Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 7, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 May 1928 — Page 1

STATE HOOVER CHIEF STONG TO HOTREPLY Watson’s Campaign Cost Double That of Rival, Foellinger Says. SEEKS THOROUGH PROBE Source and Use of All His Contributions Will Be Demahded. By Times Special FT. WAYNE, Ind„ May 19.—Senator James E. Watson’s Indiana primary campaign cost his supporters “more than twice as much” as was spent in behalf of Herbert C. Hoover, secretary of commerce, declared Oscar G. Foellinger, Hoover’s Indiana campaign manager, in a statement Friday night. He further promised to t demand “a thorough investigation” of Watson’s contributions and expenditures. Foellinger’s statement said: ‘‘My attention just has been called to testimony given today by Bert Thurman, campaign manager for Senator Watson, before the senatorial committee investigating campaign funds. “He is quoted as testifying that in his opinion the Hoover forces had spent SIOO,OOO in their publicity and advertising campaigns in Indiana. “The fact is that more than twice as much was spent in the interest of Mr. Watson’s candidacy in Indiana* than was spent in the interest of Mr. Hoover. Our expenditures will total less than $50,000, every cent of which was paid out of our State headquarters at Indiarfapolis with the exception of a few hundred dollars raised in Ft. Wayne. “Mr. Thurman failed to explain that Mr. Watson’s volunteer Tyorkers included every Federal officeholder in the State, prohibition enforcement officers and every wouldbe office holder. “He failed to tell of the activities of the bootleggers in Ft. Wayne and, I am told, elsewhere throughout the State. “We are going to- demand a thorough investigation of Mr. Watson’s contributions, you may rest assured of that.”

Thurman Is Rebuked WASHINGTON, May 19.—M. Bert Thurman’s desire to conceal from the public details of the Indiana organization of his chief, Senator J. E. Watson, led to a reproof of Thurman late yesterday before the Senate campaign quiz committee. Thurman expressed the hope that “the newspaper boys” would regard what he said as at least partially confidential, despite the ruling by the Chairman Steiwei of the committee that it should not be so regalsded. Tnurman’s request that what he was going to say would be “off the record” led newspaper men to sit up in anticipation of Something startling. The revelation, however, was only an elaboration of Watson’s offrepeated statement that he had 65,000 unpaid Indiana workers, including ten men and women workers in each precinct outside of Marion and Lake Counties. Not Corrupt, He Says “The Watson organization is complete and thorough, but not corrupt,” Thurman said, “off the record it—” Senator Barkley of Kentucky interrupted and demanded that the committee reporter take down what Thurman was saying. “I hope this can be off the record,” Thurman said. “The committee cannot allow anything to be said in confidence before it, engaged as it is in a public inquiry in a matter of great public importance,” Chairman Steiwer said sharply. “Well, I hope the newspaper boys will keep it partly confidential, anyway,” said Thurman. “And after this discussion I feel I ~ should describe the Watson organization. It is impossible oof duplication anywhere else, built as it is around Senator Watson’s unique personality.” Pledge Their Aid He then explained how Watson chairmen \ were selected for every district, county and precinct, the latte rchoosing ten men and women who pledged their services to Watson. “The legal Republican organization works from the bottom up;\the Watson organization from the top down,” he said. “There are 3,600 precincts, so you see it is no idle boast that we have more than 60,000 workers.” Thurman declared that Wagon’s victory last Tuesday was “the greatest possible triumph an individual could achieve.” THIEVES HAUL AWAY $5 Use Truck to Remove Safe From Kelvinator Ice Company. . V Thieves backed a truck to the rear of the Kelvinator ICe Machine Company, 1233 N. Meridian St., Friday night, broke the doors and hauled the safe' away. The safe contained $5, company officials said today.

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VOLUME 40—NUMBER 7

Three Queen Bernices

The other day students of Southern Methodist University at Dallas, Texas, chose the three most beautiful girls in their school. And lo! the name Bernice led all the rest, for here are the winners—Brnice Ballard, above, left; Bernice Simmons, belowa, Ift, and Brnice Darwin, right. All live in Dallas, too.

CITY PATROLMAN FIRES TWO SHOTS INTO HEAD; DYING

Markets Close By Times Special NEW YSRK, May 19.—The New York Stock Exchange and curb market are closed today. Commodity and livestock markets are open as usual. The New York Stock Exchange will close an hour earlier, at 2 p. m. Eastern daylight saving time, beginning Monday.

WINS ACCIDENT SUIT Driver Causing Police Car Crash Freed. John, Stickle, 2346 Central Ave., was free today of a charge of failing to give a police car the right of way as a result of an accident in which three reporters and four police were injured March 26. Stickle’s motion to quash the affidavit against him was sustained late Friday by Criminal Judge James A. Collim: on the grounds that the statute under which it was filed does not make failure to give right of way to police cars an offense. The police emergency car, speeding to a reported holdup, struck a ’stone wall at Twenty-First and Illinois Sts., when Stickle’s car nosed into Illinois St. The statute provides that polfcs; cars shall be given the right of way, but does not set a penalty. Ben Markoroff, Times reporter injured in the crash, still is in city hospital.

HOGS LOSE QUARTER . FROM FRIDAY BULGE Porkers Generally 15 to 25 Cents Lower; Calves Drop 50 Cents. Heavy and middie weight hogs were generally 15 to 25 cents lowei on the Union Stockyards today after the sharp upturn Friday. Pigs and underweights were off more. Animals in the bulk weighing 170-300 pounds sold at $lO and those upward from LOO pounds were $9.75 to $lO. Receipts were estimated at 5,000. Calves dropped 50 cents and other divisions were mostly steady with the usual Saturday light supply. Hogs were moving slowly at Chicago, the -tone holding generally steady. Best prices and bids ranged from $9.60 to $9.85. There were 3,000 fresh animals and 7,000 holdovers at the yards. FREED AS KILLER; DEAD Doctor Believed Suicide by Gas; Acquitted in Wife’s Death. ~9// United Press DETROIT, May 19.—Dr. Frank B. Loomis, acquitted a year ago of killing his wife, was found dead today ip his office. An open gas jet was found in the office, which was filled with gas. Police said indications were he had committed suicide. Repeat Comedy Sunday The Cathedral High School Dramatic Club will repeat the comedy, “Peg O’ My Heart,” at 8:15 Sunday night, at the auditorium, Fourteenth and Meridian Sts. The Cathedral Mothers’ Club and the senior class are sponsoring the performance. Bishop Fout to Open Parley Bishop H. H. Fout of the United Brethren Church will deliver the opening prayer at the Republican State convention at Cadle Tabernacle next Wednesday. The Rev. George W. Allison, Irvington Presbyterian Church pastor, will deliver the invocation Thursday.

Life Not Worth Living, He Tells Sister, on His Return Frcm Work. Tired of police work, his occupation for fifteen years, Patrolman Walter C. Barmfuhrer, 45 returned home from his duties this morning, and shot himself twice with his revolver. He is dying at city hospital. Barnfuhrer lived with a sister, Mrs. Mary Toon, 1156 S. State Ave. His beat was on the west side, in the district called Stringtown. He 'traveled it faithfully as usual throughout the night. Upon his return home, he took off his revolver belt and remarked to his sister who was getting breakfast: “This life isn’t worth living.” Mrs. Toon remonstrated with him and continued about her work in the kitchen. The officer mounted the stairs to his room and a minute later fired two shots, with the gun placed to his head. Fellow officers said that Barmfuhrer had no trouble on the force, but that recently he often had said that he was tired of living. \ He was rushed to the hospital, where doctors said there was little hope of recovery. DEMOCRATIC EDITORS SEE*PARTY TRIUMPH Indiana Association Closes Yearly Outtng. NEW HARMONY, Ind., May 19. Predictions of a Democratic victory in November were contained in resolutions adopted at the closing meeting of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association’s two-day summer outing here. A number of candidates were incubated in the course of the editors’ meeting. A boom was started for A. C. Thomas, of New Harmony, former First district Democratic chairman, for the nomination for secretary of State. Ora C. King indicated he might seek the nomination for State auditor. Included among the other candidates for nomination were George F. Boehne of Evansville, and G. W. Swigert of East Chicago, for State auditor, and Robert Houghram of Franklin, for Lieutenant Governor. High commendation was paid by editors in speeches to Frank C. Dailey. $750,000 SUIT AT END Federal Judge Dismisses Fraud Case at South Bend. By United Press SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 19. On motion of the plaintiff, the $750,000 alleged fraud suit of Harvey C. Adams, Danville, 111., against the Williams Coal Company and W. W. Gray, Evansville, was dismissed by Judge Thomas W. Slick in Federal Court here. The judge ordered the plaintiff to pay costs. The ruling was on condition that the case not be reflled in any other court. The case was filed by Adams after the Pike County Collieries Company, organized by him had gone into the hands of- a receiver in Gibson County. Adams’ suit contended misrepresentation of rock overburden and of coal depths in land leased to him by the plaintiffs. Worker on Saw Killed. By Times Special TERRE HAUTE, Ind., May 19. John B. Black, 60, is dead of injuries suffered when a piece of wood was flipped against his stomach by a power saw, his body being pierced.

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1928

JAPAN SEIZES CITY IN CHANG RETREAT PATH Rushes Troop to Manchuria to Enforce Demand of Peace Sector. PEKIN CENTERS FIGHTIN Nationalist Army Marches •on Chinese Capital; Tokio Sends Aircraft. BY MILES W. VAUGHN United Press Staff Co-respondent TOKIO, May 19.—Activities in the Chinese war zone were increasing today, according to advices here, with reports indicating the nationalist forces of Gen. Feng Yu Hsiang rapidly were approaching the city. The northern generals, Chang Tsung Chang and Sun Chuan Fang, were reported retreating from their positions around Tientsin, bringing belief General Feng might be able to lead his nationalist troops into the city easily. Unconfirmed reports said, also, that many northerners were switching their allegiance to the nationalist army. This might lead to a general rout of the northern forces from the Tientsin area, although the northern armies there were said to be large. Report Students Shot From Pekin came reports that thirteen students had been shot by authorities for alleged subversive activities. - Japan meanwhile was preparing to protect its positions. At Pekin an area bordering bn the legation quarters has been cleared for use as an alrdome for Japanese army airplanes. One squadron of aircraft has been ordered into the province within the past few days. The Tokio government already has made clear to both the Nationalist and northern forces that Japan will insist, even to the point of force, of peace In Manchuria in case the northerners are routed from their positions around Pekin and Tientsin. Chinese Leaders Warned The Government instructed its minister in Pekin and consul general in Shanghai- to advice BbER Chang Tso Lin, Northern leader, and Huang Fu, Nationalist foreign minister, that while this nation hoped hostilities would cease soon, Japan was: “Constrained to take appropriate and effective steps for the maintenance of peace and order in Manchuria.” This was based on fears that if the civil warfare extended to the Pekin and Tientsin areas it might easily continue on to the Manchurian border. Japan, however, advised that the policy of strict neutrality, so far as the two Chinese armies is concerned, was to be maintained. The note to the Chinese leaders pointed out that if the “effective steps” were necessary the Government would exercise due care to prevent unfair consequences to either of the opposing armies.

GET sl9 IN GAS STATION Bandits Lock Up Attendant, Then Empty Cash Drawer. Clarence Hovener, 23, of 3208 E. Michigan St., attendant at the Silver Flash filling station. Fall Creek and Meridian St., was locked in the washroom by two neatly dressed young bandits Friday night while they took $19.85 from the cash drawer. They entred the stat'on and asked for a drink of water. Using a skeleton key to open the front door, a thief entered the home of Max Cohen, 1124 S. Illinois St., early today and took SSO from Cohen’s trousers while he slept. Albert Huddleson, 1823 Roosevelt Ave., reported $53 worth of accessories stolen from his automobile. It was in the garage in the rear of his home. Seymour Fire Chief Ousted B\f Times Special SEYMOUR, Ind., May 19. Charles Otto was ousted as fire chief at a called meeting of the city council for “conduct unbecoming a public official.” The dismissal Is said to have resulted from an auto crash in which Otto’s car collided with a tree.

Wins Spats, but How ’ll He Wear ’Em in Texas? * Walton D. Hood, Texas American Legion commander, has a new SIOO suit and anew pair of spats as the result of his visit to the American Legion national executive committee sessions here this week. But he doesn’t quite know what to do about it. Walton won the suit from Charles E. McKenzie, Louisiana Legion commander, on a bet on a Legion membership contest. But McKenzie stipulated that Hood must wear the suit with a pai*. of spats which have regaled the feminine eyes of Washington and Paris on the pedal extremities of John Thomas Taylor, vice chairman of the Legion national legislative committee. National Chaplain Gill Robb Wilson and Legion Auxiliary President Mrs. Robert Wallbridge aided Hood in obtaining the spats from Taylor. They were presented to Hood at the executive committee session Friday. But what to do with them is the question. Commander Hood’s home is at San Antonio, Texas. y Although most Sam Antonians don’t wear six-shooters still have decided opinions about what is proper male attire. And spats do not fit into the picture, according to Hood.

Louisville Bandits Raid Dice Game in Hotel; Get $20,000 LOUISVILLE, Kv., May 19:-r-Four bandits held up an alleged card and dice game in the Seelbach Hotel here Friday night and vealed today. Fifteen men—all here to attend the Kentucky Derby this afternoon —were th> victims, police said.

Officials of the Seelbach refused to discuss the incident and the names of the men were withheld. It was understood, howeyer, that a majority of them were from Memphis, Term. Card and dice games were in progress when the four bandits quietly slipped into the suite where the men had assembled, police said.

NAVAL AIRMEN; DIE IN SEA DIVE 1 Plane Catapulted Off Ship Falls in Tailspin. Bit United Press HONOLULU, T. *H., May 19. Lieut. Herbert R. Ballinger and Ensign Albert C. Coble, naval aviators participating in the battle fleet maneuvers off Lahalna Maui, were drowned when their plane dived 200 feet into the sea, advices .eceived here today said. The plane had been catapulted successfully from the U. S. S. West Virginia, and was soaring above the ship when it fell into a tail spin, it was said. Ensign F. Case, fellow officer on board the West Virginia, jumped overboard and swam to the spot where the plane sank, but failed to rescue the men. The accident was the Navy’s first fatality resulting from catapulting. Lieutenant Ballinger was married and lived in San Pedro, Cal. Ensign Coble's home was Lake Forrest, 111. GRAINS OPEN LOWER Mousture Over Wheat Belt Sends Futures Down. By United Press CHICAGO, May 18.—Reports of rain over the entire wheat belt sent the grain fractionally lower at the opening on the Board of Trade today. oCm and oats sold off with wheat. At the opening wheat was down % to % cent; com was unchanged to % cent off, and oats were off Vs. cent. Provisions were also lower. Ample rains were reported over much of the wheat belt, although some spots still need moisture. Operators are agreed that some new incentive Is needed to change the prevailing situation. Liverpool quotations were about as expected. Corn is firm with the small stocks of old corn offsetting the favorable conditio l of the new crop. Present contracts will be filled with old Ample rains were reported over the belt. * v , Rain was reported over Oios territory last night, but there was no other news of signiflgance. Chicago Grain Opening Bu United Press CHICAGO, May 19.—Wheat-Maj off % cent; July, off Vs. cent; September, off Vt cent. Com—May, off % cent; July, off ’A cent; September, unchanged. Oats—July, off Vs cent; September, off Vi_ cent. Provisions lower. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m.... 59 9 a. m.... 69 7a. m.... 62 10 a. m.... 71 8 a. m.... 66

JUDGE TO RULE ON DRY SHOOTING CASE

Bu United Press BUFFALO, N. Y., May 19. Whether the State or Federal Government will obtain custody of the two coast guardsmen held in connection with the shooting of Jacob D. Hanson, Niagara Falls

Three of the robbers produced revolvers and directed the men to raise their hands. The fourth robber then rifled thejr clothes. After the holdup, the quartet locked the suite door and fled. The robbery apparently had been carefully planned. Swith board telephone connections leading to the suite had been cut. Police today were unable to find any of the guests who were victimized.

NOBILE TO FLY BACKTO POLE Plans Return Flight to Start Sunday. Bn United Press KINGS BAY. Spitzbergen, May 19. —Gen. Umberto Nobile today made plans for his next cruise into the polar regions, which will include a visit to the north pole, and he may start on this attempt Sunday. The Italian explorer brought his dirigible, Italia, back port safely Friday after sixty-eight hours in flying over the snowbound wastes of the northern area. He had fought fog, snow and high winds in cruising over the little explored territory, but encountered little difficulty. The trip was a complete success, Nobile said, although no land was sighted. , No sooner had the Italia been brought to a stop at its base here than Nobile started rapid preparations for another visit north, this time to the pole proper. He said the next expedition would take him to Greenland and thence to the north pole. All members of the crew were reported in excellent health. Nobile had planned to land six members on Lenlnland. so they might make observations, but high winds prevented this. LINER IS RAMMED Red Star Ship Struck by Freight Vessel. NEW ORK. May 19.—The Red Star liner Pennland was rammed amidship on her port side by the incoming freighter Anniston City today off Sandy Hook bar. The Pennland was bound for Antwerp. The Pennland radioed that she was in no immediate danger of sinking, but that the damage was forcing her to return to her pier in the North River. The liner had left her dock here at 4 a. m. after being held up several hours by fog. DRIVE INTO LAW NET Car Thieves Seek Concealment in Police Garage. By United Press NEW YORK, May 19.—Four youths drove a stolen car into a garage in an effort to elude a motorcycle policeman, who was chasing them. When they brought their car to a stop, they found themselves surrounded by patrolmen. They had selected a police garage.

Elk, will be decided today by Federal Judge John R. Hazel. Judge Hazel will hear arguments on writs of habeas corpus asked by District Attorney Raymond A. Knowles of Niagara County. The Federal officials expect to appear are District. Attorney Richard H. Templeton, Lieutenant Martin W. Rasmussen of the coast guard, and Capt. Frank L. Beck of the Ft. Niagara coast guard station. Judge Hazel will decide whether the writs shall be issued. At' a hearing earlier in the week he announced he would issue the writs and &ave the Federal officials three days in which to reply. GRAIN VESSEL RAMMED Cargo, % Crew of Lake Huron Ship Saved By Relief Steamer. SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., May 18.—The steamer Ericsson, carrying 300,000 bushels of grain, was rammed by the steamer Harvey and beached at Detour, Thursday night, a radio message here said. The -steamer J. R. Reiss, which sent the message, picked up the Ericsson’s crew of thirty, its officers said. A heavy fog over upper Lake Huron, where the collision occurred, was blamed iox the accident. *

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100,000 TURF FANS CROWD LOUISVILLE TO SEE DEROY RUN FOR GLORY AND GOLD Notables of Nation Rub Elbows With Humble From Farm and Shop; Classic Will Be Fought Out in Mud. REIGH COUNT STILL HEAVY FAVORITE Toro, Strolling Player and Bobashela Also Get Heavy Backing; Three Scratches Cut Field to Twenty-Three. Bn United Press CHURCHILL DOWNS, LOUISVILLE, Ky„ May 19.—A great throng of humanity, fired with excitement, gathered here today to watch a score of thoroughbred horses scramble through a mile and a quarter of mud for glory, a gold trophy, a wreath of flowers and some $50,000. The intermittent rains of the last few days, while they loft the' track in a deplorable condition, failed to dampen the ardor of thousands and thousands of visitors who gathered for the fifty-fourth running of the Kentucky Derby, America s national horse race. “The race, fifth on the program today, probably will get away about 3:45, central standard time. The entry list was reduced to twenty-three jvhen three horses were scratched this morning because of the muddy track. The scratches were Rurapolstiltskin, Mop Up and Dowagiac.

Rain still was falling at 7 a. m. (9 a. m. Eastern daylight time.) The crowd poured into Louisville in luxurious chartered trains, in Pullman specials, day coaches, by river boat, trolley car, farm wagons, horseback and even by airplane and some afoot. Negroes from Kentucky farms were as eager in interest and as much a part of the Derby day crowd as the Governor of Kentucky, the debonair Mayor Jimmy Walker of New York, or E. B. McLean, the wealthy publisher and sportsman. All for the Horses The hearts and minds of this great crowd were centered-entirely on the twenty-three horses remaining of the original list of 196 for the derby. Counting several almost certain scratches, about twenty of them were expected to go to the post. Reigh Count, the splendid Chestnut colt owned by Mrs; John D. Hertz of Chicago, was the overwhelming favorite. Thousands of dollars were being wagered’on other horses, but most of It was bet in the hope of beating the Hertz entry, Reigh Count and Reigh Olga. Millions of dollars depend on the colt's performance today. All winter long. “Big Money” was laid in the wdnter books on him, some of it as high as 8 to 1. If he wins, many a fly-by-night handbook will be swallowed up. The regal colt was guarded like an emperor in his stable, and no outsider will see him until he steps proudly to the starting post this afternoon, well in the van of the field. Others Get Play The heaviest of the betting aside from Reigh Count was on E. B. McLean’s Toro; the Audley FarmSalubria Stable entry of Bobashela and Strolling Player; Mrs. H. C Phipps’ and Ogden Mills' Distraction; the Le Mar Farm’s Misstep; J. R. Macomber’s Petee Wrack, and W. J. Curran’s Jack Higgins. Thousands also will be bet on the eight or nine horses grouped today as “the field.” The horses conceded the least chance are placed in the field, but the field sometimes wins, either by numerical strength or the unexpected quality of some member of it. Flying Ebony won for the field in 1925. The crowd began streaming to the track early. Some camped on stools and boxes outside the gates all night to be sure of a place. It was a cosmpolitan and representative gathering that came to Louisville. Women were numerous, but they were nervous over their finery, with the weather forecast gloomily warning of possible showers in t.ie afternoon. Hotels were crowded and were sold out in advance weeks ago. Thousands ate and slept in their Pullmans, under special arrangements with railroad companies. Nearly 500 sleeping cars carried those from far cities, led by a long string of twenty-five special trains from Chicago. Last year’s crowd at the Derby was estimated at 75,000 to 80,000. This year’s crowd almost certainly will be greater. It was the one day of the year that Louisville and the historic Downs became the capital for American society ,and American sporting Interest. Strets of the city were crowded. Those whose names appear in social registers throughout! the country brushed shoulders with those whose fame extends no farther than the betting circles of the various race courses of the country. But the interest was unified. Every thought centered out at the Downs. The clubs, the hotels and the shops reflected the great interest that has made the running of the Derby one of America's great spring institutions. Five Governors and three Senators at least were due here. These

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Place—Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky. Probable Starters—Twenty. Distance—Onft and one-quarter miles. Track Conditions—Sloppy. Weather—lntermittent showers forecast. Favorite—Reigh Count, owned by Mrs. John Hertz, Chicago. Probable Price on the Favorite—--8 to 5. Value—sso,ooo added. Post Time—3:4s p, m. (central standard time.) Derby Record—Old Rosebud, 2:03 2-5. Probable Attendance More than 75,000. , included Governor Fiem D. Sampson of Kentucky, Governor Byfrd, Virginia; Governor Green, Michigan; Governor Small, Illinois, and Governor Horton. Tennessee. Senators Key, Pittman and Robinson were expected. The sartorially elegant Mayor Walker of New York was here and Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago was expected on one of yie string of specials from that city. TURN BOY HUNT FROM SAND PILF. TO RIVER Playmate Tells Police Missing Tot Fell in Chicago Stream. P,u United Press CHICAGO, May 18.—Search for the body of 8-year-old John Pyrek, missing since Monday, turned to the Chicago River today after scores of volunteer workers had moved a 10,000-ton sand pile and found no trace of the boy. The workers began their lrantic digging Wednesday when Bruno Bogdon. 9, and Freddy Tarcnowicz, 6, playmates of the missing boy, told police they had seen him buried alive in a hole he had dug In the sand. Steam shovels speeded the search Thursday. "I guess John wasn’t buried in I he sand after all,” Bruno told police. “I think he fell in the river.” GIRL ATTEMPTS SUICIDE Chicago Co-Ed Drinks Poison When Parents Oppose Love Affair. By United Press CHICAGO. May 19—Miss Helen B. Owens, 23, medical student of Chicago University, was in a critical condition today after swallowing poison in an attempt to commit suicide Miss Owens became despondent, friends said, when her parents disapproved of her engagement to a young man whom she had met while studying at Cornell University. The man was said to be John Meyers of Pittsburgh. Pa. Miss Owens is a daughter of Prof. Frederick W. Owens of the State College of Pennsylvania. PLANS FOR GRADUATION Teachers College Arrange Final Events for Commencement. Dr. George L. Mackintosh. Crow-* fordsvllle, formerly Wabash College president, will speak at commencement exercises/ 'or approximately 250 gradual of Indianapolis Teachers Co..„ge in Cadle Tabernacle June 7. Dr. Homer P. Rainey, Franklin College president, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon June 3 at the Broadway M. E. Church. Commencement week program includes a class party given by the faculty for seniors June 4, class day June 5 and an alumnae luncheon following rn mmywmanf