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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-19
LANCER is ACQUITTED
Former North Dakota Governor Is
Cleared of Conspiracy Charge.

By United Press
BISMARCK, N. D., Dec. 19.-For-
mer Gov. William LANCER of North
Dakota was acquitted by jury in
Federal Court today in his third
trial on charges of conspiracy.
Political experts believed LANCER
immediately would announce his
candidacy for Governor in 1886. He
was ousted from that Office when
the charges on which he was &C
quilted were filed.
The jury also acquitted Frank
Vogel and R. A. Kinzer of similar
charges.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-19
Santa Claus
By UHited Press

By United Press
NORTH M AN CHESTER,
Ind, Dec. 19.-Cne hundred
sixty-three employees OF the
Peabody Furniture Co. today
had received more than 500 900
from Thomas A. Peabody,
president, as a combination
Christmas gift and memorial
TO his father.
Workers received 500 for each
year CT employment at the fac
tory.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-19
: Awarded Gift of God" Baby

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 19.-The st.
Louis Court of Appeals today for
mally and finally awarded the con-
troversial child in the gift of Cod
baby case to Anna Ware, an I'M
married Newton (Pa.) domestic.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-19
Hole OFFICIAL DIES
IN FREAK ACCIDENT
Fort Wayne Man Killed in Attempt
ing to Close Auto Door.
By United Press

By United Press
MARION, Ind, Dec. 19.-John
Meiboom, So, Fort Wayne, assistant
district manager of the Home Own
ers' Loan Corp. was the victim of a
strange automobile accident here
late yesterday.
AS the accident was reconstructed.
the door few open on Meiboom' S
automobile as he drove on State
Road 8. four miles north of here.
He lost control in trying to close
the door. and the machine swerved
into farmyard where tree tore
off the door. Mr.. Meiboom pre-
sumably fell from the open door
and was run over and injured ia
tally.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-19
LIVERMORE JR. BETTER
Wounded Youth Rallies; Plan to

Wounded Youth Rallies; Plan to
Remove Bullet Soon.
SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Dec. 10.
Jesse Livermore Jr., 16, rallied
slightly today from bullet wounds
inflicted by his mother, physicians
reported. His temperature still
ranged over the 100 degree mark,
however. DR.. Neville usher, his
physician, said he planned further
attempts to remove the .22-caliber
bullet fragments from the youths
chest as soon as it is safe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-19
1--WE GOT JOB HERE
PLEAS SAYS ON RUMOR
Doesn't Run Out on Friends, Nc
Nuts Aid Adds.

Pleas Greenlee, patronage secre-
tary to Gov. McNutt, was questioned
today about reports that Gov. Nc
Mutt is to succeed Postmaster Gen.
eral James A. Farley and is to take
Mr.. Greenlee with him.
I've got a job to do here" he
said, land whatever else they may
say about me, don't run out on
my friends"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-19
SEEKS ORDER ENDING
POLICE INTERFERENCE

WHe OF county Prisoner Files Suit
Naming MorrisSey.
Police enter her home by force at
all hours and subject her to ques-
tloning, Mrs. Leona Hardwood, 432
N. Warman-av, alleges in an in
junction suit filed today in SUI
perior Court in which she seeks an
order against Chief Morrissey.
Petitioner is the wife of James
Hardwood, held in Marion County
jail pending disposition of We
fiicle charge9y the grand jury.
Officers enter the home on pre-
tense of seeking evidence, Mrs. Ha-
zelwood alleges.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-19
THR0NGS FILE PAST
THELMA TODD BIER.
PROBE BR0ADENED
Sensational Evidence Given
in Police Probe Into
Death OF Star.
MYSTERY MAN IN CASE
Wife of Victims Partner
Gives New Evidence
to Detectives.
BIZ THitcG Press

~ thteS Press
HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 10. -
The estranged wife of Roland
West, self-styled "best friend
Of Thelma Todd, mysteriously
dead screen beauty, gave SEN
sational evidence today which
detectives hoped might lead
to a full explanation of Miss
Todd's death.
Jewel Carmen, the wife of Miss
Todd's partner in the cafe business,
said she saw the attractive blond in
her own automobile accompanied by
a tall, dark and handsome man
shortly before midnight Sunday.
Less than II hours later Miss Todd's
body was found in the automobile in
Vests garage.
Her revelation came closely upon
a dramatic coroner's inquest which
resulted in an ambiguous verdict
that while Miss Todd had died of
carbon monoXide poisoning, appar-
emily generated by her automobile,
the jury wished the investigation to
continue.
West Embarrassed on Stand
AT the inquest, West had spoken
one half of dialogue that might
have been written by a movie seem
artist. The other half was spoken by
Deputy District Attorney George
Johnson.
Did you have intimate relations
with Miss Todd?" asked Mr.. John
son.
West squirmed. Hesitatingly, he
replied:
Miss Todd was my best friend"
Did you know Miss Todd con-
templated leaving you to resume re-
lations with her former husband.
Pasquale de Cicco?" Mr.. Johnson
continued.
Wife's Story Adds Mystery
Leave me?" West asked, aston
ished "She wouldn't-she couldn't"
In an instant he was in control of
himself again.
I'VE were partners" he said,
slowly.
Miss Garments revelation added a
new and seemingly impenetrable
mystery to Miss Todds death,
which. despite other strange circum-
stances, had given the appearance
of having been caused by accident.
Before Miss Carmen telephoned
police last night to announce she
wished to make statement, cir
Cumstances had indicated that Miss
Todd left party in a Hollywood
cafe early Sunday morning, was
driven by a hired chauffeur to her
apartment over "Thelma Todd's
Sidewalk Cafe" and, having forgot
ten her key, had gone to her car in
Vests garage, turned on the motor
to warm herself, and died in the gas
generated in consequence.
Supports Mrs. Ford's Story
But Miss Garments story sup
ported that of Mrs. Wallace Ford,
wife of the actor and director who
had reported a telephone converse
ton with Miss Todd Sunday after
noon.
Last night Miss Carmen tele-
phoned police and told her story.
Unable to believe, detectives went to
her apartment and listened again
while the tall, aristocratic Miss Car
men insisted there could be no error.
She was asked why she had not told
them before. She did not, she said,
because newspaper men were
around.
The chocolate-colored phaeton of
Turn tn PAGE SiYteenl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-19
KENTUCKY POLICE TO
GET JONES REWARD

$500 Given for Their Part in Cap
turing Slayers.
Police of Louisville and Coving-
ton, KY, will be rewarded with $500
for their part in the capture of the
slayers Of Lester Jones, Indianapolis
police sergeant, it was announced
today.
Sergeant Jones was shot down in
February, 1888, when he surprised
gunner robbing the office of the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-19
Supports Mrs. Ford's Story

Turn to Page Sixteen)
Evening star., 1935-07-21
BY RAY J. MARIAN.
A Toss Game Played With Fruit Jar Rings

r UBBER fruit jar rings are used in
this entertaining toss game be-
cause these rings are so easily obtained
by any boy or girl. Mother usually
has a supply of old used jar rings
and will let you use them for this
game.
But first you will have to make a
peg" board, on which the rings are
tossed. This board is easily con-
structed by driving q number of nails
into a wide board, then placing the
board in a slanting position, so the
pegs can be easily "ringed."
The peg board has been designed
to represent base ball diamond. The
different plays are indicated beneath
each peg with ink, pencil or water
color paint. AS the rings are tossed
on the board, the plays are kept track
Evening star., 1935-07-21

that wood is available where you are
going.
A lean-to also makes good over
night or weekend shelter, and it
is fun to build one. Any book on
woodcraft will tell you how.
THE matter Of equipment is impor-
l. tant. Take wooden blankets, not
cotton. They are warmer and they
will not catch fire from spark. In
your ""ditty bag" there should be
comb and brush, tooth brush and
paste, soap, small mirror, needle and
thread. paper and pencil, and other
articles which you may need. There
should be a first aid Kit in the party,
containing sterile gauze. adhesive tape,
a good antiseptic, absorbent cotton,
vaseline, boric acid powder, safety
pins and scissors.
The best way to carry clothing and
other small articles is in duffle bag,
which can serve two or three boys.
Clothing should be the kind that is
able to take it." Light wool socks
are best and broad, strong shoes will
be most serviceable and comfortable.
A good knife and an AK are indis-
pensable on any camping trips. For
the more elaborate jaunts, saw, nails
Evening star., 1935-07-21

and hammer, shovel, pick, rope and
twine may be needed. Flashlights and
candles should not be forgotten.
Take as few cooking utensils as
possible. A frying pan, stew pan. cof-
fee pot or tin pail, large spoon and
carving knife will serve for simple
meals. Each camper should have his
own mess kit, including knife, fork,
spoon, plate and cup.
AS FOR food, what you take depends
largely on how good cook you
have with you. For instance. you may
want to bake your own biscuits, or
you may want to take bread with you.
Bacon, cheese, evaporated milk (un-
less fresh milk is easily available), /,
salt, sugar, coffee, jam. dried fruit
all these are suggestions that may
prove helpful. They are easy to carry
and keep well.
Remember. however. that camping
is great way of developing an appe-
tite. Fancy food is not necessary. but
be sure that there Is plenty of what
you do have.
The choice of camp site may make
all the difference between fun and
grief" Select a dry, level. open
spot, on high ground, If possible, so
Evening star., 1935-07-21

of by moving men on smaller dia-
mond drawn on a sheet of cardboard.
These men may be checkers or collar
buttons, and as each ring is tossed to
make a play, the man" is moved over
the cardboard diamond as indicated
by the tossed ring.
When tossing the rings for this
base ball game, the ones missing a peg
are counted as strikes. Three strikes
are out, three outs an inning, nine
innings q game-exsctly like real base
ball. With practice you can soon
toss so your players will make home
run very often.
If base ball doesn't appeal to you,
number the pegs on the board in SIS,
los and 20's, so total Of the pegs
ringed can be added for the highest
score to win the game.
Evening star., 1935-07-21
Caring for Pets
BY HOBACE MITCHELL.
A Nev Idea.


A RE you losing some bets in the
care of your pets that will bring
you some money and no thought OF
regrets?
Roger Sise thinks so. He says, tive
Just happened to find a new way OF
making money from my pets. At least,
it is new to me. think the readers Of
this column will like to know about 1t,
especially if they keep rabbits, sheep,
big hens, bantams or similar live stock.
Pigeons ought to be included, too.
"When I used to clean out my rab-
bit hutches, I'd Just throw the litter
and manure away. Then one day a
lady who lives near us asked me II
would let her have some Of 1t for her
flower garden. said, 'Surel As much
as you want!' and wheeled her over
q wheelbarrow full.
"It made her flowers grow so well
and bloom so nicely that now she buys
all of this material have, and went
and got another fellow who keeps
pigeons to supply another neighbor.
During the Winter we haul the
soiled litter to the gardens on our sleds.
People like to spread it on as mulch
after the ground freezes solid, but
before the snow comes. Then later
we take a tub in the shed and put
some clean manure in it. Then we
soak 1t with water and pour the water
into bottles and sell this to folks
who have house plants to be stimu-
lated.
"In the Spring we do our biggest
business. Then, and in the Summer.
too. the manure is needed for lots Of
gardens. One boy who helps us says
his father insists that the boy makes
more out of selling the fertilizer than
his father does out Of the eggs from
the hens!
Pigeon manure is particularly good
for gardens, and it brings better
price than even chicken products.
Generally, we get 10 cents a big
wheelbarrow load for litter, and Is
cents for the clean manure with no
hay or straw in it. The liquid ferti-
lizer brings cents pint"
This looks like a fine ideal"
Evening star., 1935-07-21

rule to travel light. This is important
If you are travelling by boat or auto
mobile, but it is absolutely vital if
you are hiking. You cannot have any
fun If you are so loaded down with
Junk" that you can hardly pull one
foot after the other.
On an overnight hike you may want
to sleep under the stars, with no tent,
but Just a blanket. However, do not
try that unless you are pretty sure
of the weather. A pup tent is light
to carry, easy to set up, and will pro-
vide adequate shelter overnight for
two campers. For more than two
wall tent will be more comfortable.
Experienced campers usually prefer
to cut their tent poles and pegs, in
stead of CARRYING them, but be sure
Evening star., 1935-07-21
Secret of the Secretary
ByW. Boyce Morgan

Since the death Of her parents in
an automobile accident, Helen Chan
dler has depended on her srand.
seemed to have plenty and has kept
to camp during the Summer and
generally provided well for her. But
she does not feel that she knows him,
and her visits to him in Sheltonville
are always brief and formal. While
she is at camp in New HAMPSHIRE
q telegrom from Tyson Peabody, her
grandfather's secretary. announces
the death Of old Mr.. Chandler and
1nstructs her to leave camp at once.
She has little money. but the camp
counselor, pays her railroad fare to
Sheltonville. On the train she meets
Ralph Wilson. a boy Of her own age
and the son of the DOCTOR who has
Tyson Peabody meets her at the sta
tion. tells her that her grandfather's
body has already been cremated
and says. bitterly that there is no
money left for funeral or anything
Chandler has spent on Helen.
Evening star., 1935-07-21
Swim Stunts
pICYCLE-This water stunt is per-

PICYCLE-ThiS water stunt is per-
~ formed just as it sounds. Lie on
either side, keeping yourself af1oat by
an underarm movement, and hold the
other arm, crooked, out of the water.
The leg drive should be just as though
you were pedalling bicycle, and you
will go around in circle. By re-
versing the movement you can go
backward just as easily.
Swimming with hands and feet
tied-Not easy, but not as difficult as
it sounds. With hands and feet tied,
throw both arms out Of the water,
first to right and then to left, sweep
ing the water back while both feet
work on the opposite side, Caution:
BY no means try this trick in water
over your head, and never try it
unless there are qualified life savers
standing near and watching.
Diving feet foremoSt-This Is diff
ficult and very effective. Stand on
the edge of the pool and leap out,
as though you were jumping into the
water. As your body is in the air,
let the feet come forward, and the
arms go back over your head. With
the whole body straight. hit the water
feet foremost at as much of an angle
as possible.
Evening star., 1935-07-21

The definitions:
HORIZONTAL.
/. Street: abbr.
3. An important person In camp.
5. Father.
6. Storage receptacle.
8. Boys nickname.
9. Minute particle Of matter.
IL. Aid.
IL. Western Athletic Club: abbr.
IA. A number.
Is. Company: ABR.
II. Perform.
18. Weights: abbr.
1s. Assault, beginning.
VERTICAL.
/. Therefore.
2. Plant used to make cigars.
3. A way to spend vacation.
4. Campers outfit.
5. They hold the tent up.
z. At present.
8. Camp shelter.
10. Formed.
II. In what way. e.
13. Camp ped.
16. Upon.
=
In this camping word diamond the
second word is to strike smartly, the
third Is to send money, the fifth 1s
holiness and the sixth B to attempt
Complete the diamond.
A
M
GAMERS
z
Now for some camping word chains.
Change only one letter at time and
be sure that every word used Is a
genuine one.
Change WIND 10 ROCK IN fve
moves.
Change TENT 10 FLAP in i've
moves.
Evening star., 1935-07-21
The BOYS and
GIRLS PAGE
Let's Take a Camping Trip!

that it will drain quickly in case CT
rain. An easterly or southerly expo
sure for your tent is best. Gravelly
soil will hold pegs better than sand
or clay.
Consider the wood and water sup
ply, and do not trespaSs where you
are not wanted. Be sure that the
water is pure and that the wood is
the kind that will burn. Garbage and
all other refuse should be burned or
buried deep in the ground. Remember
that sanitation is important to your
own health and that of others.
THE camp fire Is one Of the most
pleasant things about camping
Choose spot where the wind will not
carry the flames into dry brush OF
leaves. Keep your wood pile well sup
piled with plenty Of dry leaves and
Evening star., 1935-07-21
Riddles

lust see what the boys did this
- week-scored q shutout over the
girlsl But we know that won't last.
Watch the girls get even with them
during the next few weeks.
l. Why does an Indian wear feathers
on his head?-John Chatfeld.
2. What is always in style, yet b
out of date?-George Young.
8. What would bear need most
In q dry goods store?-Buddy Wehle.
4. Why does q man laugh up his
sleeye?-Paul Wright.
S. What is the value Of the moon
in money?-Duane Thwing.
ANSWERS.
/. To keep his wigwam (wig warm).
q. The letter s. 8. Muslin (muzzlinO
4. Because his funny bone Is up there.
5. -Four quarters.
Evening star., 1935-07-21
Campfire Stories
BY Ell COMANCHO.
Fishing With a Sledee
Hammer.

USUALLY when one goes fishing ne
~. takes hook and line and can
of bait or other tackle, and then hunts
some water that is known to contain
fish. I have done this many times.
But lust last Summer I went fishing
in an entirely different manner, be-
cause was after certain kinds OF
fish that were several millions OF
years old.
You will Immediately decide that
these fish wouldn't be very good to
eat, not being exactly fresh. And you
will be right! You see, these par
ticular fish lived In the ancient Gre
taceous Sea, which spread over Amer
ice from the present Mississippi River
to the Rocky Mountains. and from
Alaska to Matchmaking quite q
large fish pond.
These fish I was after weren't or
dinary fish, but belonged to the family
that today includes the deviiflsh.
They are called ammonites, scaphites
and Faculties.
When the land rose and drained the
sea at the end Of the Cretaceous
period of geological history these fish
all died and became buried in the
mud of the old sea bottom. And
so, in the course Of very many years,
they became fossils In the rocks that
were formed out Of the old sea rnuds.
And there the fish still are today,
locked up in their rock tombs almost
as they were when they died. II
you break the rocks open you find
the fossil fish inside.
Knowing this, I took my sledge
hammer, loaded my car with blankets,
grub and a camping outfit, and started
TO fish out on the wyoming plains.
I had no dificulty In finding the
Pierre strata Of the Cretaceous series
of rocks. When began to break
the rocks open I found the fossils,
many Of them along with ancient
seashells showing clamlike forms Of
ocean Life. ] collected many nne
Evening star., 1935-07-21

specimens which today rest In school
and museum. collections.
The only bad luck had was IN
meeting some big, old. bad-tempered
rattlesnakes which didn't like to have
me break up the rock piles they lived
in. So naturally I went to war with
these fellows, and shot six or eight
Of them before I got through collect
ing. All IN all, however, It was .
very successful fishing trip,
Evening star., 1935-07-21

twigs to start the fire. And be sure
it is out before you go away and
leave 1t.
Large logs or stones will serve to
hold your frying pan, or you can
build a little fireplace with wire
grating over the top. a sapling, one
end pegged down and the other rest
ing in the crotch of a stick in the
ground. will hold your coffee pot; pro-
vided it has handle by which it can
be hung.
Finally, what should you do on a
camping trip? Do not worry about
that There are so many interesting
things to do that you will not find
time for all of them. II you did not
feel that way about it, you would
not be taking the trip in the first
place.
Evening star., 1935-07-21
Kitchen Treasures
Ry BESSIE E. EARLE.

"D1NAH. Dinah," sang Betty as sne
~ picked up her doll and Rugged
her closely. I'VE are all going to
Blueberry Hill for a picnic supper.
I'll wear my dress with the big pockets
so I can carry you with me. Grand
mother has made a big chocolate cake
and a bowl of potato salad, and she
said I could make the sandwiches to
surprise mother, and"
Hush! Hush!" gasped Dinah. "The
more you talk the harder you squeezed"
Poor Dinah! I didn't mean to
hurt you. Forgive me and help me
make the sandwiches"
Betty's Sandwiches.
! cupful cream cheese.
y cupful stuffed olives.
4 tablespoonfuls salad dressing.
II teaspoonful salt.
"a slices buttered bread (cut thin).
Chop olives fine. Put cream cheese
in big bowl and cream or mash with
fork. If cheese is too dry, add one
tablespoonful cream. Add chopped
olives, salt and salad dressing. Mix
thoroughly. Spread cheese mixture
between slices of buttered bread. press
together firmly and cut croSswise.
The picnic supper was success and
every one thought Betty's sandwiches
were delicious. Betty's daddy made
a cheerful camp fire and they all sat
around and listened to the stories
Betty's mother and daddy told Of
their travels. Betty watched the stars
twinkle as she lay with her head in
her mothers lap. She clasped Dinah
tightly in her arms. An owl hooted
in a nearby tree, the frogs tuned up
for their evening musicale, and the
next thing, Betty was sound asleep.
Her arms relaxed and Dinah slipped
unnoticed to the earth.
Evening star., 1935-07-21

Helen lifted a trembling hand and
pushed her hair back from her fore
head. "I was hoping there would be
enough so that could finish school,
or take business course" she said in
an unsteady voice. Now I guess I'll
have to get job right away-and I
have no training. Where can find
a job?"
Mr.. AND MRS. PEABODY sat,
" staring at her in cold silence.
Perhaps it was her imagination, but 1t
seemed to Helen that they were gloat-
ing, actually glorying in her misfor-
tune. The knowledge was like q stinl-
ulating dash of cold water to her. She
got quickly to her feet.
'very well!" she cried. "If you'll let
me take the will, TIL read it over and
think about it. BY tomorrow I'll have
decided what I'm going to do"
(To be continued next Sunday)
Evening star., 1935-07-21
INSTALLMENT II.

w WITHOUT another word Mr.
M Peabody turned and stalked
w to the ancient automo-
bile which Grandfather
Chandler had owned. Helen followed
him slowly, trying to grasp the mean
ing of his words. No money left! But
that wasn't possible. Grandfather
wouldn't have spent it all, knowing
that she was alone in the world, max
ing no provision for her at all!
But wouldn't he? Helen really
knew so little about her grandfather.
Her hand was unsteady with appre-
hension as she placed it on the door
Of the old car and climbed up into
the high seat. She settled back into
the cushions and Mr.. Peabody swung
the car out of the station driveway.
Helen leaned forward little. She
could see Mr.. Peabody's face in the
rear-view mirror, and 1t was grim and
unfriendly.
Mr.. Peabody she said slowly, tell
me about Grandfather. It was very
sudden, wasn't it?"
"Not so sudden" the man retorted.
Evening star., 1935-07-21
No Justice.

There's lots of favoritism in our
house"
why, Tommy, what do you mean?"
"Well, I get punished if bite my
finger nails, and when baby puts his
whole foot in his mouth they think
it's cute"