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Recalls Wine Bath Party That Ended in Atlanta In a rather meditative mood is Earl Carroll, the noted producer, as he listens to the pros and cons concerning his latest artistic endeavor, - 'The Vanities.” Perhaps Earl is thinking of the court room days two years or so ago when Uncle Sam successfully prosecuted him on perjury charges, an outgrowth of a wine bath party. WARN AGAINST - GRASS FIRES Cooperation of All During Drought Is Urged By Firemen “He careful of matches, cigar and cigarette butts and be sure that burned rubbish is extinguished.” This was the warning issued today by the local fire department, since the long drought has caused fields of grass and weeds to become highly inflammable. Several grass fires have occurred in and near Decatur, and local firemen are asking the cooperation of all in fighting th° serious danger. A tire occurred Friday afternoon at a field near Grant street and firemen were able to prevent a spread, but only because they arrived at the scene before the flames spread. Property is endangered every time there is a grans fire. A few days ago, part of a fairway at the Deeatur Country Club golf course was burned up. The fire probably originated from sparks from a railroad engine, but it caused warnings to be issued by the management for ail players to be careful where they threw cigarette butts and matches. City property yards and fields are dry and parched and would ignite easily, it was stated by local firemen, and a general warning to cooperate with firemen lias been sounded. o 4 Former Local Man One of Oklahoma’s 90-yearClubMembers A former Decatur resident, Dr. James McLean, brother of Mrs. Mary Wetnhoff, now of Enid. Oklahoma, is one of four Oklahoma residents featured in an article telling of Enid's ‘‘four 90-year old youngsters". Dr. McLean, will be 91 years of age next May. He left Decatur many years ago and settled in the west, where, in spite of his age, he is regarded as one of the leading physicians. The article says: “The fourth member of Enid’s quartet of oldest men, Dr. James McLean, who will be 91 yesrs old next May, states that bicycling is his hobby for kaeplng fit. He rides his bicycle down town every day, and for years Doc McLean and his "bike” have been a familiar site on the streets of Enid. "He became a bicycle enthusiast right after the high wheel bicycles went out of vogue, which was when he was a much younger man, and he clings to the bicycle in preference to an automobile. His only regret, he says, is that he can’t take his wife, who is also much interested in sports, for “joy rides” on his "bike’’. “Another distinction of this 90year old sportsman is that he claims he can outrun as well as outjump and out-wrestle any man of his age in the world. He frankly states he will challenge any man 90 years old on these sports. (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

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FRANK FOSTER IS IN CHICAGO Owner of Gu-n That Killed Alfred Lingle Returned In Manacles Chicago, July 19—XU.R>— Frankie Foster, former owner of the gun that killed Alfred J. Lingle, was brought back to Chicago in manacles today to be arraigned on an indictment charging him with the Lingle murder. Foster was taken off the crack Santa Fe train, the Chief, when it stopped at the station at ThirtyFirst street and Western avenue, thus eluding whatever gangsters may have been waiting to "rescue” him. The two police officers who brought Foster back from Los Angeles said they had experienced no trouble en route. They were met at the outlying station by a squad of police who escorted Foster to the criminal courts building. There the only man thus far indicted in the murder which caused such a sensation in Chicago’s journalistic circles was taken into the offices of State’s Attorney John A. Swanson where he was questioned by Pat Roche, chief investigator for Swanson. Foster's wife was said to have left the train at Joliet. o C. M. T. C. Closes Indianapolis, July 19 — (UP) — C. M. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison closed today as the ’|7oo candidates from Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky were paid return transportation to their homes Scheduled activities of the Citizens’ unit ended yesterday when medals and trophies were presented to wining organizations and individual candidal es. Commanding officers report this year’s attendance at Fort Harrison the largest in the history of the post. o GERMANY WILL VOTE SEPT. U Parties Active in Campaign Over Financial Problem Berlin, July 19.—(U.R)—Germany, under a dictatorship, looked forward today to the Sept. 14 general elections as a chance to rectify the parliamentary unwieldiness which prevented the government from obtaining majorities on its financial measures and forced the dissolution of the reichstag. It appeared today that an intensive campaign would be waged by all parties, and that some of them undoubtedly would dwindle considerably in the new reichstag, if they did not disappear altogether. The conservative parties will appeal to the electorate to choose a reichstag that can give President Paul Von Hindenburg and future cabinets a sufficient majority for a “safe and sane” policy in Germany. The more extreme parties, such as the communists and fascists, hoped that the elections would serve to their advantage by pulling them up from low representation in the reichstag to positions of comparative strength. Much'basis was given for the communists' confidence due to the large number of unemployed workers, many of whom are certain to support communist candidates in the hope of bettering their condi(CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) o Fire Sweeps Canadian Town; Damage High Vancouver, B. C., July 19. —(U.R) Fire today swept three blocks of the town of Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island, according to reports received here. First estimates placed the loss at approximately $1,000,000 although it was believed it might be higher. No details were available as power and communication lines went out shortly after the fire raged through the business section of the small mining town.

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Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, July 19, 1930.

Corn Borer Inspectors To Start Work Here H. E. Gaither of Madison County, cow tester farmer and O. W. Nicely, in Charge of science in the Senior high school, Richmond are the tow corn borer scouts who will work in Adams county tills season. They will have rooms with W. F. Beery, 127 North Third street and will begin their work in Union township Monday, July 21. They expect to spend three days in each township, making their inspection according to the instructions given by P. T. Ulman in charge of corn borer work in Indiana. CARS DAMAGED IN ACCIDENT Walter Bailer Loses Control of Auto And Hits Another Car Waiter Bailer, son of Sam Hailer of Schirineyer street, lost control of the automobile which he was driving south on Winchester street, shortly after noon today, and ran into the automobile driven by Mrs. Lillie Borroughs. Mrs. Burroughs was driving north on Winchester street, and the accident occurred near the Cloverleaf Creameries, inc. Mr. Bailer stated that the steering apparatus on his car broke causing him to lose control of the car. He struck the front fender on the Burroughs automobile and then crashed into the rear of the car tearing oif the back fender and damaging the left rear tire. The blow on the rear of Mrs. Bnrrough’s car caused her to swerve across the street and drive into the vacant (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o Search Law Questioned South Bend, Ind., July 19.—(U.R) —Legality of searching a home tor liquor when none of the occupants are present has been raised in South Bend city court. While Mr. and Mrs. William Meyers were away from home for a lake outing, officers entered and seized what they said was beer. It also was pointed out that a search warrant used in the raid referred to the premises at 221 St. Louis boulevard, without designation as to north or south. During first hearing of the case, spectators in the courtroom included Howard Long, federal prohibition enforcement chief. Nothing was said concerning charges by Mr. and Mrs. Meyers that the raiders upset furniture and that a diamond ring was missing. # The officers testified that some ot them entered the house through windows and others through a door, the lock of which yielded to a pass key. o WALSH WANTS STRONGNAVY Resolution Calls For Maximum Under Naval Treaty Pact Washington, July 19 —(UP) —Senator Walsh, Dem., Mass., today introduced in the senate a resolution which would put that body on record in favor of building up to the tonnage limit allotted the United States by the London Naval trea'|’ Walsh said he would ask for a record vote before the vote on ratification. It repeatedly has been charged in the senate that so-called pacifist groups in the United States were supporting the treaty with the intention of opposing the $1,000,000, 000 evpenditure for which it would call. o Athletic Coach Hurt July 19 —(UP) —The condition of Omar McMasters, 26, Crawfordsville, physical instructor at a Newport, Ind., school, was reported as “not good" by hospital attaches here today. McMasters was seriously injured when his car overturned on the Clinton road while he was enroute home last night. Ed Wright, Terre Haute riding with McMasters, said the Coacb apparently fell asleep at the wheel, sideswiped anether car and skidded into the ditch.

ADAMS COUNTY GIRL IS KILLED Auto Mishap Is Fatal to Emma Baker, 20, of Union Township Miss Emma C. Baker, 20, of 1302 Gay street, Fort Wayne, and formerly of Adams county, died at the St. Joseph's hospital at 6:55 o’clock Friday evening of injuries received Fridpy morning in an automobile accident on U. S. road 30, about three miles east of New Haven. Dr. L. S. McKeeman, Allen county coroner, stated that death was caused by a skull fracture at the base of the skull. She also suffered a fractured clavicle and many abrasions on her body. She tvas riding in a roadster with Miss Irene May, 19, of R. R. No. 3, New Haven; Orville C. Dager, 19, of R. R. No. 1, Monroeville, and Francis Girardot, 21, of R. R. No. 12, Fort Wayne. The machine in which they were riding plunged off the road, tore out two fence posts, traveled 70 feet into a field and turned over. The occupants were thrown clear ot the wreckage. Miss Baker was the most seriously injured of the four but all received minor cuts and bruises. (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) o Bike Riding Continues Clinton, Ind., July 19—(UP) — Breaking of a pedal on the bicycle four Clinton boys are using in their attempt to set a world’s endurance record for bicycle riding, failed to daunt the lads and they were still "in the air” today. The broken pedal was replaced “on the run” and the bicycle continued on toward the 120 hour mark set by four Franklin, Ind., boys. The speed of the marathoners was slowed down somewhat due to the great number of motorists who visit the scene of the contest. o , MALARIA HITS NORTH INDIANA Calumet Region Has 28 Cases of Dreaded Fever, Reports Say Hammond, Ind., July 19. —(U.R) — An epidemic of malaria in the Calumet district is feared, physicians basing their concern upon reports of 28 cases, and the belief that many others exist but have not been reported. Dr. John Iddings, Crown Point, lake county health commissioner, believes malaria germs have been brought into the district by persons from the south known as “carriers,” inasmuch as the anopheles mosquito, main carrier, does not inhabit regions this far north. Eight cases have been found in Hammond, one in Whiting, two in East Chicago, five in Gary, and three in the southern part of Lake county. Malaria is not a disease which physicians must report, hence it was feared that several may exist wlic ah reihe.trp euoce may exist which are not recorded. An extensive study of the situation was started by the county health officer. o BULLETIN Alexandria, July 19.— (Special) —Decatur's Junior Rotary baseball team lost in the first round of the district baseball tourney here today, 17-0. Other first round games were: Anderson, 8; Pendleton, 0. Alexandia, 9; Summitsville, 1. Portland, 14; Union City, 0. Decatur made two hits in the game, they being made by Hain and Eady. The games started late and the Decatur game which was the last one of the round did not start until after 1 o’clock. Winners of the first sound began at once to continue the elimination contest. Because of the late start It is not likely the semi-final games will be concluded before dark tonight. The final game will be played Sunday afternoon.

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MUNCIE POLICE GET BANDIT CAR Bullet-Riddled Car Located In Garage; Linked With Theft Muncie, Ind., July 19. — (U.R) — Muncie police today reported finding a bullet-riddled Chevrolet coupe in a private garage in the city and for a time, pending further investigation, connected the car with the $1,400 Daleville bank robbery yesterday afternoon. License number of the ear used in the Commercial bank holdup was given as Indiana 687-892, while the wrecked ear at Muncie bore Indiana 85-900. Police said there was a possibility tliat the plates, had been changed. If it was the bandit car, authorities explained, they could not account for the bullet holes. No shots were fired at the fleeing car at Daleville. Working on a tip from an unannounced source, police confiscated baggage of a man reported to be the bandit and said to have been waiting for a train to Toledo. When officers attempted to ap(CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) Q Pay With Lives For Part In Bank Robbery Cannon City, Colo., July 19—(UP) —George Abshier and Howard L. Royston were hanged at the state penitentiary last night for their part in the Lanar bank robbery m urders. Like their leader, Ralph Fleagle, who was hanged last week, they walked to the gallows without a show of emotion. Both embraced religion, were baptized by the Rev. Father Regts Barrett, prison chaplain, and received the last sacraments of the Catholic church. Warden Francis E. Crawford asked the paii' Who wished to walk to the gallows first. Abshier, composed, stepped forward. He was pronounced dead 13 minutes after the trap was sprung, jerking him upward. Royston. 6 foot 4 inch giant, followed half an hour later. He never flinched. He was pronounced dead after 15 minutes. The two men had been pals since boyhood. Coach Curtis And Mrs. Curtis Return to City Herb Curtis, Decatur high school athletic director and Mrs. Curtis returned today from Terre Haute, where Herb took a summer course. Coach Curtis stated that he would confer with local high school athletes concerning fall and winter athletic activities soon. o WILL SOLICIT FUNDS MONDAY Agricultural Show Finance Committee to Make Local Drive Solicit teams for the Adams post, American Legion drive for funds for the annual agricultural show to be given in connection with the Decatur Free Street Fair are ready to start Monday morning to solicit all Decatur professional and business men. C. O. Porter, general financial chairman stated today. The drive will be made on Monday and Tuesday of next week, and an effort will be made to have all the money in the committee’s hands by Wednesday, in order that the various department chairmen will know how much money they will be able to offer as premiums. The agricultural show last year was a great success, comittee members pointed out and an effort is being exerted this year to make the show bigger than ever. All funds collected from local merchants will be used exclusively in the agricultural show. 1 0 4Butler Youth Killed Butler, Ind.. July 19 —(UP)—Allen Ren, 15, Butler was killed instantly at a grossing east of Butler when his auto was struck by the twentieth century limited train.

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British Speedboat Queen Following Trial Spin ——- i i fiK « I * -A Miss Marion B. Carstairs, noted British woman racer, as she appeared recently following a trial spin in her speedboat, EsteQe IV. in which she lias attained a speed of 80 miles an hour. Note the' fibre protection helmet and the. inevitable “fag.” THIRTY BABIES ARE EXAMINED Many Take Advantage of Free Consultation of State Board Thirty babies including 18 new babies and 12 babies returned for re-examination were brought to the Baby Healtn Station held at the Library all day Friday. Dr. Dorothy Teal and nurse, Miss Nancy Gibbs of the State Board of Health. Mrs. Charles W. Knapp, county chairman of Child Welfare, and members of the Psi lota Xi Sorority had charge of the station. The babies examined at the station yesterday were from this city, Monroe, Washington, Blue Creek, Union, and St. Marys townships. This number represents one of the most successful stations conducted by the State Board of Health during the past year. The members of the Psi lota Xi Sorority who assisted in the work included Mrs. Charles W. Knapp, tlie Misses Helen Ix>wer, Margaret, Frisinger, Bernice DeVoss, Erna Lankenau, Eloise Lewton, Mary Callow, Mrs. Lewis Armstrong, Mrs. Carroll Cole, Mrs. Virgil Krick. Miss Fan Hammell, and Miss Effie Pattoti. Dr. Teal announced that the regular station will not be held during the month of August, which is vacation month, but another station will be conducted in this city on Friday. September 19. All mothers of the county are invited to bring their babies at that time either for examination or re-exam-ination. o 4 47 Local People Will Spend Week At Lake Webster | Forty-seven local delegates of the Methodist Episcopal church will leave Sunday afternoon for the Epworth Forest Institute at Lake Webster which will be held during the ensuing week. In addition to the regular delegates a number of local people will spend the week-end at the lake when special programs will be given. Those from this city who will attend as regular delegates include the Misses Vera Porter, Ruth Porter, Louise Haubold, Edwinna Shroll, Eileen Burk, Kathryn Hower, Elizabeth Franklin, Maxine Manley, Mary Maxine Brown, Marciel Leatherman, Agnes Nelson, the Messrs. Paul Handler, Gerald (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) o Miners Quit Work Terre Haute, Ind., July 19—(UP) —Approximately 100 men employed in Ebb Vale Mine, near Sullivan, walked out Friday morning, it was learned here today. No definite reason for the strike was given but it was believed it was in protest against the use of automatic loading machines in the mine. It is charged by miners that these machines eliminate jobs.

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TEMPERATURES MOVETOWARDS RECORD MARKS Temperature in Decatur Reaches 100 Degrees; Season’s Record MUCH DAMAGE IS REPORTED* BULLETIN Temperatures in Decatur soared to 100 degrees at 2;30 o’clock this afternoon, the hottest recorded so far this season and equalling a record of the past five years. Clouds again formed in the sky late this afternoon giving new hopes of rain and relief. The second stifling heat wave of .July settled down over the eastern two-thirds of the United States today with no relief in sight before Monday or Tuesday. Just one week after the first July wave of heat had swept the niiddlewest and took almost 150 livesj. the new hot spell added a score more lives to the toll. Preliminary reports gathered by the United Press from over the nation today listed eight deaths attributable directly to the heat and 11 more causes by hot weather drownings. Temperatures were soaring again today in virtually all cities east of the Rocky Mountains with the prospect that they would reach yesterday’s peak and perhaps surpass it. The west coast and mountain states which have sweltered for six days began cooling off. Over the week-end, the Chicago weather bureau forecast, the high temperatures will subside in the middlewest under scattered thundershowers. Temperatures in Nebraska, where the mercury reached 100 yesterday were falling slowly today but in St. Louis it was 90 before 9 a.m., and the mercury was rising. In Chicago the mercury hit 90 early and started a climb that the weather bureau said might not end until yesterday’s record of 99 is shattered. Washington reported 91 at 10 a. ni., and “getting hotter.” New York reported 86 with the prospect that it would rise before night. ‘CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) — Utilities Pay State Indianapolis, .Tilly 19—(UP)—Uti lities involved in the $70,000,000 instil merger attempt, today paid the public service commission $64,154.58 for the investigation and hearing which was held on the petition last fall and winter. The total payment was divided among the utilities as follows: Terre Hpute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company, $15,729.24; Terre Haute Traction and Light company $10,489.09; and the Central Indiana power company $37,935.25. Hail the Commission ruled that it was without jurisdiction in the ease, the state would have borne the expense, it was pointed out. YACHT MISHAP FATAL TO GIRL Millionaire Yacht In Collision With Boat Near Chicago Chicago, July 19.—(U.R)—A yachting party given by a millionaire’s children who rode out onto Lake Michigan to escape the heat ended in tragedy late last night when the boat collided with a racing yawl, sinking both and resulting in the death of an 18-year-old girl. The girl, Miss Elizabeth Ayres, was seated In the bow of the speedboat Whoopee when it rammed the yawl Scarab, owned by George Pulver, Washington, D. C„ and on its way to participate in the yacht races at Mackinac Island. The impact tossed her from the smalled boat and her head struck the side of tlie Scarab. She sank immediately. Coast guards dragged the lake today for her body. (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE)