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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28

he counted quarter after quarter.
He started his tour of homes a
little earlier the other day. The
quarters rolled in.
Then he knocked at a door,
which was answered by man
who stared oddly at him.
Driskell handed him the lit
tie slip. The man read it and
shook his head in sorrow. Tears
welled into his eyes and he looked
again into Driskell's eyes.
Suddenly the prospective GUS
toner began talking in sign Ian
guage He was telliAg that he,
too. was a deaf-mute 4nd fully IN
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He talked and talked, and before
he was through he admitted his
whole story was faxed. He hadn't
even been in the war.
Wetter fined him $50 and costs
on the charge, after Deputy Pros
ecutor Ed Brennan said Driskell
was the man for whom he OBJ
tanned a job last. year and who
left with the paint brushes few.
hours later.
By the way. the two articles
in the "inclosed package" were
two small dice and cellrloid doll
In a bathtub.
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QUIZ ON ROWBOTTOM
Grand Jury Inquiry Will
Start Monday.

Bride taking charges on which
Representative Harry E. Rowbot-
tom, Republican, of the First Indi-
ana congressional district, was ar
rested by federal authorities Tues
day will be sifted by federal grand
jury here Monday, according to
George r. Jeffrey. United States
district attorney.
Rowbottom was at liberty today
on $4,000 bond. Federal authorities
will ask the grand jury to indict
him for receiving money to award
postmasterships in his district, of
which Evansville is the hub.
Rowbottom was arrested in Evans
vile on a warrant issued by Howard
S. Young, United States commits
sioner, in which the retiring con-
gresham is charged with specifically
with accepting $3.50 to insure ap-
pointment of Gresham Aver as a
mail carrier at Rockport.
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G41Olb VI hoClldtOI EIdllh .. GOuJll~
worth (Rep.. Marshall and st. JOS
eph) to have the bill indefinitely
postponed failed, 81 to 16.
NedjI Leads Fight
Senator James j. Nedil Rep.,
Lake.. co-author of the bill with
Senator Walter S. Chambers (Dem.,
Hancock, Henry and Madison)
moved at the opening of discussion
that roll call vote be taken on all
motions. Later attempts by Sen
ator Lee j. Hartzell CRep., Allen
and Noble) to modify this ruling
failed.
Senator William v. Doogs dem,
Perry and Spencer introduced two
amendments which Nejdl termed
ridiculous" and both were voted
down.
One of the Doogs' amendments
would require that the person re-
ceiving an old age pension be a
taxpayer for thirty years, and the
other would require he should have
worked in the county fifteen years.
Option Amendment Wins
Senator Addison Drake Dem,
sullivan and vigo) put in the sue
csssful county option amendment.
1t was supported by Senator Cham
hers, but opposed by Nejdl.
Senator John Niblack (Rep., Mar
ion) proposed appropriation of
$4,000 900 for the state general fund
to pay the pensions. This was de-
feated, 80 to IS.
Senator I. Floyd CARROT (Rep.,
Benton and Tippecanoe). secured
the amendment requiring county
commissioners to take over pension
er's property.
He failed, however, on another
amendment, which would deduct
rental value of the house in which
the pensioner lives from the pension.
Another defeated amendment
would have the county commission
ers Judge the ability of the pension
or to handle the pension and pro-
vide that those incapable be in
stitutionalized.
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TRIES TO STAY
Wife, BROTHER
Bound With Ropes to Be
Taken to Jail.

Running amuck this afternoon,
John Rickelman, SIS, of 628 South
Rybolt avenue, tried to slay his
wife, Mrs. Caroline Rickelman, and
his brother, Bernard Rickelman.
Screaming at the top of his voice,
John Rickelman grabbed chair,
and, tearing it to pieces, attacked
his brother, beating him severely
on the head and body.
After he had subdued Bernard
Rickelman temporarily, he then
yelled that he was going to murder
his wife. However, Bernard was
able to shove her into another room
before Rickelman attacked her
with the chair piece.
Deputy sheriffs bound Rickelman
with ropes to bring him to the coun-
ty Jail. Bernard Rickelman's
wounds were treated by a physician.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
ALBI FAILS TO
SAVE PRISONER
Tells Court Sheriff Gave
Slot Machine Permit

Charge in criminal court today
that ex-Sheriff George L. Winkler,
while incumbent, gave permission
to operate a slot machine, failed to
sustain plea Of Cecil Carpenter, 4443
West Washington street, that con-
viction with $25 and costs fine in
municipal court was unjust.
Judge Frank P. Baker upheld the
lower courts conviction. Carpenter
said that in a conversation with
Winkler in front of Marion county
jail last spring, the sheriff told him
he could operate the slot machine.
Three days after that I was
raided and arrested" Cecil said.
Conviction of Ruby Hollingsworth,
5114 West Washington street, CO.
defendant with Carpenter, also was
upheld,
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Sad Sad Tales of Prodigal Pup
and Poor Bill MattOxS COzO
BIZ United Press

COUNCu BLUFFS, Ia, Jan. 2S.-Chris Chris
~ Jensen, who takes care of the dogs at the city
pound. recounted today the story about the bill
collector and the prodigal pup.
There" said Chris pointing his finger at an
ordinary looking animal "is the dog
81 picked him up at the home of bill collector
and it seems this fellow kidnapped the dog from the
home of one of his slow paying prospects.
His idea was to collect S. bill by promising to
return the dog.
But when he made the proposal over the tele-
phone he was disappointed.
"I should say not" said the lady of the house
why, my husbands been trying to get rid of
that dog for months, but it always comes trailing
back" .
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derstood the trials and tribula-
tons which confront the sales
man" every day. Just think how
thankful other persons can be.
His hands moved faster. How
did it happen? Tell all about it.
DRISKELL'S mouth dropped.
- He was stumped. Here he
was, a "deaf-mute, and now he'd
really met one.
Driskell's customers hands fair
~ snapped. He was so sympa-
thetic.
Then he slowed little. Dxis-
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Hourly Temperatures

pointed out that if the house in
definitely postponed the Evans bill
it could not. during this session, act
upon an income tax.
This, Knapp explained, would
have closed the door to the con-
sideration of an income tax measure
during the present session and
would have checked further con-
sideration of the Democratic plat
form bill for an income tax. The
bill is in the ways and means COM
mittee.
Following the explanation. Repre-
sentative Earl Crawford (Union and
Wayne), Democratic caucus chair
man, moved that the Evans bill be
recommitted to the ways and means
committee. This was adopted.
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COURT TANNED TO HEAR
SPICY MURDER STORY
Girl Who Slew Common Law Husband to Claim Self
Defense, Her LAWYERS Indicate Before Judue

Details OF a young wonan's phil
anderings provided spicy testimony
attracting a crowd. that janlmed
criminal court today to hear the
trial of Miss Dorothy Jacobs, pretty
22-year- old waitress, charged with
the murder of Robert Morrison, her
lover and her common law hus-
band.
A jury was impaneled early
Tuesday afternoon. After brief
opening arguments by the state and
defense, the trial got under way,
with testimony of states witnesses.
The state asks that Miss Jacobs
be imprisoned for life.
With technical and medical testi-
mony being presented, the trial
moved slowly this morning.
Three witnesses, Including Robert
Smith, Edward Brown, both police
men, and DR.. w. S. Zarich, 1862
Ewing street. who performed an
autopsy upon the body of Morrison,
testified in court.
Testimony that Miss Jacobs at
torneys declare will show Morrison
brutally attacked her, was started
when zarich told the court: 1T
would have been possible for the
murderess to have stabbed Morrison
while he was standing beside her,
or while rushing at her"
Additional crowds were on hand
when the trial reconvened at 1880
p. m after noon recess.
FaultleSsly dressed in newest
spring clothes, Miss Jacob thus far
has evinced only slight interest. in
what is happening around her.
Her two attorneys, Harry Raitano
and T. Ernest Maholm, promise they
will unfold story Of a woman's
sacrificing everything for love-"
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GOOD BILL FINDS; HE'LL DO TALE

IRON house to house went VIII
4 liam Driskell. 11S East Geor-
gia street.
His situation was pitiful. He had
been wounded in the war, ana
had lost speech and hearing.
When DriskeH came TO door
he handed the resident of the
house a little slip.
On it was written.
Help an invalid soldier. For
IS cents you can have the in
closed package with two articles
and i can eat and get a bed
Advent well with Driskeu for
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days and days. Householders
pttied him. Handicapped as ne
was, the 'deaf-muten was bur-
dened doubly with the present..
day lack of employment.
Women and men contributed to
his cause and in many a north
side home are those two articles
now.
A T night, Driskell. affected as
1 \ he was, although he weighs
more than 200 pounds. and stands
more than SIX feet. would rub
those massive hands together as
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
G. Q. p. LEADER SAVES
PET BILL OF DEMOCRATS

Quick work of James M. Knapp
CWayne), Republican floor leader,
today saved for the top-heaVy
Democratic majority in the house,
the Democratic party's income tax
bill, platform pledge.
Threat of further consideration of
the Democratic platform measure
arose when the ways and means
committee recommended indefinite
postponement Of the income tax
measure introduced by Republican
Representative H. H. Evans (Henry). .
Postponement Of Evans measure
was urged on the ground that the
committee will report out favorably
the Democratic platform income tax
which was introduced Monday.
Just as it appeared time for the
vote Knapp took the hoer and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
RUIN FACED IF BONUS
IS PAID, MELLON SAYS
Treasury Chief Declares
Plan Would Result in
Disaster.
BY LYLE C. WILSON
United Press staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-Secre-
tary of Treasury Mellon today de-
nounced congressional plans for
further immediate compensation for
World war veterans as a program of
unmitigated imitation, which would
lead to greater depression.
He predicted deficit this year of
at least $375 600, 600, and expressed
the opinion that the compensation
project would necessitate an early
tax increase. Mellon discussed the
question in testimony before the
senate finance committee, which is
considering several bills to cash vet
Grams insurance certificates.
He estimated the cost of cash pay
ments would be $3,400,000,000.
Mellon said the plan, in effect,
would impose a capital levy on
holders of government bonds, kill
the market for other securities, and
disorganize the governments debt
refunding and retirement program.
Paints Disaster Picture
All bonds would be affected, he
said, and capital values aggregating
hundreds of millions would be de-
Stroyed.
obviously" said the secretary,
This is no time for reckless and
llraWarranted abuse of the public
credit.
Emphasizing the difficulty of
floating a $1,000, 000, 900 bond issue,
Mellon said nothing would be COM
parable except Liberty loan opera
lions concluded during war time in
f1ation, with none unemployed and
incomes increasing.
'The effect of these measures"
he continued, would be equivalent
to a capital levy on the holders of
all United States government
securities.
Would Increase Depression
There probably would be some
rise in prices, with further disloca-
ton of the price relationship be-
tween consumption goods and raw
materials The rise in the prices Of
consumption goods would be fol-
lowed by a drop when the stinaula-
ton effect Of imitation would have
worn of, and the drop would bring
prices to a lower level than pre-
vailing at present.
There would, after while, be
deeper depression than the one
from which the world is suffering
today.
Undersecretary Mills read to the
committee several previously pub
lished letters written by Mellon in
reference to cash payments. One
of the letters said the payment
would not be in the interest of the
veterans
Called 'NiggardIy Gift"
who is the best judge of that
INTEREST,"" asked Senator Couzens
(Rep., Mich.) "tIe veterans them
selves or the treasury? 1 think
there is some question of good taste
IN the treasury attempting TO argue
not only its own case but that of
the veterans"
Mills said the Individual veteran
would be the best judge of his in
dividual interest, but the treasury
was the best judge Of the effect on
the country and upon the 100000
veterans in general"
Senator Reed Rep., Pa.) said the
insurance WIS gift to the vet
erans."
81 resent that idea," Couzens re-
piled. my understanding was the
insurance sought to compensate
the veterans for their underpay-
ment during the war"
Senator Barley Dem., Ky) said
if it was a gift, the insurance was
a ''niggardly one"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
4 BYSTANDERS SHOT
Police, Bandits Fight Duel
on Crowded Street.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-Police and
two Negro bandits fought a. pistol
battle today at Wabash and Michi-
gan avenues, in the downtown dis
trict.
-Four pedestrians were wounded
seriously in the firing, crowds cross
ing the Michigan avenue link bridge
were thrown into panic and both
Negroes were captured, one being
run down purposely by a quick
thinking truck driver.
The battle began when the two
Negroes, Clarence Hughes and Isa-
dore wilkins, both 10, held up the
Baskin clothing store at 1886 North
Michigan avenue, and fled with $3.50,
after terrorizing six employees and
two customers.
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Leaves Hospital Unseen,
Guided by Dog.

Tired of the perpetual darkness
he lived in, Tom Carroll, "a, OF 1921
East Vermont street, blind, swal-
lowed a deadly poison early today.
While being treated at city hos
pital Carroll called to his faithful
police dog, which followed his mast
er to the emergency room, and they
left the hospital together, unseen
by physicians, hospital attaches and
nurses.
Two hours later police found the
dog leading his master in the 1400
block East Washington street.
Carroll was taken back to the hos
pital, where his condition is said to
be serious.
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kel didn't seem to understand.
He made no signs in reply. In
fact, his lower jaw had dropped
farther.
The deaf-mute ran into his
house and explained the situa-
ton to. members of his family,
who called police.
Motor Policeman William Pur-
cell arrested Driskell for va
grancy.
TN court before Municial Judge
APaul c. wetts Driskell talked
Ike the proverh ~ Dutch uncle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28

Lethal blow at control of the In
diana High School Athletic Associa-
ton over interscholastic athletics
was contained in a bill today in
hands of Senator Russell P. Kehoe
(Den., Clark, Jefferson, Ohio and
Switzerland.
Kehoe's measure would give the
state board of education "full, COM
plete and exclusive control and
supervision of all athletic contests
and activities in public and paro-
chial schools of the state"
The bill is in reprisal for suspen-
sion Tuesday by the I. Fl. S. A. A.
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States witnesses on the stand de-
tailed the grewsome scene in the
cubicle Morrison apartment at 1909
North Pennsylvania street Aug. 8.
DR.. Allan Harcourt, physician and
first person in the apartment after
the killing, described the blood
spattered walls, Miss Jacobs
historical rawlings, and Morrison's
apparent indifference to inevitable
death.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
ASKS LASH FOR BANDITS

Pennsylvania Bill Would Provide
Whipping Post at Every Jail.
By United Press
HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. "a
Whip bandits, humiliate them by the
lash. and crime viii be decreased
materially, according to Repre-
sentative Flwood ]. Turner CRep.
Chester, Pa who has introduced in
the Pennsylvania legislature a bin
to establish whipping posts in every
jail in the state.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28

RRIDGETON. N. H. Jan. 2s-Pity poor Bill Mat
- tox and his COW.
Several days ago Bill drew $420 from bank
to pay some bills. He carried it in his back pocket
in canvas money bag.
After feeding the cows, he missed the bag.
He searched frantically, then dashed to the
barn.
He saw what once had been $50 bill under the
COWS jowls as she calmly chewed her cud.
Bill pried her mouth open. saw the remains of
the money bag, then put in hurry call for DR..
w. w. Wynne.
Operate" directed Bill when the veterinarian
arrived.
The cows stomach revealed one $50 BILL $50
bill and 50-cent piece.
BoSsy's goat-like digestion had done the rest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
SEVEN Die IN FIRE
Surviving Mother, Child in
Critical Condition.
By United Press

By United Press
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa, Jan. %
Seven persons were burned to death
today when fire destroyed the home
OF Clyde Smith, Powys, near here.
Smith and his six children are
dead. Mrs. Smith and the surviv-
ing child, 2 years old, are in critical
condition at a hospital here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
LAST OF 0LD-TIME
CIRCUS CLOWNS DIES

Jules Turnour Was Friend of Hoo
yer and King of Spain.
III United Press
VALLEY STREAM, N. Y, Jan.
23.-Jules Turnour. last of the old
time circus clowns and personal
friend of. President Hoover and
King Alfonso Of Spain, is dead.
Eighty years old, he retired in
1928 because the modern three-ring
circus, with its vast array of aero
bats and animals, had begun to take
away from the clowns the glory
that they once had. Turnour spoke
seven languages and had appeared
in most of the capital cities of
Europe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
PENSION OPTION IS
VOTED TOCOUNTIES
Old Age Bill, With Two Amendments, L
Passed to Engrossment in State Senate.

Amended counties have the granting pensions the old
age pension bill passed today after
entire morning spent in debating provisions and POSSIBLE
amendments - F-O
Inc Dill came before the senate reading order of
business. gls = ~F 1870 -
81 seven attempts to amend only two
pension optional with the counties provides that snv
property Of the pensioe must be taken county
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
DRY REVISION URGED

Former Supporter of Liquor Law
Suggests Need Of Change.
By United PYess
BUFFALO, N. y. Jan. 28.-The
Buffalo Evening News, which here
tofore has supported the eighteenth
amendment and the dry cause, urged
prompt revision Of the amendment
in an editorial today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
BANDITS HOLD up TRAIN

200 Passengers Taken Prisoner in
Chinese Robbery.
HANOI, o-China, Jan. ga
band Of 400 Chinese bandits at
tackled and pillaged a passenger
train near MongtsE, China, today,
and took 200 Chinese passengers
prisoners.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
ALLEGED THUGS
Patrick, yeIOnis Charged With Drug
Company Robbery.

Indictments charging physical
violence Ia commission Of burglary
were returned by Marion county
grand jury today against John
Patrick and John Velonis, alleged
TO have robbed and shot j. E. Free.
Hook Drug Company collector,
Nov. %.
Patrick Is held In Miami, Fla,
according TO police here. who have
sent a detective to return him.
Yelcnis IS said to have escaped to
Portugal
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
Student Killed

Student Killed
By United Press
LAPAz, Ind, Jan. 28.-PauI PEN
rod, Is, student in he Lapaz high
school, died today of injuries suf-
fered in an automobile accident
while returning from a basketball
game with two companions. The
car slipped from the highway into
ditch and struck untllity pole.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28
o'NEILL RESUMES TOUR
Legion Head Receivers From Cold
to Continue Speeches.

Ralph T. O'Neill, national COM
mander American Legion, has re-
covered from a cold that caused him
to cancel several eastern speaking
engagements. He planned to leave
late today for Buffalo, N. Y, to re-
sumo his program.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-28

Walter Pickerd, Indianapolis
heavyweight prima donna, was
knocked out" today.
And what a clout Walter took.
He took 1t right on the chin and
right on the pocketbook and it
floored him for the count. He was
informed that he'd have to buy
a ticket to watch himself box
Frankie Wine, the Montana
Blacksmith" at the charity box
ing show to be staged Friday
night in Cadle tabernacle under
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the auspices of the Washington
Athletic Club.
For promoters of the bout, 40
per cent Of which will go to the
city's emergency unemployment
committee, have ordered mo free
list and that goes for the fighters,
too"
But the Knockout" for Walter
had its merits in that Miss Char
lotte Kiel, 1902 North Talbot
street, is shown in the right photo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-21
GORDON SUSPECT
| IS KNIFE VICTIM
''vannie' Higgins, Described
as Gang Leader, Stabbed
Three Times.

~ ere Ass7e.ssen Press.
NEW YORK, May 2l.--Charies Van
ME" Higgins, described by police as a
gang leader and beer baron. was taken
to Polyclinic Hospital today suffering
from three stab wounds in the chest
The case was q mystery to police.
Higgins, detectives believed, was
stabbed during the morning while in
Flushing, queens. Two men and
woman in a New Jersey automobile
brought the wounded man to the hos
pital and Ieft RiER tnArE..1 Several min
iItes later detectives were notified by
hospital authorities that Higg1as, was a
patient. -
n Police Commissioner Mulroony once
Vdescribed Higgins as Broadway rack
eteer and friend of Legs Diamond"
Diamond and Rothstein were both
taken to the same hospital when gang
land bullets assailed them.
Higgins was arrested in Brooklyn for
robbing a Providence, r. l., Govern
ment warehouse of $50 900 cache of
LIQUOR September 18, 1928. At the time
a Federal commissioner held him in
SOS. 900 bail pending his arraignment in
Providence.
Last year New York police arrested
him for the fatal Shooting of Patrolman
Daniel Maloney and only a short time
ago in connection with the murder OF
Vivian Gordon. He was released both
times
His name cropped out constantly in
the Long Beach, Long Island, police
trials involving rum smuggling by some
of the policemen.
Detectives said he had been arrested
at least II times since 1915. He Is
about 80 years old.