Muncie Post-Democrat, Muncie, Delaware County, 28 December 1928 — Page 2

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1928.

THE POST-DEMOCRAT A Deniocratlc weekly newspaper representing the Democrats of Muncie Delaware County and the 8th Congressional District, The only Democratic Newspaper in Delaware County.

Entered as second class matter January 15, 11121, at the Postoliie* at Mancie, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879

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223 North Elm Street—Telephone 2540 GEORGE R. DALE, Owner and Publisher.

Muncie, Indiana, Friday, December 28, 1928.

New Year Suggestion Right now, on the eve of a new year, we suggest that certain persons' in Muncie clothed in brief authority, now happily ended, should wake up and realize that it pays to be square and honest and impartial in their dealings with their fellow men. Right is right, and those who oppose right are always headed for oblivion. The oppressor and the grafter has tried to beat the game since the beginning of time and history records the failure of every one of them. Get right. You simply can’t beat the game. Laugh That Off, Suckers! Governor-elect Harry Leslie makes a good start in directing the appointment of Ralph Young to an important post in the deparment of the utilities commission. Because of his frank opposition to the Billy Williams machine he has been unmercifully hounded and misrepresented by the understrappers of that delectable organization, but now it seems that he has the last laugh. Congratulations and a happy New Year, Ralph!

Employer Returns LAW SHOULDN'T

DISARMHUNTER

Honest Citizen Who Loves to

Hunt Not to Blame for

Increased Crime.

PROHI PRIZE OF

$25,000 GIVEN 10 MAJ. MILLS

Former U. S. Administrator in Durant Contest Advises

Alcohol Checking.

New YoYk, "Dec. 26.—Maj. Chest-

er P. Mills of New York, formerT eves km'l of Christ

„ , , ^ ^ ^ mas present is inculcating the ideaUrame division of the

Federal prohibition administrator' f & bU

thrift. serration

“I have a standing rule that I

for the' New York district, yester-

day was announced as winner of „ ■ . the $25,000 prize offered by W. t accept gm* from employes or Durant for “the best and most prac- Natives costmg over a dollar, he ticable plan for making the eigh> x P laine(i - Mos * of them ^ now lt ; teenth amendment effective.” ! but sometimes they overstep and The winner of the $5,000 school,^ to 0116 over on me - Then 1 prize was Malcolm D. Almack, rep-, sen ^ P res ents back. Id rather resenting the high school of Palo see them putting that money ’nto

Presents Costing More Than Dollar Seattle, Wash., Dec. 27—Christmas presents which cost more than a dollar were being returned today by Moritz Thomsen, wealthy Seattle man, whose interests employ more

than 7,000 persons.

Thomsen declared that thrift

made it possible for him to be listed

in the capitalist class and he be-[the hunter, in the opinion of Geo.

N. Mannfielf, chief of the fish and

state ConDepartment

Indianpolis, Dec. 27.—Increased use of firearms in the commission of crime should not cause the coming legislature to pass any measure which would serve to disarm

Alto, Cal.

jtheir own families. 1 don’t object to [matic crime

The hunter is alreadw surrounded with sufficient rules and regulations and should be permitted to carry small arms without further restrictions, Mannfield declared to-

day.

He pointed out that very often

attention is

called to and the

some dra- subject,

legislators

Immigration Law Change Blocked

The Hellovit

Under the terms of the contract sav i n £s accounts to take care of Almack receives $1,000 and the some little thing expressing Christr school $4,000. [mas sentiment. But I don’t need nor

Checks Are Mailed. [want expensive gifts.”

Checks were mailed by Mr.! With each gift returned Thomsen Durant to reach Maj. Mills, Al-J sends a sermonette on thrift. mack, and Walter H. Nichols, prin-J o

cipal of the Palo Alto high school,

Christmas day.

The winning Mills plan, which was released today, deals in detail j with prevention of the diversion of industrial alcohol, which according

to the author is the principal source Washington, Dec. 27.—The drive of supply for the bootlegger. 0 f immigration restrictionists to Young Almack s plan will be,Ugh4- e;H up the immigration laws made public Jan. 1. me * g0 man y obstacles in the The prize winning plans were se- filst three weeks of the preseut ses . n V* n C °“ mittee headed 1 b3 ; sion of congress that they have w-

president t ua iiy abandoned hope „ f imp(> ? L .

emeritus of Ohio State university, „ , , , ... ... . , ., y and including as members: ^ nt this winter, it was

William H. Allen, director, insti- dl !L C h 0bed We dn ^ da }-

tute for public service of New 1 Tbe a^tude of the state departYork, secretary; Jane Addams, Hull ment ant ^ political consn.erntyms House, Chicago; Senator William ai edec are( )y the restrictionists E. Borah of Idaho; Bruce Barton of bave checked their efforts to reNew York; George Gordon Battle, strlc \ ^ exacaa aU( * South Ameri-

proceed to seek a remedy which turns out to be nothing but a handicap to some innocent party. “Entye suppression of firearms would only fake a pleasure away from the honest citizen who loves

to hunt,” he asserted. o

Cows Smother In Straw Stack

St. Marys, O., Dec. 22.—Three cows owned my William Mackenbach, Jr., were smothei’ed to death in a straw stack on the Ben Dickerson farm, Webb street. The cows which were being fattened for butchering diappeared several weeks ago and efforts to find them

were fruitless.

In moving straw on the stack Mr. Di|Ckerson uncovered one of the cattle, Mr. Mackenbach found the

The Post-Democrat receives a great many letters, on different subjects. This one, which seems to be from the heart, was written by a prominent citizen, whose name we omit for the reason that we do not know whether he intended it for publication. “Dear George: You are still after ’em. My first recollection of you, you were being somewhat generally cussed. The tide seems to have changed. They say now “Dale has been telling the truth.’’ The truth will make some folks 1 cuss but honest men like it. “What a shame it is that the people do not take interest enough to elect honest and competent men to take charge of the business interests of this great city. •‘•A eiass oi men tiiat are eYtiier incompetent t»r dishonest placed in charge of a great corporation like the city of Muncie prove a curse to its inhabitants. “It is no wonder that some of our citizens attempt to escape paying their taxes. They are between the devil and the deep sea. Some good citizens feel that they are being robbed and defrauded by grafters and tax eaters. “We have some good men in office hut the hellovit is that their hands are tied. The people must wake up.”

attorney of New York; Dr. S. cau . [ mm israt.Spn, enact a drastic [other two buried deeper in the

Parks, Sadman, former president of ( l ec | s i° n which permits Britisn the Federal Council of Churches of subjects to enter from Canada for Christ in America; Senator Carter j bus * ness purposes in defiance of

Glass of Virginia; Maj. Gen. James t* 16 law.

G. Harbord, president Radio Cor-; Although the house immigratipn poration of America; William G. comm ^tee was called together beMcAdoo, former secretary of the f 01 ’ a the session opened to begin treasury; Robert L. Owen, former [work, upon a broad program, tne senator from Oklahoma; Owen Ro-| committee has taken no further berts, attorney, of Philadelphia,!steps to secure a vote on imponPa.; Elmer Schlesinger, attorney ant bills. The senate committee, of New York; G. P. Whale, presi- however, has reported out the dent Vacuum Oil Company of New [Harris bill to restrict Mexican im-

York and Dr. Stephen S. Wise, ; migration.

rabbi and lecturer of New York.

19,000 Plans Submitted.

There were 23,230 persons in the contest for the $25,000 prize, submitting 19,000 plans. Half of the contestants were wpmen. Prize plaivfr were received from every state in the Union, the District of Columbia, every territorial possession of the United States and ten

Catholics Meet At Indianapolis

straw r .

The cows were valued at about $275. Apparently the straw had shifted when the cows had rubbed against the stack. Mr. Mackenbacu owns a meat market in West Spring street and had intended using the cattle for

his business.

— o More Than Million ‘Flu’ Cases in U. S.

Having mopped up all of our own cases* in the Supreme court, we believe we have earned the right to a reserve seat in the continuous vaudeville act entitled “Shumaker at the Bat.”

Having retired all his bonds, the editor of the Post-Democrat will not start in the New Year by voluntarily announcing the flotation of a new issue.

The man who was shot in Muncie for cutting the price of bootleg hootch now faces a police charge of liquor violation, probably for the same reason assigned for the shooting.

® The truth may be no defense, from the judicial viewpoint, but the dissenting laiety has laid the particular legal fiction on the shelf, we believe, for some time to come. The Indiana judge who first attempted to play that little tune on his victrola will probably be the last. He has now changed the record to the swan song.

Washington, Dec. 27.—The number of influenza cases throughout the country showed another increase yesterday in reports rejeeived by the public health service

Indianapolis,' Dec. ^7. Arrange-) from twenty-five states and

HOOVE DEOSION REVIVES TALK OF SPECIAL SESSION Extra Congress to Settle the Farm Problem Vital, Says Senator. Washington, Dec. 27.—Capitol Hill is speculating upon the intentions of President-elect Hoover. His decision to return to Washington direct from his South American trip, instead of going to Florida, was received with interest. It resulted in revival of interest in the question of a special session

of Congress.

It is expected that the Presidentelect hardly will have reached the city before an attempt will be made to ascertain his views on this

which has been a per-

plexing problem to congressional leaders, since the incoming chief executive has made no public utterance on the question nor has any one apparently been authorized to talk for him. Two things are uppermost in the congressional mind if an extra session is to be held. When and for the consideratiou of

what subjects?

During the campaign Mr. Hoover promised an extra session to tackle the farm problems if it should not be disposed of this winter and a number of House members and senators are in favor of leaving the question to the Hoover administra-

tion to handle.

McNary Ready to Go Ahead. On the other hand there are some who insist the question can and should be settled between now and March 4, and in this connection Chairman McNary of the Senate agricultural committee is prepared to go ahead with the farm relief

bill now.

The Oregon senator already has introduced a measure which has received the administration support, and has given notice that he will endeavor to have his committee consider the proposal after the holiday recess. Among the outstanding opponents to consideration of farm legislation at the short session is Senator Borah of Idaho, a campaign worker of Hoover, who is bent on piloting the Kellogg treaty to re nounee war through the Senate to ratification. There is a feeling on the part of friends of the treaty that the consideration of such important legislation as farm relief might result in the peace pact being sidetracked. Senator Borah takes the position that the Republican party had made a promise which it must fulfill.

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Season’s Greetings for a Happy and Prosperous New Year

Chickens and Duck dinner Sunday December 39, 1928—50c Good side dishes, high grade coffee, tea or milk."' You can still get the best mid-week meal in Delaware county for 25c at this restaurant. (We pack lunches). Come over Sunday for a good dinner. Home Cooked Pies, Cakes*

Eckenburg’s Restaurant 512 South Walnut Street. H. W. ROBBINS, Proprietor.

Under new management. (New service). We wish to thank our customers and friends for their patronage for 1928.

Brazilian general, another from an official pf China. . ^ . • .«=

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Mystery In Crash At Winchester Winchester, Ind., Dec. 27.—Mystery surrounds the accident in which Herman J. Wilson, Winchester, was seriously injured Tuesday morning at five o’clock when the automobile in which he was riding struck a culvert five miles west of

here.

Wilson was unconscious and bleeding at both ears when found and has not since been able to give an account of the accident. He is at the Randolph County Hospital and his condition is said to be serious. His skull is s'aid to be fractured and he is probably suffering from internal injuries. His condition is sard to have shown slight improvement last night. Wilson was discovei’ed by the driver of the Maynard ambulance of this city. Two companions were with him In the wrecked car. They accompanied him to the hospital but departed before giving an account of the accident. Their names were not learned.

the Apiprijcan Catholic Historica’ 1 Association, which Yj/ill prmn at t.fi Clay poof hotel tomorrow in ebr

st' ( mated the total cases at 856,195, highest yet reported. A week

. 1 I ago llie Estimated number in the

junction with the national conven-1 same territory was 541,870.

(ion of (he American Historical Assoeiatipn and kindred bodies. The big event of the meeting of the Catholic historians will be the public mass meeting at the Knights of Columbus auditorium, Thirteenth and Delaware streets, a-t 8:30 o’clock Sunday evening. Monsfenor Francis H. Gavisk will preside and Dr. Peter Guilday of the Catholic university, department of history, secretary of the association, will speak on “The Catholic Chapter i,n

American History.”

May the New Year Bring You Health, Happiness and Prosperity. THE CADE CO. FLORAL ARTISTS Main & Walnut Sts. Muncie, Ind. Phone 533 A Suggestion for New Years A box of assorted flowers, containing Roses, Calif. Heather and fragrant Stevia at $2.50 Plants in great variety. Begonias, Poinsettias, Cyclamer, Ferns, etc. $1 and up Special Floral Designs. Thanks for your patronage for 1928.

George Yake Given Farm Sentence Berne, Ind., Dec. 27.—George Yakey who was arrested at Decatur, December 12, following a raid on his farm in Adams county, near Linn Grove, pleaded guilty yesterday in mayor’s court at Decatur, to a charge of violating the prohibition law and was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to serve 180 days at the state penal farm. He appealed his case to the circuit court and furnished bond. Two other charges 'are in circuit court against him, one for violating the prohibition law, and another for grand larceny. When his farm was raided by Adams county officers, 250 gallons of different kinds of liquor were confiscated.

BABY KILLED AND SIX INJURED IN A CRASH

Richmond, Ind., Dec. 22—Tragedy Friday halted an automobile party on its way to spend Christmas with relatives when a three-year-old child Was killed and six other persons were injured in a crash at Harvey’s Crossing, ten miles west of here. The machine, in which two Boonville families were riding, struck the stone and iron support

of a railroad bridge.

The dead baby is Scott Mohler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mohler. Mr. and Mrs. Mohler and their daughter, Wilma, 8, (also were seriously injured. Genevieve and Evelyn Mohler, other daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Nutter, were less severely hurt. Eugene Nutter eight months old. sleeping in his mother’s arms, was uninjured. The party was on its way

Shawnee, O.

Santa Claus Hit By Ford Roadster Union, City, O., Dec. 27.—Jack Wallace, prominent Union City realtor, suffered (,wo broken bones and numerous minor cuts and bruises in an auto accident at Unijon City Christmas eve, while portraying the role of Santa Claus for the benefit of several neighbor children. Mr. Wallace was walking across Oak street at the time of the accident, and just n he stepped from the curb he was struck by a Ford roadster. The one fender lifted Mr. Wallace’s feet from the ground, and | the force of flxe impact threw him up onto the hood of the car. His left shoulder which bore the brunt of the collision, was thrown out of place and two small bones i*n (he shoulder were cracked. He is being treated at the Union City Hospital, and Wednesday was reported to be recuperating. o Conrad Slayers Get Life Terms Greenfield, Ind., Dec. 27.—Chas. Barry and Lewis Dunn, Indianapolis Negroes, were sentenced to life imprisonment for murder here on Wednesday. They pleaded guilty to a charge of first degree murder in connection with the slaying of Charles Conrad, Indianapolis grocer, Nov. 2, 1927. The men were sentenced by Judge Arthur C. Van Duyn in Hancock Circuit court. Their cases were venued here from Indianapolis. Two other Indianapolis Negroes, Arlie Balthrip and Archie Gurnell, are serving life terms for the slaying. o THREE-BRAINED CALF

Poysippi, Wis.—(After the death of a two-headed calf which had aroused interest here for the two weeks of its life, a taxidermist discovered the freak animal had three brains Two of the brains, one in each head, were normal. The third

I was

it was emphasized that the total number of cases was an estimated figure only, and was computed on the basis of tlve existence of five cases for each one reported. Further Increase Expected. The public health officials believed that figures available indijeated that more than a million persons in the United States had influenza during the Christmas holi-

days.

‘Reports from the West indicate that the outbreak would seem to have reached i|ts peak in certain states,” they explained, “but we believe that the totals for the country at large will continue to increase as eastern centers of popula-

tion are reached.” o

r IN FAP RELIEF Unless Hoover Acts, Legisla-

tion Likely to Tag Over To Special Session.

Vare Yet Unable To Face Probers

Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 27.

history of the illness of Senatorelect William S. Vare was revealed

Tuesday night by his physician. Dr. Ellwood R. Kirby stated why

Mr. Vare can not appear before the Senate committee investigating

campaign funds in Washington. He is expected to appear before

that body Jan. 4 to defend his elec-

tion to the Senate.

Dr. Kirby said a letter signed by himself and two other physicians was sent to Senator James A. Reed, chairman of (he committee, Dec. 10 gijving the committee complete information as to the state of Mr.

Vare’s health.

Washingtn, Dec. 27. — Unless President-elect Hoover indicates a strong desire for earlier action, farm relief legislation will tag over from the short session of Congress yito a special session, it appeared certain Wednesday. Hoover is due to reach Washington on the night of Jan. 6. Congress will seek at once to ascertain his viewpoint, as the fram relief. Jam Is Forecast. At that time both the admiftistratkm’s naval cruiser bill and the Kellogg peace pact will be before the Senate for extensive and thor-

ough debate.

Not until the end of January at the earliest are both the pact and cruiser bill expected to be out of the way. That means that if the Senate intends to get at farm relief it will have to rush such legislation through durijug the final short T j ie j month of the short session and dur ing this last month of the Coolidge administration there will be a terrific jam of bills and resolutions to

be cleared.

Thus it appears that farm relief will get nowhere unless word is passed as soon as Hoovdr returns (o Washington that he would like a farm bill passed without waiting for a special session. o

Paolino Whips Jack Renault

Cali, Colombia, Dec. 26.—Paolino Ucudan, Basque heavyweight, won the decision over Jack Renault, of Canada, in a tep-round bout here Tuesday afternoon before a crowd of 30,000. Paolino led virtually all the way and gave Renault a severe beating in several rounds. At his best the Canadian was bai’ely able to hold Paolino on even terms. Paolino weighed 200; Renault, 195. Andy Neideritter, who accompanied the fighters from New York,

was referee.

The Tamburzita Plant Is Moved to Gettysburg, Ohio Ft. Recovery, Dec. 22.—The Tamburzita plant, which has been operated here for some time has been purchased by Ira Petersine, of" Gettysburg, Darke county, Chib. The equipment being moved to that

location.

This town had gained nation-wide recognition because of the tarfiburzita orchestra of this place, which has broadcast a number of programs over WLW from Cincinnati. This musical instrument originated in Central Europe, but had been greatly improved at the factory here, and the harmony produced by the instrument gained much favorable comment.

! . smaller and was iu one of a number of gifts and she was nulltojthe heads, back of the larger.ing a coaster wagon with the other

member.

SHELL COMPANY TO BUILD

WOMAN HTT^Y TRAIN STAT '° N AT BL ^FTON

Newcastle, Ind., Dec. 22.—Mrs. Agnes Kelly, 35 years old, wife of Patrick Kelly of this city, w!as probably fatally injured Friday when she stepped in front of a locomotive on the Nickel Plate line at a down town crossing. She suffered a brok-

en arm and leg, probably a fractur-[feet would'be erected and suitable ed skull and other injuries. Mrs. buildings to take care of acessorics

Kelly Wad been Christmas shop- would be added,

ping. In one hand she was carrying The plot on which the station

would be built is just e'ast of the L. E. & W. railroad on West Wiles

Avenue.

Bluffton, Ind., Dec. 27—The Shell Oil Company has filed with City Clerk-Treasurer Moomaw 'a petition for permit to erect a bulk depot on West Wiley Avenue costing ap-

proximately $20,000.

The bine print plans indicate that three perpendicular tanks, 10x30

which she had planned for a gift.

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