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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-21
FIRST PLEA TO
RETURN THANKS
LOST 100 YEARS
Original Proclamation Sold
at Auction for $500;
Now in Library.
BHTimes Special

hi Times Special
WASHINGTON, Nov 21-Few
Americans know that the original
Presidential Thanksgiving proclama-
ton was lost for more than one
hundred years, that it was found at
an auction sale in 1921, that it was
bought by the library of congress for
$500, and that now it reposes in the
archives of that institution, one of
the most valuable documents in the
world.
The division of information and
publication of the George Wash
ington Dicentennial commission, in
a statement issued today, relates the
story in the house Of representa-
tiyes.
Resolved, That a joint committee
of both houses be directed to wait
upon the President of the United
States, to request that he would
recommend to the people Of the
United States a day of public
Thanksgiving and prayer, to be OBJ
served by acknowledging, with
grateful hearts, the many signal IA
vors of Almighty God, especially by
affording them an opportunity to
establish a constitution of govern
ment for their safety and happi-
ness"
Objections Overruled
Harmless as this resolution seems,
there were objections to it. In
reading the annals of congress OF
that period, we find that Repre-
sentative Aedanus Burke of South
Carolina thought we should not
mimic Europe, where they made a
mere mockery of thanksgiving"
All objections, however, were over
ruled; the resolution was passed
and sent to the senate for concur
renee. The senate approved and
appointed its committee to wait on
the President.
Washington complied with the re-
quest and on Oct. 3, 1889, issued his /
proclamation, calling for a national
day Of Thanksgiving on Thursday /
Nov 26.
And then the document dropped /
out of sight Apparently it was
misplaced or attached to some pri- /
vate papers in the process of moving
official records from one city to an
other when the capital was changed. |
Offered at Auction
However, it happened the original
manuscript was not in the official |
archives until 1921, when DR.. j. C. /
Fitzpatrick, then assistant chief of /
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-21

judged to be the outstanding actor
on the Indiana university campus
each year has been devised by Phi
Delta Gamma, professional dra-
matte, debating and journalistic fra
ternity, according Bernard Prick,
Evansville, president.
The name of the student chosen
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-21

for the award viii be inscribed On
a plaque to be placed in the new
Union building. Selection of the
winner will be made by a committee
of Phi Delta Gamma and faculty
members. This years committee in
cludes Professors L. r. Norvelle and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-21

the manuscripts division of the IL
brary of congress, and now editor
of the forthcoming George Wash
ington bicentennial commission
series of Washington's writings,
found" the proclamation.
1t was at an auction sale being
held in the American Art Galleries
Of New York City. DR.. Fitzpatrick,
an expert in Westinghouse, ex-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-21

amined the document and found it
to be authentic.
1t was written in long hand by
William Jackson, secretary to Presi-
dent Washington at the time, and
was signed in George Washington's
bold hand DR.. Fitzpatrick pur-
chased the document for $500 for
the library of congress, where it now
is kept as a treasure. And no
amount Of money could remove it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-21
NOV. Fl, 1890

H. T. Stephenson, English depart
ment; Sylvan Tackitt. Martinsville,
and Ray Van Dusen, Elkhart.
Ultimately the organization win
make similar awards to outstanding
debaters and journalists. Prick says.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-21
ACTING AWARD PLANNED

Best T. U. Student on Stage VIII
Get Recognition.
BU Timcs SDeciag
BLOOMINGTON. Ind. Nov. III
A plan for rewarding the student
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
HAVANA HONORS +,
HEROES OF MAINE
$4,000 Gather to Hear Ad-
dresses by American and
Cuban Officials.
BY the Associated Press.


HAVANA, February 15-The thirty
second anniversary of the sinking of
the United States battleship Maine in
Havana Harbor was commemorated here
today with solemn exercises at the
Maine Monument. approximately SO, 600
persons gathered to hear the addresses
of American Ambassador Harry F.
Guggenheim and Secretary of State Ra-
fael Martinez Ortiz.
Cuban and American residents of
Havana turned aside from business for
the day TO join in paying their respects
to the memory OF the Maine hero dead.
The soldiers and sailors of the two re-
publics marched side by side in one of
the most respondent parades ever seen
in this city of paradeS and fiestas. Gu
ban soldiers flanked seamen of the
u. s. s. Wright and Falcon, which
steamed into the harbor Thursday aft
ernoon.
Sailors from the Canadian cruisers
Vancouver and Champlain, here on a
Caribbean cruise, likewise took part in
the exercises.
Under a brilliant tropical sun, the
spectators at Maine Monument stood
uncovered as the strains Of Cuba's ma
tional anthem. rang out across the Gull
waters to the spot where the Maine
sank. THE Star Spnagled Banner
brought forth cheering from the crowds
who a few moments later stood in
bowed reference as Nearer, My God
to Thee" was softly played. followed
by taps and q musket salute.
The sacrifice of American seamer
and soldiers in the fight that won in
dependence for Cuba was commence
rated in the address of Secretary Mar
tiney Ortiz, who stressed the friendship
Of the American and Cuban nations.
Ambassador Guggenheim spoke ir
congratulatory terms of the progress Of
Cuba, saying that % Divine conspiracy
links our two Nations. The years tC
come, I believe, will even surpass the
years past in the development Of this
friendship and understanding"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Minnesota Jurist Dies.

ST. PAUL. MINI, February Is CP-
James H. Quinn, u, former Minnesota
Supreme Court justice and a member OF
the judiciary for more than 80 years
died today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
CLAIMANT APPEARS
~
FOR $4,000 PLANE
Detroit Man Says Pilot Was Flying
From Chicago When He Crashed
Near South Bend.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
SOUTH BEND. Ind, February IS
Mystery surrounding the ownership Of a
$50. 900 tri-notored airplane which
crashed near here yesterday was be-
lieved solved today when a man givlrg
the name of H G. Hannay, 673 WASH
ington road, Detroit, claimed the wreck
age. He ordered local garage man to
salvage the motors and send them to
Detroit.
The man said yesterdays crash oc-
CURED when his pilot was returning
from Chicago to Detroit. He declined
to reveal the identity of the pilot and
another man who were In the plane
when it burst INTO flames after a forced
landing in a field west of South Bend.
The pilot and his companion were
brought to South Bend following the
accident by Arthur Jain, a farmer
Jain said, the men told him the plane
was a new one they were taking from
st. Louis, Mo. to Detroit The pilot
and his associate disappeared short
time later.
An investigation disclosed that no
aifplane answering the wrecked ships
description had left any st. Louis air
port yesterday!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Divorce Problem
. More Interesting
Than Prohibition
Educator Declares Chris.
tians Must Face Objec-
tons to Marriage.
BY the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, February 15-Divorce is
the subject of more discussion in the
United States than prohibition, DR..
Charles Darsie of Indianapolis told an
adult education group at the Interna-
tional Council of Religious Education
today.
More persons at the present time are
falling out with the Christian concep-
ton of homogeneous marriage, which
means one husband and one wife united
for life, than over the question of strong
drink" he said.
I'm our big cities there is one divorce
for every three marriages; in the coun-
try the divorce rate, while not vet so
high, is steadily rising. One Of our big
gest problems today is how can we train
Christians to face and handle the new
theories that are rising over marriage"
He said the race was not put here
solely to pursue its happiness, and that
there should be other determinate fac
tors in contracting marriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
ALLEGED KIDNAPERS'
EXTRACTION ASKED
Two Men Held in New York Said
to Be Members Of De-
troit Gang. b
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 15.-Connecti-
cut authorities today started extradition
proceedings against Samuel Handel and
Harry Fleisch, alleged members of the
Detroit Purple" kidnapping gang, after
Max Price, wealthy New Haven, Conn,
fed the men as two of the four who
abducted him from the yard of his
home last month.
Price and Charles G. Sherman, a
neighbor who witnessed the kidnapping,
identified Handel and Fleisch.
Both OF the men were ordered held
without bail for 80 days as fugitives
from justice when Nelson r. Durant
assistant New Haven prosecutor, filed
an information against them, charging
them with being members Of the Price
kidnapping gang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
| ALABAMA BANKER
UNDER 3 CHARGES
Embezzlement of $1o5, 600 Among
Indictment Counts Against
State Board Ex-Member.
BY the Associated Press


BIRMINGHAM, Ala, February Is
Three indictments charging embezzle-
ment of Sos, 1000, false entry and ac-
ceptance of deposits after knowing the
Bank of EnSley to be insolvent were rel
turned today by a jefferson County
grand jury against Sam G. King, former
vice president and cashier of the Ensley
Bank and former member of the State
banking board. |
The Bank of Ensley and its Wylam
branch closed January IL. Il
Two other former employees of the
bank-E. L. tricks, former assistant
cashier, and William Herman Smith,
former bookkeeper-were indicted on
false entry charges. i
The latter two, according to County
Solicitor George Lewis Bales, confessed
recently to having taken approximately
$500, 900 in bank funds to buy real ess
tate. They have been at liberty under
$4,000 bonds each on embezzlement
charges filed following their alleged
confessions.
King has been a leading financial
figure In Birmingham and Alabama, bel
ing connected with number of COM
Germs as an of1cer and stakeholder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
MAINE DISASTER
EXERCISES HELD
Impressive Memorial Pro-
gram Held in Fort Myer
Riding Academy.

Attended by Representatives from
Congress, the Cuban embassy and the
United Spanish War Veterans, impress
siye memorial exercises commemorative
the thirty-second anniversary of the
Maine disaster in Havana Harbor were
held yesterday afternoon In the riding
academy at Fort Myer.
Commemorative addresses were deliv-
cred by Loren c. Nelson, department
commander of the District of Columbia
Ambassador Orestes Ferrara Of Cuba
and Senator John M. Robson of Ken
lucky.
In criticizing the efforts of the United
States to effectuate q code Of universal
disarmament, policy, he said, which
unwisely disregards the example of the
Maine disaster, Mr.. Nelson declared
Scrapping Of battleshipS and the dis
banding of our armies alone will not
prevent war. Crime cannot be abol-
tshed by dismissing police forces and
fires cannot be avoided by diSbanding
IRE departments"
C0mmends Intervention.
Ambassador Ferrara, commencing the
humanitarian motive, as opposed to the
1npertaltStic principle, which actuated
American Intervention in Cuba, said
I'm our period In Cuba, this high con-
ception Of virtue is symbolized by the
was . most disinterested act, in which
everything was impelled by high sense
Of honor"
The address of Senator Robsion was
largely historical, particularly stresSing
the national effect of the Spanish
American War upon sectional prejudice
and tradition. The wounds and scars. -
he said, suffered in the great struggle
between the sections from 1861 to 1865
were healed when those who wore the
Blue and Gray joined forces in over
throwing Spanish oppression. If these
men had accomplished no more than
this, they would have forever deserved
the lasting gratitude Of our country"
Prominent Veterans Present.
Among the prominent veterans at
tending the ceremony were Mai. John
L. Glen, retired, veteran Of three wars:
Thomas Payne, national Judge advocate
general Of the United Spanish War Vet
Grams; Harry S. New, former Postmas-
ter General, and James j. Murphy,
quartermaster general Of the United
Spanish War Veterans.
Music was furnished by the United
States Marine Band with Taylor Bran
son conducting. An opening song Selec-
ton was rendered by Fred East. local
baritone
Invocation was delivered by Capt. A..
F. Vaughn, chaplain at Fort Myer.
Gov. Fred w. Green, commander-in
chief Of the organization. was master of
ceremonies. A benediction by Samuel
q. Mawson, department chaplain con-
cluded the ceremonies.
Prior to the exercises in the riding
academy, wreaths were laid at the base
Of the Maine mast in Arlington National
Cemetery. Floral pieces we're presented
by representatives of President Hoover,
the Cuban Ambassador, the District De-
partment Of the. United Spanish War
Veterans. the National Ladies Auxiliary
and the Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
MYSTERIOUS BUNDLE IN TAXICAB
GIVES POLICE SURPRISE OF LIVES
Lone Passenger Unwaps Human Shaped Parcel Revea
Prize Woman of Stone.

Turn aroundi We must go back. ]
have forgotten something's"
They were almost back where they
had started when curtained touring
car dropped in behind them. Six men
ltaped from it. The yellow light from
dirty street lamp cleaned upon bar
rels of six revolverS. One Of the six
yanked ope-I the car door.
Uncover that bundle" ordered the
man.
The passenger pulled away the green
cloth, then slowly replaced it around
his THE Madonna" a study in stone.
which won the Shafer prize at the
Art Institute two years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
WIFE SUES LEGISLATOR.

Ex-omcer's Daughter Asks Decree
From New Jersey State Senator.
RENO, New, February is CP.-Mrs.
Brooke Russell Kuser, daughter of for
mer Brig. Gen. John H. Russell, filed
Kuser, New York State Senator.
Kuser was Indifferent and his actions
frequently embarrassed her, Mrs. KuSer
charges. She alleges he was critical Of
her dress and upbraided her because Of
alleged extravaganza.
An agreement has been made out of
court, giving custody of young son
to Mrs. KuSer. with the right OF the
father to visit the boy at reasonable
times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
C. OF C. PARK COMMITTEE
TO HOLD I'd LUNCHEON
Highway System Of National Cap.
ital" Will Be Subject for

The second Of q series of monthly
luncheons, inaugurated In January by
ton Chamber of Commerce, will be held
at the City Club tomorrow at noon.
The general subject will be THE
Highway System of the National Capt.
tal," and the guests and speakers will
include Col. William B. Ladue, Engi-
neer Commissioner, and Capt. Herbert
C. Whitehurst, co-ordinator and chief
engineer of the District engineer de-
partment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
COOK COUNTY ISSUES
$1,339, 658 WARRANTS
Conference Between Chicago and
Relief Representatives Fails
to Raise Cash.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO; February ia confer
erice today between representatives of
the city and the stsawn citizens relief
committee raised the hopes" of the
former, they announced, but it raised
no cash. simultaneously, the county
announced it could wait no longer for
succor from the committee and ordered
issuance of 81 1896 in tax anticipa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16

The European population in Tunisia
now consists of 100000 Italians, IS, 900
French and the remainder mostly NAL
teSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
By the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, February 15.-This is the
story of the curtained car that rolled
slowly across town and back again; of
its single passenger and the human
shaped bundle he carried of the six
men with pistols and of the beautiful
woman of stone.
The journey began late last night.
The trip was punctuated by the fire.
quent entreaties of the passenger to
the driver to be careful!'
The cab had nearly reached its des-
tination when the passenger. leaned
forward and spoke to the driver, ex-
citedly:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
ETA ALPHAS BANQUET.
Messages From Absent Members
Read by. g.. w. q. Fraternity.

Eta Alpha Chapter of Theta Epsilon
Omega Fraternity Of George Washing
ton University celebrated its founders
day with banquet at the Lee House
last might.
Reading Of messages from absent
members located in all parts Of the
globe featured the affair. Prof. Elmer
Louis Keyser. secretary Of the universe
ty, acted as toastmaster. More than
90 active members and alumni attended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16

Seventy three-year old Margaret Nc
Lachlan recently pleaded guilty in Edin-
burgh, Scotland, to 20 charges of fraud
and theft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
Leguia O. KS Peruvian Loan

LIMA, Peru, February Is CP).-Pres-
tdent Leguia today approved law au-
thorizing the finance ministry to issue
an internal loan amounting to ZOO
Peruvian pounds, In z per cent bonds
TIE loan Is to be guaranteed by the
profits Of the Reserve Bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16

ton warrants to pay salaries Of 1900
employees.
Called together at the request of
Lewis E. Myers, wealthy school board
member acting as private citizen, three
representatives of the Strawn COM
mittee and three delegates from the
ference, but failed to agree upon a
plan whereby the long-sought loan to
pay bills and salaries might be obtained
Another meeting is planned, probably
next week.
In announcing its order for issuance
of tax warrants, County Commissioner
Harry Newly assorted that no breach
with the Strawn committee had &C.
CURED. County employees. he explained
have been without pay since Decem-
Der IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
ASSEMBLY is DISSOLVED.
King Alfonso Signs Decree Abol-
ishinr Advisory Body.

LONDON, February is (P).-An Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from Madrid
this afternoon stated that King Alfonso
had signed the decree of dissolution Of
the Assembly.
The present Assembly in Spain was
created during the dictatorship Of
Premier Primo de Rivera. 1t had DELHI
erative and advisory functions, but no
legislative powers. Ever since the down.
fall of the Primo government 1t has been
known that the Assembly was slated
to 20.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-06
Hoover and Other Economists

One famous economist did not sign the manifesto
of 1O28 economists demanding defeat of the billion
dollar Grundy tariff grab, That was Herbert Hoover
But he already officially, repeatedly clearly, and-we
hope-irrevocably has stated his opposition to such
general tariff increase.
Such being the case the economists request Tor
the President to veto the BILL if it gets by congress-
can be taken as a reminder of what must be already
in Hoovers mind After ALL President does not break
faith with the electorate after pledgng himself so def
nitely.
The President must welcome this warning from
the experts that enactment of this law would plunge
the country into wider unemployment and deeper
business depression. Not often has Presdent-much
less an economist-engineer such as Hoover-had the
united and nonpartisan agreement of virtually all
recognized authorities.
The suggestion is made that the President should
be SO encouraged by the action of this army OF ex-
perts that he formally will pass their unanswerabe
arguments to congreslest congress forget that the
Presidents campaign speeches and messages require
him to veto any bill carrying wholesale higher rates
Since the President several times officially has adj
dressed congress or members of congress on other
features of the tariff BILL he of course, have no
hesitancy in denouncing the suicidal rates.
There are probably very few persons left in the
country who have not through this Grundy tariff
racket.
But to any GrundyteS scattered around loose, we
commend this manifesto from the professors Of 179
leading colleges of the country and from the outstand-
ing economists of the great banks and industries
Twelve points are made by them against the Grundy
bill.
l. 1t would increase the general cost of living.
2 1t would substitute industrial waste and ineff-
cheney.
g. 1t would initiate profits of the few at the ex-
pense of the many.
f. 1t would hit city workers hardest.
S. It would rob the farmers it is supposed to en-
rich
g. 1t would cripple manufacturers through raw
material rates.
T. 1t would lower the buying power of our foreign
customers.
Sit would provoke foreign retaliation against
exports.
g. 1t would violate the resolution of the world
economic conference.
10. 1t would jeopardize payments from our Cor
eign investments and debts.
IL. 1t would increase unemployment.
IL It would poison world peace
That is what the economists of the country have
to say about the billion-dolar monstrosity. But
If the bill passes-that is nothing to what the people
will have to say at the polls.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-06
More UNEMPLOYMENT

TINE protectionist wing of the
4 Republican party refused to
see the situation in that light.
Accepting the farmers plight as
good excuse for another boost
in rates, and trading on the de-
preston which occurred last fall,
this element, though fought to a
standstill for several months,
finally succeeded in producing one
of the most pernicious tariff bills
that ever came out of congress.
If it becomes a law, this bill
not only will add to the burden
already borne by 100000 con-
sumers, but it will add to the num-
Der of them now out of work.
Worse than that, it will curtail
the production of those commod-
tiles designed for the foreign mar
ket, because it will leave other
governments little choice but to
retaliate.
Worse than all else, it will de-
velop a bitterness toward the
United States on the part of other
people which will more than Offset
all that has been accomplished by
the various efforts and movements
toward world peace.