Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 226, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 January 1928 — Page 3

JAK 28, 1928

LINDY GREAT OVATION GIVEN FLIER IN LATINCAPITAI 100,000 Hero Worshipers on Scene as He Arrives on Schedule Time. DARES MOUNTAIN PERIL Good Will Aviator Forced to Soar Two Miles to Pass Peaks. By Vtitled Press BOGOTA, Colombia, Jan. 28. The spontaneous and warm cor- ' diality of the Latin people today was bestowed upon Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, American good-will flier, who flew here from Cartagena over a dangerous airpath, conquered only once before. It was one of Bogota’s greatest occasions and the Colombian capital made good use of it. From the moment that a tiny speck appeared in the skies over the city, a frenzied excitement gripped the Colombian ctitzens. More than 100,00 had gathered at Madrid field —about twenty miles out of the city—or lined the roadway which Lindbergh must use to go into Bogota. Lands on Time He landed at Madrid field at 3 p. m., just as he had announced he would do. His course had taken him over jagged mountain peaks, and at times the Spirit of St. Louis had to ascend to 8,600 feet, almost two miles, to clear the mountains. Lindgergh had difficulty in locating the landing field. He circled Bogota several tfmes, soared over Mt. Monserrat, flew low over several suburbs, and then was greeted in the air by the Colombian aviator, Daza. He was escorted to Madrid field, made a perfect landing, and then was almost crushed in the vigorous enthusitsm of the Colombians. Every one rushed upon him. They shouted. They cheered when he smiled. Everywhere there was comments as to his youthfulness. Kissed by “Queen” “The “queen” of the students, selected especially for the occasion, was escorted to the flier and kissed him on the cheek. He grinned boyishly at this demonstration. Then he was escorted into Bogota, a sight unprecedented in Bogota’s history. Along the entire course were cheering thousands who threw streamers over Lindbergh’s motor car and kept shouting a welcome. A cavalry troop and several score motor cars served as a guard of honor. The flier was taken to the American legation and when he appeared in the early evening on the balcony there was a repetition of the joyous welcome. One great sign hung out over the street and on it was printed “Welcome, Lindbergh.” Huge lights played on the house where Lindbergh stayed. He was guest of honor at a tea and later at a dance last night.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen to police belong to: Charles Spillman, 340 Bell Ave., Chevrolet, 521-750, from Meridian and New York Sts. Fuel Oil Equipment Company, 2176 N. Meridian St., Chrysler, 572421, from Washington St. and Senate Ave. Sherman Miller, 1358 Eugene St., Ford, 28-237, from Harding and Twenty-Seventh Sts. Charles E. Sigman, 957 N. La Salle St., Chevrolet, 591-022, from Capitol Ave. and Vermont St. Arthur Emory, 1228 Finley Ave., Chevrolet, 581-735, from Capitol Ave. and Market St. Frank Nicholson, 2823 E. Washington St., Ford, 35-706, from 227 E. South St. Robert W. Stanley, 115 N. Butler Ave., Hudson, 546-486, from Virginia Ave. and Washington St. H. T. Sherman, 19 N. Randloph St., Ford, 562-877, from that address.

BACK HOME AGAIN

Automobiles reported found by police belong to: Dr. G. J. Young. R. R. L. Box 335, Auburn, found at Harding and Raymond Sts. Entire Class on Staff B’i United Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Jan. 28. All students in the journalism class at Indiana State Normal here are working on the Advance, school paper, this term under a plan devised by President L. N. Hines. Two class members are on the standing staff of the paper, William Jardine, editor in chief, and Maurine Mcllroy, assistant editor. Others in the class are Beatrice Higgins, Terre Haute; Ethel Dick, Terre Haute; John McPerson, Riley; Cecelia Milan, Sullivan; Charles Davis, Richmond; Harley Davidson, Brazil; Jessie Schwartz, Terre Haute; James Kelley, Shelbum; Lily Connelly, Lexington, and Nance Sherwood, Terre Haute. Charges Police “Wet” Bn Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., Jan. 28. Police here refuse to cooperate in prohibition law enforcement, declares Joseph Allie, recently placed in charge of Federal dry law activity in northern Indiana. “Any effort to stop the liquor traffic is belittled,” Allie asserts. He says the city administration is peeved because of a recent clean-up in South Send by Federal agents.

CHEERED AND KISSED AS HE LANDS IN BOGOTA

Jury Trying Youth for Mother’s Murder

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The fate of Harry Hill, 22-year-old Streator (111.) youth on trial for the murder of his mother, rests with the jury shown above. The members, left to right, front row, are William Siepp, farmer; Robert Thompson. retired farmer; Arthur Walter, farm hand; Mike Conness, farmer; H. V. Weeks, lumber dealer. Back row: Clyde Greening, miner; Jack Ferris, miner; Rufus P. Browne, factory worker; Leo Lugowski, cement worker; August Bruck, carpenter, and Sam Calkins, farmer.

HOME BUILDING FEATURES CITY REALTY REPORT Numerous New Projects Here Are Announced in Last Week. The number of home buildings projects announced featured the Indianapolis real estate board report on real estate activities. The Southern Building and Realty Company began construction of a SII,BOO two-story brick home at 6021 Lowell Ave., for Carl Ziegler. It also announced that on twelve lots in the Emerson Highlands addition, the company will build one and twostory houses, some of brick veneer construction, costing SIOO,OOO. The company is building a $20,000 brick home in the 7200 block on N. Meridian St. W. L. Stace is building a five-room frame bungalow at 4105 E. Eleventh St. He will build similar dwellings at 4109 and 4313 E. Eleventh St. Fred L. Palmer, builder, sold to Mrs. Elcie Secrist a six-room bungalow at 4115 Carrolton Ave. for $10,500. Deals closed through the American Estates Company include sale to Dr. P. E. McCown of a brick veneer home, built by Henry L. Simmons; sale by William Pruitt to J. F. O’Mahoney of property, 1022 High St.; sale to Pruitt of an E. Washington St. lot ,and purchase by Joseph G. Stallo of a double house, 2158 and 2160 Broadway, from the Capital Construction Company. Charles W. Lanz sold a modern, frame bungalow, 1225 W. TwentyFifth St., to Arthur H. Board, for $3,500 through the Indiana Trust Company. Eight lots in Sunset park were bought by J. L. Holloway from the National Realty Company. Quigley also sold to John Habing two lots in the Troy Terrace addition, where Mr. Habing will build modern homes.

VALPARAISO U. ON WAY TO OLD STATUS Seventeen Departments Operate After Reorganization. By Times Special VALPARAISO. Ind., Jan. 28. Valparaiso University will open its second semester Monday. The university, which passed under new management in the fall of 1925, opened the present academic year after a thorough reorganization which eliminated the old University High School for adults and all but full collegiate curricula. Anew faculty composed of about forty-five members, men and women thoroughly trained and experienced, has been assembled, and the school is back on the road to success after financial reverses, following the World War. The school now maintains seventeen departments—botany, chemistry, economics, education and philosophy, engineering, English, fine arts, geology, history and political science, home economics, languages, law, mathematics, music, pharmacy, physics and zoology. Given 30-Year Prison Term Bn Times Special KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 28.—George Bates, Negro, is under a thirty-year sentence to the Indiana State prison on a confession that he robbed two women after attacking them. Bates was arrested a few days ago at Memphis, Tenn., and after being returned here was hurried away to the jail at Marion, authorities here fearing mob violence. CHURCH TO BE HOST Optimists Club Will Be Entertained at Fairview Feb. 5. Optimists and their wives will be the guests Feb. 5 of the Fairview Presbyterian Church. The invitation was extended Friday by Rev. Edward Haines Kistler, pastor, member of the club. 212 on Strike at Marion By Times Special MARION, Ind., Jan. 28.—Declaring anew operating schedule the United States Glove Company cut their pay 22 per cent, 212 employes of the company, are on strike. Os the strikers, 200 are women. Clothing that you have outgrown but is still in serviceable condition, can be sold for cash thru Times want ads. Phone your adL Your credit is good.

MAN FOUND IN STREET Police Seeking Victim of Bruises Discovered in Gutter. Police today are seeking identity of a man found in the gutter at Rural and Michigan Sts., Friday night, who said his name was Edward Garrity, of Deputy, Ind., and later said that his name was Deputy. He is about 50, with gray hair and mustache, dressed in a cap, dark overcoat, blue shirt and dark clothing. The man refused to explain how he came to be in the street or how bruises on his head were received.

CITIZEN RALLY TO HEAR JUDGE Jewish Groups Will Hold Sunday Meeting. A citizenship rally will be held at the Communal Bldg., 17 W. Morris St., Sunday at 8 P. M., under auspices of the Jewish Community Center Association, the Iccal B'nai Brith, and the Council of Jewish Women. Leo Kaminsky will preside and William Hacker, director of the evening school department of Indianapolis, will make introductory remarks. Principal speaker will be Judge Robert S. Marx of Cincinnati, who will talk on “The Jew as a Patriot and a Soldier.” Marx was judge of the Supreior Court of Cincinnati for six years, later entering private law practice with Aaron Sapiro. He was associated with him in his suit against Henry Ford. During the World War, he served as captain of infantry and operations officer of 357th Regiment and was wounded severely. He acquired his first military training at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. Judge Marx was National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans for two years. The Jewish Community Center Association has for several years conducted English classes and assited prospective citizens in their efforts to get naturalization papers. This meeting is one of the rallies for those who recently received their papers and those about to acquire them. Historical film and musical entertainment will complete the program. The meeting is open to the public.

Eight Will Seek Honors in Peace Oratory Contest

Winner to Receive Gold Medal and Compete in State Competition. Eight candidates in the “Way to Peace” declamation contest, sponsored by the Indiana Council on International Relations will compete Sunday at 3 p. m. at the Third Christian Church for the championship of the Seventh district, which includes Indianapolis and vicinity. The winner of the district contest will receive a gold medal and will represent this district in the State meet which will be held Feb. 10, at Hollenbeck Hall. For the State contest SSOO in cash prizes and scholarships from the outstanding colleges in Indiana will be offered. The judges for the contest Sunday, which is open to the public, will not be announced until just before the meet Contestants entered In the contest Sunday are Harold Wright, 840 N. Rural St., Friends Church; John Thompson, 5356 Ohmer St., Downey Avenue Church; Gwendolyn F. Short, 1007 E. Maple Rd., Third Christian Church; Marvel Snyder. 608 Middle Drive, Woodruff Place, Unitarian Church; Dawn Snyder, •608 Middle Drive, Woodruff Place, Technical High School; Albert Levi Jr., 3370 N. New Jersey St., Shortridge High School; Addison Beavers. R. G, Box 284, Warren Central High School, and Mary Hoover, 3010 McPherson St., Sutherland Presbyterian Church. SmaDpox at Bloomington By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Jan. 28. Seven cases of smallpox have been reported to city health authorities here. Sufferers include three Indiana University students, members of Acacia fraternity.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

CONGRESS AND COOLIDGE GROW FARTRERAPART Deadlock Exists on Every Main Legislative Issue Up for Decision. By PAUL R. MALLON United Press Sl?ff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.—Congress is at loggerheads with itself or with President Coolidge over virtually every important issue of legislation advanced this session, and evidences of worry at this condition are manif t today at the Capitol and the White House. Flood control, farm relief, tax reduction, investigation of the S-4 sinking—all are wedged in a legislative deadlock which is tightening, with the session nearly two months old. The Democratic-Independent Repubican coalition is in the saddle in the Senate and riding roughshod over Republican plans. i The House is at odds with the ; Senate over tariff and tax legislai tion and the President's proposed S-4 injuiry. Mr. Coolidge’s suggested farm compromise and naval program face serious objections in both houses. Republicans say they expect him to veto the Jones shipping bill in the form in which the Senate is proceeding to adopt it. Both houses are resisting Mr | Coolidge’s proposal that Mississippi Valley States pay 20 per cent of flood control costs. These issues comprise practically all the important national legislation before Congress. No important i measure yet has passed either house ; and none is in shape for final action now. Wind “Unroofs” Flivver Bit Tin It rtf Prrsg BLUFFTON, Ind., Jan. 28.—Joseph Cox, Keystone, telephone lineman, is having anew top put on his flivver. While driving on a street during a storm a gust of wind blew the top off. Hoosier Woman, 95, Smokes Hy Times Special BRAZIL, Ind., Jan. 28.—Mrs. Joseph Lasley, said to be Putnam County's oldest woman, smokes a clay pipe. She doesn’t care for the briar variety, it was disclosed when a son-in-law made a pipe purchase for her at a Danville store.

Peace! By Times Special EDINBURG, Ind., Jan. 28. W. C. Milburne, Pilgrim Holiness minister and town marshal, prayed when called to a double house where two Kentucky families lived in turmoil and strife. Now they live in peace and tranquility.

ENGINEERS END PARLEY Terre Haute Man Elected; Need of Airports Is Stressed. The need for an airport in every city to meet the growth and development of commercial aviation was stressed by Maj. William A. Bevan, air corps reserve and assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue, before the Indiana Engineering Society at the Lincoln Friday. The two-day convention ended Friday night. Frank C. Wagner of Terre Haute was elected president for the coming year at the afternoon business session. Clifford L. Harrod, Indianapolis, vice president, while Charles Brossman, local engineer, was re-elected secretary. R. B. Wiley, Lafayette; M. K. Foxworthy, W. A. Hanley, Lawrence V. Sheridan of Indianapolis and C. B. Stelle, Anderson, are trustees. Warsaw Man Kills Self By Times Special WARSAW, Ind., Jan. 28.—W. B. Yost, 55, cigar store proprietor, ended his life by poisoning at his home, using two ounces of an anesthetic. Five years ago he attempted suicide. 11l health was ascribed by the family as cause for his act.

GAS COMPANY ASKS BIDS ON STOCKJSSUE Holders of Old Issue May Exchange for New and Get Premium. Pursuant to an order of the Public Service Commission twentyfive Indianapolis banks and bond houses today were asked by C. L. Kirk, vice president and general manager of the Citizens Gas Company, to submit bids on the utility’s new preferred stock issue. The new $1,000,000 issue, bearing 5 per cent, is to be sold, according to the commission’s order “at the best price obtainable, but under no circumstances at less than 98 per cent of par.” It will be used to retire the present $1,000,000 issufe of 7 per cent preferred stock, which is called for redemption March 1, 1928. Notice also was sent to holders of the old issue informing them they may subscribe for an equal amount of the new stock, receiving $5 in cash for each share exchanegd. This represents the premium due on redemption at 105 per cent of par. Stockholders’ subscriptions must be in the hands of the gas company by Feb. 7. The amount remaining for sale to bidders will be announced to the successful bidder not later than Feb. 8. The successful bidder will be required to take up and pay for the stock at the amount of his bid by 11 a. m. March 1. Bids are to be accompanied by certified or cashier’s check for $25,000, payable to the gas company. Sealed bids will be opened at the office of the gas company at noon, Feb. 3.

13 GRADUATES AT DE PAUW U. Mid-Year Commencement Program Tuesday. By Times Special GREENCASTLE, Ind., Jan. 28. Thirteen of twenty-one seniors completing studies this week will be graduated with a special midyear commencement Tuesday morning at De Pauw University. Seniors and faculty and officials will march in academic procession to the chapel building at 11 a. m. Tuesday. Following an address by Homer Price Rainey, president of Franklin College, the UniversityChoir and Miss Margaret Pearson, soloist, will sing. President Rainey will talk on “Appreciation of Human Excellence.” President Lemuel Herbert Murlin 1 will confer the Bachelor of Arts degree on the followingArthur John Allen, Rock Island,' 111.; Laurence R. Allen, Clayton; | Henry Luther Callentine, Van! Buren; Beulah Ethel Collins, Atwood, HI.; Freydis Loraine Cox, Greencastle; Robert William Current, Redkey; Ellen Emeline Morrison, Washington, Iowa; John Marion Newsom, Gary; William Irvine Ong 111, Ixmdon, Ohio; Paul Brooks Smith, San Jose, 111.; Wilfred Bermont Stukey. Tippecanoe; Richard Arnold Tilden, Greencastle, and Nancy DeLay Elliott, Chicago.

DELEGATES OF 21 NATIONS HONOR CUBAN Pay Tribute to Memory of Jose Marti on Anniversary of Birth. By United Press HAVANA, Jan. 28.—Pan-America today honored the memory of the great Cuban patriot, Jose Marti, on the anniversary of his birth. Delegates of twenty-one nations attending the Pan-American Conference joined with Cuba in honoring Marti’s memory. One of the most interesting developments of the Conference came Friday, when Dr. Jose Antezana of the Bolivian delegation arose and demanded an outlet to the sea for his country. Bolivia and Paraguay are the only South American countries which do not have access to the sea. FINDING OF CEDAR CHEST STIRS TRAGIC MEMORIES Keepsakes of Dead Parents Fished Out of CanaL Tragic memories were stirred today by the cedar chest which was found floating in the canal near the Illinois St. Bridge Friday. The chest, belonging to Mrs. Paul Miller, Grand Rapids, Mich., contained keepsakes, pictures and other personal belongings of her parents, killed in accidents a few months ago. Her mother was burned to death in a fire at her home at Clinton. Ind., while her father was crushed to death by falling slate in a mine accident. Mrs. Miller gathered together all the keepsakes and put them in the chest. While returning to Grand Rapids after visiting an aunt, Mrs. Mary Smith, 1509 Montana St., Paul Miller’s automobile plunged into the gicy waters of the canal. He was taking the chest to his wife. He and another aunt, Miss Bertha Hogston, were rescued by firemen. The chest disappeared and was found in the canal several miles away. by T. O. Wisemate, 5406 Canal Blvd., and taken to police headquarters. Dies at Convention By Times Special WEST BADEN, Ind., Jan. 28. Shortly after being elected vice president at large of the Associated General Contractors of America in convention here, E. J. Thomas, Memphis, Tenn., died suddenly of heart disease. ' i ' " . . ■"ekjJ'C

Houstonites Gettin * Ready

<NEA Service, New York Bureau) To further arrangements for the Democratic convention at Houston in June, Jesse H. Jones, treasurer of the national committee (left), who secured the conclave for the Texas city, and Mayor Oscar F. Holcombe of Houston, recently journeyed to New York. Here they are before going into pow-wow with Democratic leaders there.

FAVOR MARKET AT FAIRGROUND Federation of Civic Clubs Votes Indorsement. Establishment of a north side market at the fair ground was indorsed today by the Federation of Civic Clubs in a resolution to be presented the State agricultural board. The federation voted in favor of the proposal Friday night at the Chamber of Commerce, following explanation of the plan by E. J. Barker, agreiulture board secretary. Use of receipts for repairing the city market was urged by William T. Cook, standholders’ chairman. Cook was named market master during the Duvall administration. “The market. is entitled to the SBO,OOO revenue it brings in. It was never intended to be a political football," he said. Roy M. Swartz, Sherman-Emer-son League representative, criticised Mayor L. Ert Slack for failure to reinstate civil service in the police and firp departments.

SUMMER SESSION OF I. U. TO OPEN JUNE 14 Curriculum Will Include 336 Courses—loo of Graduate Type. By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Jan. 28. June 14 is announced as the opening date of the Indiana University summer session. It will consist of an eight-and-one-half-weeks’ term for students in arts and sciences, in education, and in professional courses. June 14 to Aug. 28. and field work at the Winona Lake biological station, June 16 to Aug. 10. All facilitiies of the university’s physical plant will be open to summer students and practically all schools and departments will offer courses. The faculty will be made up principally of the regular staff, it is understood, assignments to be announced later. Credit offered for eight and one-half weeks’ work will be the equivalent of half a regular semester. A total of 336 courses will be included in the curriculum, 100 of which are of graduate character.

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ORRIN H. TROOK DIES Funeral Services Will Be Held Sunday Afternoon. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Flanner & Buchanan mortuary for Orrin H. Trook, 69, who died Friday night at his home, 810 E. Maple Rd. The body will be sent to Converse, Ind., his native town, for burial. Mr. Trook was a retired lumber dealer and had lived here for the last fifteen years. Surviving are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. L. O. Shaw of Converse, Mrs. Norman R. Byers of Bedford and Miss Annebelle Trook, at home; two brothers, Dr. Edwin Trook of Marion and Everett W. Trook of Indianapolis, and a sister, Miss Anna Trook of Converse. TRUSTEE ACCUSED Excess Salary, Buys Without Bids Are Alleged. Accusations of receiving excess salary amounting to $575, paying $lO5 excessive office rent and purchasing school equipment without advertising and competitive bidding have been filed against Rex Heiskell, Clinton Township trustee, Vermillion County, with Lawrence F. Orr, chief examiner of the State board of accounts. The accusations are contained in the report of Field Examiners E. D. Farmer and Ira Holland, who have just completed examining Heiskell’s records. According to the report Heiskell also has an overdraft of $1,037.52. Although his salary is $1,500 a year, the report charges he drew $1,950 for eleven months. A contract was let to Kiger & Cos. of Indianapolis for school equipment amounting to $3,375.29; and to Robert Taylor for $2,019.61, ! without receiving competitive bids or advertising the purchase, the report sets out. Joke May Amuse Death By Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., Jan. 28. Hobart Persons, 29, may die as the result of a joke. He is suffering from an infection which developed after a playful friend fired a cap pistol against his side. Woman Ends Own Life By Times Special HUNTINGTON, Ind., Jan. 28. Mrs. John Spahr committed suicide by shooting at her home here. She was in ill health.

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STEWART MAY BE FORCED TO BAREOIL TALE Chief of Standard Holds Secret of Bonds Called to Testify. BY RUTH FINNEY WASHINGTON, Jan. 28. The £ 0 "?. n ,? ntal Tradin o Company’s caiefully concealed secrets—secrets that one man went to Africa to keep and one to South America, and two Tuesday e ~ may be told to the worLd They have to do with oil, and with liberty bonds found in the possession Alb e 2™ e Fa. e r etary ° f the Inlerlor ’ Tuesday the Senate Public Lands Committee will quiz Colonel Robert W Stewart, chairman of the board °L Sta ? d 1 ! trd 011 of IncJia na, having ordered him to return from Havana for the meeting. Stewart was present when the Continental Trading Company was organized. Goes to South America For three years the courts have tried to get this story from Stewart and have failed. Wiicn the Teapot civil case first came to trial in March, 1925, a subpoena was issued summoning Stewart. His employes said he had been called to South America on business. He reappeared in this country two days after the close of the Teapot Dome trial. Meanwhile, H. M. Blackmer and James E. O’Neil, also present at the organization, had gone to France and all efforts to bring them back have failed. H. S. Osier, president of the company, was ordered to testify about it by a Canadian court, but went to Africa. Must Tell Tale Now The Continental’s books had been destroyed. When the Senate Public Lands Committee renewed its Teapot Dome probe, announcing its special purpose to inquire particularly into the I Continental Trading Company, i Stewart’s business again called him ; out of the country. After One Refusal Stewart Now sends word he will be pres- ' ent. I The committee has a much better chance of getting the information it desires from Stewart than did the court. Attorneys will not be able to protect Stewart from Walsh’s questions, and he can not plead self-incrimi-nation because the change in the statute of limitations, which forced M. T. Everhart to talk, will apply to him also. “King Ben’s” Brother Dies By Times Special NEWCASTLE, Ind., Jan. 28. John Elijah Purnell, 73, brother of Benjamin Purnell, late leader of the House of David religious cult at Benton Harbor, Mich., is dead here. The brother is said to have brooded over the cult leader’s death. Although not a supporter of Benjamin, the brother always stood by him when in trouble. Tenth District Legion to Meet By Times Special VALPARAISO, Ind., Jan. 28 Charles Pratt Post will be host to American Legion membei’S of the Tenth district here Sunday. Frederick Landis, Logansport, will be the speaker of the day and Frank M. McHale, State Legion commander the honored guest.