc.
On June l Is cents will be added
and on September / another % cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
Some of the Tallest Men.

In the days of Emperor Claudius
ASA ADD there vas brought TO
Rome an Arabian giant, Gabara, who
i said by Pliny to have measured nine
feet nine inches in height. None of
the giants of more recent record has
had quite such stature. although the
English marvel, John Middleton. born
IN Lancashire in the reign of James l,
was nine feet three inches tall.
An Austrian. Joseph Winkelmaier,
who was exhibited about Europe in
ne SOS, was eight feet nine inches
tall, and there have been quite few
others who have approached this
height.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
CIVIL SERVICE TEST
FOR CHIEFS URGED
Method of Filling Commission
Vacancy Proposed by
Reform League.

The chief examiner of the Civil
Service Commission should be selected
by competitive examination, according
to the National Civil Service Reform
League, which has submitted 10
President Coolidge an urgent # er
recommending this method of filling
the vacancy.
Describing the chief examinership
as the heart and lungs" of the sys-
TEN which examines other applicants
for Government posts. George Me
Aneny, president of the league, sug-
gested a special board be formed to
examine applicants for the chief eX-
aminerShip to demonstrate further
that the merit principle can aid in
the efficiency of your administrator
Appointment Is Declined.
1T has come to our attention" said
Mr.. McAneny, that Fay c. Brown,
whom you recently selected for nomi-
nation as chief examiner of the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion and who was confirmed by the
Senate, has declined the appointment.
In view of this fact we take the lib
erty of suggesting az an appropriate
method of filling the vacancy caused
by the death OF Herbert A. Filler that
you cause to be held a competitive
examination for the position.
There are few places in the Fed
eral service which exceed in impor-
lance the chief examinership of the
Civil Service Commission. 1t is the
heart and lungs of the civil service
system. 1t would be a great ad.
vantage to the commission If the in.
cumbent should not only be qualified
to act as the executive in charge of
the recruiting and examining of
candidates, but also possess personal
qualities which would enable him TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to
the Health Department in the last "a hours
Sophia Kelley Wright 80 3141 N st.
Alexander Chamberlain Mortimer, 20. 1918
Sth st
Thomas Edwards 70. Emergency Hospital
John F. Prosise 81, Garfield Hospital.
Anna NJ shaw 81. 1883 R, 1. ave.
katherine Murray Ayliner. 81 the PORTER
Charles, A Matheiideso 6 81. n 1917 = 9th ST.
Gertrude Amy Richards. 43. 2l Chest
"uf Russell ss p. Frye. So New Press Building
14th and f.
Frances a@ M. Ieaman. "a I443 G ST. ne.
Barbara Stern. g Providence Hospital.
Milton Cohen. /. 407 K st.
Park Allen Breebskin. z months. Children s
MA Jane "a. Johnson. so. 174a seaton st.
Anna Wallace. 10. 764 Hobart st.
Adelaide Webb. 80 1890 st.
Katie Carroll So; Freedmen's Hospital.
Fannie Butler. as. 2115 9th st.
Major Gaines. So Emergency Hospital
Margaret Hall. %. Freedmen's Hospital.
Leonard Brice. 90 St Elizaheths HOspital
Oliver Gibbs. 10 months. 226 Oakdale nj.
.Axzel Johnson. months, Children's Hos
initial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported T.. to
.he Health Department IN the last IL hours:
John and Sophie Constantlnon. girl.
John c, and Audrey /. Croson boy ri.,
Harold r. and Margaret {. Northup. girl.
Gordon and Myrtle Barter, girl.
Motley Y and Nab y. Du Hamel, boy'
John M. and Laura J Craig. boy,
William D. and Ellen B, Gloyd; girl
E s. and Emma +. C0olxsey. boy.
Joseph j. and Anna Oulahan. boy;
Robert H. and Leonora Rollins. girl
Harry H and Goldie Levin. boy.
Ernest L. and Gladys +. Miller, girl.
George l.. and Mildred Nahme, girl
John J. and Anne T. FitZglhbon. boy
Matthew J, and Johanna Calvin. girl. -,
Bertram L. and Helena Hackenberger. girl.
Arthur F. and Mary w. Cissel. hoy.
Roval A and Pauline Belts. girl.
william McC. and Alice L.. Ballinger girl.
Leonard f and Mabel RuoH. boy.
Oscar r and Constance M Barto. boy.
George and Ruth Frvhnfer. boy
Charles Z. and Madeline Donaldson girl.
Jerry and Edna Sullivan. girl
Lewis and Christiania Carter, girl
Carroll and Helen Jackson boy.
Mack and Bertha BOvd boy
John and Adele Wilson, boy.
James A. and Matte Scott: boy.
Fred and Mamie Roberts, girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
INDUSTRIAL SHOW
TO FEATURE GUARD
15,0 900 Persons Attended Ex-
position in First Three
Days of Showing.

After the initial three days of show
ing, during which larger crowds than
on the opening days of any previous
exhibition filled the Washington
Auditorium, the Chamber of Com
merce third annual industrial eXposi-
ton reopened at 2:30 o'clock this after
noon for an entire week of intensive
activity to exploit Washington's in
dustrial resources and opportunities.
More than IS 900 persons have attend
ed the display SO far, according to
exposition officials.
Since the first three nights were
devoted to the Army. Navy and Ma
rine Corps, the program tonight is
directed toward the honoring of the
Districts own military service-the
National Guard. Officers and mem
bers of the Guard will attend this eve
ming under the leadership of their
commander Maj. Gen. Anton Stephan.
Troops to Explain Exhibit.
The exhibit of the District National
Guard, which has taken an active part
in the exposition, starting with the
parade ushering in the event, will be
of special interest tonight, and details
Of Guard members will be on hand to
play was prepared with considerable
care, so as to depict the activities
and the advantages of membership in
the organization.
In the Guard exhibit are included
specimens of large and small arms
used by the various units. Miniature
representations also are utilized to il
lustrate the work and training. A
sand table depicts the training quar-
tiers Of the 121st Engineers at Fort
Humphreys next Summer, and this
feature is attracting attention, along
with the machine guns and automatic
rifles on display.
The civic aims of the industrial ex-
position will be given special empha-
Sis In the program which has been
arranged for tomorrow night. when
the Chamber of Commerce will hold
its monthly meeting at the Auditorium
and will devote the session to consid-
GRAFTON of the purposes of the annual
deliniation of local industry and COM
fnerce. Following the meeting the
members of the chamber will inspect
the exhibits.
TaIiaferrO to Speak.
Commissioner Sidney F. Taliaferro
will deliver an address, to be broadcast
by Station WMAL.
The sponsors of the Industrial ex-
position are genuinely pleased with
its reception so far, Nj. A. Leese, pres
ident Of the Chamber of Commerce,
stated today.
THE crowds that have filled the
Auditorium, afternoon and evening,
since the opening of the exposition,
nave given us gratifying proof that
the project is awakening a response
on the part of the community gener-
ally" said Mr.. Leese. II believe the
Chamber can feel proud of it's accom-.
plishment and the advancement made
by each exposition, both in appear
ance and content, as well as attend
ance, should augur we'll for hte future
of these exhibitions
The exposition will observe the
hours of 2:30 to 5 o'clock and 8. to IL
o'clock every day this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14

Worn by those considered smart in
Paris and New York. Made of in
destructible lustrous pearl (manufactured)
beads of very fine quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14

represent the commission before the
other departments and the public.
May we not suggest the designa-
ton by you Of special board Of three
examiners to investigate the duties of
the position of chief examiner and
report to you with respect to the
method of filling the vacancy?
Such a board would give consid'
GRAFTON to the alternative courses
open competitive examination or pro-
motion competitive examination. In
either case the examination might
we'll be conducted by the special
board, consisting of a conspicuous
representative of the labor movement.
a representative of the Government
service and a third a man who has,
had broad experience in public and
private employment. If you wish
TO have us, we shall be glad to sug
gest the names of persons whose
standing before the public would give
substantial support to any examina-
ton for this position"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
WEEK END TRAFFIC
INJURIES II PERSONS
Five Children Are Hurt-Brothers
Are Among Victin1s-Taxis
Figure in Crash.

Eleven persons. five of them chill
over the week end, none seriously.
Charles G.. Hepburn, years old.
722 Seventh street northeast. ran
against a moving automobile last
night in front of his home and was
thrown against another car He was
treated at Casualty Hospital for in
juries about the head.
Two brothers, Robert and Patrick
Moran, one 5 and the other 3. were
knocked down last night in front Of
their home at 63s Seventh street
northeast by an automobile driven by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
Thomas E. Bowling and Mary E. Doug
less. -
Raymond NJ Deitz of Albany and Marion
Vernon T. Fox and Karen, Emily Halliday
and Ciaudise NJ Heishmen of Mount Jack
SON Va.
both of Richmond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
OFFICER FOUND SLAIN.
Body Discovered in Secluded Spot,
Rendezvous for Bootleggers.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, March IA up.
The body of Joseph A. Cary, an Off
Ger of the National Park service, was
was found yesterday in a ravine at
the base of West Mountain. at a
secluded section of the Hot Springs
<ational Park used as a rendezvous
n liquor traffiickers.
Cary was slain, investigators be-
lieve, by members of a bootlegging
ring he had sought to break up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
Death Sentence Reduced.

TORONTO, Ont, March IA R.-
The sentence of death imposed re-
Gently by Justice Fisher on William
McCatharine, negro, of Chatham.
Ont, was reduced by the court today
to 20 years imprisonment and 20
lashes. McCatharine was found guilty
OF an assault upon an 80-year-old
woman