Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 102, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 September 1927 — Page 3

SEPT. 6,1927

EXPECT DELAY ON SUCCESSOR FOR WHEELER ■' 1 ■ New Counsel Probably Will Not Be Chosen Until December, Says Shumaker. • Although the national executive board of the 'Anti-Saloon League could hold a special session to pick a successor to Wayne B. Wheeler, no action to pick a man to take over Wheeler’s work probably will be taken until the national board of directors meets in December, according to Edward S. Shumaker, Indiana Anti-Saloon League superintendent and executive board member.

Dr. Shumaker will attend the funeral of Mr. Wheeler, whom he knew personally for a number of years, in Columbus Thursday. Wayne B. Wheeler was a remarkable man in dealing with men,” Shumaker said. “He had the good will and esteem of all the Presidents from Theodore Roosevelt to Calvin Coolidge. Held In High Esteem “His outstanding characteristic was his broadmindedness and the real reasonableness of his nature, which enabled him to keep the confidence of the conflicting elements, even though not in sympathy with the cause for which he fought.” Even “slightly moist” Secretary of the Treasurer Andrew Mellon regarded Wheeler with high esteem, and before the recent shakeup of the national prohibition force called him in and promised that a man acceptable to the temperance forces would be named prohibition commissioner, Shumaker said. Other Indianapolis dry leaders also expressed their high regard of Wheeler, but declared his death would not hurt the prohibition cause. Conscientious Attorney “Mr. Wheeler was a very competent and conscienious attorney,” said Eishop Frederick D. Leete, Indiana Anti-Saloon League trustee. “3ut as he was not the guiding force of the prohibition movement, his death will not seriously hurt thu movement. The death of any one man will not affect the situation. It is a question of whether or not we are able to govern ourselves.” Wayne B. Wheeler was one of the one most successful leaders of reform we ever have had in the United Slates,” said Thomas C. Day, prominent dry supporter. “His wisdom and adroitness in dealing with questions was very remarkable. His death was a great loss to this country." Most Feareu Dry Mrs. Elizabeth T. Stanley of Liberty, Ind., president of the Indiana W. C. T. U. said: “Wayne Wheeler was the most feared man in the Anti-Saloon League organization. The wets never knew what bomb he would throw next into their ranks. He was a very able man and it will be difficult to find his equal as counsel of the league.” ACCIDENT DEATH RATE IN STATE ON INCREASE Heart Disease Takes Largest Toll; Cancer Claims Many. Eighty accidental deaths per 100,000 population in Indiana during 1926 and a general increase in the State’s death rate of 33 persons per 100,000 over 1925, have been announced by the Department of Commerce at Washington. Heart disease victims increased from 6,124 in 1925, to 6,588 in 1926, the largest death toll from any one source. Tuberculosis caused the death of 2,596 persons during the year, while 3,256 died of cancer and other malignant tumors. Victims of infantile ailments dropped from 34 per 100,000 in 1925 to 29 in 1926. The rate for apppendicitis victims dropped from 15 per 100,000 to 13. Automobile accidents claimed 547 lives, thirty-eight more than in 1925. Grade crossings killed 314, while other railroad acce : dents took 127 lives. Total of 525 persons died by accidental fails during the year. ADMITS KILLING FATHER Man Says Refusal to Give Him Education Caused Slayln„ By United Press Decatur, 111., Sept. 6.—Gus A. Stroh, 41, has told police he killed his father nine years ago with a stout plank because the father would not give him a chance to get an education. Arrested on charges of burning the home of Louis Asher, Stroh readily admitted the arson, saying he did it because Asher had alienated his wife’s affections. Police were disinclined to believe the amazing part of Stroh’s confession. They pointed out that Dr. A. A. Absher of Gibson City, 111., who attended the elder Stroh, said the man died a natural death.

APPEAL MADE TO LABOR Senator Hiram Johnson Calls for Unions to Show Way. R'l Timm Special SAN DIEGO, Cal., Sept. 6.—A call to organized labor to arouse America from its materialism and to lead a fight against corruption in high places, the undermining of popular gvoemment, the suppression of free speech and encroachments of private power interests, was uttered in a Labor day speech by Senator Hiram Johnson here. "If labor becomes soft and in its principles, timid or forgetful of its human;*;', reveling in its present success, lost to its ideals, it requires no gift of prophecy to foresee the decline of labor’s power and the backward trend to the darkness from whch it so recently was redeemed,” Johnson declared.

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RAISES VOICE FOR SHUMAKER Lebanon Pastor Flays Court and Gilliom. By Times Special I.IBANON, Ind., £ept. 6.—lndiana Supreme Court judges and Attorney General Arthur L. Qilliom were severely criticized here by the Rev. Homer P. Ivey, pastor of the Methodist Church, in a Sunday sermon, as a result of the contempt sentence imposed upon Edward S. Shumaker, secretary of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League. The Rev. Ivey declared:

“Mr. Shumaker may have erred in Judgment at times, he may have used forceful methods, but for thirty years he has been serving the highest and best welfare of this States as a high-grade Christian gentleman. Those who know him and have worked with him know that his motives are pure and unselfish. “On the other hand, Mr. Gilliom, who has prosecuted this persecution is himself an acknowledged violator of the law. And the three judges who sentenced Ed Shumaker for contempt—why, their characters will not stand the light of investigation. “Ed Shumaker may pay his fine. He probably will. But he will outride this attempt to humiliate and crush him. The people of Indiana will not stand for such persecution." STUTZ WINS LAURELS Three Victories Taken Monday by City-Built Cars. Stutz Motor Car Company officials were jubilant today because of three victories won by the Indianapolis built car Monday. In a 150-mile stock car race at Atlantic City Stutz cars finished first, second and third. The winning car, driven by Tom Rooney, Indianapolis, made an average speed of 96.30 miles an hour. L. L. Corum and Gil Anderson were second and third. In the annual Pike’s Peak hill climb in Colorado a Stutz Special driven by Glen Shultz won the free fpr all climb and Bill Bentrup in a Stutz sedan won the stock car event. URGE NO CLEMENCY Pardon Board Rules on Negro Youth’s Case. Fate of Wallace McCutcheon, 16, Negro, formerly of 1433 Mehocque St., sentenced to die July 29 for murder and granted a sixty-day reprieve by Governor Ed Jackson, rested again today in Jackson’s hands. State pardon board investigating the case reported today and recommended no further clemency. McCutcheon was sentenced for the murder of John Ward, 42, of 1226 Cotl-ge Ave. Ward was wheeling a bicycle in the 2500 block Prospect St. on the night of Jan. 17, 1926, when held up and shot by a young Negro. McCutcheon will be executed Sept. 29 if Jackson accepts the report. The board’s recommendation was largely based on the report of a sanity committee which judged McCutcheon sane. CRAZED MAN SLAYS 7 Husband Runs Amuck, Blaming His Wife’s Extravangance. By United Press YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Sept. 6. Police expect to remove Tony de Cappo from a hospital to a cell and rush his * trial for shooting seven women and children to death and wounding four other persons, when he became insanely angry because of his wife’s extravagance. Mrs. de Cappo, four daughters from 11 years to 2 months old, and two infant grandchildren were killed. De Cappo’s daughter-in-law and two neighbors were wounded seriously and patrolman Leo Tyrell was injured slightly.

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AGENCIES USING FUND_VISITED ‘Come and See’ Trip Made by Speakers’ Bureau. Members of the speakers’ bureau of the Community Fund made their first weekly “Come and See” trip today. Headed by Johxi K. Ruckelshaus, bureau vice-chairman, the delegation visited the Day Nursery, Florence Crittenton Home and Flanner House as representative agencies for child care. Object of the trips is to familiarize Community Fund speakers with the workings of the institutions affiliated with the Community Fund in preparation for the fund campaign which will begin Nov. 4. Agencies to be visited next Tuesday . include Catholic Community Center, Family Welfare Society, Jewish Federation, Volunteers of America and Salvation Army. The next meeting of the speakers’ bureau will be held at Lincoln Friday noon. PARK TAX CUT BLOWTO JARVIS Calls Levy Drastic Hamper to Playgrounds Work. R. Walter Jarvis, superintendent of parks and recreation/ today characterized the reduction of the park levy from .0715 to .0525 by city council Monday night as a “drastic blow.” The slash was believed an intentional slap at the park board since there has been friction between the department and several majority councilmen. Jarvis said the department will receive about $108,500 less than last year and that the department was “cramped” before the cut. The board spent last year about $622,630, of which $440,000 was raised by taxes. “The program of the entire department will have to be curtailed and the park*plans will be seriously crippled,” declared John E. Milnor, park president. Milnor pointed out 170 employes had been dropped in the last two months because of lack of funds. Several things which Milnor said the slash would hit are: Curtailment of all improvements, park developments, walks and drives in Pleasant Run Blvd.; drop of Christian Park improvements; halt plans for new park at Thirty-Fourth and Dearborn Sts Garfield Lagoon plans and swimming pool program will be cramped. At least four community centers will be closed next year. PEDDLE STOLEN FRUIT Two Negro Youths Held as Result of All-Profit Venture. Charles Wilhoite, 17, of 25 S. Beville Ave., and Solan Hardin, 16, of 29 S. Beville Ave., Negroes, started Into the fruit peddling business on an all-profit basis Monday. They found it short lived. Several bushels were romoved from a truck owned by John L. Wright, 323 N. Tacoma Ave. parked at Rural and Washington S*s. Wright took up a trail. He captured the youths selling the peaches to housewives. Police called took them to city prison. AUTO FALLS ON WOMAN Mrs. Clementine Thornton, 70, Anderson, Expected to Die. By Times Special WABASH, Ind., Sept 6.—Mrs. Clementine Thornton, 70, Anderson, is expected to die of injuries suffered when an auto in which she was riding skidded in gravel, hurled her from a window and then turned over upon her. The accident occurred four miles south of Silver Lake. Mrs. Ross A. Thimm, the aged woman’s daughter was driving the car. A crushed skull, an ear tom off and botlr eyeballs crushed are Mrs. Thornton’s injuries. Lead Company Vice President Dies B.i United Press NEW YORK. Sept. 6.—Norris B vice president of the Na“'■"■nl Lead Company, died today in Polyclinic hospital.. He was 71 years .• A

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WHEELER LOSS SERIOUS BLOW TO DRYCAUSE Anti-Saloon League Counsel Was Man of Power in National Capitol. BY CARL D. GROAT United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—Friends and foes alike —and Wayne B. Wheeler, Anti-Saloon League moving spirit, had many of both —agreed today that his death is an extreme blow to the legislative power of the dry organization. Known as the father of national prohibition, Wheeler, after fighting for adoption of the dry amendment, became the league’s representative in the halls of Congress, at the Treasury, and the White House. What he said “went” generally. A quiet man, Wheeler exerted the influence of a veritable czar around V ashlngton. He had every member o:' Congress ticketed and labeled. Hs knew who were sincere drys and who were drys for vote purposes. And a little word from him to a member’s district often would plant terror in the heart of a candidate for re-election. Removes Powerful Force His death at Battle Creek, Mich., yesterday, following so closely upon the tragic passing of his wife and father-iri-law, removed from Washington probably the most powerful “general counsel” or legislative representative any organization ever maintained here. Backed by churches and the dry league, Wheeler was a commander of unusual power. Even those who disagreed with him admired him for his courage and his skill. “I love a fighter—and Wheeler was one,” said Senator Edwards (N. J.), a bitter foe. Wheeler was born In Brookfield. Ohio, in November, 1869. He was a lawyer and early took an interest in the temperance cause. After graduation from Oberlin College, he became field secretary of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League, later joining forces with the National AntiSaloon League at Westerville, Ohio. Finger on Congress’ Pulse He came to Washington and opened an office in a rather obscure bufiding facing the Capitol. From this vantage point, Wheeler literally kept his fingers on the purse of House and Senate. His scouts always were active, and he himself was constantly vigilant against wets’ raids. Through his untiring work, it was possible to pass the Volstead act, anti-beer bills, and other dry legislation. And, It may be recalled, this was accomplished with men, many of whom frankly liked their liquor. Wheeler had his staunch friends and his bitter enemies. Senator James A. Reed. Democrat, Missouri, was a foe, and Washington last year followed with interest the ReedWheeler clash at the so-called beer hearing. Reed, master of sarcasm and cross examiner extraordinary, failed to rouse the temper of Wheeler, whatever he may have forced from him that might be comforting to the foes of prohibition, such as names of league contributors like Rockefeller. Disliked Gen. Andrews Wheeler did not like Gen. Lincoln Andrews, until recently national dry chief. And there is a suspicion that Wheeler took his fight to President Coolidge, and “made it stick” at the time when the administration decided that for the good of the dry enforcement service, Roy Haynes— Wheeler’s protege—must step down. Wheeler felt Andrews was not sufficiently sympathetic to the dry cause to be an efficient dry chieftain. Wheeler played a large part In adoption of the Eighteenth amendment and In passage of the supplementary measures to make it effective. His passing was admitted here today to be a tremendous blow to the Washington power of the league. That it and its work will continue js taken for granted, but many be•ieve it will be a long day before the league finds another general counsel as able—and as featod—-s Wheeler. Successor In Doubt His successor Is problematical. Among those mentioned are Bishop James Cannon of the league’s campaign committee: F. Scott Mcßride, superintendent, and Ernest C. Cherrington of Westerville, Ohio. Wheeler’s death will give wet legislators new hope in the coming session, though it scarcely Is anticipated that Congress will undertake any spectacular realignment simply because of it; and drys probably will hunt long for his equal as a leader and whip.

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Automobiles reported stolen to police belong to: Byron Bnelling, Elngate. Ind.. Ford, 422-145 from Illinois and New York Sts. Floyd E. Shak. 2717 College Ave Chevrolet, 522-968, from in front oif that address. Emil Schroeder, 910 Greer St Chevrolet, 503-476, from Washington St., and Senate Ave. J. A. Givens, St. Louis, Mo., Chevrolet, 290-551, from 1300 W. Washington St. George Kinney, 328 N. Capitol Ave., Ford, from in front of that address. Robert Montgomery, Rockport, Ind., Ford, from Indiana State Fairground.

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Automobiles reported found by police belong to: Harry Zimmerman, 2837 Brouse Ave., Ford, found at Twenty-Fourth St. and Ashland Ave. Esmond Elliott, Crawfordsville, Ind., Ford, found at Senate Ave. and South Sts.

Pining for Pants By United Press HAMMOND, Ind., Sept. 6. “Find the pants” became the cry of this town today, as six Os its leading citizens awoke “pantless,” due to operations of a burglar. Almost simultaneously telephones at police headquarters rang early this morning. In each case an anxious voice reported that “some one has stolen my pants.”

MANY MILLIONS LEFTJY LOEW Movie Magnate Gained Start in Penny Arcade. By United Press NEW YORK, Sept. 6.—Marcus Loew, whose early life was fraught with bankruptcies, heart-breaking failures and poverty, until he discovered the penny arcade as a source of income, has left a fortune estimated today at $35,000,000. Son of humble Viennese immigrants, the life of the theatrical owner and producer, whose possessions reached into three continents, is a romance of dollars. A failure as a newsboy, a furrier, apartment house owner and printer, Loew found himself as a showman and won his way out of East Side poverty to a home of palatial proportions on Long Island. That is the story of Marcus Lewenstein (Loew), probably the largest purveyor of movie and stage entertainment in the world. His funeral will be held at the Pembroke home, Glen Cove, Long Island, Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. Burial will be in Maimonides Cemetery, Cypress Hills, while his 300 theaters in the United States and Canada will be closed. His death yesterday morning was assigned to muscular trouble of the heart. FAVORS UNIT RULE State Democratic Chief Doubts Wisdom of Change. Charles A. Greathouse, Indiana Democratic national committeeman, in response to a questionnaire sent by the New York World to all Democratic national committee members “doubts the wisdom of changing the two-thirds rule so it would, apply to the 1928 convention.” Os the fifty-four committee members questioned, twenty-seven were found to favor majority rule, eleven were unfavorable to the change or undecided, and sixteen silent. The committeemen’s attitude was sounded on abrogation of the unit rule for the voting of State delegations. “The attitude of the Democratic party, in my opinion, is to leave to the several State conventions or State delegations, the question of the unit rule,” Greathouse said. His stand on the two-thirds question will be governed by the decision reached by the Indiana committee, Greathouse said. BELIEVE AUTOMOBILE WAS SLAYING WEAPON Authorities at Evansville Probe Death of Carl Miller. By Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., Sept. 6.—Two women and a man are held here today in connection with the death of Carl Miller, whom officials believe was deliberately run over by an auto In which he had been riding with the trio. The prisoners, all married, are Luther Barton, 32; Mrs. Beulah Thompson, 23, and Mrs. Pari Worsdorfer, 22. Sheriff’s deputies investigating the case, say Mrs. Thompson, was Miller’s sweetheart Varying stories were told by the accused, but on some points agreed, officials say, in describing the tragedy as the aftermath of a drunken party. DELTS’ SESSION ENDS New National Officers Take Places at South Bend. By Times Special SOUTH BEND. Ind., Sept 6. Delta Sigma Upsilon fraternity, closing its twenty-sixth annual national convention here Monday night installed the following officers: Grand Delta, Earl C. Edwards, South Bend; grand Sigma, William Marquis, Goshen; grand Upsilon, Ward Prickett, Nappanee; grand recording secretary, Harold Shanafleld, South Bend; grand corresponding secretary, Howard Baird, South Bend; grand treasurer. Milburn Sartin, South Bend; grand sergeant at arms, Harold Wininger. Soutfc Bend, and grand librarian, George Lutz, Elkhart. walker praises Italy New York Mayor Sees Great Future’ Under Mussolini Guidance. Tlttifcd Prrtt § VENICE, Sept. 6.—Mayor James J. Walker of New York, here on a triumphant European tour, has conferred his formal approval on Premier Mussolini and fascism. Speaking at a luncheon given in his honor by the municipal government in the famous Hall of the Doges at the Danieli palace. Walke • said; “I am an enthusiast regarding Italy and Italians. I know Italians well because of the large number of them we have in New York. I am an enthusiast also regarding Mussolini and fascism, and I am convinced that Italy is destined to a great future under Mussolini’.*guidance.” Walker said he favored abolition of American Immigration restrictions as applied to Italians.

FOGH DID NOT GET EXCITED, - ANDWQNWAR Tendency of General’s Mind Is to See Only Practical Side of Things. This is the second of five articles by the United Press and Ferdinand Foch, who commanded the allied armies, and will be the center of attraction for American Legionnaires at the Paria convention. BY A. L. BRADFORD United Press Staff Correspondent PARIS, Sept. 6.—At the moment of the launching of the great allied offensive of July, 1918, the attack which crumbled the German forces, Foch was heard to say, “Here we go, we’ll bite them in two.” Foch frequently employs Gallic imagery in his speech and many are his phrases that are quoted. “We have brains to make them work,” he said, and “The hour is n it for men to amuse themselves and for woipen to undress themselves thinking they are dressing.” Didn’t Get Excited Foch was asked how he won the war. He replied simply, “In not getting excited.” But the tendency of Foch’s mind is to see only the practical side of things. “Do not speak,” he said to one of his friends, “of fame, beauty, enthusiasm. They are nothing but words. Do not say that that is terrible, this is magnificent. S.iy only, ‘That exists’ and that is enough. The chief of a great religious order asked Foch for his advice regarding the proper conduct of men, which Foch gave. One of the outstanding medical figures in France said later that these views of Foch should be applied to the education of children and the care of the sick. Take Off Blinders When Foch has taken a decision after thoroughly weighing and considering the question at hand, he sticks obstinately to the course upon which We has decided. And his original decision nearly always succeeds. It was so during the war. For instance, when the battle of the marshes of St. Gond was turning to the disadvantage of France, Foch calmly and deliberately uttered the following words: “My center is ceding, my right is falling back. Excellent situation, I attack!” Foch frequently says, “Take off the blinders.” This is his way of proclaiming the necessity of seeing clearly not only in front but all around you. Lost Son in War But the marshal of France does not neglect details. During his tour in America, Foch visited a saw-mill, where he took pains thoroughly to learn the arganization of the entire mill. He put • questions regarding the quality of the wood, the steel of the saws, the method of work, and asked for figures. The war cost Marshal Foch a son, Bermain Foch, and his son-in-law. Captain Becourt, but the marshal never speaks of his loss, which characterizes the man and his refusal to show his personal emotion. However, he has had placed on the wall of the little chapel of his manor of Treyfeuntlniou in Brittany, a marble plaque bearing their names and recalling that they died for France. Before this memorial Marshal Foch often comes to meditate. It might be asked whether Foch cultivates hate of the Germans. The answer is no. The following incident proves it: At a recent reception at the Elysee palace, the home of French presidents, Foreig . Minister Briand introduced Foch to the German ambassador to Paris. Foch shook hands, and said: “Come and sit down, Mr. Ambassador.” He led the ambassador to a corner seat, where the marshal and the German diplomat continued to talk for more than half an hour.

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INDIANA LEGION PLANS VISIT TO orphans; home Auxiliary Will Also Make Knightstown Trip Sunday. By Times Special KNIGHTSTOWN, Ind., Sept. 6. Members of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary from over the entire State will come to Knightstown next Sunday to attend the annual American Legion day at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Home, it was announced here today by Superintendent L. A. Cortner. Thousands of Legionnaires and their families are expected to make the Knightstown home the mecca for a Sunday motor trip and to participate in an all-day picnic and. program. An invitation to all Legionnaires and members of the auxiliary to spend the day here haa been issued by the board of trustees of the home, Cortner said. The visitors will be welcomed by more than 400 children of the home, sons and daughters of their comrades in Arms. Among speakers in the home’s chapel Sunday afternoon will be Raymond S. Springer of Conners - ville, who was first State commaider of the Legion. The program also includes a concert by the Knightstown Home Band, said to be the finest juvenile musical organization in the State. Plans for the Legion’s part of the program are being made by Clifford F. Payne of Newcastle, chairman of the State Legion committee. Treats for all of the children at the home will be provided by the Legion, Payne said. He Is oelng assisted by Mrs. Vaun Scott seybert, Indianapolis, child welfare chairman and newly elected State president of the auxiliary; Charles Thedors, Connersville, and Dr. P. H. Chadwick, Rushville. | 50-YEAR-OLD TURTLE WINS TERRAPIN DERBY Crawling a Record-Breaking Speed, Entry Cops $3,780 Prize. By United Prrss PONCA CITY, Okla., Sept. 6 Crawling at a speed which defied forty-nine competitors, Billy 8., prize 50-year-old of the "stables” of Mayor L. Dale Beaver of Fairfax, Ariz., won the $3,780 seventy-five-foot turtle race for all comers at 101 Ranch Speedway Sunday. Ponca City’s one-day racing season, the fourth annual affair to be held, saw the finest turnout of th"--oughbred terrapins ever to comp e •on the ranch course. There were 3,780 of them in preliminary heats, the pets of southwestern followers of the “laziest sport in the world.” Billy B.’s record-breaking time for the twenty-five yards was 1:28.5. He went straight for the shade, as turtles will, when he was released in the bright sunlight of the starting line. BRAND AIRMAN COWARD French Filer, Failing to Start Over Ocean, Is Attacked. By United Press PARIS, Sept. 6.—As a result of injuries inflicted by attackers wio accused him of being afraid to fiy, Leon Givon, French aviator. prccT,bly will have to abandon plans to pilot the Far man biplane Blue i':'d to New York this year. Unless a substitute is obtained it may be necassary to abandon the flight entirely.

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