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VOLUME 40—NUMBER 78

ROZELLE OUT AS BUSINESS PROBEOPENS U. S. Marshal for Northern Indiana Resigns With Grand Jury Active. MANY WITNESSES WAIT Called to Tell About Alleged Fraud in Mail Order Work. By Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., Aug. 21. Numerous witnesses are here today to testify before the Federal grand jury regarding operations of the Omaha Tapestry Paint Company with which Frank E. Rozelle, ,vho resigned today as United States marshal for the northern Indiana district, was connected. In a letter of resignation to Attorney General John G. Sargent, Rozelle declared he was quitting for fear that charges regarding the company would be embarrassing to the Department of Justice. Second Investigation Several weeks ago the Federal grand jury is said to have had operations of the Rozelle company under consideration. Robert E. Hicks, South Whitley, Ind., former editor and publisher of the Specialty Salesman, several weeks ago charged that the company with which Rozelle was connected defrauded its patrons Dy refusing to pa yfor work they did alter they had paid it for supplies. Declares Business Legal Rozelle’s letter of resignation follows: “I hereby tender my resignation as United States marshal of the United States District Court for the northern district of Indiana. “I tender this resignation for the reason that I have been engaged in the mail order business at La Grange, Ind., for a number of years, and during that time I have endeavored to conduct same in right, legal and proper manner. That I have not been cognizant of any complaints against my business. “That it is not my desire to cause any embarrassmerit to the Department of Justice of the United States because of my said business, and for that reason I feel that in order to relieve the Department of Justice of any embarrassment because of the official position which I hold, I, therefore, tender my resignation, same to be effective at the close of business Tuesday, Aug. 21, 1928.” SOCIALISUO SPEAK Presidential Candidate Will Address Local Group. Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for President of the United States, will address a public meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall at 8 tonight. Thomas is a former minister and present editor of “The World Tomorrow.” He has long been noted for his ardent and active interest in social reform. The meeting is to be held under auspices of the State Socialist organization. Forest Wallace of Veedersburg will preside and State candidates on the Socialist ticket will attend. Mrs. Effie M. Mueller, secretary of the Socialist party of Indiana, and Mrs. Emma Henry, State organizer, both of Indianapolis, were instrumental in arranging the meeting.

HAITI HIT 10,000 Homeless, 200 Dead After Hurricane. By United Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Aug. 21.—Ten thousand persons are homeless and 200 are dead as a result of the tropical hurricane that swept an area of 1,400 square miles an Haiti last week, the crew of the naval tug Woodcock reported on its arrival here today. Suffering is acute, with homes destroyed and household goods gone, but the tug reported that the natives had sufficient food and that thus far there was no outbreak of disease. RAIL STRIKE LOOMS Report Brotherhood Vote Favors Walkout. By United Press CLEVELAND, Aug. 21.—Members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen on lines west of Chicago, whose wage increase demands were recently rejected, are voting heavily to strike, A. F. Whitney, brotherhood president, said here today. The strike vote was ordered last week after the collapse of a conference in Chicago at which the brotherhood rejected a wage increase offer with the proviso that certain working rules be abolished.

CHAINED 11 YEARS Son Captive of Mother's Fear

By United Press F AIRPLAY, Colo., Aug. 21.5Torn between love for her son end fear that he would die if removed an an insane asylum, Mrs. Anna Deeler, 69, chained Harry, 45, to the floor of a dark room in their little log cabin, where he remained for eleven years. Officers who visited the cabin late Monday after neighbors had complained “all wasn’t right,” found the half-crazed man with heavy shackles about his nude body, in the room. One chain was attached to his ankle and another wound around his waist. They were so arranged that Deeler could have moved about within a radius of four or five feet. The mother had pushed food

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William F. Whiting of Massachusetts Named to Cabinet. By United Pn ss SUPERIOR, Wis., Aug. 21. President Calvin Coolidge today accepted the resignation of Herbert Hoover as Secretary of Commerce and appointed William F. Whiting of Holyoke (Mass.), as the new secretary. The oath of office was administered at Coolidge’s private office here by court attaches of Superior. Whiting arrived here early today to hold a conference with Coolidge. Whiting, who is 65, is president of the Whiting Paper Company of Holyoke. He has long been it friend of Coolidge. He has been prominent for a number of years in Massachusetts State poltics and was a delegate to the last several Republican national conventions. Whiting will leave here today for his home before going to Washington to take over the affairs of the Commerce Department. GAS HAWKS REPULSED Girl Says Two Men Tried to Drag Her Into Auto. Miss Marie Miller, 21, of 1028 E. Morris St., reported to police today that while en route to her work at city market two men accosted her on Virginia Ave. One of them grabbed her arm, she said, and asked her to get into their machine and they would take her to work.

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City Clergymen Deny Act Failure

ONLY one of eight Indianapolis clergymen, representing eight different Protestant denominations, who were asked for expressions of opinion on the success or failure of prohibition, today agreed with the view of a majority of Episcopal clergymen of the country that the existing prohibition law fails of its objectives. In Monday’s Times was published the summary of replies by Episcopal clergymen to a questionnaire sent out by the Church Temperance Society The consensus was that prohibition is a failure and the Volstead act should be modified. Three Indianapolis Episcopal ministers seconded this view. But clergymen of other Protestant denominations, while admitting difficulty with the enforcement of prohibition laws, are practically one in declaring its advantages so far outweigh its shortcomings that modification should be oppfosed. Beside the eight who gave opinions to The Times today, many others were called, but were out of the citv TIIP RpV Wornor 0000 UHI

The Rev. Werner Kuntz, 3328 Wilcox St., pastor of Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church, raised the only dissenting voice in the chorus of approbation for the existing law. ”T FEEL that the prohibition law A is inadequate to meet the desires of those of us who espoused its objects,” said the Rev. Mr. Kuntz. “It doesn’t ‘hit the nail on the head.’ “The idea back of it was commendable—we want the saloon put aside for good to remove the temptation from young people and others. “But the prohibition law we have doesn't meet the problem. I feel there are ways and means for improvement. I would not, of course, say we would want liquor back, but I am dissatisfiefid with the present arrangement. We cannot legislate morals.” a tt a REV. WALTER C. PROCTOR, Pastor of Trinity Congregational Church—The view of the situation depends on personal inclinations. Looking at the question from all angles and considering the poor chance prohibition has had, I believe it is a success. Weakness of the enforcement of prohibition is hindering further success. 800 < THE REV. L. E. SMITH, Broadway Evangelical Church—l don’t think the replies are representative of the opinions of Protestant clergymen throughout America. I believe prohibition is a success, although not 100 per cent yet. It has its weakness, but it is much better than the old conditions. a a * THE REV EDWARD HAINES KISTLER, 5121 Kenwood Ave., Pastor Fairview Presbyterian Church—Enforcement or nonenforcement of the prohibition laws stands on a par with the enforcement or nonenforcement of I all other laws for all crimes. But | the Eighteenth Amendment nas a

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into the darkened room daily for eleven years, as she kept her secret from the outside world, the officers learned. Deeler gaze dwildly at Sheriff Fred L. Richard and Ris deputies and chattered as hey entered the room. He was wrapped in a blanket and taken to the county jail, where a sanity hearing will be held Monday. His mother declined to say anything to officials about her son’s imprisonment other than she had feared harm would befall him if he became separated from her. Deeler was ordered released from the State insane asylum years ago. He had been removed to the asylum while serving a term in the State penitentiary for cattle theft.

SCHOONERS ON ROCKS Crews Saved From Fishing Boats on Pacific Coast. By United Press SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Aug. 21. —Two fishing vessels were being pounded against rocks alonk the west coasrt today, with little chance of saving their cargoes. The schooner Naweema was held fast on rocks at Tolstoi Point, in the Bering Sea, and the trawler Ideal was aground eighteen miles south of Point Reyes, Cal. Crews of both vessels were saved. BRENNAN WILL FILED Democrat’s Widow, Daughter to Get $350,000 Estate. CHICAGO. Aug. 21.—George E. Brennan, Democratic leader, who died Aug. 8, left an estate valued at $300,000 to his wife and daughter Mary, relatives said today as his will was filed for probate. In addition to the estate, Mrs. Brennan and the daughter are ben*ficiaries in $50,000 trust funds, established in 1925, when Brennan expected to retire from politics. ■ *• V Li z • Morrow Ends Vacation By United Press OAXACA,, Mexico, Aug. 21. Dwight W. Morrow is en route to Mexico City today after spending a few days vacation in the state of Oaxaca. The governor and other state and city officials entertained Morrow before his departure Monday.

scientific reason for its existence. It is idealistic, true, but so, too, are the laws against fornication, adultery, slander, gossip. Enforcement of prohibition laws has been equally as successful. a B B THE REV. ORIEN W. FIFER, superintendent Indianapolis District, Methodist Episcopal Church—Not one of the thousand or more Methodist ministers that I know thinks prohibition is a failure. All, I am sure, believe prohibition far better than the old saloon. It is not the poor man who makes enforcement difficult. It is the drinker in the higher social classes—the man who can pay SIOO a gallon for his liquor. He is to blame for the trouble. b a b THE REV. C. E. GUTHRIE, University Heights Disciples of Christ Church—l believe there should not be the least modification of the Volstead Act. Prohibition, as we have, it is infinitely better than the conditions which prevailed before.” It is true, of course, that prohibition has not been a complete success and possibly did not measure up to all that we expected of it, but there is no justification for modification. m tt tt THE REV. W. H. ZIMMERMAN, Pastor Tabernacle Church— I am very positive in my belief that the prohibition law should not be changed. It is like all other laws, in that enforcement is difficult until the public has been properly educated as to its advantages. It is a good law, but it will take time to enforce it. It took thirty years to bring about prohibition in Kansas, but eventually it was accomplished. a a a THE REV. J. B. PARSONS, Superintendent White River Conference, United Brethren Church— There are 105 United Brethren ministers in my conference and I know that, without a single exception, they are in favor of the prohibition act and all dry laws. United Brethrens are bone dry.

lUWA VILLAGE IN GAY DRESS FOR HOOVER Son of Blacksmith Returns to Boyhood Scenes in Triumph. BANDS BLARE WELCOME Nominee Visits Birthplace and Swimming Hole; Speaks Tonight. BY PAUL R. MALLON United Press Start Correspondent WEST BRANCH, lowa, Aug. 21. —The 545 residents of this farm belt village—except old George Turner, who twisted his ankle yesterday—turned out en masse today to welcome Herbert Hoover to his birthplace. Two enthusiastic bands, blaring “Iowa” and “The Star-Spangled Banner” Intermittently, led the picturesque delegation to the special train of the Republican nominee which pulled into the station this morning. A parade escorted the nominee up Main ,St. to the town’s only "stop and ge" sign, where it turned left to bring Hoover and his family to the little frame house under the maples where Hoover was born. Eats in His First Home There in the remodeled dwelling of Mrs. Jennie Schellcrs, the nominee. Mrs. Hoover and their two sons had a breakfast of ham and eggs. * Afterward they went to the cemetery out on the hillside where Hoover's mother and father, who died before he was 10 years old, are buried. The morning was spent in a reminiscent inspection of old familiar landmarks of the childhood of the nominee—the old swimming hole of a creek, the spot where his father’s blacksmith shop stood. Baker’s hill, with its winter toboggan slide and the old Quaker meeting house, which since has been turned into a movie house. Tall Corn Exhibited Never did the orphan son of the village blacksmith in any town come home in a bigger way, even in the movies. Harry Avery, Rock Island station agent, baggage man, telegraph operator and Western Union messenger, painted the station and plastered it with signs, “Welcome to our native son.” A corn stalk fourteen feet high was placed in a prominent position. Mrs. Polly Carson, who used to teac.i Hoover and James Thompson, head of the reception committee, grasped Hoover’s hand as he stepped from the train. They rode with him to the Sellers home for breakfast. The mayor was nowhere to be found. A friend said he had withdrawn in favor of Thompson, because the affair was not included in the strict duties of his official position. Two Bands at Train There were only two bands at the arrival, the town band in shirt sleeves and American Legion Band of Tipton, lowa, in scarlet and blue. Six others are expected in town during the afternoon for the speech, which the nominee is to deliver tonight in the circus double tent, erected in the lot behind the high school. Newt Butler was the only man in town who did not appear to enter into the spirit of the ceremonies. He is said to be the only boy who whipped Hoover in the schoolboy fistic encounters of forty-five years ago. Butler prepared a song, "Good-by Cal, Hello Al.” He is one of the few Democrats here. The program was arranged by James Good, head of the Chicago Republican headquarters. He arranged for the reception of the Hoover clan. The party will have luncheon at Mrs. O. O. Yoder’s home. Points Out Swimming Hole Good also invited lowa members of the national committee. State officials, county chairmen and other political leaders to meet Hoover at the high school during the afternoon. Later a political rally will be held there, presided over by Senator Arthur Capper, head of the farm bloc, and other farm representatives, including James R. Howard, first president of the Farm Bureau. *, The nominee had some trouble finding the swimming hole. He said he could not remember going swimming in the spot which had been roped off by citizens here. A spotlight also had been placed there, so visitors could see it at night. Hoover said he believed the hole he frequented was under the railroad bridge, and he pointed the place out to the arrangements committee. While the candidate and his family were breakfasting in the birthplace home, Mrs. Scellers, members of her family, did a rushing business at the two concessions stands set up around the house. She sold pictures of Hoover and printed biographies. Hourly Temperatures 7 a. m— 72 11 a. m— 75 8 a. m— 74 12 (noon).. 74 9 a. m.... 74 1 p. m— 78 10 a. m... 76

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Lita Gray Chaplin HOLLYWOOD, Cal., Aug. 21.—The rumor of an impending marriage between Lita. Gray Chaplin and Roy D’Arcy was given added impetus today as her divorce decree from Charles Spencer Chaplin was about to become final. It was a year ago Wednesday that the sensational Chaplin hearing ended with Judge Walter Gearin in granting Mrs. Chaplin an interlocutory decree. The same day D'Arcy was named in printed rumors as Chaplin’s likely successor in the affections of the former Lita Gray.

RELIEF RUSHED TO STORM AREA Follow in Tornado Wake in Minnesota, lowa. By United Press AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 21. An army of relief workers today invaded the path of the destructive tornado which late Monday swept southern Minnesota and northern lowa, causing at least eight deaths and damage estimated at $1,500,000. Five persons were injured fatally In Austin and the damage here was estimated today in excess of $500,000. Although Austin communication lines were repaired during the night many towns in this section were still without telegraph or telephone lines. It was feared the injured list and perhaps the deaths might be swelled by reports from other towns as the lines were repaired. BANDITS GET $19,000 Five Men Rob Chicago Bank Messengers in Loop. By United Press CHICAGO, Aug. 21.—Two bank messengers were robbed of $19,000 here today while bound from their bank to the Union Trust Company, in the loop. The two, Tom Meaney and Ole Peterson, were taking the money, in cash and negotiable checks, from the Service State Bank, on the west side. They were riding in a taxicab when five men in a sedan drove up. forced them to the curb and seized a bag containing the money. Police had no clews.

TAYLOR WIDOW SUES TO CUT OFF STEP-DAUGHTER

A legal fight to prevent four (laughters of the late W. S. Taylor, former Governor of Kentucky, from retaining alleged death-bed bequests as a share of his fortune, variously estimated up to $200,000, was launched by the widow, step-mother of the four, in Probate Court today. The four daughters, Mrs. Merrill Wilson, 1735 N. Meridian St., Mrs. Leo Davidson, 1006 W. ThirtyFourth St., Mrs. Irwin Miller, 1309 W. Thirty-Second St. and Mrs Letha Bailey of Columbus, Ohio, were sued by the widow, Mrs. Nora Taylor, 2143 N. Delaware St., and her son Charles. On his deathbed it is alleged the former Governor bequeathed to his daughters $54,000 in stock of the Empire Life and Accident Insurance Company, of which he was general counsel and vice president at the

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CLEAR ETHER FOR LOST FLIERS U. S. Halts Broadcasting to Hear Distress Call?. By United Press WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.—A general clearing of the ether was ordered today to permit Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer, lost airmen aboard the plane Greater Rockford, to send distress signals if still alive somewhere on their route to Greenland. Meantime all departments of the Government united in the effort to find the fliers and to enlist the aid of other nations in the search. Clarence F. Young of the Commerce Department, informed the Coast Guard the Hassell’s brother in Rockford, 111., had been notified that F. L. Hull, Stamford, Conn., amateur radio operator, picked up an SOS call signed by the letter “R” about 10:30 p. m. Suftday, which might have been from Hassell. Four Nations in Hunt By United Press NEW YORK, Aug. 21.—Four nations combined today in an attempt to locate Bert Hassell and Parker D. Cramer, missing now for more than forty-eight hours on their attempt to fly to Greenland, while fears grew that the men had perished at sea. The Coast Guard cutter Marion now is operating in Davis Straits, between Labrador and Greenland, and reported by radio that there was slight probability the men still were alive. The United States is extending its resources in the search, while Canada, Newfoundland and Denmark all have indicated they will give aid immediately.

time of his death, and $27,000 in Liberty bonds. Mrs. Taylor asked the four daughters be ordered into probate court to show cause why these scurities should not be made a part of the estate. The petition, filed by George Sheehan of the law firm of Harvey & Sheehan, also sets out that certain notes, said to be worth $4,000, should be in the inventory of the estate, and asks that alleged cancellation of these notes be set aside. The notes were accepted by exGovernor Taylor as part payment for some property in Florida. Attorneys for the daughters said they will rely in court on an antinuptual agreement between their father and Mrs. Taylor by which neither was to share in the other’s estate.

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STATE BLOCKS STEVE'S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Supreme Court Issues Order on La Porte Judge; No Hearing. NEXT MOVE SEPT. 4 Richter Must Appear Before High Tribunal With Counsel. Latest effort of D. C. Stephenson, life prisoner at the Indiana State prison, to gain liberty under bail, was blocked today by a writ of prohibition issued by Chief Justice David A. Myers of the State Supreme Court, restraining Judge John Richter of La Porte C .rcuit Court from enforcing a writ of habeas corpus which would have haled Stephenson into the La Porte court today for a hearing. Judge Myers blocked Stephenson’s scheduled court appearance by issuing the writ of prohibition Monday night on application of Warden Walter H. Daly, of Indiana State prison. Daly had been named a defendant in Stephenson’s petition for the writ of habeas corpus. Gilliom Obtains Writ Tlie writ of prohibition as well forestalled further consideration by Judge Richter of Stephenson’s haoeas corpus plea until after Sept. 4, when at 10 a. m. Judge Richter and counsel for the La Porte courst must appear before the chief justice to show why the writ of prohibition should not be made permanent. Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom, as attorney for Daly, obtained the writ. At noon today it had not been served on the La Porte court, according to word from La Porte, but Daly had not produced the prisoner, knowing his position secure behind the writ of prohibition. In asking the writ of prohibition, Daly contended that "unless prohibited, said judge (Judge Richter) will proceed to try said case.” Two Pleas by Gilliom Attorneys foh Stephenson, who is serving a life term for the murder of Madge Obcrholzer of Indianapolis, filed the new habeas corpus writ with Judge Richter Monday. A forthwith return on the petition was ordered, the court instructing that Stephenson be produced in court at 10 a. m. today. Two pleas were made in Stephenson’s petition: cne for immediate release and the other for release on bail pending outcome of an appeal in the murder case to the State Supreme court. Counsel for Stephenson, as a basis for asking his freedom, attacked the murder indictment and Jurisdiction of the Marion Criminal court and Hamilton Circuit court. Block Steve Hearing By United Press LA PORTE, Ind., Aug. 21.—Judge John C. Ritchter today was served with the Supreme Court writ which “prohibts” him from bringing D. C. Stephenson into his court on a habeas corpus hearing, asked for by Stephenson’s attorneys. The writ was issued by the Supreme Court at the behest of Warden Walter H. Daly of the Indiana State Prison, where Stephenson, former Klan dragon, is serving a life sentence. Richter previously had ordered Daly to produce Stephenson here today for the hearing. When informed of the Supreme Court’s action, Richter said today that he would retain Attorneys Ralph N. Smith, this city and Lenn J. Oare, South Bend, to appear In his behalf before the Supreme Court, Sept. 4. HELD AFTER 10 YEARS Fugitive From United States Penitentiary Is Arrested. By United Press CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 21. Bernard Graczyk, 28, whom police say escaped from the Federal Penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kan., ten years ago, was under arrest here today. Graczyk, polce said, has been living here since his escape. He was captured and sentenced to Lavenworth after deserting the Army at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, Texas, officers said. TWO ATTEMPT SUICIDE Girl Abandoned by Husband Drinks Poison. Found in a dazed condition at South St., and Virginia Ave., at midnight Monday, Mrs. Martha Hicks, 22, of 526 S. Alabama St., was taken to city hospital. She said she had drunk a small quantity of poison, because her husband had left her. She was treated and taken home. Amil Schedel, 1517 Howard St., also was taken to city hospital after swallowing poison. He said that he attempted suicide because of worry over unpaid bills. Treated, he later was slated at police headquarters on vagrancy charges.