Ligonier Banner., Volume 63, Number 36B, Ligonier, Noble County, 3 October 1929 — Page 1

MONDAY THURSDAY

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SHEARER TELLS OF CAMPAIEH ACTIONS

WORKED HAND IN HAND WITH G. 0. P. IN LAST PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.

Derends Hoover Against Aftack on Naval and Merchant Marine - . Issue. in Lobby Talk,

- William B. Shearer, big navy propaganist, claimed’ before the senate investigating committee Tuesday that he worked hand in hand with' republican national committee representatives in the last ‘presidential campaign, . Climaxing his glib and fanriliar men tion. of men, Shearer said he wrote an open letter to _.\'ir!mmzé Murray Butler, resident of Columbia university, which was circulated by the republican. committee, and was told by “.\loseQ Bacon and Archer” to go to Boston and arouse Irish interest. . " Shearver apparently referred to Senator George AJoses, republican, New Ha'xm)shi're. and Representative Bacon, republican, New York. He identified Archer as “the representative of Senator Allen.” Allen, the Kansas republican senator, sat two feet in frout of ‘the witness as a member of the mvestigating committee, : " The propagandist souf;hi to imply that he was defending the president against the -attack of Butler and others on the naval and merchant marrine issue. : : At that time Shearer was in the emplay of American ship builders who earlier sent him to the Geneva disArmament (_:mn'éz'mu:v. The matter was opened by examination of Senator Robinson, dewocratic floor . leader who is a member of the investigatin committee. ' ;

Fagen Finally Booked = The picture of James Fagen in this morning’s. Fori “Wayne Journai Gazette as one of the bandits who held up; the Spenserville bank yesterday was at onee recognized by Acting Police Chief Earl Thompson as the culprit who some months . ago swindled W. F. Kline and robbed his grocery store in this city aside from floating bogus checks at Koons cigar store and the Griffith drug store. The fellow also drove Mr. Kline’s automobile up in Michigan and abandoned it. = : . s Fagen'is -now booked for a long term in prison. He has served time before. - ; . :

* Trio Pleads Guilty to Larceny. James anl_ing, oif Topeka, John Richards of Albion, and Earl W. Stiitz of Big Lake, the young men who were placed in jail at Albion, charged with stealing onions and potatoes, were arraigned before Justice of the Peace George Hufty late Monday at Albion and all three pleaded guilty to the charge of petit darceny. They were bound over {o the October term of the Noble circuit court, I'@lll;lixling in jail until they can give bond.

Waterloo Woman Hurt.

Mrs. Dell Crooks of Waterloo, was injured when a car in which she was d-iding with her husband, turned over ‘in a ditch four miles north of there after being side-swiped by another car. The other car came down a hill at high speed. The driver did not stop after the accient. Alr. and Mrs. Crooks were pinned beneath the wreckage and were rescued by passing motorists. Mr. Crooks was not hurt,

Has Lockjaw.

Richard Randall, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Randall of Lancaster township, Wells couuty,,is suffering from lockjaw. He suffered a severe cut on his nose a wek ago, when he was kicked in the face by a cow. Lockjaw developed from the injury.

Hunter is Fined.

James Polezoes was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Charles F. West's court at Goshen on a charge of hunting without a license. He was fined $24. Polezoes was arrested by Game Warden ¥red H. Finkenbiner.

In Naval Training Camp.

Alfred Jeffries, Jr., of this city son of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Jeffries has joined the U. S. navy and is at the Great Lakes naval camp near Chicago,

At Burr Oak Church.

There will be a home coming celebration held at the Burr Oak church Sunday, October 20th. A big attendance is looked for. - ; .

Courts to (onvene The Noble circuit court and the county commissioners court will con- - yine at the court house in Albion ~«next Monday, October T7th. P lay, | ~ Next Year in Boston ' It was voted at Louisville Ky., to hold the 1930 national tonvention of ‘the American Legion in Boston.

THE LIGONIER BANNER

LIGONIER.NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 3, 1929

TEN ARE KILLED IN STATE,

High School Student is Sl,n,'in by Prohi bition Agent at Bloomiield Over Week End.

- Two slayings arer included in ten 'dealhs hy'vjo‘lence in Indiana ‘over the week-end. i : In - Indianapolis George R. Reuter, 23, 'was fat_aily shot by Noravl Bennett Negro. policeman. Reuter has been fden_til‘ied as one of two men who hekl up a delicatessen shop. - Delmar '()liph_zm(, 18, high school athletic, was fatally stabbed near Bloomfield, by Wavne (Red) Lucas; 35, alleged dry, informer during disorder resulting froin an alleged attempt of a group of men to wreck vengence on Lucas. Oliphant was a cousin of Elmer ()liphuut. former Purdue ani Army football star. Lt Carbon monoxide gas is assigned as thecause of two ather d_éaghs, Urban F. Grossman, 47, was found dead in his automobile in a ’;:u.r'ag:é' at his ‘home .in Huntington. He had been try¥ing to adjust the (-élr'l)llret()r. Police said ‘he evidently had started the engine, of an automobile in an effort to warm up the garage. e Ar. and Mrs. Ollie Dickson, six miles northwest of Farmland, were killed’ when their automobile struck a tree which had fallen across the road south ‘ of Parker. - - Mrs. Mary Rigney, 21, is dead st Au»l derson, a victim of ptomaine ‘poison—' ing. e . Forrest Snow, 17, drowned in the Ohio river near Cypress when a canoe cansized. : s Donald El:ximre, 4, was fatally crush ed at Stilesville, -when an excavation | bheing made by his father, Carl Elmore for a filling station caved in upon him, . Miss Germains, 18, Lanesville, was fatally- hurt when an automobile in which she was riding was struck by another car three : miles south of

ROBEBERY A SPENCERVILLE

Michican Trio Rebs Bank at Spence - ville amd is Captured by Posse ol Officers at Harlan. -

Three bandits who staged a (121)‘“}411{\ holdup at the Farmers and Merchants bank of Spencerville at 2oo'clock Wednesday afternoon were captured about two hours later in a field on the farm of Tom Blume about two and a half miles south of Harlan. : e Forced to desert their car when a tire blew out- the bandits fled into a cornfield where they were captured by police from. Fort Wayne and Auburn and the vigilantes from the Woodburn state bank. , ; The bandits gave their names as Walter Dill Cascalia, 0., John T.. Belton, ,610 Abbot street, Detroit, and James Fagen 77 Canfield street Detroit, - Each was about 30 years old. One of the bandits surrendered when overtaken and ‘the other two were found by the posse hiding in shocks of corn. About $2.400 of the stolen .money was recovered. Part was found hidden in.the clothing of one of the bandits and more was found hiddex in brush at the edge of a small woods. - The bandits pointed out the place where some of the money was hidden. The exact amount taken was not known last night pending a check up. - The leoss was covered by insurance. ! ey = 7

Name Mayoralty (andidates.

The two major political parties have made further preparation for the municipal election =in Indianapolis, necessitated by the supreme court decision declaring the city manager act invalid. . The democra.tic!city committee, met and nominated a ticket headed'by'Reginald _H. Sullivan as a candidate for mayor. - George V. Coffin, republican city chairman called a city convention of the republican committee to meet next Saturday afternoon. L - Preshyterian Chure). - “The chief "difficulty of :the average. church is mot the strength of the en3emy, but the dissipated étreugth_'pf the people.” : - Communion service Sunday at 10:45 We heartily welcome the experiment of an evening service in which the Methodist - congregation unites with our own. : ’ These services begin the coming Sunday, October 6th and the first one of the series will be held in the M. E. church at seven o’clock. =

Tremendous (rowd.

One of the largest crowds: to ever attend a Foster Community sale assembled at the Foster barn today. A hig lot of live stock was there to be sold. : ; . c Hundreds of people gathered at the city' hall where barbecue sandwiches were served from the fire station by Charles Wagner and his assistants. (hange in President. It is understood that William A Cophran has resigned the presidency of the Farmers & Merchants - Trust company of this city and that Charles R. Stansbury is to succeed him when the board meets next Tuesday night.

- " OPEX NEW SIORE = Hawk & Son to Throw Open Doors of Clothing Store .in Ligonier Saturday 2 -.

‘The, clothing and furnishings store lut‘ Hawk & Son will open in the Carney block in Ligonier about fen o’clock ‘Saturday ‘morning. : . . The room has been cdmpiefély remodeled redecorated and new fixtures installed throughout. The stock s lakbfwlutely new especially purchased for the Ligonier store: The 'method of the store will be.for cash and with tie buyinz facilities of the Hawks’ stores will place them in line to sell at the lowest prices for good reliable merclrandise. i _ Bill Thomas will be in charge of the Ligonier store and the people of this city and community will be asured of courteous treatment at all times. Visit the store Saturday and get acuainted with the new management. Mr, Hawks makes announcement elsewhere in the Banner.

PARISH SHOW PROGRAM. Northeastern Indiana Jersey (attle Owners to Display Their Stock in Ligonier October 8, 9 and 10,

The Northeastern Indiana Jersey Parish show opens in the Foster barn in Ligonier Tuesday, Ostober ‘8 and lasts three days. Following is the program: : Wednesday—-- ; . 1:00 p.m. eencert by Tri-City bani. . 2:00 p.m. Demonstration—“ How to Judge A Cow’ o 1. Wallace pepartment Dairy Husbawndry, Purdue. 2:30 p.m.—Cow scoring . contest. Everybody. Prizes-—lst $5.00; second, $3.00; third, $2.00, o 3700 p.m.—Talk on Dairying by lulph Haines, manager International Experimental Farm. . 4:00 p.m.—Band cornert, 6:45 p.m.—Band corli:gert. ! 7:47% p.m.—Demonsttation —“Production of Ouality Milk,” Henry Wolf and Raymond Stump.: : - : 8:15 pm. Talk by Prof. Cannon of Purduve. . : : Thuriday—— o : Judging all day. Starts at 9:00 a.m. Qeorge . Cooper, of the Oaklands, judge. ~Breeders . bhanquet at nooun, $l.OO per plate. Ladies invited. Send reservations to Wm. H- Green, Ligonier, Indiana. : : There will no no admission charge to the show. !

Dog Killed, $1,050 Asked.

Action for $l,OOO damages for the fatal injury of a Pomeranian dog was instituted Tuesday in the DaKalb circuit court by Parthenia .A. Pinchin against Frank J. and Charlotte Blair, owners of a hotel in Butler. - Miss Pinchin stated that she l'Wa,s sitting in the lobby of the hotel holding the dog when a large section of the plaster fell, fracturing the doeg’s skull.

Gets Flower Here,

Jolin Rockey, railway trainman, who comes in from his run about noon each day, always wears a nice fiower., “Where do you get them?”’ John was asked. “Well,” he I'(£\p!'ied, “mostly at Lizonierand Waterloo; there are two nice gardens near the tracks at each pla('e‘. and knowing I am a lover of flowers, the ladies who care for them just tell me to help myself and T do” Kendallville News Sun.

Nearhby TPreaths,

DWW, Hoover, 70, asthma, life long resident of Nappanee:: Mrs. Catherine‘ Troclienbrod, 86, paralysis, near Rlkhart: J. N. Lehman, 79, heart t'rouble, Goshen: Mrs. Bessie Weybright. 28, typheid fever, New Paris; Lewis Bby, 59, diphtheria. mnear . Bristol; Mrs. Amanda Zent., 59, complications, Warsaw. ; Attend District Meeting. iLat evening at Hotel Elkhart was held a district meeting of the Chevrolet dealers, service managers and sales managers and their wives. Those from here were Mr. and . Mrs. G: T. Whittaker, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rebinson, Mr. and Mrs. James Leavy, Ralph Holtzinger and Irvin Ohlwine. Moves to LaGrange. . Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Hudson, Mouday moved from the ' Zimmerman pro;iex'ty on Union street to LaGrange. Mr. Hudson has ben employed in' the creamery ‘here for some time but is now -connected with the Van Camp condansery. : : Lk

Story Writer Ends Life.

Richard Allman, 21, short story writér, visiting his sister at Hammond shot and killed himself because he couldn’t get any of his stories published. Six months ago he made an uncussessful attempt to kill himself in Detroit. ! Sophomore Class Officers. The Sophomore class of the Ligonier high school has organized by the election of the following officers: - President—Elbert Roe. ~ Vice Presidént—Margaret Lake. Secretary and treasurer—Flosie Miller. : : : Bponsor—Ed Fisher. "

[UESDAY OPEN DAY FOR DUCKS, FOWLS

THIEVES MONDAY NIGHT MAKE AWAY WITH MANY CHICKENS e IN THIS CITY. '

Play Grim Joke -on Police Chief "Woli When They Lift His - : Fitteen Fowls,

Tuesday, October Ist, the open season for wild ducks arrived and at the same time it 151'()'x'ed the open -season for chicken thieves.. The prowlers waorked Monday night on Bowery, Sec ond and Third streets wosfan_d Lincoln Way West, making a; clean sweep of the fowls at all places visited. » ;

At the John Yoder residence corner of Bowery and Third streets thq thieves worked silently and made - hurried getaway. i The robberies were not discovérad until the poultry owners went to feed their fowls Tuesday morning = and discovered they did not have any to feed. . s i

From the Yoder house it is presumed the thieves went to the Jacob Smalley. home where they did their work .well., - ; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bauer, residing on Lincoln Way West reported that a small number of prize fowls for some of which they had paid $5 a head. These pets were also taken. The next place visited was the coop of Police Chief Wolf where fifteen chickens roosted. They will roost and cluck there no more. ; There is absolutely no clew to the perpetrators of the thefts and the officers have nothing to work on. . Some think the thefts is the work of local talent for a familiarty with the places robbed is indicated. ‘ It is claimed that a buff colored sedan was, noticed parked in an alley between Lincoln Way West and Second street Monday nighl._which may have heen used to cart awaw the loot,

Jewish New Year Friday.

- People of the Jewish faith througout he world will hold several holy day services in the near future. Beginning with Friday evening, October 4th, Jewry the world over will usher in the festival of New Year, known in Hebrew as “Rosh Hashanah.” With the celebration of the New Year on October sth, the Jewish peo-" ple will open the year 5690 of the Hebrew calendar. Aa sunset of Sunday, October 13th ‘the chanting of the traditional melody of Kol Nidre in all temples "zpnd‘ synagogues will mark the begimfing of the Day of Atonement, caled in Hebrew “Yom Kippur”. “Yom 'Kippue”,mornih}g will be observed by Jewish people Cctober 14. - Reform Judaism observes ‘“Rosh Hashanah” as specified in the Bible for one day, while orthodoxy observes two days. - ; ‘

Christian Eadeavor

The meeting was opened with few songs. The topic for the eveni«ng was ‘How do we known Right or Wrong?” Some one suggested that we start a contest and Harry Mentzer and James Cain were chosen as leaders to see which one could have the most members. Florence Oldfather and Woodrow Stellar were asked -for special numbers at the next meeting. The meeting was closed with the benediction. :

Slim At Hoover

The U. S. senate voted Wednesday afternoon to strike out the- flexible provision of the pending tariff bill and substitute a clause making the tariff commission an agency of congress instead of she president. - - ‘ This action overrides President Hoover who in a recent statement urged retention of the .flexible tariff provisions. It constitutes a second rebuff for the president in the senate which soon after thte special session of congress began voted to add the debenture plan to the farm relief bill over the pr.esident’s protest., ;

Farm Board Plans Storage of Wheat. The federal farm board plans to bring all facilities for: storage of wheat under control of the farmers themselves, former Governor Samuel R. McKelve, of Nebraska, a member of the board, told the senate agriculture committee investigating appointments to the farm body. e According to McKelve the board intends to rent or buy existing facilities as soon as it completes organization of the National Grain Corporation. He said the board will perfect this organization in time for morketing next year’s crop. :

Many Licenses Revoked.

Righty-one automobile drivers have had their licenses revoked since July Ist for driving when intoxicated, Secretary of State Otto G. Fifled announced. The licenses were revoked for one year. . i i :

Y SOCIAL EVENTS.

Items Gathered by Banner Reporters of Special Interest for its . - : Many Readers, . = =

Luncheon-Bridge,

Mrs. Walter Robinson, Mrs. Robert Shobe, Mrs. Arthur Kelley and Mrs. Chester Vandeérford united Tuesday in entertaining' at ‘'a very charming luncheon-bridge at - Hotel = Ligonier about seventy guests. The luncheon -tables were made most attractive with decorations‘of‘fall'flow—ers in shades of yellow and orchid. The color scheme of vellow and orchid was carried out in the serving of the four course menu and in other table appointment. Following the- -one o'clock luncheon sixteen tables -of bridge were formed and favors were presented for high score to Mrs. Hattic Hyman, tirst; Mrs. Charles Keehn, second; Mrs. Graham Lyon, third and Mrs.~Ralph Strait, consolation. ¥ ok &

Birthday Party.

~ Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bartholomew en'terta.ined_at their home on South Main street Tuesday evening a small party of friends, the occasion being the birtl;lday« ‘anniversary of the host, Those present besides the host and hostess were Mr. and Mrs. George D. Gaby, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Draper and Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Wood. “500” was the diversion.of the evening, honors going to Mrs. Gaby and Mr. Wood. The proverbial blowing out of candles on-the birth‘day cake by the host at one fell swoop which of course insured the realization of his wish. The affair was rounded out with an ela'borut,e lunch. Mrs. Ollie Simmons assisting in serving. An interesting feature was that, by unanimous consent, every one present was voted yvoung. - : %k ok e ww S e

Standard Bearers Meet,

Mrs. Robert Shobe entértained the Standard Bearers Missionary Society of the M. E. church Monday evening. The opening of the meeting was a delicious pot luck supper which was followed by the election of officers for the coming year. President, Kathryn Bolotho; vice presendent, Louisa King; secretary, Helen Smith,; treasurer, Inez Hayden. A social hour was enjoyed and the contes: prizes were won by Miss Ena Olizer, Miss Olga Oliver and Miss Gladys Billman. i * Kk X \

Birthday Party.

Tuesday evening Mrs. Willis Oyler was very much surprised when twelve of her friends asser‘nbvlé,d'a,t her home to help celebrate her birthday anniversary. A picnic supper was served and “Michigan” was the deversion of the evening. Mrs. Oyler received first prize and Mrs. Leon Schlotterback second. . Ty S

Entertained Last Night,

Mrs. George Foster. entertained last evening in honor of Mrs. Nellie Curry. The guests were Mrs. Cecil Griffith, Mrs. Frank Raubert, Mrs. Lawrence Skeels, Mrs. W. E. Oyler, Mrs. Carl Smitli and Mrs. Stanley Surfus. - The evening was spent playing pedro. Mrs. Curry received the prize; The hostess served dainty refreshments. . 5*% * .

(elebrates Birthday.

Mr. and- Mrs. William Cummings visited Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cook in Goshen. Saturday evening they went to Elkhart where they attended a birthday dinner given in honor of Mr. Cummings’ 75th anniversary, given by their son Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cummings. They arrived home Tuesday = . - -* % %

Missionary Society Meets.

Mrs. Clair Weir entertained ten members of the Young Ladies Missionary sgcety of the M. E. church Wednesday. A delicious potluck supper was enjoyed which was followed by the election of officers. = * % X

The Kings Daughters will hold their first meeting of the season at the cottage of A. B. Weaver at Ogden Island. A picnic supper will be served.” . %&X £ 7

Mrs. Fred Weeks and Mrs. Clair Wejr .will entertain their circle of the M. ‘E. church at the home of Mrs. Weeks. .

To Speak Here

Ralph ‘A. Hayne who is a member of the Agricultural Extension Department of the International Harvester Company is a successful live stock and alfalfa grower who sees things fromn the viewpoint of the farmer, and is the author of several books on live stock, dairy farming, lime, drainage, potatoes, hogs sheep ets., that have had a large circulation. - For years he has been a- cloge student of all farm jand compmunity problems, and is most interesting and pleasing in his talks on farm topics having the happy faculty of discussing his subject in a manner that is highly instructive. L . He has a way of talking in a neighborly manner rather than giving a set address to his audience. All these things combine to make his meetings of real and lasting value to all communities in which they are held.

RETIRES AFTER FIFTY YEARS.

William Sorgenirei Ends Fine ‘Record on New York Central; Never _ Had an Ac¢eident.

Sunday for the last time Elkhart township’s native son, Engineer William Sorgenfrei, of the N. Y. C. “talked” to home folks here and at Ligonier as he has done on nearly every run he had made through home scenes in deeades of vears. ;

Year in and year out, sunny or otherwise, folks busy in homes, fields, shops and elsewhere, _;?vbuld remark as ‘his train passed, “’l;l‘eré's Bill,” for Bill would blow the wikistle of his locomotive as his train passed by. But now they will miss him, for he has made His last run.=

“Bill” never had a single accident in all his fifty years of work on the railroad. And now he goes on a pension. Elkhart township folks take their hats off to Mr. Sorgenfrei.—Wawaka correspondent.

50,000 MEMBERS IN PARADE.

125 Musical Organizations and 100 Floats in Ameriean Legion Parade at Louisville, Kentucky.

Bill Smith, the broker, and Jack Jack Jones, the barber. with 50,000 other doughboys of eleven years ago, marched down the streets of Louisville Tuesday in the annual Am€rican Legion parade. ¢ . * Every section Of}thé‘ Uinted States was represented in the trim column of the stalwarts; clad in the uniforms of war davs. There was tho.sa_me,old staccato in the -tattoo of their feet against the pavement and the same boyvish °('u§::er_noés shining from their I'zx(-e§. though gray hairs are beginning to show beneath their (vawsez‘is caps. ) 5

More than 250,000 persons l);@l.)gibtl the line of march: and watched 'the legionaires, their 126 musical organizations and the 100 floats, entered by -various state delegations, file past. Wednesday was set apart on the program of the 11th annual convention ol the American Legion for merryvmak ing and 'the big parade was the grand opening event. Aproximately 125,000 visitors are in Louisville, ' including members of ‘the Legion the Auxiliary and the families and friends.

To Yote on Time issue.

_A petition to be presented to the Elkhart city council at its regular meeting tonight asking that a referepdum be-held at the city election, Nov. sth, on the question of whether Elkhart is to observe daylight saving time next yeal'.‘ g .

Blank petitions were in circulation Tuesday throughout Elkhart. It was estimated that the petition would bear at least 200 signatureés when presented to the éowneil. =

A number of those signing the petitions have said they feel that the referendum should be held this fall in conjunction with the city election as it is purely a loca] matter in preference to the suggestion that it be held next May during the primary at which county officers will be nominated. | It the vote is taken it will serve as a recommendation to the city couneil to be elected at the same election. ‘The same process might work in Lig onier. v , L,

Twenty Years Ago.

The Cromwell Advance has the following item of 20 years ago: “On the 23rd the Cromwell Senecas defeated the Ligonier Earth - Sellers in a 13 inning game by a score of 3 to 2. Bert Inks was on the slab for Ligonier and “Mike” Snyder pitched for Cromwell. And among the players in the game as mentionsd were Culver, Harsh, Pete Hall, Rapp, Bowser, Ketring, Kegg, Steele, Mick, Kessler, Bip Sack, Runge and Kuhn. Coral Smith was umpire.

Modern Rome Tacties.

While firement from three neighboring towns fought flames Monday night that threatened to distroy the village of Freeland Park, in Benton county; a brass band that had followed firemen from' Hoopeston, .111., stood on the edge of the fire lihes and played, “There’ll ‘be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.” The band had been playing for a fall festival in Hoopeston. The fire reduced a solid block to ashes. ;

Captures Large Pike

Fred Koopman of Fort Wayne while fishir;g in Hogback lake near Angola last Sunday landed a pike weighing 171 pounds. It was 421 inches long and fought for half an hour before it was finally landed. :

Another Dairy Meeting.

Carl Klepper and Ivan Moates, of the Cloverleaf Creamgry were accompanied to Columbia City by four of their truck drivers where a district meeting of milk producers was held.

Slide is Removed

The dangerous_slide at the high school play ground which cost the life of Little George Kline has been removed. : j

TWICE WEEKLY

VOL. 63 NO. 868

JWCEPING LOBBY PROBE LAUNCHEL

RESOLUTION BY SENATOR "CARAWAY UNANIMOUSLY ENACTED BY CONGRESS.

$lO,OOO Fund Provided Judiciary Bod}‘ to Investigate All (lasses of » ~ Lobbying., :

l A general inveg;t,igation o'Ffall lobbying activities in Washington, incl(uding the mnow famous “social lobby” was authorized by the senate late Tuesday without a dissenting vote. _ The vote was taken shortly after a senate naval sub-committee had dismissed, temporately, after two days of testimony, William B. Shearer, whose- propaganda activities in the interest of shipbuilders at the Geneva naval conference prompted the move for a general inquiry. , ~ ‘The resolution by Senator Caraway democrat, of Arkansas, which the senate passed, provides for a wide investi gation by the judiciary committee, which includes :Senator Borah, of Idaho, Worris of Nebraska and Walsh of Montana famed as the Teapot Dome investigator. : _ AN dppropriation of $lO,OOO is provided for the investigation, which is expected to go first into the lobby maintained by various interests represented on the.tariff, and then into other lobbying activities, including those for prohibution, against prohibition. for and against the army and navy.' and other matters, . : The preamble of the resolution recites charges that 18bbvists “located in. and around Washington filch from the American publie more money under a false claim that they can influence legislation than the legislative branch of this govex‘nmqnt costs the taxpaye-

It-adds that “lobbyists seek by all means to capitalize for themselves every. interest and every sentiment of the American public which can bhe made to yield an unclean dollar for their greedy pockets.” L - The committee is given the broad authority to “instruct and inquire into the activities of lobbying organizations and lobbyists.” Nearly 400 orgdnizations of various sorts interested in legislation keep representatives at Washington, many of them all of the time, some of them when particular measures are pending. ¢

~ Slain Man Buried at Auburn. The stange man who was shot a / week ago by Gerald Martin, a 13 year old boy living near ‘St. Joe, and who has been held by Coroner John R. Clark; of Auburn, for identification, was buried_Monday -afternoon in Roselawn cemetery in Auburn. Rev. C. ' Boyts, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating. '

Mr. Clark was directed by Trustee O. K. Shull of Concord township, to bury the stranger evidently an escaped inmate of some institution. He was shot while trying to ferce his way into the Martin home.

Congressman Hogg in Cromwell.

Congressman David Hogg will be at the Cromwell postoffice Saturday, October sth, to meet those who wish to see him on official business or other wise. During all the time‘congresb' is not in session Mr. Hogg holds(office days in all parts of the 12th district that he may better perform the duties of his office.

Receiver is Asked for Bank.

State Bank Examiner Charles F Werner Wednesday filed receivership papers in circuit court at Columbia City for the Provident Trust company. The bank was decalred insolvent when Lloyd S. Crouch, assistant secretary, recently confessed to embezzlement of more than $65,000 of the bank’s funds. :

Kosciusko Man Missing,

Warsaw police have been asked to aid in the search for Poter Neer, of Milford and Leesburg who disappeared last Saturday. He attended the county fair at Warsaw Saturday and has not been seen since by his relatives. He is 65 years old.

Here on Visit.

Mrs. Matie Guerrier, of Detroit, a resident of Ligonier about thirty years ago is here visiting her brother E. E. Reed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Reed. Mrs. Guerrier’s husband was-a dentist in this city.

Wholesale Arrests.

A police drive inaugurated at Elkhart over the week end resulted in the arrést of seventeen persons for various infractions of the auto laws.

Visit Sick Brother

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rex of Benton Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rex of Avilla, were at- Millersburg Sunday on aceount -of the gerious illness of their brother John Rex. g