Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 86, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 August 1928 — Page 1

NOMINATIONS ON SLATE OF V. F. WJODAY National Officers Will Be Elected at Session Friday, CARVER BOOM GROWS Veterans Stage Colorful Parade Before 50,000; Ball Held. Nomination of candidates for national offices of the Veterans-of Foreign Wars and the auxiliary were to be made today as the twentyninth annual encampment neared its close at the Armory. Election of officers will be held Friday morning in both branches. Support for Eugene P. Carver of Boston, Mass., now senior vice commander, to succeed Frank TANARUS, Strayer of this city as commander-in-chief, is strengthening, according to reports. Western and some eastern States have announced they will support Carver. H. N. Duff, treasurer of the V. F. W. home at Eaton Rapids, Mich., also is a candidate. Strayer made it clear Wednesday night at a dinner at the Severin given by the drum corps of the Revere, Mass., post, 940, that he was not a candidate for re-election. He later told a newspaper man that he was going back to his law practice. 100 Resolutions Pending More than a hundred resolutions were presented to the convention today. These came from thirteen committees. Report of the C. M. T. C. committee by Harry Goldberg, Massachusetts department, was indorsed. The report urged the United States War Repartment to continue its announced policy of representative procurement in the camps and that reserve officers be more utilized in training. It further recommended that attempts continue to be made to get young men from the camps into West Point. Disorder marked a two-hcur debate when the by-laws committee recommended that members held undesirable by V. F. W. posts be given ordinary discharges and held ineligible for five years. Other delegates favored court-martial. The i ecommendation was passed, 344 to 245. Members of the organization who ; do not favor indorsement by the ; encampment of the Kellogg anti- ; war pact were in conference■ Wednesday night. It was under- j stood they discussed possible presen- I tation of a resolution that would urge more emphatic ways of arriving at world-wide peace. The elections of the auxiliary are expected tb be carried out without much opposition. Mrs. Bessie Ranken, Revere, Mass., is expected to be elected national president, sue-: ceeding Mrs. Florence E. Stark.! Mrs. Hanken has no opposition. Announce Candidacies

The following have announced their candidacies for office: Mrs. Ada Harrison, Whiting council, Long Island, N. Y., national senior vice commander; Mrs. Dor? Raffensperger, Harrisburg, Pa., national junior v’ce president; Mrs. Marsha Hyde, Annapolis, Md., treasurer; Mrs. Laura Schertle Oakland, Cal., chaplain; Mrs. Agnes Killian Providence, R. 1., conductress and Mrs. Jennie Dwyer, Kansas City Mo. guard. Indianapolis had the opportunity Wednesday night to witness one of the most interesting and colorful parades that has been given here since the “boys” returned from overseas ten years age. Veterans, including those of the Civil, Spanish-American snd World War, either rode, hobbled or marched with much of the old-time vim and vigor—lo,ooo strong. Another 5,000 persons including women’s organizations, local and outside Indiana groups invited participate, also were in the parade. Parade Two Miles Long The parade was two miles long and wound around the Monument Circle for metre than an hour. It was estimated that more than 50.000 persons watched. N Fraternal orders participating were: Eagles. White Shrine, Modern Woodmen of America, Red Men, Pocahontas, Patriotic Order of America, two relief corps drill teams. Royal Neighbors and Pythian sisters in floats. Negro Knights of •Daughters of the American' Revolution. V. F. W. officials and local prominents were in the reviewing stand. Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines, director of United States Veterans’ Bureau, was honor guest at a banquet at the Columbia Club Wednesday night given by the regional veterans’ bureau. A. military ball at the Indiana ballroom followed the parade. TAKES FIRE TO STATION Burning Auto Driven Through Streets to Firemen. By United Preen BROCKTON. Mass., Aug. 30. Brockton firemen got real service when James Macnhee’s sedan caught Are. Instead of sounding the conventional alarm, the motorist, with the floor boards of his car ablaze, drove to the nearest fire station where firemen extinguished the flames.

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Elinor Glyn

Old Maid Dig Riles Teachers s ßy Choice’ Is Fiery Reply to Speaker at Ohio Convention. Bn United Press CINCINNATI, Aug. 30.—Dr. Harry Ganders, professor of education at the University of Cincinnati, remarked that “there are too many old maids in the schools,” in a talk before the Hamiltoa County Teachers’ Institute here. His remark was the signal for a heated discussion—so heated, in fact, that he was forced to leave the speakers’ stand. Said Dr. Ganders: “Since teaching is attractive to many young women, a large number enter the profession with the intent of withdrawing at the first opportunity—when a good chance of marriage presents itself. “They devote themselves wholeheartedly to the task for a period of years. At the termination of that time they realize what has taken place and the individual in many instances becomes an unhappy teacher. There are too large a number of such in the teaching profession.” Replied Miss Lucy Gage, professor of education at Peabody College, Nashville. Tenn.: “Many of us are old maids by choice. I venture to say there isn’t an unmarried teacher in this room who didn’t have an opportunity to marry. We chose a career to a home. It was only recently that women were enabled to have both.” Following the squabble, both admitted that neither was in earnest.

DRAG RIVER FOR BOY Youth Is Believed to Have Drowned Near Canal. Police this afternoon dragged for the body of a boy believed drowned at the junction of White River and the canal at Broad Ripple. Frank Bryant, 6523 Ferguson St., Indianapolis Water Company assistant foreman, and thre€ of his men reported to police that they believed there had been a drowning. Thy were working along the river when they saw a splash in the river. They also saw a boy running away and ran to head him off, but did not succeed. As they ran they saw splashes near the canal entrance and believed they saw an upraised hand in vhe water. The theory is that two boys were on the log obstruction and one fell into the water and the other became frightened and ran. KNOW DEATH MOTIVE But Authorities Refuse to Discuss Fire Murder. By Times Special ANGOLA, lad, Aug. 30.—Declaring they have established the motive for the slaying of a man identified as Thomas Burke, whose body was found in the ruins of a burned barn near Fremont a week ago, authorities today refused to disclose it, asserting that to do so would hamper further investigation. Forrest C. Huntington and Chaunce? A. Manning of the State bureau of criminal Investigation, who announced they knew the motive, indicated that Art Catlin. 23, and James A. Miller,, 26, held at Twin Falls, Idaho, on request of Indiana authorities are not wanted in connection with the slaying. It is believed they will be brought back to face trial on charges of robbing a filling station. HEADS OHIO WESLEYAN Duke University Dean Elected to Succeed John TV. Hoffman. ■ i By United Prase COLUMBUS. Ohio, Aug. 30.—Dr. Edmund Davison 3oper. vice president of Duke University and dean of the School of Religion then, will take office as presi<y?nt. of Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, 0., early this fall it was announced today following his unanimous selection by the board of trustees, to succeed Dr. John W. Hoffman, who recently resigned because of ill health.

‘IT’ TO_ GET VOTES Elinor Glyn Warns Herb and A l

By XEA. Service \\7 ASHINGTON, Aug. 30.—There was a day when a man could VV hide his face almost entirely in whiskers, wear a brakeman’s hair cut. a bartender’s mustache and a slouch hat and still be elected President of the United But the day tor such things i$ ended, and the women have done it. Such is the warning to A1 Smith and Herbert Hoover conveyed by Elinor Glyn, author of the one-time best seller, “It,” and regarded as an authority on masculine sex appeal. If you want to be President now you simply must have “it.” You must keep your shoes shined and laced, you must not be "wilted or slouchy.” You have to win the ladies nowadays

to be elected. Mrs. Glyn. you must remember, has all the patent right on "it,” which is that mysterious something about men that attracts the fair folk. She is now in Washington supervising the remodeling of her newly purchased Georgetown mansion, Dalacariia. She plans a salon there which will be graced by the brains of the

national capital, if any. The politician emphatically needs “it” to attract the women’s votes these days, Mrs. Glyn asserts. And is there any hope for the candidate who just hasn't got any? “Yes,” Madame Glyn replies. “If he will only be smart and Immaculate in his habits of dress. Personality and personal appearance can win both love and votes.” Which will win the more votes, A1 Smith’s brown derby or Herbert Hoover’s double-breasted suits? Do the ladies like A1 Smith’s low collars better than Herbert Hoover's high ones? Which has the better nose, the more classic

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slovenly soft collars, garterless socks and careless attire generally are the index of a spineless personality that will prick the interest of no woman. “It works for both sexes.” Will Hoover carry Illinois because he has a round face? How will A1 Smith's striped suits affect the North Dakota electorate? Both part their hair in the middle. Which States like best such hirsute apportionment? But Madame Glyn goes on: “The man with a minimum amount of personal appeal can increase it through the effort of good clothes upon himself. A well-pressed suit, clean collar, proper tie and good shine give him a sense of his own fit* ness. They prop his morale and his own sense of rightness and ease, without which there is no ‘it,’ and ought to help a suitor, a salesman or a candidate realize the justice of his plea.” v Will the women vote for heavy-set Hoover or Slim Smith? Look at the two men’s haircuts. Study the napes of their necks. Political prognosticators need no more look so much to a man’s record, as in the whiskered days of U. S. Grant and President Hayes—but to the nape of the man’s neck, to his Adam’s apple, to the way he sits, stands, walks. What will win in Missouri, the Hoo/er :>r Smith neck? But Madame Glyn goes on: “The hair should be neatly trimmed, but It should be left full and heavy to bring out the beautiful contours of the head instead of clipped close to an almost naked skull. The prevailing style almost destroys ‘it’ in men who otherwise would be irresistible ” Look them over and take your choice!

Fleet Hunts Ghost Ship; Target Steered by Radio By United Press , WILHELMSHAVEN, Germany, Aug. 30.-“-A phantom vessel, which will be the target for the naval guns of Germany, started toward the North Sea without a man aboard. It is directed entirely by radio waves, which are caught by a great antenna aboard the craft. The vessel is loaded with cork so it will not sink. The name of the phantom craft is the Zaehringen and it was used in extensive maneuvers Aug. 8 when the radio waves directed it back and forth through the water while the German guns sent projectiles at it.

FIND TWO KILLED IN LINDY’S PLANE

Bodies of Men Located Near Wrecked Machine Badly Mangled. By United Press PORT JERVIS, N. Y., Aug. 30. The bodies of M. M. Merrill, manager of the Curtiss Flying Service, and Edwin Ronne, manager of the Buffalo flying field, were found today near the ruins of Col. Charles ’Lindbergh’s airplane. Both bodies were badly mangled. Officials here said the position of the bodies established the fact that the Falcon biplane had exploded in the air while they were flying it to New York from Buffalo. Searching through dense underplane five miles from the brush, search parties found the estate of former Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania. The bodies w:re found a short distance away. The airplane, standing nose downward in the soft earth, first was sighted in the dense underbrush Friday by four airplanes that had started from Curtiss Field, L. I. earlier in the day. Wednesday morning from New York the greatest air search in history was started for the two American fliers. Upward of thirty airplanes, headed by C. S. (Casey) Jones, started from Curtiss Field. Two other States sent aid while Army and Navy aircraft joined. Hourly Temperatures 7 a. m.... 73 11 a. m.... 74 ,8 a. m.... 74 12 (noon). 76 9a. 76 Ip. m,... 78 10 a. m.... 74

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eyebrow? But Madame Glyn goes right along: “No woman likes a wilted, slouchy man any better than she likes a w’ilted, faded flow'er. Slouchy dress.

PETTY THIEVES ACTIVE Clothing, Jewelry Taken in City; Holdup Reported. Andrew Ireland, 949 W, TwentyNinth St., reported to police Wednesday, that two Negroes took sl4, a bankbook and valuable papers from him Sunday night at Capitol Ave. and Michigan St. Burglars took $lO and a SSO watch from the apartment of Miss Vera McClougan, 1220 N, Illinois St., Wednesday. Homer Howard, Marion, reported his bag with SSO worth of clothing taken from the Traction Terminal. Miss Antoinette Hart, 3605 Balsom Ave.. reported a case containing articles worth S3O stolen from a beauty shop in the Kahn Bldg.

ARKANSAS SHUTS UP SHOP FOR HONORS TO JOE ROBINSON

BY RALPH H. TURNER, United Press Staff Correspondent HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Aug. 30. Almost all of Arkansas which had the time and the means of transportation appeared to be moving upon Hot Springs today to participate in the ceremonies in which its own Joe Robinson will be advised officially of his nomination for Vice President and will reply tfith his acceptance speech. In many respects this was the greatest event Arkansas ever celebrated, certainly the first in which modem science has made possible a spectacle such as tonight’s. Automobile transportation and radio will combine to mate it * “show” such

RECEIVERSHIP IS ASKED FOR ELKSJJILDING Friendly Suit Is Filed by Holding Corporation of Lodge Home. NAME CARL 0. BRITTON Move Taken to Forestall Costly Litigation, Says Hughes. Friendly suit for receivership of the Elks Realty Company, holding corporation of the SBOO,OOO eightstory Elks clubhouse. Meridian and St. Clair Sts., was filed today in Probate Court by the Union Trust Company, registrar for preferred stockholders. Charles O. Britton, attorney, was named receiver by Jjtdge Mahlon E. Bash, reached at his home, since court is in vacation. Thomas Hughes, exalted ruler of B, P. O. E. No. 13. explained that the lodge has found itself burdened beyond expectations at the time the magnificent clubhouse was built in 1925 and has been unable to meet the last quarterly payment to the realty, company, which met dividends of preferred stockholders. Forestall Litigation With the passing of the Aug. 15 payment of $12,500 to the realty company by the lodge, a number of stockholders have threatened suits. The friendly receivership was instituted to forestall costly litigation and place the claims of all parties in one action at the least possible expense, it was explained. The Union Trust Company sues under its interest as registrar, asking judgment for S9OO to cover the $250 a year registrar fee, alleged to be three years in arrears, and other necessary expenses. The petition points out that SBOO,OOO worth of first preferred stock was issued in 1925. Os this $40,000 has been retired, it is alleged. When the lodge failed to pay the $12,500 due Aug. 15 under its lease of the building from the Elks Realty Company, the holding company cciOd not pay the preferred stock dividend. Other indebtedness totals about $25,000. it is alleged. Working on Plan Because cost of the building and furnishings exceeded expectations and income has been less than anticipated and the claims outstanding, £ie complaint says “there is grave doubt as to whether or not the assets of said defendant are sufficient to liquidate in full such liabilities.” “In the suit brought by the Union Trust Company, as a creditor, no other object is in mind than a conservation of the assets and the protection of every one with a minimum of expense,” said Exalted Ruler Hughes. “Assurances have been given that the expenses of the receivership will be only nominal. "Under the direction, and with the approval, of Judge Bash, it is our desire and expectation that within a short time some plan can be worked out to be submitted to all parties in interest, which will enable the Realty Company as well as the lodge, in an honorable way to meet its obligations, and do the fair thing to everyone. It goes without saying that the lodge expects to continue as heretofore to stand for the benevolent and social objects for which it was organized.”

PASSES JRY TEST Anti-Wet League Lawyer Hopes for Job. E. A. Miles, Indiana Anti-Saloon League attorney, today received unofficial notice of his success in passing examination for prohibition attorney, from the evil service commission, Washington. Miles said he expected to be appointed assistant attorney for the Indiana dry office shortly, he has not yet tendered his resigna-' tion to the dry league. Eventually, it was said, Miles may be made attorney for the entire prohibition district embracing Indiana and Ohio. His duties will include preparation of cases to collect civil fines and penalties trom convicted bootleggers.

as Arkansans never have staged before. Moveover, the occasion tonight was to represent the first time Arkansas has had a candidate on a national presidential ticket and the first time, according to local statisticians, that the South has witnessed a national notification ceremony since 1856. Governor Parnell had declared the day a State holiday, and lest there was any doubt about it, guns were fired from a mountain side this morning to announce the fact again. Prominent Democrats from all over the country arrived today, headed by John J. Raskob, chairman rational committee. In his party were Senator Gerry of Rhode Island. Mrs. Jobs B. Warner, daughter of

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Princess Displays Knees; Duel Challenge Follows

Belgian Hurls Defy at Priest for Criticism of Astrid. By United Press BRUSSELS. Belguim, Aug. 30. A priest who criticised Princess Astrid because he considered her skirts too short, has been challenged to a duel by a member of the Belgian gentry. The challenge so far has gone unanswered. The criticism appeared in the Belgian clerical newspaper, Le Vingtieme Ciecle. The name of the challenger who took offense was not revealed. Princess Astrid of Sweden is the wife of Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium. The general public was more inclined to be amused at the criticism, taking the view that Astrid’s skirts simply conform to the modem fashion. Astrid is expected to give birth to another child shortly. The article criticising her said a photograph taken at a recent public ceremony in Mons showed her seated with her skirts reaching just above her knees. The writer said: “The radiant beauty of the princess aroused admiration in itself, without the addition of such a piece of trivial daring. “The example coming from the throne, or even the steps of the throne, is the most substantial bar that can be opposed to shameless fashions.” In discussion over the challenge,

STAGE OR TICKER? Job Bothers John Coolidge

BY ROBERT MOOREFIELD United Frets Staff Correspondent CEDAR ISLAND LODGE, Wis„ Aug. 30.—John Coolidge may choose between the wail of a saxophone and international banking for his life’s work. While he amuses himself along the quiet Brule, every one seems to have a position for the President’s son except John himself. It started with an offer of employment by a* Northwest banker. Offers from railroad firms, from a factory and even from a producer of a Broadway musical revue followed, and the spotlight for a moment was shifted from President Coolidge to his son. But while John plays his saxophone, sings at dances and seeks amusement along the Brule, the question of his employment remains unanswered.

FAIR ON OLD TIME Central Standard for Events to Avoid Confusion. State fair events will be scheduled on Central Standard Time to avoid confusion and inconvenience for the thousands of persons who will attend from all parts of the State, Levi P. Moore, board president, announced today. Opening Saturday, the fair will last a week, closing Sept. 8. Unusual interest is seen thig year in the horse and mule pulling contests, set for Tuesday, Wednesday arid Friday, Moore said. Prizes of S4OO have been offered Hoosier horseshoe pitching champs in the contest to be staged each morning, starting Monday. In addition to the Old Fiddler’s contest, in which SSOO prizes are offered, anew musical feature is scheduled, a contest for male quartets with prizes totaling SSOO. Indiana Farm Bureau Federation is in charge.

SMITH, HOOVER CLOSE IN FARM STRAW POLL Secretary Given Small Lead in Vote of Ten States. Hoover and Smith are running practically “neck and neck” in the straw vote being conducted exclusively among agricultural men by The Farm Journal, latest figures disclosed today. Hoover holds a lead, 12,742 to 11,405, over Smith in the total just announced, but the Democratic nominee has drawn 3,388 votes to 2,521 for the secretary of commerce from ten Middle Western States — Illinois, Indiana. lowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio. Wisconsin and Kansas. Indiana, the poll showed, has given -Smith 444 votes and Hoover 455. Farm voters of Democratic Texas have given Hoover 1,213 votes to 702 for Smith, to date.

Governor Alfred E. Smith, who came as his representative; Mrs. Nellie Tayloe Ross and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Claude Bowers, who is to notify Robinson of his nomination, came direct from New York. The ceremonies will be held on the front veranda of Hotel Arlington, where a speaker’s stand has been erected. Rows of improvised seats reach from the stand to the mountain sides, making a natural amphitheater for the event. After a band concert from 6 to 8 p. m. Raskc’- will call the meeting to order. Then there will be an invocation, the address of welcome by Governor Parnell. Bowers’ notification and Senator Robinson’s acceptance,

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it was pointed out that most of the younger members of European royalty dress in the same fashion as Astrid, including even Princess Mary of England, whose court is notably strict.

The answer is not likely to be forthcoming soon unless the vigilance of a special secret service man is relaxed. John is understanding directions from the President not to be interviewed, and the secret service man is under orders to see that he is not. nun AWAY from his favorite sports, somewhat bored with the quiet of the Brule, John has found solace in his saxophone. His father has worn a worried look at times, and once he even encouraged John to spend a week-end away from the summer White House. Sometimes there were other di-' versions. On several occasions, while his father slept, John danced far into the night. At Duluth he attended a pajama dance and was the prize of a three-cornered contest for his favor between a red-haired girl, a blonde with baby-blue eyes and a vivacious brunette. In their honor he displayed his prowess on the saxophone. Possessing an excellent and well-trained voice, John often is in demand as an entertainer. He has an unlimited repertoire of popular and sentimental songs which he uses during dance intermissions. When word of these accomplishments reached a New York musical show producer he made an offer said to be in five figures.

nun MR. COOLIDGE, it is understood, wants John to settle down to some solemn occupation. Railroads, banking, even a membership in the firm of Governor Trumbull, Connecticut, are mentioned. John is reported engaged to Florence Trumbull, the Governor’s daughter. It virtually is a foregone conclusion the President will oppose John’s entry into musical comedy. John, apparently, enjoys his saxophone and sentimental ballads more than ledger sheets or ticker tape, but will respect his father’s judgment. MORGENTHAUFOR AL Former Ambassador Sees Smith World Leader. B’l United Press NEW YORK. Aug. 30.—The entire world is looking to America for moral, political and financial leadership and Governor Alfred E. Smith is the man most capable of giving this leadership. Henry Morgenthau, former ambassador to Turkey, said when he returned from a visit in Europe., SIR CHAMBERLAIN ILL British Statesman Coming to United States for Health. By Units <1 Press LONDON, Aug. 30.—Sir Austen Chamberlain, loreign secretary, left today for Liverpool to start a trip to America for -his health. Sir Austen developed bronchial qneumonia when he contracted a chill on July 31, the day after an important speech in the House of Commons. He wore his left arm in $, sling Sodftjr because of neuritis,

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BOND SET AT $25,000 FOR FIRESUSPECT High Bail Figure Fixed by Judge Collins on State’s Request. STILL HELD IN HOSPITAL Probers Await Traugott Return to Clear Up Blast Details. Bond for Harold Libowitz, 22, of 39 N. Jereson Ave., was set at $25,000 by Judge James A. Collins this afternoon after an affidavit charging him with arson in connection with the SIOO,OOO Sunday night explosion and fire at the Traugott clothing store and Em-Roe sporting goods store, 209-217 W. Washington St„ was filed in Criminal Court. Libowitz still is held at. the city hospital detention ward. Judge Collins fixed the unusually high bond upon request of Deputy Prosecutor John L. Niblack and Deputy State Fire Marshal Harry x Gates, who signed the affidavit. Libowitz, suffering from serious burns, had been held under SIO,OOO bond on a vagrancy charge sin<jt. Sunday night. The bond was made higher to block expected attempts to get porarily out of custody. No Word from Traugott Meanwhile no further word !vid been received by officials from Edward Traugott, one of the owners of the Traugott store, where the explosion originated from fumes from gasoline soaked clothing. Traugott left the city late Sunday afternoon with Paul Scharffln, attorney. Worley announced Wednesday he had received a long distance telephone call from Traugott at the Brockaway Hotel, New York City. He said Traugott said he would start immediately to drive back to Indianapolis, having learned only Wednesdav morning of full details of the explosion. Worley said that the State fire marshals would question Traugott before police as soon as Traugott returns. It was planned to ask Traugott about these developments: 1. A key to the front door of the Traugott store was found in Libowitz’s pocket after firemen had found him, his clothing and hair aflame, back of the store Just after the blast. Kept Key to Store

2. Libowitz said Traugott let him have the key because he kept a truTk In the store and frequently desired to get to it after store hours. 3. Libowitz refused to talk further until he has talked with Traugott. 4. William Leeman, Lorraine Hotel night watchman, told fire marshals he saw Traugott and Libowitz talking in front of the Traugott store a little after 5:30 Sunday afternoon. 5. On a tip from an undisclosed source, fire marshals and detectives got from Maurice A. Davis, proprietor of a clothing store at 249 E. Washington St., a statement that Libowitz had delivered for Traugott a consignment of clothing worth, wholesale, at from SSOO to SI,OOO to the Davis store Sunday about noon. Police are holding this at headquarters. 6. A large amount of merchandise in nine packing cases placed by Traugott a few days before the explosion was discovered in an Indianapolis warehouse. 7. Mrs. Mildred Dawson, 435 S. Pine St., bookkeeper for Traugott, told police Libowitz had frequented the store for about three years and received his mail there. Libowitz kept clothing salesman’s sample cases in the store, she said. Complained of Business Davis told detectives he frequently had bought merchandise through Traugott in order to obtain better prices within the last five years. He said he told Traugott several weeks ago that business was "so rotten” he would have to get a cheaper line for fall. He said Traugott asked him what he wanted and he placed an order for about two dozen overcoats. a dozen top coats, some shirts and some underwear. Sunday morning about 10 a. m„ Davis declared. Traugott telephoned him at his home in Oxford Gables. Washington Bh'd. and Maple Rd., that he had the merchandise for him and could deliver it at once If Davis would open his store. Davis said he would be downtown in about an hour. However, Davis was delayed by a shave, a bath, and a stop at a tire store and did not get to the Davis place until about noon. Libowitz was sitting in front of the store, he said. Parked in front was a truck with the merchandise, consisting of overcoats. topcoats, underwear, glo\es, shirts and miscellaneous articles, some unpacked, some In boxes appearing to have been the original containers. Davis said he and Libowitz unpacked the goods and Libowitz departed about 12:30. Democrats Name Decatur Man Appointment of Dick Heller, Decatur, as Indiana chairman of the Smith-Robinson League of First Voters, by National Chairman Andrew J. Peters of New York, was announced today at Democratic Statd headquarters here. _