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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
Beer TAX CUT
IN SENATE BILL
Measure Sets Levy at $1.24
a Barrel; Minority Re-
port Drafted.

AS reported from the senate pub
lie policy committee today, the ad-
ministration beer control bill fixes
tax at cents a gallon, or 1924
a barrel, in place of the house pro-
vision setting the tax at $1.55 a
barrel. Home brew and wine are
exempt from tax or regulation.
Considered as concessions to vets,
these amendments, along with those
reducing all license fees, are ex-
pected to be adopted by the senate
in the form recommended by the
committee.
The senate still was in session
early this afternoon, and the beer
measure was brought forward at
p. m.
Senator Elias c. Swihart Dem,
Elkhart), joined by Senator Will
Brown (Rep., Hebron, are expected
to spring surprise with minority
committee report. This will sub
stitute the liquor bill introduced in
last summers special session by
Senator Jacob Weiss Dem, Indian
apolis), then a member of the lower
house.
Both Swihart and Brown are drys
and have been fighting the repeal
of the Wright law, as we'll as the
bill to regulate and tax beer.
The amendment Swihart is con-
sidering, patterned on the old Weiss
measure, contains provisions repeal
ing the Wright law and providing
medicinal liquor, as well as other
features of the federal Volstead law.
All references to a beer car, to
number of breweries, and to collec-
ton of taxes and license fees arc
omitted.
1t was indicated that the surprise
move by Swihart would cause a
lively debate, but that the admin
istration side easily would prevent
any material change in the majority
report.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18

dlvldual upon vacant lot offered
in the vicinity Of his home.
Prominent in formation of the
committees will be representatives
Of unemployed groups. In a gen.
eral way, the plans will attempt to
place any one who desires to avail
himself of this opportunity upon
plot of ground within reasonable
distance from his residence.
The first essential, of course. is
donation of the use of vacant lots,
or of land which can be used for the
small garden. Those who possess
such land, are asked to telephone
their offer Immediately, either to
the Community Gardens or to Mr..
Crippen.
The problem Of seeds and tools.
with the necessary scientific direc-
ton for those who may not be ia
miliar with the best methods to
produce crops viii be solved later.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
barrow to Fight On

ID y = itfttU JIfoS
CHICAGO. Feb. Clarence
Darrow declared he will flight the
battle to save Russell McWilliams
all over again" when notified today
that the death sentence had been
reimposed.
THAT boy doesn't deserve to die"
Darrow said, and he shall not if it
is within my power to prevent. The
supreme court has twice interferred
and 1 think it will again.
Darrow said he believed the legal
fight to obtain leniency would fol-
low the same course as earlier pro-
cedure in the same case.
Darrow argued before the supreme
court several times prior to the lat
est trial, characterizing McWilliams
as a clean-cut normal boy.
He argued that if society is so or
gained it will claim the life of a
youth, then society is wrong. Nc
Williams was II when the hold-up
shooting occurred.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
LABOR union
LEADER DEAD
Emil Salisbury, Secretary,
Taken After Suffering
ParaIytic Stroke.

Emil Salisbury, "a, secretary of the
Central Labor Union, was found
dead in bed today by Mrs. Salisbury,
at their home, 1870 South Harris
street.
Mr.. Salisbury suffered stroke of
paralysis Wednesday. He had been
a resident of Indianapolis twenty
years.
He also was an official of the
Stone Cutters Union and had
worked for the Indianapolis park
board twelve years.
Only survivor is the widow. Flu
neral arrangements have not been
completed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
IN CRASH;
SCHOOLBOY HURT
Two Small Girls Injured in
Auto MiShap.

Collision of two motorcycles Fri
day night at Pennsylvania and
Twenty-ninth streets, caused injury
of John Fitch, Is, Shortridge high
school pupil. He is in st. Vincent's
hospital suffering from bruises on
the abdomen.
Roy Johnson, %, of 1880 North
Oxford, rider OF the other vehicle,
was not hurt.
Florence Pixies, IA, of 1125 West
Twenty-eighth street, and Margaret
Gault, 8, of 1926 West Twenty
ninth street, were bruised and cut
when they were struck by an auto
driven by Mildred Dowd, 80, of 3744
Spring Hollow drive, as they crossed
the intersection of Thirtieth and
Clifton streets, Friday afternoon.
They were treated by a physician.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
Community Gardens on Vast Scale to Be Sponsored
by Civic Committee; Many VIII Be Aided in Project

Gardening on a vast scale, with
opportunity for every man with
leisure time to raise a part of his
own food is the objective of a COM
mittee headed by Mrs. Perry O'Neal.
The movement has the backing of
Mayor Sullivan's relief committee,
the Chamber Of Commerce. relief or
CARNATIONS, and the cooperative
groups of unemployed.
The work of the committee will
be to provide land, tools, and seeds.
For that purpose, Offices have been
opened at 303 Holiday building,
under the name of the Indianapolis
Community Garden Center, and
those who wish to cooperate are
requested to telephone Riley 5064
at any time after 10 o'clock Mon
day morning.
The project. as outlined by Mrs.
O'Neal, has the twofold object of
furnishing food to many families
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
REACH BLANK WALL
IN KIDNAPPING HUNT
Hope for MiIIionaire'S Safe
Return Is Ebbing.

By United Press
DENVER, Col, Feb. 18.-Hope for
the safe return of Charles Boettcher
II, kidnapped Denver millionaire,
ebbed slowly today as police report
ed only failure from their latest
search.
After day spent in inspection of
deserted cabins in the. northern
Colorado mountains, which might
serve to imprison the young heir,
abducted from his home Sunday
night, detectives returned without a
clew.
Three men still are held, all of
them known to police as bootleg
gers, but these arrests we're be-
lieved to be- of slight significance.
Reports also persisted that the in
vestigation was being carried to
other cities, in belief Boettcher
might be held by an oilt-of-town
gang. These were not confirmed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
TIMES TO HOLD
COOKING SCHOOL
Dorothy Ayers Loudon to Be
in Charge; Opens Tues
day Afternoon.

Dorothy Ayers Louden, famed as
a scientific and practical cook,
again will direct The Times Cook
ing School and Better Housekep-
ing Institute, which will open in
the English theater Tuesday after
noon.
Mrs. Loudon, who directed the
1882 event so successfully, will ar
rive in the city Monday to COM
plete preparations.
The school will be held Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday afternoon
and Thursday night Programs will
start at and o'clock, with doors
opening an hour earlier No admit
lance fee will be charged.
In addition to the program of
Mrs. Loudon and the interesting
exhibits, an added attraction will
be the program of music by M.
Roland Rapier, noted basso, and his
accompanist, Robert Hackett. They
will give a series of selections each
afternoon and Thursday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
Mrs. Gill Also Is Showing
Improvement, Miami
Doctors Report.
BY E. w. LEWIS
United Press staff Correspondent

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 18-Mayo1
Anton j. Cermak, shot down by bull
lets intended for President Elect
Franklin D. Roosevelt, continued to
make encouraging progress today.
Bulletins issued today at the jack
son Memorial hospital said:
Mayor Cermak continues to rest
quietly and his general condition is
favorable. No unfavorable de-
velopments have appeared. Tempera-
ture, pulse and respiration normal"
In a more informal statement, DR..
Frank Jirka, Cermak's Son-in-law,
and one of his personal physicians,
said "he is coming along Splen-
didly, and everybody is pleased with
his condition"
Arrangement Is Delayed
Mrs. Joseph H. Gill, the second
critically wounded victim of the as
sassin's wild attack, also showed en-
couraging improvement today, a
bulletin said:
Mrs. ellis condition showed a
decided improvement over Friday.
She spent a quiet, restful night"
The arraignment of Giuseppi
zangara, who shot the mayor and
four others in his attempt to kill
Mr.. Roosevelt wednesday night, was
postponed until Monday to give ali
enists chance to make complete
report on the wovld-be assassins
r,,ayoto1 condition
Two of Mayor Cermak's daughters,
Mrs. Richey Graham and Mrs.
Frank Jirka, and his two grand
children, Mariella Jirka and Vivian
Graham. arrived at the Jackson Me-
mortal hospital today and went
directly to his room.
Find Mayor Sleeping
The little group found the mayor
sleeping and retreated to the sun
parlor nearby. A few moments later
they were called to his bedside, their
first appearance apparently having
aroused him.
The family, particularly Mrs.
Graham, looked worn and tired.
Cermak has shown amazing
stamina for a man of his years, and
it was believed he would recover
unless pneumonia set in, or his heart
gave way under the strain.
Pneumonia, it was pointed out, al
ways is a menace to person past
middle age whose system suffers a
severe shock, and since in this case
the bullet penetrated just below the
tip of the lung, the chance of pneu-
monia was increased. But no sign
of congestion had appeared, and
CermakS easy sleep through the
night gave added encouragement.
Mayor Cermak was jovial with
visitors, and his fine morale was re-
garded as an important factor in his
chance for recovery.
The description of the pistol used
by Zangara in the assassination at
tempt follows: United States make,
.32-caliber, No. 44013, nickel plated.
Cost IS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
REPEAL VOTE
STAMPEDE BY
States LOOMS
House Vote Is Expected to
Touch off National
Wet Landslide.
RUSH ACTION PROMISED
Resolution viii Receive
Vast Majority Monday,
Caucus Reveals.
BY WALKER STONE
Times staff Writer

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is. - The
prohibition repeal stampede was
evident throughout the country to-
day, with assurances from Wash
ington that the house Monday Will
concur in the action of the senate
and resubmit the eighteenth amend
ment to the states.
A vote of 300 house members for
the Garner Blaine repeal resolution
was predicted by jubilant vets fol-
lowing the Democratic cauSuS Fri
day.
Only thirty Democrats asked to
be excused from the caucus action
pledging the party support. The
caucus vote was lis to 46.
In contrast, forty-four Democrats
we're recorded against the repeal
resolution when it was before the
house on the opening day of the
session last December and failed of
passage by six votes.
Therefore, 100 Democrats are
bound, under the caucus rule, to
vote for the resolution. Of course,
some who did not attend the eau
Gus may ask later to be excused.
Legislators Enthusiastic
Republican whip Carl G. Bach
mann estimates that 100 Repub-
licans will vote for the resolution.
Only 104 Republicans voted for it
in December, when it fell six votes
short of two-thirds.
The enthusiasm with which The
legislators in various states cap
itals are greeting the prospect of a
showdown, bears out the contention
of vets that the nation is overripe
for repeal action.
From Annapolis comes the prom
Use of Governor Albert G. Ritchie
that Maryland will be the first state
to fifty repeal. The legislature, now
in session, is ready to set up ratifi-
cation machinery, he said.
Assembly Bills Drafted
In Texas, drys and vets agreed
that the vote should be held imme-
O1lC vi 4loo eNSOP1-
ed the suggestion of a statewide
vote, the delegates to be appointed
at large, one wet delegate for each
10000 wet votes, and one dry for
each 10000 dry votes. Such plan
would prevent gerrymandering of
districts and stacking of the conven-
ton with rural drys. A majority
of both houses of the Texas legis-
lature are reported favorable to re-
submission.
A San Francisco asSemblyman is
drafting bill providing for the
election of convention delegates at a
special election this year. Each can
didate to be required to state pub
licly' his stand on repeal before his
name is placed on the ballot. The
bill will be presented when the pre-
ponderantly wet California legiSla-
ture reconveneS Feb. %.
In Madison, Speaker Cornelius of
the Wisconsin legislature announced
that provisions for convention
would be enacted Immediately aft
er the repeal resolution is passed by
congress.
Meanwhile the situation is some
what confused in Washington, in
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and providing opportunity for men
now in enforced idleness to partici-
pate in healthful form of occu-
patton.
The organization of committees
to conduct various phases of the
work has not been completed. How
ever, the problem of obtaining the
necessary plots of land is under
direction of Clarence E. Crippin of
the Chamber of Commerce.
II is estimated that there is a
greater need today than during the
World war. when, under govern
mental appeal, more than 5000 gar
dens were planted in this city.
The committee will furnish the
directions and the necessary as
siStance in organization. 1t is pos
sible that some of the larger tracts
of land which may be offered may
be handled on somewhat differ
ent, basis than the placing Of an in
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
BARROW LOSES IN FIGHT TO SAVE
BOY KILLER, DOOMED THIRD TIME
EXTRA!
By United Press
BAYSIDE, L. l., Feb. Is.
james J. COrbett, former
worlds heavyweight cham
piOn, died early this after
noon.

BAYSIDE, N. Y, Feb. 1S-Phy-
sicians attending Gentleman" jim
Corbett, former worlds heavyweight
champion, reported today that his
death was ''only a matter of hours
Corbett was sinking very rapid
ly," his physicians said, but they
thought it possible because of his
unusual stamina and courage that
he might stave off the end for
short time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
SENATE ACTION ON FEDERAL
RELIEF LIKELY BY NIGHTFALL
Vote Assured Soon on
CoStigan-La Toilette,
Wagner Bills.
NO OPPOSITION SEEN
Opinion Is General That
Further Steps to Help
JobIeSS Are Needed.
BY RUTH FINNEY
Times STAFF Writer
WASHINGTON, Feb. 49,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 49,
The senate will adopt new
federal relief measure, per-
haps before nightfall, it
seemed certain today.
Agreement to limit debate on the
Costigan-La Toilette and Wagner
relief bills now under discussion as
sured a vote on them before long,
and so far no opposition to the gen.
eral proposal of granting further
relief is evident.
A year ago the senate would not
consent to any steps for relief of
restitution.
Seven months ago, it passed the
r. F. c. relief loan act after weeks
OF wrangling.
At present, there seems no DISPOSE
ton to deny the need for more re-
lief and only the manner of giving
1t is being debated.
Choice Is Narrowed
Whichever bill finally is adopted,
the senate has agreed that govern
ment loans for public construction
work need no longer be based on
the present self-liquidating require
ment.
The proposal of Senator Robert
+. Wagner Dem, N. " that loans
may be made hereafter for public
work which the r. F. G. finds is need
full and in the public interest, was
added to the La Toilette CoStigan
relief bill, Friday, with consent of
the authors.
That narrowS the issue between
the two relief bills down to a choice
between direct grants, distributed to
states by special relief board and
a continue Ion of loans distributed
by the r. F.. C. The La Toilette
Costigan bill provides for grants, the
Wagner plan for loans. The first
would permit expenditure of $780,
100000 thine second of $500, 900.
Senators VIII Fleau
Southern senators are disputing
whether any of the relief money
shall be used for administration
purposes. Senator Walter F. George
Dem, Ga), seeks TO prevent such
expenditures. A vote will be taken
on this issue early today.
Both Senators La Toilette and Ed
ward P. Costigan will plead for
adoption of their relief plan before
vote is taken, urging that ade-
quate relief only can be obtained
through control by board specially
appointed for that work, and that
further loans to local governments
only will result in local defaults and
impairment of credit.
Testimony at recent hearings of
the senate manufacturers commit
tee showed that the present connec-
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Russell MCWiIIiamS, 18,
Sentenced Again to
Electric Chair.
APRIL Fl Is DEATH DATE
Orders by Supreme Court
Twice Have Prevented
Execution.

By United Press
ROCKFORD, Ill.,, Feb. Is.
-Eighteen-year-old Russell
McWilliams, for the third
time, was sentenced today to
die in the electric chair for
the holdup Staying of a street
car motorman.
Judge Edward D. Shurtleff pro-
nounced the death sentence and set
April 81 as the date when the youth
must die.
Twice before Young McWilliams
had been sentenced to die by Judge
Arthur c. Fisher for the fatal shoot
ing of William S. Sayles, elderly
Rockford motorman, the night of
Aug. 30, 1881.
Pale, biting his lips, the youth
stood with his father and mother
as the doom was pronounced. He
did not finch, but the agony of the
moment flickered for an instant
across his face.
His parents bowed their heads as
If overpowered by the tragic fate
that has closed in time and again
around their son.
Praises Defense Attorneys
A deputy sheriff hurried the tall,
tawny-haired youth through the
crowded courtroom, and up to top
floor Jail. The crowd seemed
stunned.
There was no demonstration, but
a wave of murmuring swept the
room.
Since a. m, men, women, boys
and girls had been at the court
house awaiting the pronouncement.
Il pay tribute to the efforts of
this youths attorneys, including
Clarence Darrow," Judge Shurtleff
said. But the occasion that brought
Darrow to Winnebago county to
plead for this defendant is con-
vincing proof that we do not live in
world of brotherly love as he
argues we do" q
Darrow was not present. The
only one of defense counsel at the
bench was B. j. Knight of Rock
ford He announced that a new
trial would be asked Immediately,
and that if the petition is denied,
an appeal will be carried to the
state supreme court.
Twice Saved From Death
The supreme court twice saved
the youth from death under his
previous sentences.
Under a change of venue ordered
by the state supreme court. the case
came before Judge Shurtleff, who
heard it without a jury.
Among the spectators was Judge
Fisher, who had pronounced the
death sentence originally and reim-
posed it when a new trial was Or
dered Also present was former
states attorney william D. Knight,
who prosecuted
Judge Shurtleff quoted from the
Bible and from the life of Lincoln
in justifying his decision. He said
that Lincoln's life is replete with
illustrations of the fact that the
Emancipator believed severe punish
ment was necessary to protect So
ciety.
He specified that the sentence was
based on the shooting of Sayles
only, and that the youths previous
rccC~d was not factor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
ADOPT YOUNG MAN, Fl;
NOW HEIR TO ESTATE
Legal Action Follows Association of
Five Years.


Twenty-first birthday of an or
phaned Indianapolis young man
proved to be a happy occasion to-
dav when legal adoption by DR.. and
Mrs. Harry J. Thompson, $40 West
drive, Woodruff Place, was approved
In probate court.
The adoption followed nearly five
years of association since Theodore
Freeman, 81, the youth, resided at
the Thompson home while a pupil at
Technical high school. He now is
a student at Indiana university.
Under terms of the adoption, ap-
proved by Judge Smiley N. Cham
bers and sanctioned by Freeman,
the young man is sole heir to an
estate reputed to be worth more
than 100000. Dr. Thompson is a
physician at the United States vet
Grams hospital.
Chambers was told that Free
mans father disappeared several
years ago and never has been heard
from. His mother died prior to the
disappearance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
HUSBAND HELD
FOR MURDER,
AS RIVAL DIES
Wife and Friend of Killer
Say Victim Forced
Quarrel on Him.

Murder charges We're filed today
against Gilbert Leonard, 26, of 34S
South Walcott street, following the
death of Thomas, Hook, 81, of 80
South Arsenal avenue, at city hos
pital early Friday night. The shoot
ing followed quarrel at the Leon
ard home Thursday night.
Hook was taken TO the hospital
suffering from wounds alleged to
have been inflicted by Leonard with
a sawed-off shotgun.
In a statement obtained by de-
tectives before his death, Hook de-
clared the shooting occurred be-
cause Leonard was jealous of at
tentions Hook paid to Mrs. Mar
garet Leonard, %, wife of Leonard
and mother of two children.
Victim Is Blamed
Leonard, his wife, and Delmar
Tetrick, 10, of 215 Spring street.
who was at the home at the time
the shooting occurred, told detec-
tiveS that Hook forced the quarrel
after Leonard attempted to avoid
him.
Mrs. Leonard said Hook, former
roomer in the house, had been asked
to leave several weeks ago, on the
advice of friends. She and her hus-
band both objected, on the ground
that lit would look bad" Mrs.
Leonard said.
Tetrick, released today from a
vagrancy charge placed during the
investigation, told detectives that
Hook, in company with a brother.
Robert, called at the Leonard home
and asked to see Leonard.
Came Back With Guns
After a conversation with Tet-
rick, during which Hook is alleged
to have threatened to shoot into
the house." Hook left and returned
an hour later carrying a revolver
and with rifle in his car.
tom asked me to go into the
house and have Gilbert come out. -
Tetrick said. 81 went in where Gill
bert was, but he refused to come
out. I went to the front door and
Hook pointed the revolver at me
We had fight during which I was
knocked down."
Leonard said he looked out of a
window after Tetrick had gone to
deliver his message to Hook and
saw Hook standing on the front
porch.
Il didn't want any trouble, so 1
slipped out the back door to the
drug store to call police" Leonard
said.
when returned, I found Tet-
rick in the kitchen washing his
hands, and he told me he had
fought with Hook. Just then 1
looked out the back door and saw
Hook coming toward the house car
rying a revolver. picked up my
shotgun and went out.
Fires, Hook Falls
'He rushed toward me. shouting
TIL get you I fired and he fell.
I started to the drug store again to
call the ambulance ana met the Of
ficers. I told them a man had been
shot and accompanied them to my
house"
In his statement Hook said that
he had gone to the house to make
up" with Leonard, because he
thought It had been paying too
much attention to his wife"
Hook is survived by his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Hook; four sis
tiers, Mrs. Esther Shaner, Mrs. Cath
crime Hunt, Mrs. Elsie Farmer and
Mrs. Mabel Rowe, and four broth
erS, Robert, Harry, James and Will
liam. Funeral arrangements have
not been made.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
COLOMBIA INVOKES
LEAGUES COVENANT
Council to Meet Monday to
Consider Dispute.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
GENEVA, Feb. 18.-Colombia in
voked Articles XIV of the League of
Nations covenant today for settle
ment of the Leticia dispute with
Peru.
The league council will meet
Monday to begin consideration of
the dispute. Article XIV provides
for investigation of a dispute be-
TWEEN league members and recon-
mendation for settlement. 1t was
invoked in the Manchurian dispute
between Japan and China.