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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
KINGS OFFERS
MORE SERVICE
New Department Handles
Work in Wood and
Metal to Order.

Because of a rapidly increasing
demand for standard and custom
built equipment from bars, taverns,
restaurants, billiard rooms and drug
stores has necessitated the addition
of a new and completely equipped
metal and woodworking department
by Kings Indiana Billiard Co, 1926
1851 Southeastern-av, Neph King,
president of the organization, re-
Gently announced.
Occupying more than $500 square
feet of floor space, the department
has been supplied with the most
modern equipment available. This
department is divided into three
craftwork woodworking
metal working and spray and hand
painting. The King company
stresses that only skilled workmen
are employed in each division.
With this new setup, the company
is enabled to build to order COM
plete bars, taverns, restaurant and
similar equipment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
QUEBEC OFFERS
ADVANTAGES IN
MOTOR TRAVEL
New Law Sharply CurbS
BillbOardS Along
Scenic Roads.

With the summer vacation season
past. the travel department Of the
Union Trust Company 100 E. Mar
ket-st. operated by Richard A.
Kurtz, is busy making reservations
for winter travel.
A suggested trip is to Quebec
which is delightfully."- free from un-
slightly roadside signs since the
Quebec legislative assembly put into
effect its anti-billboard law two
years ago.
Thus, Quebec'S more than 5000
miles of improved roads, linking
some of the most picturesque re-
sorts on the American continent
and penetrating thousands Of
square miles of primeval wood
lands and mountainous countryside
are now carrying motorists back to
nature.
Under the new law. highway
signs, where not completely abol-
iShed, are so restricted as to be IN
Objectionable The minister Of
roads may prohibit. in such places
as he may designate, all billboards
and signs which may be seen from
public highways. He also may re-
move any signs which in his opinion
disfgure or obscure the scenery.
In the words of Minister Per-
rault. Quebec feels it is little short
of criminal to invest millions of dol
lars in scenic highways penetrating
a country nine-tenths the size of all
Europe and then obhterate the
natural beauty and charm of the
countryside with hot dog stands and
gariSh NbillbOardS.'
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
AUTOS REQUIRE
CHECKING NOW
FOR LATER USE
Don Herr Lists Needed
Service Before Win
ter Comes.

In a statement issued today, Don
Herr. president and manager of
the Don Herr Garage, 12O Ken
tucky-av, said:
Now that the holiday season
is over and children are return
ing to school, a period ends during
which motorists have undoubtedly
put cars to hard usage.
With cold weather soon at
hand hard starting is a result, and
consequently batteries should be
checked, cars creased with the
proper winter lubricant, tops
dressed or replaced, road scum
cleaned off and the car waxed,
and the entire mechanical system
should be checked, including the
valves. carburetor and the cleo
trical system,
All promoters of safety have
emphasized the safe driving fea-
lures with $4,000 children of school
age travelling the streets of Indi-
annapolis four times a day. The
Don Herr company lays stress up
on effective brakes and wipers in
proper operating condition, and
tires should be inspected and
guarded against smooth tread.
This company for the past IS
years has specialized on complete
auto service and its departments
are completely equipped to handle
and specialize upon complete mo-
tor and chassis repairing and re-
building, and body, fender, top and
upholstery work, electrical service,
brake refining and adjusting,
headlight focusing, battery sales
and service, auto laundry and pol
ish, and complete fabrication using
only nationally advertised oils and
gas. The Don Herr company also
carries FireStone'S nationally &C
cepted line Of tires and tubes.
All of this service is available
under one roof and one manage
ment, lessening our operating cost,
and as a result our prices will be
found extremely reasonable.
Our constant aim as is the con-
slant aim of every independent
operator, is to give a brand Of spe-
cialized service to the motoring
public that will not only compete
with the larger interests, but offers
personal service in addition"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Study More Difficult Where
illumination Method Is
Inefficient.

1T is vital to realize that a study
lamp should be added to the list of
school necessities" Miss Leona Ber-
lin, supervisor of the home lighting
department of the indianapolis
Power and Light Co., stated today.
According TO statistics prepared
by lighting and eye specialists 20
per cent Of the children who finish
grade school and 40 per cent of
those of college age have poor vi
Slon," Miss Berlin continued.
Every boy and girl should have
an 1. E. S. study and reading lamp
scientifically designed to give glare
less, Shadowless light. This lamp is
an aid to young eyes, especially
when they may be so easily
strained by reading in poor light.
You will find these lamps on sale
by various lamp dealers. They are
very reasonably priced.
Stop to consider. Is your child
reluctant to do his home work? If
he is, the fault may be with the
light under which he works. Poor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21

Emma Hiu. 81. at w. Ray, pulmonary
tuberculosis
William Thomas. As at Veterans Hos
pital lobar pneumonia.
Robert w. Buntcn. go ~ 1924 z. Mary
land. chronic mVoCarGIJlS.
Mary Ann Tanner, So, at p n. Greedy
Albert Fender. 40. at City Hospital.
Eiiza6eth Miller. 81, at 24oa wilkins. car
Cinoma.
Betty Jean Johnson. mos. at City
Hospital. malnutrItlOn.
Mary a Snyder. 60. At Central Indiana
Hospital. hyOpstatic pneumonia.
Mary HaNorth, 70, at 1926 Reisner, frac-
turcd right hip.
lobar pneumonia.
cerebral hemorrhage.
Albert McCleaner. % at City Hospital,
acute cardiac decOmpe
Mary Ccutcher Hampton. AZ, at City
Hospital lobar pneumonia.
MIcahcl c. Padgctt. mos, at Riley
Hospital brOnchO pneumonia.
Harry Fremin Reynolds. 81, az Methodist
Hospital uIcmia.
Anna B. Cook, SO. at 742 Roach. car
Mamie sandefer. 7s at Methodist Hos
pital cerebral hemorrhage.
Rena S. McMahsn, 90. at 33 N. Beyilie,
chronic ncDnrItiS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21

ventilation. Riding qualities have
been greatly improved by the re-
location of the engine.
Installation of this new equipment
nearly completes the modernization
program of the Peoples Motor
Coach Co., 81 Of the company's 81
buses in regular service being of
the new metropolitan type with the
engine either inside or at the rear
of the body.
The BUSES are being driven
through to indianapolis from the
factory of the Mack company, Allen
town, Pa, by drivers of the Peoples
company.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
RENTALS
s FURNISHED ROOms

81 5O-COLLEGE. 1524-Clean comfortable
room. next bath. gentleman preferred
access 70 telephone
81 so. Central. 2902-Attractive front room
Real home. l or employed; garage
TA-1G49
50 DELAWARE N. 14O7-Large. light
room. excellent bed; private entrance
walking distance. RI-9267
ALABAMA n. 1605-Furnished or un-
furnished rooms; modern; 50 up. HA-
0326-M
BEVILLE. N. 1922 bedrooms. single or
as connecting suites; private home 50 so
each. Near cafe and car CH-0l77.
CAPITOL n 35O2-WeI furnished room:
large closet; cheerful home. Also 50
room. Ta-7l4i
DELAWARE N 1901 Apt. 2-Combina-
ton living and bedroom. Kitchen priv
tleges. Employed girls. HA2O99W.
DELAWARE. 1909 N,-Large attractive
or 2; busline. HA-1964.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Child'S Eyes Protected
by Proper Home Lighting

light makes his home work I'M
necessarily difficult. 1t increases eye
strain and fatigue which eventually
may result in defective vision.
"A special glass reflector removes
glare and throws a generous amount
of light to the ceiling for general
illumination. Let us help you with
your lighting problems
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21

Sixteen more new BUSES of ad-
vanced streamline design are to
be placed in service early next week
by the Peoples Motor Coach Co.
These latest buses have seating
capacity for % passengers, and are
to be used on the companys lighter
lines.
Novel feature is the location of
the engine at the rear of the bus in
a compartment designed to resem-
BILE the trunk Enclosure used on
passenger automobiles.
Other improvements include low
cred steps, wider aiSles and improved
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Prevent Enumeration

Scientists have discovered that
certain colors prevent evaporation if
applied to the exterior of oil or gas
storage tanks. A light-painted tank
loses much less in this way than a
dark tank. Substantial savings are
being effected by this discovery and
many companies are taking adj
vantage OF it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Births


Paul and BESSIE Gibbs. 2252 Union.
Robert and Mabel Ogle. a. Methodist
Hospital.
kenneth and Frauoas James. a. Meth
odist Hospital
Harold aad Marie Bennett. At Methodist
Hospital.
Pred and Tessie W.sher. al Methodist
Hospital
Merle and IDA Bare. 1903 z North.
Bows.
Leslie. and Rache. Martin. Methodist
Joe aad Esther Neal at Methodist Hos
p4tal
L.ston and Martha Grid at Methodist
Hospital
Graham and Coure.ia Kleesp.e. at Meth
OdIst Hospital
pi-sl
Roscoe and Helen Deem. at Methodist
Hospital
Mac and Sharon Harlan. ~ Methodist
Howard and Mildred Benson. 1927 Col
kcc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Occupies Imposing Site

Widespread against a backdrop
of verdure- clad hills, Honolulu holds
a site of imposing grandeur, its
pleasant residences, half hidden in
the greenery, extending up the
ridges and valleys leading to The
heights of the Island of Oahu.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
HELP WANTED
9 Help Wanted-Male

EXPERIENCED cabinet maker MCKEE
Scar MFG CO. 1880 E 23th-st.
COLORED dance band cheap. mus. hear
FIRST CH-5932-R
LIQUID LATEX. 75c gross. Razor blades
SOC hundred. INDIANA LATEX CO.. I45
s IIinois-St.
WEATHER strip mechanic. experienced:
fore a. m
WANTED BOYS II 10 IS wears OF age o
carry Times Routes We have several
routes which viii appeal particularly 70
High School BOYS. Apply between and
s p. N. Times Station. 94s N Alabama
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Furnace Service

GUAR. repair work on any furnace. Eea-
Sonab!e prices. Free estimates. HE-544l.
HAWKINS STEEL FURNACES-Parts Re-
pairs. All makes HOOSIER FOUNDRY
co. CH-6273
FURNACE. stove repairing. estimates free;
combustion engineer. Bond No. 400
HARRY MILEY & SON. 1880 s Belmont
av. BE-0436-J
MUELLER furnaces. Carev roofing and re-
pairs. Cash or payments. w. G. WILL
SON l5l0-l2 n Arsenal CE-12s2
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21

Marriage Licenses

Charles Gnkinson. 2- ~ 72s r. Ban
cror-st. stoczman and Robinctte Simpson.
q q $3.50 Z. Washington st. Apt. H.
sslesWomar.
Vernon Ia Mar. a. OF $50 MI Race-av,
teicggapher and Mar Hafer IS, r. p, g.
Box g. II. housckceper
Thomas Hall IS. o. 5l2O Rockv.iIe-rd
purchasing agent and Janet Dora. 70
r. r TO- Box 458. musician.
Lewis DiEgs. q. OF s38 n. Eamiton-sv
laboyer. and Laura Con.ev. 20. o. 638 =
Hamlltou-av, housekeeper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
DIGNIFIED POSITION
Ia Situations Wanted
INSTRUCTIONS

DIESEL TRAINING Investigate. NATION
Al method. favorable terms, conditions.
Times. Box K-4070
DIESEL ENGINES
Study with a dependable home Study
school. INTERNATIONAL CORRESPOND
ENCE SCHOOLS. 3I4 Bankers Trust Bldg.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
5 Transportation

FOR reas transportation sec United Travei
First. Miami. n Y. l. A. nov. LT-0l87
CARS all points COOPER S LI-2II8
Cars now l. A.. N. Y. C.. Miami. Denver.
WEEKLY business trips TO New York Want
passengers 10 share expenses. DR.
52l3
DRIVING thru to Oklahoma. want some
one 70 share expenses. As s. summit
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
ALTOS FTRN- GALE

DRIVE EXPORTERS LATE MODEL
CARS. LEAVE DAILY: SHARE GAS OIL
PAID. FULLY INSURED. NO BOND RE
OUIRED. Mr. REESE CALIFORNIA
MOTORS. 723 NTRGTNIA-AV DR-2645
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Paperhanging
Paperhanging. Painting
Photographs
Plating

BRIDES, childrens photos. 81 ca: guar
photos taken in home slightly extra.
PLATT STUDIOS, 7O3 Roosevelt big.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21

STUCK COAL CO.-Reasonable prices.
prompt delivery service. 20l Christian.
CH-1OS4
BEN DAVIS COAL CO.-The home OF
King Kole 4" BE-0920
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Electrical Repairing

FRAKES ELECTRIC CO.-252 Hudson
Service and rebuild refrigerator motors,
etc. RI-S156
HOUSEHOLD appliances repaired. prompt
service. RIVERSIDE AUTO PARTS. Ia
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Contractors

SCHUMACHER. JOHN A.. CO.-Contractors
ano builders. remodeling. repairing. 800
E. St Clair-st. LI-7927.
LAWRENCE j. STREET'-Contractor
builder. remodeling specialists 1887 Bur-
ton-av. HA-2772 WA-2537-J
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
HELP WANTED
II Help Wanted-Female

WANTED-Seat. attractive. experienced
waitress for night work. LI-0474
SMALL WAITRESS Room. board in ex-
change for light work IN home OF en-
ploved wiaow. DR-2i53-R-
DIGNIFIED POSITION
Teacher. ex-taacher or person with bust
ress experience 70 cooperate with super
intendcntV IN presenting activity work IN
schools. Must have pleasing personality
and fuI time use Of automobile Position
permanent with guaranteed salary Cen
ersl manager VIII be in indianapolis on
Saturday to interview applicants Call
Mr. TINKER. Lincoln Hotel for appoint
ment
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Plumbing and Heating

ALL KINDS-Special finishes. RIGHT
PLATING WORKS. RI-7l34. $40 E.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Alteration Specialists

ALTERATIONS Ladies'. Mems garments
Cleaning pressing. refining. repairing
Reasonable. MEYER o. JACOBS. 212 E
16th-st TA-6667
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21

KARL V. STAHL CO.-Guaranteed work.
reasonable prices and 24-hour service
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Furniture Repair

CHAIRS made new by rebottoming in cane.
hickory or reed. BOARD OF INDUS
TRIAL AID FOR BLIND. HA-05S3
FREE estimates. Upholstering. repairing
cushions rebuilt. chairs Gained. OTTO
BRADE co LI-SQgl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
Coal

ALVEY BROS.-CH-4l22 Furs. hats
everything cleaned. 1918 E. lJth-st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21


CITMNER. DIR. G. o.-Entercd into rest
Thursday. age 81 years. beloved husband
of Gertrude Cemmer. father OF Mrs. Rob
ert whitney Funeral Saturday at st.
Paul NJ T. Church Eugene and RAIDER
SITS. 100 .. NJ. Friends may call at
HARRY ". MOORE FUNERAL PAR
LORS 2050 E. Michigan-st. until hour OF
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21

OLD HATS restyled: new hats. 81 IS and
up. ROSE REMY. 6l9 Occidental bldg.
ELLA WELSH DRESSMAKING AND RE
MODELLING. 6l9 Occidental Sldg.. cor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21
DO-Nut Shop
Dressmaking and Millinery

CROWS DO-NUTS. IT'S NASSAU. RI-01
Open DAYS. noon till midnight
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21

ECKFRT. CHARLES WILLIAM-Age p.
beloved husband of Grace Bckert, father
OF little Virginia Kathryn. ard son OF
Mrs. Louise Lee. brother of Paul Eckert
and Annahele Thompson passed away
FRIDAY morning. Funeral from the resi-
dence 323 n Lansing-st. Monday. ?
o m. Friends invited Burial Floral
Park. Friends may call at the Desidel &c
after Saturday noon. SHIRLEY SERN-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-21

CURRIE. DONNA LEE-Little daughter OF
Waiter and Charlene Currle. passed
ava Wednesday morning. Funeral serV-
ices Saturday 10 a. m. al the residence,
2239 n La Salle-St. Friends invited. Blu
rial Washington Park Cemetery. CONKLE
The Washington times., 1935-05-09
eAutOmObileS for Sale
roo. USED CAR BARGAINS
6806 Georgia Ave. GE. 5343-45

USED CAR BARGAINS. Hvattsville Mo.
tor. Hyattsville. Md CIR 24I2
The Washington times., 1935-05-09
@AutOmObiles for Sale

NEW AND USED CAR BARGAINS
| JUSTICE MOTOR CO. 1900 14TH ST.
PIERCE ARROW 80 Sedan. Sl.5OS.
skinker Motor. 1910 goth ST. N. W.
The Washington times., 1935-05-09
Automobiles for Sale

FOR USED CARS SEE
StohIman Chevrolet 1907 M st. N. W.
AUTOS FOR SALE
Ford and Chevrolet 1929 cars $50; 1880
ears. S140: 1881 cars. $3.50 cash. bring
This advertisement with you: over $50 cars
to select from; one of the largest used-car
lots in the world. 646 Pennsylvania Ave.
S. E.
The Washington times., 1935-05-09
NAutOmObiles for Sale
CHEvRoLETs AND FoRDs
OURISMAN, 625 H St. n. E.

BIG USED CAR SALE
Lustine-Nicholson Motors, Hyattsville. Nd.
Evening star., 1935-11-24
Monkey Is Giren
Rit5y Burial as
Children Mourn
FIO,oers and Relics in
Evidence and Psalm
Is Read nt Service.
BY the Associated Press.

| BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, November 23.-They
buried a ring-tailed monkey today
with all the funeral fIrbelows that
usually figure in the final rites for an
important person.
There were flowers, candles, a $35
emblaming job, a white plush casket,
| a dirge and prayer.
There were two little boys and two
little girls who acted as pallbearers,
two bereaved mourners, couple Of
photographers, reporter who thought
even a gangster would have been
proud of the send-off, two other mon
keys, bulldog, cat, and a canary
that had been dead for four years.
The dead monkey was named
Monty. He was owned by Mrs. Flor
enoe Zeller. who provided the OBJ
sequies at her home in suburban Palos
Park today. She sat down at the
piano and sang Beautiful Isle OF
Somewhere" Her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Helen Zeller, read the Twenty
third Psalm.
Then the deceased's favorite rubber
bali and string Of beads and a bottle
of cod liver oil he had failed to finish
when he died Of infection were placed
in the casket. The lid was closed.
The wreath with the "Our Pal" rib
bon was placed on top. -"
The pallbearers picked up their bur.
den and started for the Illinois Pet
Cemetery by automobile. With them,
for interment with the monkey, went
the stuffed canary. The reporter
asked Mrs. zeller why Mr.. Zeller was
absent.
II guess" she said. "he didn't take
70 the pets"
Evening star., 1935-11-24
CANCER RESEARCH
CONFLICT Barred
Pennsylvania U. Explains
Transfer to Franklin
Institute.
By the Associated Press.

~ASSNSAoNNA
PHILADELPHIA, November 23.-The
cancer research department will be
withdrawn from the University of
Pennsylvania because the university's
policy Of making scientific achieve
ments universally available confiicted
with Irenee du Points contention that
they should be patented and the dis
coverers rewarded.
Transfer Of the department to the
Franklin Institute of Philadelphia as
the biochemical research foundation
was announced early this month. The
reason was disclosed today in the re-
port Of Thomas S. Gates, president
Of the university. Du Pont, who is
vice chairman of the board of E. I.
du Pont De Nemours & Co., created
and supported the department.
No Unfriendliness.
An exchange of correspondence be-
tween Du Pont and Gates disclosed
no unfriendliness Transfer of the
research work will become effective
January !.
Du Pont said, "It has been my
opinion that greater progress would
be made in the cancer research work
If some definite form Of financial re-
ward was held forth to those who can
accomplish most toward our objective,
and further, that I felt it would be
well for the foundation to patent any
discoveries which might seem desir-
able, with the declared intent of
utilizing profits or income arising
therefrom to pay for further research.
Problems and Principles.
Both of these problems are at
variance, to some degree, with the
principles of your institution"
President Gates report said ::the
trustees approved the recommends
tions of the faculty that all discoveries
should be made available to the pub
lie without any profits accruing to the
individuals responsible or to the in
stitution."
Gates told Du Pont "the position
we have taken Is one which we be-
lieve implicitly an institution such
as the University of Pennsylvania must
inevitably hold. On the other hand,
we have all respect for the judgment
which provides q different position
for the activity which you have so
generously created and supported"
Evening star., 1935-11-24
WIFE-SLAYING CASE
MISTRIAL ORDERED
Lamson's Third Prosecution Is
Terminated-Fourth to Start
January ~.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, Calf. November %
David A. Lamson's third trial for wife
murder ended in misCrial today and
January 81 was set for the start of q
fourth.
Judge J. J. Trabucco sustained a
defense mistrial motion based on the
announcement of the county clerk
that two of the 626 persons on the
Jury list could not be found.
Lamson, accused of bludgeoning his
attractive young wife in their Stan
ford University campus home May 80,
1888, once was convicted. He won a
new trial. It ended in a jury dis
agreement and mistrial.
His attorneys moved today to re-
move the case from State Jurisdiction.
They said they would ask the United
States Supreme Court to place it be-
fore q Federal tribunal.
Evening star., 1935-11-24
.RACKETEERSFEAR
NEW DEWEY BLOW
First Phase of General
: Investigation Into Every
thing" Ended.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 23.-Strik-
ing without warning at a gang Of
usurerS, Special Prosecutor Thomas E.
Dewey tonight had completed the first
phase of his general investigation
into everything" and racketeers were
wondering which way he would turn
next.
That was the way he described it
when he accepted Gov. Herbert H.
Lehman's appointment three months
ago to wage war on crime and rackets.
Secrecy Strongest Weapon.
An earnest young man, with thick
black moustache and hard CLINT in
his eye, Dewey has made secrecy his
strongest weapon.
Not a word leaked out while he was
gathering evidence against the loan
shark mob, and when he gave the
word his agents were able to find
every man they wanted in his usual
haunts.
Twenty-Five were rounded up in a
series of raids the night Of October
%, and IS of them already have been
tried and convicted. The others are
awaiting trial. Sentences have ranged
from six months to five years.
They were charged with lending
money to relief workers and others
at exorbitant interest rates. The vic
tins told of being beaten and threat
ened with death when they were un-
able to meet their payments.
Interest as High as 1,04O Per Cent.
None Of them charges less than
160 per cent interest,"" Dewey said
when the prisoners were arraigned,
"and some of them got as much as
1.040 per cent on loans ranging from
IS to $50"
Knowing the underworld's method
of dealing with "squealers," he has
set up an elaborate system to insure
privacy at his headquarters In the
Woolworth Building. Informers are
carried up in special elevators,
uShered into separate ante rooms and
privately interviewed.