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The Call-Leader from Elwood, Indiana • Page 6

The Call-Leader from Elwood, Indiana • Page 6

Publication:
The Call-Leaderi
Location:
Elwood, Indiana
Issue Date:
Page:
6
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QBE TRUST yi it- 1 Fences That Split Truck and Loft Thieves' Loot. Operations of Bandits Are Six Men Comprise the "Receiv Tru8t Estimated ers' 000,000 Stolen nnually. New York. Crime 18 syndicated In I New York. There is the pickpockets trust and the extortioners' trust and SPECIAL Toilet and Automobile Chamios Imported from France See Our Corner Window For Bargains GREEN MEYER Leading Druggists The Eexall Store Both Phones Free Delivery the arson trust, but the biggest of all is the receivers' trust.

"Six men," said Morris B. Mosko- nits, assistant district attorney, com- nHso the 'receivers' It has hnen estimated by the Merchants' as sociation that goods to the value of $5,000,000 are stolen annually from the nrs and lofts of New York cny. XI A trreat share of the stolen Btuff passes through the hands of the re- retvera' tmat. They maite more money than any other group of crime oDerators in New York. That means that they make more money than any other group of crime oneratora In the world, for New tors j- tha rtrhest field.

Mr. io auiuiviuij Mocfcnwit did not attempt to com- nart the total eraft In the tenderloin with the illicit gains of the six little fences, who handle the gooas siuieu from Rtore and warehouse. "Rut- It la safe to say that Dy com parison "the takings of any other A I 1 .3 ia1-aiaf oJm group In the city are lean as mounter, hnmn ha said. "We hear a Lru great deal about the wire mob. it tha wim moh only works once in a while an then its members scatter fnr cnfntv.

"The receivers' trust works ajj the ti it ia rearnlar In the conduct nf its himlness as if licensed by the state. You can order stolen goods by telephone order goods stolen oy telephone." vnr hm Mr Moskowiti try to esti mate their net tiroflts. Evidently they must share their loot liberally with mm one, of the privileges of doing IT has always been the fashion for fair woman to adorn herself with gold anf silver chains and pendants. Their daintiness imparts an exquisite softness and richness oi tone that is obtainable in no other way. Pretty Ideas in Neck Ornaments in fancy link, coarw or fine, long nd short chains business.

Isidor Rader, now under I Minn in the Tombs, was one of the principal independent operators before his fall. Rader Has neon can- ntinnt Ma hllfiineSS. tor every ue ioce, pirn nu dear to every woman's heart. We have them Urge 1 oa fennn for fifteen years al- or small, tor toddiera, sweeuicaru without Interference." saldhe. ft "But I didn't make much money, al- rfcmioh i had 150 thieves working tor me at one time.

It took too much to IwOEliJllHHP boon tha nollrft aulet. hoii to turn over three of my best hauls to one copper. He split with flftv.flftv and I didn't get any TMS HSUlg OF aUALITY' thing out of them at all. And there I was a guy who didn't trust any one. He made 'em work wnere ne cuuiu hom Anv time there was anything coming oft you bet he got his share.

Mn.imwltJ! thinks fully nnn of the eoods stolen from lott and tm.nb artA litem DABS throuKh the ua th "nil little fences. His uauuo vt Investigations have -convinced him h.iRiness ia well systematized. Payable a Nominal Amount Each Month When You Pay Your Electric Light Bill. The "Sta-Hot" Electric Iron is the most im-roved electric iron on the market. It is so constructed and the heat from the electrcity is applied so as to cause it to store a large amount of heat, therefore much of the time the "Sta-Hot" can be used with the current turned off.

This makes the cost of operation very low. There are no complicated parts. Guaranteed for five years. Our representative is now distributing the "Sta-Hot" electric iron to all users of electricity on Ten Days Free Trial, with no obligation on your part, except to return it if you decide not to keep it. Otherwise, it will be billed to you at They have their lawyers and their bondsmen, and their witnesses ready r.

Kuinnnit to a telephone call like a THE FRENCH STEAM DYE WORKS is a good place to have your Evening Dress, Party Suit or Opera Gown made to have a new and dainty appearance just -call us by phone 400 S. Anderson St. Phonel620 S. E. SHORT, Prop.

of amateur firemen, me mo ment one of their "operators" gets in trouble, that moment an intricate ma chine i aet in motion to free mm. a little bit In doubt about one man we had under arrest," said Mr Mnukowltz. "But when his case was called in court I knew he was Biiiitv There was the trust lawyer, who always defends the trust cases, and the trust detective, who scares off the state's wit nesses. Later the professionally weontn mother and the professional wife nnri even an innocently profes sional babe, appear in court. As soon as I saw that squad I knew I had my i man." Rwann of the crim inal court has long been anslnterested watcher of the crime syndicates nere.

Tt i mv belief." said he, "that ev form of nredatory crime is some- -TO- o.n mmnact.lv oreanized. 1 havn re ferred iO the pickpockets' syndicate, -M for example. I tninK tne use oi iui term is justified. There are no boards I CMcago, Sept, 6 7 of directors, of course, ana no ui-holders. But there is a workable or i- TJ ntinnn (I 7 I I oLI ganization that is In constant play.

Trailla Jjoave AtiuiiAo.i'-' Mothertl Have Your ChlWren Wormtl Good returning on train No. 2, due to leave Chicago at 12:01, midnight of Sun- nfn nf an1n Rate. S2.5U. CiaV IOUUYVlug viobu Are they feverish, restless, nervous they continually pick their nose or grind their teethT Have they cramp- lne nalns. Irregular and ravenous ap petiteT These are all signs of worms.

We carry a full line of chafing dishes, coffee cooking utensils, electroliers, fans, fixtures, lamps, washing machines, water heaters vacuum cleaners, toasters, and electric supplies of all kinds. No home should be without electricity. In no other way can the advantages of the many electric household conveniences be had. Let us tell you how little it will cost to wire your house. INDIANA GENERAL SERVICE COMPANY Wnrma not only cause your cnuu suffering, but Btunt 1U mind and Simtlav: Sentember 7lli growth.

Give "Klckapoo Worm ft.ii-ler" at once. It kills and removes the worm. lmD roves your child's appe Trains leave Elwood 6:07 and 7:68 Sun- 1 tite reeulatea stomach, liver ana bowels. The symptoms disappear and 1 day morning. -Rate $1.00.

Ti-nrtmn Comnanv. i vonr child Is made happy ana neauny. as nature Intended. All druggists or IIIUIUIIU WIIIUIl by mall. 25c.

Green Meyers. Phone 84 Anv akin Itching Is a temper-tester. West Main Street The more you scratch the worse It itrhea. Doan's Ointment cures piles, 7m Gall Leader for lob Work eczema any skin Itching, At all drug stores..

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