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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
.RUBENS STOCK SOLD
Leader Store Buys Goods OF
Downtown Business.

Sale of the stock of the Rubens
Clothing Company. 401s West
Washington street to the Leader
Store, Washington and Delaware
streets, was announced today by
Harry Rubens, manager of the
clothing company.
The sale Of the stock marks the
passing Of a mercantile establish
ment that has been in existence in
Indianapolis for forty-three years.
The Leader store is under the
control of H. Unger e. Sons, who
have been actively engaged in the
merchandising business in Indian
apolis for tWenty-six years.
A portion of the popular priced
stock has been sold in the sale
marking the closing of the Ruben
store, but the great balance will be
moved to the Leader store.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
FORMER BANK
HEAD ON TRIAL
Faces Two Charges in Sui
IiVan Court.
BIZ United Press

BIZ JuifCd Press
SULLIVAN, Ind July 3.-The
trial of James NJ. Lang, former
president of the defunct Citizens
Trust Company bank here, on
charges of enlightenment and lar
ceny is in progress today in Sullivan
circuit court.
A jury composed of five women
and seven men was chosen Tuesday
to hear the case.
The indictments, consisting OF
five counts, we're returned against
Lang in February, 1928, after he had
mysteriously disappeared.
The trust company was closed by
the alleged finding of bad paper
and a claim for 100000 in liberty
bonds which William Abbott con-
tended he placed in the banks care.
He. said he failed to receive either
the bonds or a receipt.
Lang. who disappeared before the
institution was placed in the hands
of a receiver, was induced to return
and has been at liberty under bond
since.
Abbott filed claim against the
company demanding possession OF
the bonds which he said we're left
with Lang.
Trial of the claim was held in
Knox county sometime ago, evil
dence and arguments being heard
Judge Calverly, who heard the case.
intimated that he would decide the
claim in September.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
FARMER HANGS SELF
III Health Is Blamed for
Hammond HOLMAN Suicide.

Relatives today blamed i'll health
for the suicide Tuesday afternoon
of Hammond HOLMAN. IS, farmer
on r. R. 7. Mr.. Kollmans body
was found hanging from a beam in
the granary at his farm at 3:45
p. m. by his son, William HOLMAN
Of MOoresville, and T. w. Sween-
ley, a neighbOr.
When Mr.. HOLMAN threatened
suicide several days ago relatives
hid all weapons. Revolver cart
ridges and shotgun shells were
found in his clothing.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs.
Eva HOLMAN. and seven sons and
four daughters in Indianapolis.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday morning at 1890 at the
home. Burial will be in the West
Newton cemetery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
3 ACCEPTED ON JURY
Seven Excused, Ten More
Are Called.

An architect, real estate dealer and
milling company official we're &C
cepted for county grand jury serY-
ice today from a panel Of ten ex-
amined in criminal court.
They we're: Herbert w. Foltz, of
1847 North Delaware street, Of the
firm of Foltz, OSler & Thompson,
architects; Walter J. Goodal OF
4156 Washington boulevard, real
estate dealer; and William j.
Shafer. 2901 North Meridian street,
vice-president and secretary of the
Fahnley & McCrea Milling Com
pany.
The seven others we're excused, as
we're six examined Monday. Ten
more prospective jurors will be ex-
amined Saturday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
CONGREGATION BUYS
ODD FELLOW BUILDlN
Second Reformed Church wi
Move to New Structure.

Negotiations were completed today
by the Second Reformed church foi
the purchase of a three-Story build-
ing at Pleasant and Shelby streets
formerly occupied by indianapolis
Lodge No. 465, l. Q. o. F.
Ernest c. Movie, a member OF
the purchasing committee, an.
nounced that the building will be re-
modelled to serve the future home
for the church.
The Second Reformed cl I'll, now
located at Merrill and labama.
streets. will move to the new site as
soon as repairs are completed. The
Rev. George Kehl is pastor Of the
church.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
PAPER CAUSES INJURY

No more will M. J. Drach, 500
Kenwood avenue, allow a newspaper
to be left on the seat at his side
while driving an automobile.
Driving in the 200 block North
Meridian street Tuesday afternoon,
Drach's car struck Mrs. Ruth Lewis,
3134 College avenue. who was stand
ing at the side Of car parked at
the curb. when his newspaper blew
into his face. Mrs. Lewis was bruised
on the body.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
COUNCIL MAN REFUSED
CUMMINS CASE DATA

Past records of this board should
show that the action taken in the
Cummins case is for the best in
terest of Indianapolis was the
reply of Ira P. Haynaker member
of the board of safety to certain
city councilmen's doubts concern
ing the recent demotion of Sergeant
Dan Cummins by the board 'for
the good of the service"
Other board members affirmed
lawmakers stand.
THE reasons are good ones, but
can not be disclosed at the present
time to either the public or city
council" said Haymaker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
CHILDREN HEAR STORIES.

A reading hour at 10 a. m. start
childrens activities at Highland
playground every morning, Mrs
Marie SWEET says. with children,
interest getting keeper as the storif
are read.
A result of the recent at thi.
playground was the loss of the on
large tree shading the swings. A
though one of the largest in til
park. it was torn up by the roots. .
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
YOUTHS SEIZE MONEY,
FIREWORKS FROM BOY
Materials for Fourth Celebration
vanish" on Circle.

Homeward bound proudly display
ing a double armload OF fireworks,
Carlton johnson. u, 2O35 Ashland
avenue, was halted by two Negro
youths near Christ church, MOnu-
ment Circle. They snatched the
fireworks and two 81 bills from his
pockets. johnson gave chase, but
the other boys eluded him.
As John Florence, Cos East Pratt
street. approached a house he was
remodelng at $50 East Pratt street
early today. ne saw a man collect
ing his tools. He called police, and
John Bateing, %. Lafayette, Ind,
was arrested on vagTancy charges.
Theft OF clothing and a bag valued
at $95 was reported to police today
by Charles Shine, 357 Lansing
avenue.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
FURNACE KING
ENDS STORY OF
LOVE AFFAIR
Completes His Testimony
After Five Days on
Stand.

BU T-uffed Prcss
CHICAGO. July 3.-Five days
after he walked jauntily to the wit
ness stand to defend himself against
Ann Livingston's s25O,0O0 breach Of
promise suit, Franklin S. Hardinge,
81, brought to q close today his
rambling story Of his love affair
with the pretty Oklahoma stenog-
rapher.
The aging oil burner magnate
showed the effects Of his long ques-
tioning when he stepped from the
witness chair.
Questioned Closely
BENJAMIN II. Enrich Mrs. Living
tons attorney, questioned Hardinge
closely about a motorcycle accident
in which Ann figured while she was
here visiting the rich man She
thought she was going 10 marry.
The defense has intimated Ann
would not have been hit if she had
not got up early to meet Charles
Max, st. Louis publicity man. whose
name has figured prominently as
one Of her sweethearts.
Hardinge said he thought Ann
was bludng about her injuries when
the motorcycle hit her, but admit
ted that later he called doctor
and nurse to attend her.
Asked what brought on the first
nuarrel with Ann which finally led
to calling off the marriage, Hardinge
said Josephine Brand. his house
keeper. had told him Of AIMS con-
duct at a New Years party in which
she is accused of having toasted
Max.
Called Hardiuge Daddy"
ct told Miss Livingston" Hardinge
SAID. that she and Josephine
shouldn't quarrel. Ann demanded
that Josephine leave my house and
I refused"
On redirect examination Hardinge
said Miss Livingston had demanded
a prenuptial gift of S25 900 or $50
600 before marrying him.
Il refused" Hardinge said.
After Haringe left the stand Peter
Ilohr. his chauffeur. testified that
Miss Brand lived at the Hardinge
home and that she called Hardinge
{ Daddy"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
FOUR COPS PROMOTED
Curran. Olsen, Magenheimer and
AIberS Advanced.

-Four promotions were made Tues
cay and one resignation accepted
by the board Of safety.
Partolmen David Curran and
Harold Olsen were raised from sec
ond to first class. Promotions from
patrolmen to sergeant for William
AIbers and to detective sergeant for
Albert NGagenheimer were also made,
The resignation Of George L.
Stone, captain of police, with twenty
wears service was also accepted.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
GIRL, q, FIRES HOME
Flames Spread From Birds
Nest; Two PeriIed.

When Mary Louise Dunlop, q,
Negro, playing with matches, set fire
to birds nest in an cave at her
home, 1047 West Twenty seventh
street, this morning, the house
caught fire, burning the arms, hands
and legs of her 5-month-old
brother Ted, and suffocating her
grandmother, Mrs. Eleanor Purry,
IS, who was i'll in bed.
The baby was taken to city hos
pital. Lieutenant John Kitzmiller
carried Mrs. Purry from the home
and f1remen revived her.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
HOLLAND CABINET QUITS

By United Press
AMSTERDAM, July 3.-Holland's
cabinet d'affaires" handed in its
resignation today in the belief that
the general elections would make it
possible for a normal party cabinet
to begin its functions.
The cabinet d'affaires, which has
conducted the government business
the past two years, was composed of
members Of all the principal par
ties in Holland.
The general elections are being
hold TODAY.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
Florist Given Divorce

ANDERSON, Ind, July 3.-Edgar
Stuart. Anderson florist, was granted
a divorce from Mrs. Eleanor Stuart,
by Judge Lawrence Y. Mays OF
Madison superior court. Stuart
testified his wife ran away with an
other man.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
SON IS PERKINS HEIR

Samuel E. Perkins III, of 1851
North Pennsylvania street, as the
only heir of his mother, Mrs. Susan
E. H. Perkins, who died June %
without a will, today probated the
estate which included personal prop
erty of $1,000 and $l50,0OO in real
estate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
Fairmont to Celebrate.

PARAMOUNT, Ind, July 3-A
program of horse-racing, baseball
horseshoe pitching. an old 1ddlerS
contest and display of fireworks has
been planned for the annual Fourth
of July celebration to be held at
the Grant County Playground AS
ISOLATION park here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
SAYS STOMACH FINE;
EATS ANYTHING NOW
Found How to End His Gas and In
digestion. Bach-Ache Gone, Too.

Friends of Victor BlanChette. 2036
Erie St. Bradley, Ill. we're recently
surprised by his rapid recovery of
health. In explaining the matter,
Mr.. Blanchette says:
For a long time. I suffered in
tensely from stomach trouble, back
ache and constipation. Food would
not digest. and the gas and bloat-
ing and pains we're almost unbear-
able. 1 was nervous, tired and worn
out all the time. Night brought very
little sleep. My back ached severe
", and often my joints were stiff.
1 was losing weight and badly dis
couraged. when I read about Viuna
and started taking il. / was never
more surprised in my life than I
was by the quick improvement in
my condition. Today my digestion
is perfect. without gas or pains. My
backache IS gone. joints are all right
again. and I am sleeping SOundly
and gaining weight. Vluna gave me
back my health after many other
medicines had failed
There must be something differ
ent. something truly wonderful
about a medicine which has prompt
" ended so many severe cases of
back ache. stomach trouble. kidney
pains and rheumatism. Try one
bottle Of Viuna under positive guar
anty. 81 at druggists or mailed post
paid by Iceland Medicine Co.. Indi-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03
SOCIALIST OFFICIAL 27

BU LHited Press
NEW YORK, July 3.-Clarence
Senior. 81. of Cleveland, has been
elected executive secretary of the
national Socialist party, the young
est person to hold that post.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03

which provided gasoline for the
Roosevelt on the fly during this
grueling run.
The public is cordially invited to
inspect this stock car and see the
many other interesting features
surrounding the run.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-03

The record-breaking Marmon-built
straight-eight which set new
worlds nonstop record Of 440 hours
lover Is days. is now on display in
our salesrooms.
In addition, we have secured the
Marmon refueling or "mother" car,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
VOTE PUBLICITY
TRES SENATE

The campaign to abilish secret
sessions of the Senate and to force
consideration of all business In open
session gathered headwav today as
threats were made to expel mem
bers who revealed what went on
behind closed doors.
Publication of the roll call on the
confirmation of Irvine l.. Lenroot
by many newspapers has again
brought the dormant issue to head,
The principal feature Of the Len
root roll call was widely carried by
press associations and Washington
correspondents, who obtained the
information. as usual, from those
who hold the Senate's secrecy rule
in contempt.
So agitated have some members
become over it. however, that the
Rules Committee was ordered TO
meet today to consider what action
will be taken.
There is some hypocrite here"
said Senator Reed, who pirates out
loud about law enforcement. and
who does in secret what he does
not dare do publicly in giving out
this information to the news.
papers"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
Hoover Handshaking
Schedule Halved;
Soon to End

Presidential handshaking soon
will be a thing of the past, it be-
ing indicated at the White House
yesterday that President Hover
plans to eliminate the custom
shortly.
When President Hoover first
entered office, he shook hands
with hundreds of callers daily.
Then he limited such receptions to
twice a week--Mondays and Thurs
days. Yesterday it was announced
that. beginning next week, there
will be handshaking only on We'd
nesdays.
The strain of shaking hands
with hundreds of callers, even on
one day a week. is regarded by
the President as too burdensome,
it is. understood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
NIL LER IS
PAID FINAL
TRIBUTES

Central High School is
closed today as a final tribute
to the man who "placed it on
the map" Almost the entire
faculty and many members of
the student body are in at
tendance at the funeral SER
vices for Alvin w. Miller, prin-
cipal of the school who died
Sunday in Garfield Hospital
where he was attempting to
fight off the deadly effects
of a blood poisoning caused
by the bite of a pet cat.
The services today were held at
the Dumbarton Avenue nj. T..
Church and private interment was
in Glenwood Cemetery.
Hundreds of friends and admir-
ers of the late principal were in at
tendance at the funeral or sent
flowers as a final tribute.
Cadets Are Honor Guard
A company of high school cadets
served as a guard of honor at the
late rites for the former head of
the school.
School officials acted as honorary
pallbearers at the funeral. The
paIlbearers who served in the hons
orary capacity were r. L. 'Haycock,
assistant superintendent Of schools:
DR.. e. s. Newton, principal of
Western High School; Allen Davis,
principal of Business High School;
r. c. Daniel, principal OF Mckinley
High School; Charles Hart, prin-
cipal of Eastern High School, and
L. G. Hoover, assistant principal OF
Central High School.
School officials paid tribute to
Miller in both an official and an
unofficial manner. DR.. Frank w.
Ballou, superintendent of schools,
said that his influence and work at
the school had been mainly re-
sponsible for the growth and pres
ent high status OF the institution.
Successor Hard to Find
In an unofficial'manner the school
officials, when asked il they knew
who would succeed Mr.. Miller. de-
cIared that it would be very hard
to find a successor for him, that
his work was of such fine nature
that the man who followed him
would hardly be able to make a bet.
ter record 1t was said that II
would be highly impToba BILE that a
successor to the beloved principal
would be chosen before the middle
of the summer.
Mr.. Miller was survived by his
widow and two daughters, Marjorie
and Helen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
AN 7 CRUELTY
PLAN OFFERED

In the interest of preventing
cruelty to animals and of protect.
ing private property from mis-
chievous destruction, an organiza-
ton of children called THE Cru
saGers" will be formed Saturday at
1890 o'clock at the Asbury M. E.
Church, Sixteenth and Lamont
Streets Northwest.
The organization is being spon-
sored by Miss Lenore Marie de
Grange, who, in announcing plans
for the group said she has asso-
ciated with her Miss May Libby,
Miss Leona Feathers. Mrs. Virginia
Bassingham, Mrs. Theodore Tiller,
Miss Ada Louise Townsend and
Mrs. William Chamberlin.
Miss de Grange says children are
practicing cruelty to animals to a
great extent. She believes that IL
banded together they will TRY to
protect the animals from them
selves and from each other. There
is also widespread destruction Of
private property, particularly Of
lawns, shrubs and gardens, Miss de
Grange asserts. and children in the
Crusaders" will work to stop this.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
ST NATORS
WILL ACT
TO-DAY

Favorable action today by
the Senate District Committee
on the nominations of Harleigh
II. Hartman and Maj. Gen.
Mason M. Patrick as public
utilities commissioners seemed
probable as the committee
prepared to meet.
The public utilities subcommittee
referred the matter Of the nomina-
lions to the full committee to save
time. A hearing on the qualifica-
tions Of the nominees is to be held
behind closed doors in the District
Committee room ait the Capitol at
3 p. m.
Representatives of civic and trade
organizations have been invited to
attend the hearing and an invita-
ton also has been extended TO e.
c. ReigeI, director of the Washing
ton Consumers Guild and author of
the sole protest against the nomi-
neeS.
Following disposition Of the
nominations, the Banks and Insur-
ance Committee, headed by Senator
John ]. Blaine of Wisconsin, is to
offer its substitute resolution for
the Brookhart resolution, providing
for an inquiry into local realty
finance corporations.
Indications are that the commit.
teee win report out the Blaine reso-
luton suggesting an investigation
of wider scope than that proposed
by Senator Brookhart.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
CITIZENS HELP
D. c. CLEANUP

Washington householders are re-
spending to the request OF the Dis
trict Commissioners that they CO.
operate with the District in making
cleanup week just what the term
implies, T. L. Costigan, in charge
Of the street cleaning and collection
service, said today.
Equipment in the cleaning and
collection department has been
doubled for this week and so far
20 trucks and "a wagons have been
pressed into service.
The majority of householders have
been getting busy on cellar, attic
and backyards, and before the week
is out and the campaign closed
Washington will come as close to
being spotless as any city possibly
can, says Costigan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
Man Hit by Auto Dies
After FOur-Day Illness

Four days OF effort by physi-
clan to save his life proved futile
today when John T. Wilkinson, 50,
Of Ridge, Md. died at Casualty
Hospital of injuries suffered in an
automobile accident.
Wilkinson, a retired employee Of
the Capital Traction Company. was
knocked down Saturday night at
Eleventh Street and North Carolina
Avenue Southeast. by an automobile
operated by Joseph Pietro. of the
300 block of Ninth st. S. e.
Police intend to arrest Pietro. A
coroner's inquest will be held to-
morrow,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22

The race will be run over course
10 miles long. beginning at point
opposite the Naval Station and run
ming south along the Potomac River.
Pylops Swill be located in the river
to mark the beginning and turning
points.
Four classes of planes will be en-
tered, including fighting. observa-
ton, torpedo and training planes.
Luke Christopher, chairman OF the
contest committee Of the National
Aeronautical Association, viii act
as referee, while Porter Adams, Ma
ior Clarence Young and DR.. Lewis
will be judges
Five gold wrist watches will be
presented to the five pilots who win
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
Stella Maris Club
Gives It's Dance Tonight

The Stella Maris Club will hold a
dance at the Potomac Boat Club.
Thirty-sixth and M Streets North
west. tomorrow night, beginning at
8 O'Clock. Music will be furnished
by the Troubador Orchestra.
Miss Helen Ryan is chairman of
the dance committee. assisted by
Miss Mary Louise CoIliflower. Miss
Dorothy Colliflower. Miss Kathleen
Baker. Francis ]. Collins. and Paul
Murphy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
Cigars, Clothing Stolen
By Early Morning Thieves

Clothes and cigars worth approx
mateIy $500 were stolen early today
by robbers who broke into two
Washington places of business.
The clothes and cigars were taken
from the dry cleaning establishment
of James Lambros in the 100 block
Pa. Ave. N. w. Entrance was
gained by forcing a side door.
Yeggs forced their way into
grocery store in the 2400 block Four.
teenth st. N. w. AS nothing was
missing. they were believed 10 have
been frightened away.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
Round Table Elects
w. M. AitchiSOn Head

The Washington Round Table yes
terday selected its officers for the
coming year. William NJ. Aitehison
was elected president. Other Off
GERS named are: F.. Elton Rogers,
first vice president; Walter Hinton,
second vice president; Page Etchi-
son, secretary. and Dunbar H.
johnson, treasurer.
The following were appointed
members Of the executive commit
tee: Everett M. Ellison, George B.
Fraser. Everett F. Haycraft, Walter
w. MARROW, William E. Moody and
Horace L. Stevenson.
The District convention Of the
organization will be held June 8
at the University Club. Marion E.
Fleming, international commissioner
OF the Roung Table announced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
Holds Mental Ills
Easily Cured at First

Mental disorders. IL recognized and
turned over to psyehiatrist for
treatment in their early stages. can
he cured easily. DR.. D. Percy Hick-
ling declared last night in an adj
dress before the Society of Mental
Hygiene at the Willard Hotel.
Many are committed to the belief
that certain persons are doomed to
mental diseases because OF heredity,
DR.. Kinklirg said. This belief is
false, he declared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22
Admiral M. L. Bristol
Named to Navy Board

Admiral Mark L. Bristol. who will
be detached as commander of the
Asiatic fleet about september 8. will
become member of the general
board of the Navy Department, 1t
was announced yesterday.
Orders OF last March assigning
him to duty as commandant of the
twelfth Naval district at San Fran
cisco, have been revoked.