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The Washington times., 1931-11-16
mates the modern Puritan that
modern PuritaniSm is tnettec'
tiv and shabby.
Cod and Lobbies

UAN eSAA3 oAASS~~JS
Cod and Lobbies
Jonathan Edwards really be-
lieved that God was more i'm
portant than wealth, social
position, political lobbies and
smart remarks. His God was
cruel, because. he was just
remembering that justice was
His own, but cruelty was only
a poor human criticism Of His
acts, which lay outside human
judgment God was an actual
reality to Edwards: so he dared
to say that God would send mil
lions to hell-even millions who
did their best to live uprightly.
Edwards wouldn't admit any
, man could save himself, because
he felt that all power must be
Gods alone.
The modern Puritan is ex-
tremely concerned with political
Hobbies and almost never talks
about God. That is why he Is
more interested in keeping us
from drinking than in bringing
us to salvation.
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He'll in an Office

/ gather from the reports
that the Metropolitan, which
used to be the home Of dead
music, if not of dead causes,
has produced an energetic sue
cess called "Schwanda," which
is full Of humor and good
tunes, and has q scene in hell
showing the devil with all the
apparatus of q modern buSi.
ness office, and reading q
gossip column. At the same
time, Nine. Schumann-Heink is
playing Katisha in '"The MI
kado." Opera is distinctly look
ing UP.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16

Don't look for "For Rent" Sikns
consult the vacancies advertised
daily In the Rental Columns of the
Classified Section.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
ALast Line Punch

When I began as a news
paper reporter, the old slogan
still held: "Get the punch in
the first line" I fought against
it. and 1 wasn't a good reporter.
Now I have my revenge. The
Smartest news service in the
world sends out a story on the
death of Jim Genna, of the
gang of gunner in Chicago,
and the punch is all in the last
line. Of course, it is of mod
crate interest to know that a
gangster can die in bed, OF
heart failure, especially If three
Of his brothers were wiped out
for their share in the murder
of Dion O'Banion. But the
priceless news is at the end:
Following the defamation of
his family, Genna fled to Italy,
where he was convicted Of steal
ing the holy jewels Of the Ma
donna di Trapini in 1925. After
spending four years on the rock
pile at Trapini prison, he re-
turned here"
Or, in other words, it's safer
to be a murderer in America
than a thief in Italy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
Hou the Market
Opened

By United Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 28.-Stocks
were irregular at the opening on
the New, York Stock Exchange to-
day. During early trading leaders
slipped lower in fairly active trad
ing.
United States Steel opened up
Il at 1433s and then slid below the
previous close. Other small gamers
at the outset included American
Smelling, Standard Brands, Union
Carbide, Auburn Auto, and Gold
Dust.
Worthington Pump dipped to 60
off "a; United Aircraft 345z, off
q; Du Pont 90. off Is; Kennecott
29ls, off q; Sears Roebuck 591z, off
l; Fox Film A 347g, off IL: Vana-
dunn 661s, off rs, and Public Serv-
ice Of New Jersey 81. off /.
General Motors held steady and
other motor shares made only small
chages. Oils we're quiet and steady.
Mail order shares met profit taking
and amusements we're sold. New
York Central lost IL to 1878 in the
railroad group, which was quiet and
easier.
Trading quoted down after the
opening and the market was with
out trend. A few issues firmed UP.
including J. L Case which made up
its initial loss. Steel dipped to 145ss.
on 4 from tie previous cloCa.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28

it was expected the states presenta-
ton of evidence would last through
next week. Wilson and Floyd Mat
tice, chief deputy, are in charge Of
the states case.
An important point in the states
evidence, hitherto unknown, was re-
vealed in Wilson's opening state
ments Friday morning to the jury.
1--WE will show by Schroeder's own
admission that the man who died
j nthe flaming car groaned before
Schroeder touched of the oil-soaked
car" Wilson said.
Hits Schroeder Story
It was believed this would refute
Schroeder's story that the man was
dead when the fire was ignited.
Schroeder, in his single statement
to authorities, said the unknown
man died Of a broken neck in an
accident twenty-five miles west of
Terre Haute.
Schroeder returned to Indian
apolis in a frenzy of fear and set
the auto and its cargo af1re to
avert being accused Of murder, he
said.
When the trial adjourned Friday,
Baker adnlonished jurors against
reading of the case in newspapers
and instructed them to refrain from
discussing the case with any one.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28

Virgil Kirkland otgether?" he was
asked.
Yes. They were both drinking.
They we're drinking and dancing
together and making love"
when did you see them first
making love?"
"It was in the living room of the
house. They were lying down to-
gether on the davenport with their
arms about each other"
Sturtridge testified that later he
saw the girl on the porch with
Kirkland sitting in a chair.
Il heard Kirkland say to Arlene,
I love you, Babe; you know that /
love YOU I was taking care of my
wife and wasn't looking at them,
and suddenly I hard a crash.
IT turned around and Arlene was
lying face downward on the floor
and kirkland was standing over her.
I picked her up. Kirkland said to
me, Let me have her; she's drunk :"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
JURY CLEARS
MOB ACCUSED
ACuuittaI Voted at Marion
After 18 Hours.

By Times Special
MARION, Ind, Feb. 2S.--A jury
returned a verdict OF not guilty this
morning in the case of Charles
Lennon, second defendant brought
to trial on charges of taking part
in the lynching Of two Negroes here
Aug. last. The case was under de-
liberation for eighteen hours, and
it is reported that from the time
balloting started until the verdict
was reached, the vote was II to ]
for acquittal.
A small crowd in the Grant cir
cult courtroom began applauding
when the verdict was read, but was
quickly silenced by Judge o. D.
ClawSon.
Throughout the night a strong
guard was on duty at the court
house, Sheriff Bert White declaring
that although he had heard no
threats of violence, the milling as
Sembly Of persons about the court
house was foreboding, hence ito be
prepared" he placed fifteen patrol
men and deputies about the build
ing. 1t also was learned that he
had arranged for reinforcements
from neighboring cities.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28

Coroner Stanley M. Hall, and its
purpose was to refute the states
contention that Mrs. Bennett shot
her husband deliberately from a
distance of eighty feet.
Silently the elderly attorney and
an assistant grappled and tugged
each other about the courtroom.
just as Reed commended Mrs. Ben
nett and her husband grappled on
the night that Bennett was shot.
An automatic pistol, introduced
in evidence as the one Bennett was
shot with, was gripped in the at
torney's hand as he wrestled.
Accused Wife Weeps
His purpose was to prove to Hall.
the judge and jury, that during such
a struggle the pistol might have
been discharged accidentally and
Bennett have received just such a
wound as that Hall had described.
The pantomime over, Reed re-
turned to his questioning and OBJ
tanned from Hall an admission that
the defense contention vas possible.
Important evidence was offered
both by state and defense while Mrs.
Bennett, who had appeared I'M
moved during earlier sessions, wept
frequently.
Mrs. Annie Rice of West Frank
fort, Ill, half sister of the de-
PENDANT, offered the states most i'm
portant testimony.
Il know why I did it, Mrs. Rice
quoted Mrs. Bennett as telling her
sixteen months after Bennett was
shot.
PoliceWomen Hurts Defense
only me and my God know" she
continued to quote. when this is
all over, I'll tell you. Then you
won't feel so bitter toward me-
Another witness for the state was
Mrs. Frances Trowbridge, police
woman.
u shot him." she quoted Mrs.
Bennett as saying at police head
quarters. II went into the bedroom
and got gun. I went into the den
and he was packing his grip. He
said he was going TO leave me. I
shot him"
Charles M. Hoffman testified
earlier he was playing bridge with
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett the night
Bennett was shot.
Bennett, he said, opened a bid in
spades. Mrs. Benentt raised him.
He went set and she called him "a
bum bridge player"
Bennett then slapped his wife,
Hoffman testified. and tie shooting
followed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
RABBI STEPHEN WISE FLAWS
POLICE IN GORDON MURDER

against others, indicating blackmail
by Miss Gordon.
Letters addressed to John E. C..
Bischoff, former husband, living at
Audubon, N. j., threatened him if
he didn't return to her custody Of
their daughter; accused Bischoff Of
inspiring framed" vice charge
against her.
Threats against Andrew Nc
Laughlin, plainclothesman, accused
in present vice inquiry Of framing"
women, also accused by Miss Cor
don of working with Bischoff to
frame" her, we're revealed.
Mclaughlin left for Bermuda hur-
riedly after offer by Miss Gordon to
reveal to vice investigators her
story; he is to be met this after
noon on arrival in port here by dis
trict attorneys representatives.
Threats against John Radlow, ex-
convict and writer, with whom Miss
Gordon lived for some time, and
who later fled extortion charges
against her after giving her marked
money, also have been barred. Rad
low Isl a blood cousin Of Radeloff.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28

The pugilistic squaring-off OF at
torneys came late Friday when de-
Tense Attorney Barrett O'Hara was
cross-exannining Victoria Leonard,
waitress in a hamburger stand
known as Johns Place." on the de-
tails of Kirkland's washing his
hands following the alleged attack.
Blood All Over Hands"
She said he left the unconscious
form of Arlene in car parked out
side the stand and entered the
place with two other youths.
There was blood all over his
knuckles and he washed his hands
Then I heard him say to Barton
Zone, Of the youths accused in the
alleged attacks Go on out-you've
got your chance now" she testified.
after Barton went out heard
Kirkland boast to Thompson (the
other YOUTH that he had attacked
the girl"
O'Hara asked a question concern
ing the blood on Kirkland'S
knuckles, then apparently interrupt
ed her reply.
The prosecutor broke in, Let her
answer
OHara angrily replied, You're
interrupting-let your own witness
testify. She may be giving your
testimoney through her lips
ct want you to withdraw tx vt re-
mark" retorted Underwood.
Menace Each Other
The attorneys menaced each other
as they squared of for pugilistic &C
ton but the gavel Of Judge Grant
Crumpacker and interference on the
part of other attorneys halted the
near melee.
Later O'Hara apologized to IN
derwood.
Prior to the testimony of the
waitress the packed courtroom was
furnished another peek of the jazz
age gin party that ended ia the
death. of girl when Richard
Sturtridge, &c, former De Paw
football start, testified.
He told of the bootleg liquor
carousing at the party and how
Keeling be-sotted youths danced to
radio music with equally befuddled
girls.
Did you see Arlene braves and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
LOAN SHARKS YOUR
FOE LEAGUE TOLD
Credit Unions Are Salvation of Working
People, Illinois Finance Expert Says.

Working people paid 40
limit $20OO0OO0 OF small loans 1929 and are in an
Illinois Credit
Indiana Credit Union
the annual dinner at the Antlers Friday night
lies the formation
small at reasonable rate and not the legal N
month the illegal 1000 per cent" he said
the commercial lend
credit unions out of business
emphasized
president of the Indiana
credit unions in America
the efforts Edward Fene Boston
subsidized the movement
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
PICK GOLF WINNERS
Ten Girls Are Chosen for
Second Lesson Series.

A new. class Of ten girls will start
their free golf lessons Monday at
p. m. at the Smith Nelson Golf
academy, second floor Board of
Trade building, The Times judges
announcing the second group of ten
winners in the golf essay contest
this morning.
The ten lucky ones are:
Edith j. Meyer. 1872 Middle drive,
Woodruff Place.
Isadora Mason, 50 North Fifteenth
street, Beech Grove.
Mrs. George Young, 604 Lemcke
building.
Elsie NJ. Shelley. AIT West Six
teenth street.
Nellie Truitt, 1854 Allen avenue.
Cecile M. Bauer, 2724 Bellefon-
taine street
Ella Barricklow, S19 East Six
tenth street.
Mrs. Dorothy H. Gross, 6178 Nor
waldo street.
Mabel G. Rider, S765 Central ave-
nue..
Mollie Riggs, 300 North Sherman
drive, Apt. 2.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28

present magistrates inquiry in New
York city and suggested further the
organization of a vigilance COM
mittee."
Wise's statement appeared even
as the police department, inten-
tionally or not, was acting to throw
the hunt for possible slayers in
other directions.
Motives, or possible clews to the
slayers could be found in these
facts so far revealed, it was pointed
out by police.
Miss Gordon, 10, divorced, mother
of l6-year-old girl and night life
habitue, left her $150-a-month
apartment, wearing jewels worth
5000, and a mink coat worth
$500. They are missing following
discovery of her body.
Her diary said, Il fear only John
A Radeloff. He could get Cohen or
his friends to get rid of me-"
Radeloff. two years her attorney,
and Cohen, alias Harris, an ex~con-
vics, are held under $4,000 bond
each. Both have cited threats
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cial lenders who are enriching
themselves by charging excessive
rates"
There are 1850 credit unions
functioning throughout the country
he declared. There are twenty
eight in indianapolis and fourteen
throughout the state.
Unions are members of the state
league, which was re-organized
year ago.
Officers of the league elected Fri
day night are L. S. Poliquin of the
Pivot City lodge credit union, presi-
dent; w. r. Allen of the L. S. Ayres
and Company credit union, vice
president, and Miss Rose Honecker
of the BobbS-MerTill credit union,
secretary.
Arthur A. thinner of the Real
Silk credit union, retiring president,
presided as POSTMASTER.
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The Credit Union brings the fun
damentals of finance to the COM
mon man. Holmes asserted. 1T is
an exceedingly adaptable device de-
signed to render a real social serv-
ice.
American credit unions had as
sets of $65,OOO,OOO in 1929 and have
upward of $1OO,o000O0 now"
Attorney Leo Kaminsky explained
the effort being made to change the
legal rate of interest of Indiana
credit unions to per cent a month,
the standard rate in other states.
The present Indiana law provides 8
per cent a year.
Five New Unions Organized
Five new unions we're organized
in indianapolis Friday. he said. In
cluded are credit unions in the
police and fire departments.
"a credit union is cooperative
bank with a heart" Thomas w.
Doig, central states representative
of the Credit Union national ex-
tension bureau, told the group.
I'VE are not particularly proud
of our large memberships and great
assets" he continued. But we are
proud of what we are doing in the
way of service to members in time
of need.
IS in Indianapolis
only l5 Der cent of the people
of American have banking credit.
Our job is 10 make bank saving and
credit available To the other IS per
cent at a reasonable rate of inter-
est. In doing this we are bound to
incur the aninlosity of the CONNER
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BIZ United Press

y
NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-Gangsters
inside and outside the police de-
partment, on and of the magis-
trate's bench" stood charged today
with the killing Of red-haired Vivian
Gordon.
So sensational was the killing, so
strongly did it recall the revelations
in the famous Rosenthal-L Lieutenant
Becker police-racketeer alliance Of
1912, that Rabbi Stephen Wise to-
day issued a public statement ar
raigning the New York City police
and judicial alliance with crime"
THE murder was notice that ex-
pose of organized criminality will
meet with swift and awful punish
ment," Rabbi Wise said.
The affairs Of New York" he
continued, "cry for investigation
from top to bottom. beginning or
ending with the Office of mayor"
He called for an investigation to
be ordered by Governor Franklin D.
Roosevelt. whom he praised for the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
KEYSTONE OF SCHROEDER'S
DEFENSE TO Be INSANITY
PLEA, PROCEDURE SHOWS
Defendant Held in City Hospital Ward Today
for Searching Examination by
Two Alienists
GIRL KEY WITNESS GOES ON STAND
Ruby Blue of Greencastle Tells How She and
Her Escort Picked Up Suspect
Near Scene of Fire
BY EDWARD C. FULKE

Fighting griny to establish insanity defense to the
alleged Staying of unknown in the High School road
torch tragedy May 81 Harold Herbert Schroeder of Mo-
bile today being examined by aeniss at city hospital
while his trial in criminal court recessed for the week
end
Under the wachful eyes of Dr. Rogers Smith and Dr.
Charles D. Humes, Schroeder today is held in the confines
Of the hospitals psychopathic ward
Results of the examination will show whether Schroeder
victim of mental arrangement Ira Holiness defense at
torney has stated that both Schroeders mother his
grandmother confined in the Iowa state hospital for
the insane.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
INDIAN MODEL FREED
Murder Trial Ends With
Not Guilty Verdict.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
BUFFALO, Feb. 2S.-Lila Jimer-
son, full-blooded Seneca Indian
woman, was found not guilty OF
charges of instigating the murder OF
Mrs. Clothilde Marchand by a SUI
preme court jury today.
AS the foreman of the jury pro-
nounced the two words freeing the
former model of Henri Marchand OF
the charges which had been placed
against her almost a year ago, Lila
who was standing to receive the YER
dict, leaned forward, and in her ex-
element, almost fell over a chair.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
LAST TOUCHES
ARE ADDED TO
ROAD REPORT
Senate Committee Meets
to Complete Findings
on Commission.
BROWN HITS CRITICS
Highway Director Expects
Criticism for Failure
to Get U. S. Aid.

Members Of the state senate high
way investigation committee met
this morning to put the finishing
touches on their report of failure
Of the state highway department to
collect federal aid in 1880 while Dor
rowing money to complete construc-
ticn.
That there may be a minority re-
port from commission defenders was
the outlook when the committee
convened in executive session.
Senator Anderson Ketchunl
(Dem., Bartholomew, Decatur.
Franklin and Union) drafted the re-
port regarding the federal aid col
lections failure.
Would Abolish Commission
Ketchum and Senator Charles L.
Strey Rep., Kosciusko and Wa
BASH, committee chairman, are CO.
authors of bill abolishing the
present state highway commission
and providing for a new commits
sion to operate on full time basis.
The bill is pending passage in the
senate.
This would mean the abolition of
the Office Of director, now held by
John j. Brown.
Brown, anticipating that the COM
mittee report will contain consider
able criticism Of his admitted fail
ure to collect federal aid in 1880,
appeared before a luncheon club
Friday and criticised his critics and
members Of the general assembly
generally.
MisIlandling is Charged
Of the latter he declared:
1T is demonstrated now by the
men over there in the legislature
that there. is very little understand
ing of the gre;. lest science Of gov
characterization"
He charged that the senate COM
nlittee mishandled the probe by not
having auditors go into federal add
accounts and predicted that the re-
port viii record ''no crookedness in
my department"
In opening his address, which was
given before the Round Table Club
at the Lincoln, Brown condemned
"slop Singing regarding men in
public life, but said he welcomed
constructive criticism"
Brown Admits Ignorance
Brown served two terms as chair
man of the Indiana tax commission,
and is rated by some as taxation
expert. In testimony before the SEN
ate committee he admitted know
ing nothing Of the details of his
departments collection of federal
aid.
It was the failure to collect some
100000 in federal aid and the
borrowing Of $1,600,000 and going
into debt more than 100000 while
this money lay idle at Washington,
D. c., that caused the investigation
to be launched by resolution of Sen
ator Strey.
The federal aid would have aided
in solution of drought and unem-
ployment problems in the state,
Strey charged.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28

OOliu D6ll1lSUI d.
cidentally and
that the shots
were fired at close
range, mer
Senator James A.
Reed Stilled for a
time his famous
tongue to enact
for judge and
jury a silent court
room drama.
The dramatic
change to stage
tactics was made
during the testi-
mony of Deputy
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
RAIN, SNOW, FREEZING
FORECAST FOR SUNDAY
Unsettled Weather Predicted for

Unsettled Weather Predicted for
State Over Weekend.
Weekend break in the balrny
spring weather was forecast today
by the weather bureau with the
prediction Of rain or snow Sunday,
with temperatures around freezing.
The mercury started its uward
jump early today, but is expected
to start descending early tonight to
reach IS degrees before midnight.
Unsettled weather is expected
Throughout the state Sunday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
BATTLE TO ADMIT
CONFESSION HOLDS
GIN TRIALS STAGE
Lawyers in Near Fist Fight as Defense
Attorney Quizzes States Witness


VALPARAISO 28-Lega admssibty
confession Virgil Kirkland that he attacked Arlene
supaned fcus morbid details of her death
today in the murder trial of the Gary youth.
the prosecution defense Friday
kirkland washed blood
sought today prevent Gary
police before the
on the confessions admittance today.
Thiton of the police witness
the related details leading Kands puprted
that he other youths had attacked the 7yearod high school
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
Bank Receiver Chosen

HAMMOND, Ind. Feb. 27.-Judss
Clyde Cleveland of Lake superior
court here appointed A. Murrap
Turner and w. c. Belinan receivers
for the 100000 First Trust and
Savings Bank Of Hammond, which
closed Feb. 4 Until a year ago
Turner and Belman were directors
Of bank. They withdrew after sell
ing their stock to the Meyrn intsr
ests. It was understood deposibrs
viii be paid in fun.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
AGREE ON SEA PACT
Britain, Italy in Under :
standing on Principle.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
ROME, Feb. 26.-Britisn and Ital-
ian officials comforting here on
Franco Italian naval problems
reached an agreement in principle
on questions left outstanding at the
London naval conferwence, it was
announced officially today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-28
Jim Reeds Dynamic Voice
StiIIed in Favor of
Pantomine's Power.
BIZ United Press

By UNIte0 Pfe8S
KANSAS CITY, Feb. ga
Stately. gray-haired attorney who
was considered one Of the most
dynamic orators ever in the United
States senate resorted Friday to
pantomime in an effort to prove his
client, a comely widow, not guilty
of numbering her husband during a
quarrel over game of bridge.
Attempting to prove that Mrs.
Myrtle Bennett might have shot