The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-04

shakes with his Son-in-law and the
elder Morrison, and then turned to
a circle of newspaper men, smiling,
and greeting them warmly. q
He carried his overcoat and a
package, wrapped in newspaper on
his arm. "Oh, that's just samples,
he said when asked the contents OF
the package.
Loses Some Weight.
To clanors for a statement, DR..
Shumaker said:
Il have been at the Indiana State
farm fifty-three days and have had
some very interesting experiences.
I have received kind treatment
from officers and men alike and l
am in better health than when l
came.
81 weighed ITO pounds when 1
came here and I weigh 163 now,
but that doesn't mean anything, for
I got rid of a lot of surplus fat.
NV color is better than it has been
for years.
yes that's right" Mrs. Shu-
maker nodded.
To newspaper men who have been
at his heels since the contempt clta-
ton plunged him into the limellght
nearly two years ago, DR.. Shumaker
appeared to bear evidences Of his
confinement. His color was I'M
proved but the loss in weight made
him appear worn. His eyes snapped
as he greeted friends and he seemed
in excellent spirits.
Asked if he would get back into
the fight against the vets" Shu-
maker replied with emphasis, Yes,
III carry on
Asked if his farm experience had
given him any new views on law
| enforcement, he replied:
Il think I understand the seri-
business of violating the constitu-
ton as clearly as I ever did. There
are many bootleggers here, but they
admit it is their own fault. All say
they intend to go straight, but
some of them don't"
Going Direct to Home
Shumaker said he was going direct
TO his home. but would be in his
Office Friday; but not to receive
visitors just yet" he added.
He said his imprisonment had
given him opportunity to work on an
autobiography don't know whether
I shall call it an autobiography or
history Of twenty-five years fighting
liquor" he said.
A prisoner passed. grinning good
naturedly at Shumaker,
"Good-by old fellow" he said.
Watch your step"
The dry leader introduced j. F..
Morphew, dairy barn foreman to
Mrs. Shumaker and the Morrisons.
Il want you to meet the man
under whom I've been working" he
told them.
1.-THE doctor did mighty we'll"
MorpheW said.
Eyes. considering the material Mr..
MorpheW had to work with was
Shumakers rejoinder
George Hubbard an assistant to
the superintendent. told the group
he was expecting a large delega-
ton" from indianapolis and that
they would need the corridor pres
emily.
Arm in arm. DR.. Shumaker and
his wife stepped out to the portico
and posed for photographers.
Then they stepped into the Nor
risen car and sped toward the en-
trance gate.
Sunshine broke throug'' the
! clouds as the Slumaker car reached
the gate, a block distant from the
administration building.
Cheered by Greeters
Cheers and applause greeted Shu-
maker as he stepped from his
machine to shake hands with the
men and women who crowded about
| him
His Warmest greetings we're be-
slowed on his daughter. Mrs James
Morrison, and his two boys. Arthur
and Albert, who had waited with the
crowd at the gate.
In the group were E. A. Miles and
Jesse Martin. Anti-Saloon League
attorneys, and their wives; the Rev.
IC. H. Winders. chairman OF the
leagues headquarters committee;
L. E. York, LIE Roy Huddleston and
B E. Ewing. league field represent-
atives, and their wives; John f.
Watkins, attorney and league speak
er: Harry Bendel. Marion county
deputy sheriff. former prohibition
agent. and Mrs. Bendel. and large
group Of women representing the
w G. T. U.
With a parting wave. Shumaker
climbed into the Morrison car and
headed the procession toward IN
dianapolis.
! Friday evening the returned
league superintendent will be the