Ligonier Banner., Volume 62, Number 8B, Ligonier, Noble County, 22 March 1928 — Page 1
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AL SMITH WILL NOT BE GALLED
CHAIRMAN NYE SAYS SENSATIONAL QUIZ IS CONFINED TO BOND . ISSUE EXCLUSIVELY Campaign Contributor to Smith {'harges Sinclair Was Liberal Smith - Fund in 1920 « Governor Al Smith will not be subpoena.edfby the senate Teapot Dome committee to ascertain if Harry Sinclair indicted oil man contributed liherally to his 1920 gubernatorial campaign, Chairman Nye announced Tuesday as charged by the Ku Klux Klan senator from Indiana. “The committee caunovt go into the question of whether Smith appointed Sinclair a state racing commissioner or whether Sinclair gave a campaizn contribution to the New York governor” Nye.said. “Our investigation is confined to ‘the bonds of the Continertal Trading company.” : Senator Robinson republican Indiana, said he did not intend to let rest his charges that Sinclair was a liberal Smith campaign contributor even if the committee intended in ig:nm-fll them. Hé announced he would make a speech to the senate about the matrer, : This development came. after a ‘swift series of events. Nye let it be known the committee would inquire into sale of the Marion Star in 1523 by the late President Harding ; and previously there accumulated a mass of confusing and conflicting information. about the committee’s “mystery witness.” The commitiee will seek Nye said to ascertain if any Continental liberty bonds were iinvolved in any way in the sale of the ®W{arding paper. He has no information that the oil bhonds were involved but he believes a private inquiry into the matter is necessary in view of unsubstantiated veports concerning the deal which have ‘been current in Washington. . Board Misled? Nye now feels the committee may have been misled by information it received from its mystery witness, M. B. Frederick, Americap Railway Express company agent at Washington, 111. Frederick revealed privately to the committee that in January this year he had received orders from a Sinclair Oil company employe in Chicago to re-direct to a Washington, D. iC., a judge a package which had been erroncously addressed to Washington, IL, The committee now believes the package may have been a Christmas gift sent by the son-in-law of Chief Sinclair Oil company employee in Chilumbia court of appeals. The son-in-law who is employed by the Sinciair Refining company Chicago sent a packakge of Christmas cards which was delaved enroute Martin said.
Scott Are Safe. Apprehension concerning the safety of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott located in the California flood zone was allayed Tuesday morning when G. M. Zimmerman received a card from his daughter ‘Mrs. Beaulah Stone at Los Angeles that the former Ligonier residents are safe. It seems that Mrs. Charles M. Morrell had a telephone conversation with Mrs. Scott and was informed that the rush of water from the broken dam did not touch their orange grove. Later in the day Tuesday Bert-Inks received a message from Mr. Scott confirming the earlier report. ‘ e | Saves Maple Grove Church. J Timely action on the part of the congregation saved -‘the Maple Grovei church near Wawaka from destruction ! [Sunday when fire broke out in the roof. Sparks from the chimney caused the fire whiich burned the east side of the churcH guite badly before it was ‘extinguished. After the excitement, the services which included a program by the jubilee singers and a basket dinner were held. : On Their Honeymoon - Each more than eighty years young Davivd Stage a civil war veteran and .Mrs. Addie Hoback Kokomo began their honeymoon Tuesday. Stage is 85; Mrs. Stage 84. Both have greatgrandchildren. ' Oppose Corn Borer Move. At a meting of about 200 farmers of that community held at Churubusco, the general sentiment was against the enforcement of the corn borer regulations. . : Near-by Deaths Mrs. Susannah Pike 80 paralysis, Warsaw; Mrs. Julius Hopt, 80 Elkhart J. W. Russel appendicitis, Elkhart, J. G. Rliser 72 appendicitis Wells coynty. ol ik e '~ Notice to Farmers ~ Farmers desiring to order fertilizer _for spring crops should place their ~orders at once. See Willard Siabaugh , Mm%fiemwm SRR e e
THE LIGONIER BANNER
LIGONIER.NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA. THURSDAY. MARCH 22 1928
PRAISE FOR NOBLE COUNTY
LaGrange County Citizen Points to Valuable Club Work Accomplished in This County
} C. 1. Witsman of Wolcottville in = communication to the LaGrange Stan[dard among other things says: | “While attending the International last fall, T saw twelve hundred boys and girls, members. of Four-H clubs, ‘who were winners in their respective districts. They won their way to the International. They saw the big show. 'They visited the high points in America's agricultural capital and they were having the time of their livess. The sad part of it to me was that LaGrange county was not represented in that splendid pageant. Now it was not hecause our boys and girls did not want to go to the International. Rather it was because we did not care enough about their going to provide a way for them to go. If you could have seen their exhibits at the big show, I'believe you would say as Ido and perhaps with a good deal more emphasis, “ I wish my boy or iy g.r might have had ai parg in that great show.” |
“Over in Neble a county now noted for its activities in club werk two of its members put cu w demonstration down at Purdue last month that would have done credit to professionals. And the way thev went at it convinced all who were present that they knew their business. One mixed the chemicals and performed the operation, while the other explained the process step by step, and when they had finished they answered questions propounded to them by the live stock growers. Over there they have a real county agent, a live wire who was at the agriicultural conference at Purdue and took an active part in the program.”’
dig Masieal Comedy All Local Talent “The Fiapper Grandmother” a musical comedy with cast of over 50 will be presented at the Christiain church Monday and Tuesday nights March 26 and 27 under the auspices of the Kum-joy-nus class. . This is without a doubt one of the most delightful home talent productions ever staged in the North. The play is being staged under the direction of Miss Mary E. Jurney of the Wayne P. Seweéll Pro. Co. of Atlanta, Ga.
The comedy deals with an old grand ma who invests her savings in Teapot Dome oil stock suddenly finding herself rich she goes to Eurcpe in search of youth and beauty, and has her face lifted. She returns to America 23 a flapper grandmother with beaux galore and Jellys Beans at her feet. One of Ligonier’s most ialented and charming young ladies has been selected for the part. ' There will be choruses of ridiculous matrons, good looking Jelly Beans, The Debutante flapper chorus, the funny Door Knock children and the pre cious Rag Dolls. -
The following are some of the leading characters, Martha Holloway, Joe Kimmell, Mrs. Fisher, Elizabeth Drain Mr. Mayfield, Gilbert Darnell.
Sam Kuhnw’s Mother Dies.
Mrs. Catherine Kuhns aged 63 years widow of the late D. K. Kuhns of near Wolf Lake who was admitted to Lakeside hospital at Kendallvivlle late Saturday night died following a throat operation. Mrs. Kuhns suffered pains ond a severe swelling in her throat. After the swelling had caused bleeding and threatened to stop her breathing an operation was performed in an attempt to discover the cause of the illness. The surgical work failed to stop the progress of the growth.
The deceased was one of the most prominent women of the Wolf Lake community, taking an active part in civic and church work. She was the owner of two large farms near Wolf Lake. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Doris Cole of near Wolf Lake and two sons, Sam and Glen of South Bend. The husband and one son are dead. Funeral servicds were held at the Wolf Lake M. E. church Wednesday afternoon with interment in Kimmell cemetery. :
Democratic Leaders Hold Parley Democratic county chairmen and vice chairmen from twelve -counties‘ met at Fort Wayne Monday to organize | their forces under the leadership of R. Earl Peters state chairman. Counties, represented were LaGrange, Noble Steuben, DeKalb, Whitley, Grant Al-’ len, Wabash Huntington Wells Jay and Blackford. One object of the ‘meeting was to get the county chairimen ‘to encourage active democratic ‘workers to file for offices of precinct committeemen. Another was to see that every county ticket in the state is filled. The regional meeting was thefirst of a series of six to be held in the state. The second took place Tuesday at Laporte. Mrs. Hazel Luckey of Wolf Lake district vicechairman represented Noble county. : Prominent Elk Is Dead. Harry C. Knight 65 treasurer of the state association of B. P. 0. Elks died Monday afternoon of complications at his home in Elkhart. He was formerly exalted ruler of the Elkhart lodge of Elks. e
U. B. Church Notes
Sunday services will begin our preEaster services. There will bve a special program in the Christian Endeavor at 4:00 and the Junior church will open Sunday evening's service. Meeting will continue each evening of the two weeks except Saturday. There will be a special service on Good Friday when the W. M. A. will lay their Living Link Offering on the altar. Sunday Services. = '9:50 Sunday school. When we establish March new high record. © 10:45 Sermon. “What is My Contribution to Christ.” : ' 4:00 Christian Endeavor Leader Josephine Pancake. : Prelude—Sara Nichols Hymn » Topic and discussion.” What is my share in the Missionary Enterprise. Leader. Scripture 1 Thess. 1:1-10. e Prayer by Leader. Hymn. _ ; ~ Talk—Why has western civilization sometime been a hindrance to Foreign Missions ?—Ethel Moore. ~ Quartette—Velma Deardorff, Marcile Marker Marion Lake and Josephine Pancake. : Talk—What are some of the outstanding reasons for Mission work in America—Frances Snyder. ~ Piano Duet—Frances and Marie Snyder. : . 7:00 Opening by Junior chureh. Cail to Worship. v Good Evening song. 1 Motto : | Scripture John 3:16.. : o .Chorus. 1 Prayers Harold Borger, Helen Brill Francis Risley and Lords Prayer. Hymn—Since I joined the Junior C'i B.” ; | ‘Bible Alphebet—Helen Wolf i Offering and Response by Juniors . Songs : " Bible Books—Francis Risely. Disciples names—Majorie Claudon. | Song “We’re the Junior C. E. " l Sermon—Rev. H. W. White Closing Hymn and benediction. j
M. E. Church Notices. ~ Sunday School at 9:30, Edward ‘Bourie Supt. ‘We had a good crowd at Sunday School last Sunday, but not nearly as many as should have been there. Now that the weather is get'ting better we ought to put forth an extra effort to come to Sunday School. ;Our Sunday School this year has made a nice increase over the last few years and we are glad of that but we ought not be satistied until it has doubled its present average attendance. Preaching services at 10:30. A general review of the work for the year will be given.. : o t The Epworth League will have their Social Hour at 5:15 o’clock and the ;régular devotional Hour at 6:15. Let ’the young people be on hand and see 'if we can't make the Epworth League ‘Work go off in a finer way. . ~ Public worship at 7;00. This will ;be the last service for the conference year. Come and help make it a good \service. : ‘ . We are in hopes that we might have oood crowds at all the services on Sunday and that we might make this T_closing Sunday a good one. . ’ The every member canvass is being completed so be ready to make your subscription. ' Every member ought to feel under . obligations to contribute to the finances of the church. There are no institutions in this community that are contributing to the moral and spiritual needs of the people as the churches of th ecommunity. But too few people bear the financial burdens of the church, every member ought to make his or her contribution whether it be little or much. Prayer meeting this evening at 7:30 We had a good crowd last Thursday evening will you not join us this evenling? Oy : :
Christian Church.
We are anticipating another good day in our Bible school. We have not been below 100 in our attendance this month. We are hoping our average for the month will exceed the hundred by 15. Watch the Kum-joy-nus and the Corinthian classes next Sunday. The Gleaner class will have to be on the lookout or one of these classes will surpass them. ' Communion and preaching at 10:30 We are rejoiced to see more people remain for this service. Ii helps the tminister to preach better sermons. Eloguence from the few always calls forth eloquence from the pulpit. Christian Endeavor at 6 P. M. These girls and boys are doing fine. More should be members of this organization. , Public preaching at 7 P. M. Introductory services will be in charge of the Workers Class. They have not revealed their program to the pastor but we are assured of a good program. Our evening services are growing in number and interest. We extend a hearty invitation to any who ‘may not be attending services anywhere. Come. : b :
_ Bowling Netes 1 . The Biggs team defeated the Green | ~team Monday evening by 174 pins. | - High scores made by the different } - clubg last week were C. Hutchison 168, { . Mrs. A. E. Kelley 195, Miss Helen | Smith 158, Mrs. J. B. Schutt 179. !
: uwfign‘ms ‘ i Giris its a dis§§e lookout or vou'il be “Man Crazy” ‘; _. Does a girl try t?b act “cute” because she’s Man Crzy? | Lost child’s tl’efice lined kid glove. Kindly return to *obbie Fisher. " Dr. Black repo s the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Barrett March Soth. : Howard Hogueé the aged marble cutter, is ill in thé emergency hospital of Dr. Black. : Mrs. S. C. Sackelt will entertain the Sarah Anns withr.;:a picnic dinner at ker home tonight.{'; » \«lr and Mrs. Jgé Heés of Danville Ind., have heen guests thiis week of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hess. | ‘ e J. A. Freed of Wakarusa, has been lnamed by the profiibition party of In}diana for secretar@"' of state.. | oo e een ~ Mr. and Mrs. Radolph Miller of Topekak were dinner guests Monday evening of Rev. atid Mrs. G. H. Bacheler. - v % : Mrs. George Prfi:e received a -l)irth—day present by way of Lindbergh air ail from a sister’in Long Beach California. : : 5
“Dress Parade” is the big superspecial for the American Legior Behefit ‘at Crystal next Tuesday Wednesday Thursday. | e R "~ Mrs. Robert Mayne who has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Vern iisher for four weeks will leave Friday for her home in Camden. L Carlyle Latta of Chicago was a guest of his grandmother Mrs. Alice Latta and his aunt Mrss. Maurice ?Hess over the week end. For Sale farm.on Lincoln Highway near Benton. For particulars phone J 1018 or write C. M. Weddell 1201 South Main street Goshen. Bbhat* The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyvterian church will hold a bake sale at Stellars grocery Friday morning March 30. : Bb2t ‘Harry Inks and son Berl were called to Nappanee to attend the funeral of Mrs. Claude Stoops, wife of the teiephone operator there. Mrs. Arthur Klley and Mrs. Will Green spent Monday in Columbia. City Mrs. Green the guest of Mrs. Ralph Gates and Mrs. Kelley the guest of Mrs. John Gates. Th annual meeting of the Methodist Aid Society met in the parlers of the church this afternoon at which time there was an election of officers for the coming year. There was a good attendance: : - ~ Abraham Hire of Ligonier called at the News-Times on Tuesday. Ar. Hire is among the few left of the third generation of the orinal pioneer settlers on the old home farm whiere the Hire cemetery is located. This was during the early thirties. Th clocatiton was called Elkhart Bottom cwing to a tract of good land surrounded by swamps and low lands.—QGoshen News Times.
To Publiish Conservation M:igazine An Indiana conservation magazine will be published at Newcastle as a resuit of action at a meeting. Persons at the meeting included George Mannfeld of Indianapolis; Charles Biederwolf of the Indiana supreme court; 'e}nd H. H. Evans of Newcastle. It was planned to issue thc magazine monthly beginning May 1. A company will be incorporated to handle publication.
‘ Special Privileges to Expire " Foreign born world war veterans have but a short time in ‘which to avail’ themselves of sbecial naturalization privileges, they were reminded by W. A. Kiefer of Cincinnati district director of naturalization. ~ May 26 is the final date provided under the special act of congress but the last examination in the Indianapolis division will be the last week in May Kiefer said. ; ; Under the special act veterans are excused from the usual declaration of intentions proof of five years residence educational tests filing fees and 90 days posted notice. :
Cottages at Winona Looted. i ~ Thieves with a truck invaded War- |4 saw Friday night and breaking a lock entered the tool house of the Winona Railway Company on No. Detroit 'str’eet, and stole 460 pounds of alum- | inum. Warsaw officers discovered Fri- |, day that a number of cottages on the |, sonth side of Winona Lake had been ransacked the interior of aill having been turned topsy-turvey A number of finger prints were obtained by the |, Warsaw police Discovery of the con- | dition of the cottages was the resuit} of a neighborhood survey after one of the owners had gone to Winona to examine his cottage preparatory to get-| ting it in shape for the resort season,
~ Every Member Canvass. The Presbyterian church will make the annual every member canvass Sunday, March 25. A large eastern church calls its canvass day, Chureh Appreciation Day, and we might well €all to mind, the benefits of the church and so doing will appreciate its place in our lives and in our community. . Here are three practiical ways to show our appreciation: Ist, attend church next Sunday. 2nd, if behind in your pledges, pay all up during the coming week. 3rd, remain at home during the hours of two to five o'clock Sunday p.m., March 25 to receive the canvassers and be prepared if possible to increase your subscription. - ‘Suden Death. Frank Shallenbarger, aged 80, years, passed away at his farm home Wednesday night the result of a heart attack. He was an old and highly respected citizen and leaves many friends to mourn. Surviving are his widow and four children, two sons and two daughters, and a brother, John; Shallenbarger of this city. The sons are Wilbur of South Bend, and Floyd of Toledo, while the daughters are Mrs Maude Quinby of Benton Harbor, Mich., and Mrs. Ida Morrow of Fert Wayne.. . . The funeral will be held f{rom tlhe Ligonier Christian = church at two o'clock Saturday afternoon with in‘terment in Oak Park. : : _ . Sisterhood Meetss Mrs. = Ike Rose entebtained the Temple Sisterhood at her home Wednesday afternoon. It being the birthday anniiversary of Mrs. Leo Loeser who is the president ofthe society, Mrs. Rose arranged a. lovely party in the nature of & surprise in her honor placing her guests at one large table iin the center of which was a large birthday cake with lighted candles. The !three course luncheon was served at five o'clock at which time. Mrs. Loeser was presented with a handsome gift from the members of the Sisterhoocd. The twelve guests played bridge in th afternoon.
| Foster’s Largest Sale ~ The 100th community sale by George D. Foster Wednesday ' afternoon brought the largest crowd to town in the history of the events. The reciepts $9,014.28 were exceeded only once hefore. The crowd is estimated at 3,000, . A photograph of the assembilage taken by Reinbold was finished and back in 30 minutes. Three hundred two head of livestock was sold, 700 pices of farm machinery household goods and other articles were disposed of. Roosevelt Contributes to Fund (Col. Theodore Roosevelt former assistant secretary of navy and son of the late president Rooseveli eontributed $lOB to the fund Senator Borah is raising to repay the $160.000 republican party campaign contribution made by Harry Sinclair indicted oil man. : : Borah announced $3OO had heen received in the Monday morning mail, swelling the total amount of cash on and to about $1,901. ~ Jim Reed at LaPorte. Democrats from all parts of Indiana are expected to attend a party rally at LaPorte on the evening of April 5, when Senator James (Jim- Reed Missouri candidate for the democratic presidential nomination and_%)robably the most feared democrat in the United States Senate will deliver the address of the evening. - Presbyterian Church Notes. i The music, Sunday, March 25th will be arranged by Mrs. A. E. Kelley. Mr. Keehn will sing in the service at 10:45 and Miss Mitchell in the evening service at seven o'clock. The pastor will preach at both services. Lhe :
Berberich is Buried.
Marion Berberich died at his home the first of the week and the remains were buried in Oak Park, this city, Wednesday. The deceased was formerly trustee of Sparta township. : . Spelling Bee Tonight. . The Noble county spelling be§ will be held in the high schoo! assémbly room at 7:30 tonight. This will be an elimination contest to determine the gchool champion. : Steeplejack Is Killed Robert E. Jefferies 32 of Fort Wayne a steeplejack was killed at Jefferson City Mo., when he fel eighty feet from the steeple of a church. Score Attend Meeting A score of members from Ligonier headed by Miss Maude Middleton attended a district meeting of Rebekahs 'at Wolcottville Wednesday. : ‘ New Auto Truck. 3 B. B. Rickard is out with a fine new auto delivery truck. The vehicle is painted in fancy colors and attracts much attention. = i You'll be crazy about Man ~Crazy with Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall at Crystal Sunday and Monday.
FILES $50,000 sSUIIT : Florence Huss of LaGrange County Seeks Claim in DeKaib Cireunit Court For Large Damages , A jury was empaneled in the DeKalb circuit court Tuesday to fix the res ponsibility for a tragedy that occurred at the LaOtto crossing of the Vandalia October 21. ot The case is that of Florence Huss of LaGrange county by her mother Mrs. Minnie Heskins against the Pennsylvania Railroad company which owns the Vandalia. . : ‘Miss Huss 19 was seriously injured in a collision between an automobile and a freight car and she filed suit for $50,000 damages. ; . Dr. C. C. Kreigh of Ossian an eye epecialist lost his life in the accident and Miss Huss lost the sight ot her right eye and the bones of her face were broken and crushed. Modern Equipment. One of the best equipped ecates and up to date resturants in northern indiana is the Lincoln in Ligonier. ° The Ligonier Electric shop has jnst installed in the place a iodern frigidaire electric refrigerator which meets all modern requirements. - - ~ With modern electric appliances the Lincoln is brepared to serve dippie waf fles with geunine maple s_vrim -on short notice. Also only: the best af home cooked foods. ° 1 ~ On_Way to Golden Aze¢- | ‘Well out of the control of “these people who wished to wear their bed clothes in a cornfield at night” Indiana is now on her way to ancther “golden-age’ Meredith Nicholson noted Hoosier author - believes. Nicholson pictured the state as rapidly recovering from the “slump of the past few years’ and predicted that Indiana scon again will regain her normal pace.
{ Free Moving Pictures - .~ Moving pictures will be shown at (he iApril series of Farm Buréau meetings. “Give the Pigs a Squure Deal” a boys club picture will be enjoyed by young folks and old folks alike. It tells a real story. Another picture will explain tuberculosis in poultry. These programs will be free to everyhody. - Rev. Adam Ebey and family will leave Columbia City for New York where they take a boat for Bombay India to resume their missionary work They have already spent 27 ‘vears on that field. Mr. Ebey was a former Wawaka boy. Mrs. Ebey is & niece of Rev. Grisso. Mr. and Mrs. Grisso will drive to Coilumbia City tomorrow to bid them good by. - g train Ix Short, * With the exception of barley. dll kinds of grain show smaller stocks on Indiana farms March 1 than'a year ago according to the crops and live stock estimate of the United States department of agriculture co-operating with Purdue university ex‘perimei)t station. e : Birthday Party e The neighbors gatherday at the Waldron east of the city Tuesday evening and gave Mrs. Dale” Waldron a very pleasant birthday surprise. Music and games and delightful refreshments were features during the evening’'s en-: tertainment. : : Out of Quarantine John Hays-has removed from Blaine avenue to 1820 Prairie street in Eikhart. Mrs. Hays has recovered irom a nattack of scarlet fever. Mrs. Mary Smith who had been quarantined with her granddaughter has returned to her home here. : . e
Endorse MeNutft . A resolution was unanimously adop:ed by the legionnaires at a joint le3zion .and auxiliary meeting held at Wiabash Sunday afternoon at Memerial hall endorsing past state commander Paul MdNutt for national commander of the legion. : : Farm Home Barns The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blood two miles northeast of Middlebury was destroyed by fire. Most of the furniture of the first flcor was carried out. : » | Home April First - Mrs. S. P. Carney continues to improve in the Methodist hospital at Fort Wayne and she is expected to he brought home Sunday April first. : - : e . | Protracted }ceting. : A minister from Syracuse is conducting a protracted meeting at Byer’s church east of Wawasee. The meetting are well attended. : Finds Tire and Rim. e Fisk cord tire and rim 30x3% found Wednesday by 1.-J. Grimes near Nelsoh Boheck farm. The tire may be had at the Banner office. '~ : . New Telephone Divectory. The new directory of the Ligonier Telephone company will be issued in a few weeks. Anyone intending to install a phone or wish Achan'gesgi‘ made should call on the company at once as the copy for the new book-is now being compiled. = f
IRONDAY THURSDAY
VOL. 62 NO. 8B
ROBINSON SKINNED ALIVE BY SENATORS
REMINDED OF HIS DISCREDITED ~ POLITICAL BEDFELLOWS IN HOOSIER STATE
smifh Thrust Rebounds on Vietim and “Birds of a Feather Flock Together” He Is Told
: 'Washiugton, March 21.—Senator _{Arthur R. Robinson knew he had been [iiu a fight w}xcn the Democrats of the . senate got thorough with him today. ’.They recalled that the Indiana senator had been counsel for D. €. Stephenson that he had come to the senate a 8 an ' appointee of Goy. Ed Jackson, who was “facquitted by virtue of the statute of limitations ; that the chairman of his L’state central committe_e was awaiting “jtrial on a eriminal indictment: that the l]Republio:m mayor of his eity had been !cpnvicted and that the Republican ichairman of his county comnittees .{was facing trial in criminal court. | Indiana’s political mess was vi{olently stirred and Robinson was squarely set in the center of ‘it by reason of an unfortunate expression he used in seeking to estdablish that |Gov. Smiith had named Harry F. Sinclair lessee of Teapot Dome to the |state racing commission of New York. “Birds of a feather flock together’ he unhappily recalled whereupon | Democratic senators immediately hook ed up Robinson with Stephenson, Jackson, Warren McCray Clyde A. Walb John W. Duvall Ceorgeé E. Coffin and several Indianapolis councilmen all described as party associates personal friends and political supporters of {the senator. The political scandals of the Hoosier state were thoroughly aired and |despite Robinson’s repeated protests that not one of the Republicans of his state named as rigures in erim‘inal prosécutions was a candidate for president his critics gleefully reviewed the Indiana scandals and inferentially iincluded Robinson among the culprits, by reiterating his sarcasm about birds of a feather flocking tegether. Robinson started the fireworks in reply to Gov. Smith's letter in denial that he had received any campaign contribution from Sinclair, “I thought” he said in irony, ‘“that the governor lof New York was a calm and deliberate executive, a great student and a great salesman. But he flew in a range over my question whether ne had received a contribution from Sinelair and then named Sinclair to the state racing commission, Now I am wondering whether he is of the temperament to make a good president, whether he could calmly and judiecially for instance handle our foreign relations. I thoughit he would take Sinclair to his bosom.*Birds of a feather, you known lusually flock together.” Then ecame the flood of questions {that took the Indiana senator's breath away. Had he not been named by Gov. Jackson and had not Jackson been freed on a directed verdict because of the statute of limitations? Had he not been attorney for D. C. Stéphenson? Was not former Gov. MecICray 'one of hi% party associations? ‘How about Mayor Duvall and Chairman Coffin? Were not the indicted Indianapolis councilmen his friends? Had not Clyde Walb now facing trial aided .in his election? His questioners revealed a surprising intimacy with Indiana’s recent pelitiicial history and {with the mention of every Hoosier malefactor inevitably came the com{ment ‘“Birds of a feather flock together.” Senators who prodded Rob|inson, included Wheeler Mont., Heflin Ala., Barkely, Ky; Tydings, Md; Cara\'way, Ark; Copeland N. Y., Dill Wash., Walsh Mont., and Harrison Ark., Harrison wished to know whether Robinson would seek the “aid and bonds” of Will H. Hays in his campaign for re-election. . i ; “His criticism of the governor of New York comes with poor grace from the senator from Indiana” Harrison commended. All these men whose names have been mentioned here in connection with criminal prolcedings: We‘e friends party associates and political supporters of the senator but not one is a candidate for tpresident. Robinson protested for the eighth or tenth time not one ever had ‘any relations with Harry F. Sinelair. W ~ Presbyterian (. E. Notes - A very interesting meeting was con|ducted Monday evening by Grace |Knepp our new president. =~~~ " The subject was missions and was well taken care of by the society. 32 present. Specials were a piano solo |by little Miss Bilmire very pleasing 1y rendered and asvery pretty duet |sung by Margaret Lake and Bunice |Mrs. Rudolph Miller of Topeka who 15098 &vy fnweeating (R I S Hext 0 w 0 o e R eee e s e Se S