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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-18

BIZ Times Special
r EBANON, Ind, July 10
- Death of Virginia and Alice
Simmons from poisoning in food
eaten at Memorial park here
June 81, as a result Of which
their mother, Mrs. Carrie Sim
mons, is under indictment on a
murder charge. recalls to older
resident here death of nine per-
sons in 1855. after partaking of
food served in connection with
celebration of the arrival of the
first train on the Indianapolis
a. Lafayette railroad.
Among those recalling the
tragedy are Theodore r. Cald-
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Sister of Debs Dies

bU tHtS NptCtdt
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, July 1s.-
Mrs. Louise D. Michel, sister of Eu-
gene v. Debs, noted Socialist, who
made his home in Terre Haute dur
ing his lifetime. is dead in New
York. Sc was born and reared here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-18
Wheat Acreage to Be Cut
By Times Special

BY Times Special
KOKOMO, Ind, July 18.-Howard
county will have the smallest wheat
acreage this fall in fifty years. The
low price for the 1881 crop is given
as the reason for the action. Most
OF the present crop is being hurried
to market in trucks, farmers desiring
70 get 1t marketed before further
price Slumps.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-18
Horse Injuries Child

BIZ ines Special
FIT. WAYNE, Ind, July 18.-Kick
of a blind horse aimed at another,
struck Dorothy Gerding. Is, at her
home, five miles west of here, in
flicting a serious Injury. Her skull
was fractured.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-18
FORMER BANK
OFFICERS FACE
100000 CASE
Sixteen Stockholders Take
Claims Into Court at
Evansville.

BIZ Times Special
EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 18. -
Gross neglect and mismanagement
in conducting affairs of the Farm
erS Trust Company merged with
the Lincoln Savings bank and the
Lincoln Mortgage Company five
years ago is alleged in a 100000
suit filed by sixteen stockholders Of
the Farmers company against nine
men who were its officers at the
time of the merger.
The suit alleges that the banks
financial condition was the subject
Of false statements and that money
was loaned without adequate secur-
ity.
Closing Threat
In 1926, the suit says a state bank
examiner threatened to close the in
stitution, declaring it was insolvent,
but the defendants agreed to in
demnify stockholders, creditors and
depositors provided they were per-
mitted to remain in control. In the
same year the merger with the Lin
coin companies was affected.
The suit points out that terms OF
the transaction provided the Lin
coin companies were given the
Farmers company assets and the
power to hquidate questionable
holdings. The latter provision, the
suit alleges, has resulted in a divi-
dend of only 20 cents on the dollar
being paid.
Plaintiffs in the suit are William
Matthews, Henry Holm, Henry Ger
hardt, Walter H Sigh. Abijah Al
lyn, Henry Martin, William Ahles,
John L. Herman, John H. Seifert,
Henry j. Mol, Fred w. Schultz,
Charles Gerlach, c. B. Bowman,
Mrs. John Dorsey, James Cockrum
and Nose Barnett.
Former President Sued
Defendants are Alvin Fades.
president at the time of the mer-
ger; George F. Altering, vice-presi-
dent; Robert T. Barnes, secretary
and treasurer; John O'Donnell,
Thomas j. Morton, Henry Mem
necker, Adam Unfried. Oliver L.
Kraft and Louis A. Goelz, directors.
Fades, according to the suit, was
specializing in Florida land and
with group of associates. was also
dealing in Kentucky coal and about
two years prior to the merger.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-18
Old, Yet NezO

Although these boots are be-
lieved the oldest pair in Indiana,
they are new in that they have
never been worn. The boots are
owned by the Armo store at Rush
vile, and acquired when it took
over the store of Clint Bodine
following his death.
The Bodine store for many
years was a landmark of south
eastern Indiana, having been es-
tablished during the Civil war.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-18
BOY VENDORS ROBBED
Sidewalk Lemonade Stand Receipts
of 81 Cents Taken.
BIZ Times Special

BIZ Times Special
MUNCIE, Ind, July ia side
walk lemonade stand set up by Billy
LETTER, 8, son of Prosecutor Paul
LETTER, and Bobbie Parkinson, 8,~Son
of H. L. Parkinson, president of
Muncie's city council, was robbed of
81 cents while the boys were at a
grocery replenishing their lemon
stock.
Two boys loitered nearby and the
young merchants decided they
should be searched. But they didn't
have the money. Then to satisfy
each other, Billy searched Bobbie
and Bobbie searched Billy. The
money is still missing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-18
Water Use Curbed

By Times Special
REDKEY, Ind, July 18.-Limiting
use Of water for sprinkling is in eff
feet here. The town supply is fast
ebbing, according to George Faunce,
water works superintendent.
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Negro Boy browns

b. Times Special
FIT. WAYNE, Ind, July 10
Robert Board, Is, Negro, was
drowned while swimming in the
st. Mary'S river near here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
Collegians Trim
st Mary's Midgets
Ill Score Concludes the
Game Played This
Morning

Three moro games were played
this morning in the midget baseball
league at Hamilton Park playground
In the feature contest the st Mary
Midgets fell before the heavy hitting
Of the Collegians, II to 1. The hit
ting of catcher Cavaliera for the
winners stood out. The score by in
ings: R. H. Z.
st Mary's -. 0 o 0 o. s 3
Batteries: Calvin and Cavaliera;
Curley and Danahue. Umpire Billy
Kearney.
The Shooting Stars proved too
good for the SITS Peter G Paul nine
romping oq with a 10 to6 victory
in six inning fame. Marinella's
pitching and hitting featured the
loser who played consistent ball.
The score by innings: r. H. e.
Shooting Stars 10 1 / 01-13 Is 2
SITS Peter-Paul 0 O4O20- 8 3
Batteries: Marinella and Eldsen;
Leary, Jaeger and Howell. Umpire
Tom Carney.
In the third league tilt the Car
dinals created record league score
by defeating the Silver Stars 40 to
10 in seven inning. Details of the
game will be found on the sport
page. The junior league schedule
for tomorrow follows:
Eagles vs. Fairlawn Jr at 9 o'clock
East End Jrs VS. Foxy Nine at 2
o'clock.
Walnut Hills VS. Comets at 9 o.
clock.
Ramblers vs. Athletics at 1918 o.
clock.
In the midget league Friday the
Eagles play the Crosby Midgets at
9 o'clock, the Blue Jays meet the
Bulldogs at the same time. the Cubs
Grass bats with the Yohnk Colts at
10 o'clock, the Senator Juniors play
the East Rangers at the same time
and the Pioneers and Luarel Rang
ers play at 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
Two Aviators Start
The Pacific FLIGHT
CONTINUED from Page y

few sandwiches prepared by the chef
at the club.
Robbins started warming I'D the
motors at $3.50 a. m, and eight min
utes later the plane numbered slow
ly down the runway. The Fort
Worth was heavily loaded with a
large cargo of gasoline necessary to
take 1t the 1000 miles to Fairbanks.
1t reached the end of the runway
before the wheels left the ground.
Both flyers were confident the
flight would be successful.
We will be in Toxic tomorrow
night Jones said as he stepped in
A policeman started pushing back
spectators.
He put his hands on Robbins
chest and gave the flyers a back
ward shove.
Get away from here" he shouted
at the Texan.
But, I am going to Japan in that
plane. I'm Robbins" the flyer an
swered.
The policeman apologized.
There was no more ceremony
than If the flyers were taking off
on a ten minute test flight. They
climbed into the plane, said, "Well,
81 ioAS CVCAyDooy, diu wore OIL.
The plane was loaded with 40
gallons Of gasoline, within few GAL
Ions Of its capacity. 1t was SO heavy
that 1t started slowly and Robbins
had to bounce" it three times to
get ii off the ground. Then it bare
ly cleared some high tension wires.
The flyers should reach Fairbanks
In from Is to 10 hours.
Their refueling plane, piloted by
Nick Greener and Jim Mattern, will
transfer approximately 100 or $50
gallons of gasoline.
The refueling ship also will fly to
Nome and fill the Fort Worth to
capacity. The flyers will have ac-
complished about half their trip
when they leave Nome.
From Seattle to Toxic, by the
Great Circle route, would be about
1900 miles, but via Fairbanks and
Nome. however, the distance ex-
ceeds 5000 miles.
The most dangerous part of the
journey lies west of Nome. Weather
along the Siberian coast and in the
Boring Sea is tickle Post and Gatty,
flying around the word, encountered
storms, rain and dense fogs in the
area. Too, the Always over North
eastern Siberia are not well charted.
Jones will do all the navigating,
and although an accomplished pilot,
probably will leave Robbins at the
controls throughout the trip
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
Compensation
Awards Filed
Several Claims for Injuries
Settled By Commissioned
Williams To-day

Alex Joseph Of Torrington, while
working at the plant of the Union
Hardware corporation in the same
city, sustained a left hernia en-
May 23rd last. To-day in the COM
pensation court he was granted a
total of $269.9O, including doctors
and hospital costs, in settlement of
his claim. The award was APP
proved by Compensation Commits
sioner Frederic NJ. Williams.
Edward c. Morris of WATERFOWL,
while working for Eugene H. Lam
phier of the same town, sustained
a fractured vertebrate when ne fell
from wagon which was being
loaded with hay He was granted
$8.17 weekly, for the period of in
capacity. Morris was standing on
the wagon receiving hay from an
other man on the ground when the
horse drawing the conveyance he
came frightened and darted. Nor
ris fell and injured his spine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
United Kosher
Meat Market
Walter J. Lynes Named
Temporary Receiver
for Firm

Walter J. Lynes was named tenn
porary receiver of the United Kosh-
err Meat Market, Inc, of Waterbury
in a judgment rendered to-day in
the superior court by Judge F. p.
McEvoy. Norman Weisman, a
stakeholder in the concern, has in
stituted dissolution proceedings, al
leging gross mismanagement and
declaring that the assets of the firm
are endangered at the present time.
Judge McEvoy, in his memoran-
dunn, agreed with the plaintiff. At
torney Joseph j. Davis represented
the defendant corporation while
Attorney Morris Robin appeared for
the plaintiff.
Mr. Lynes was empowered to sell
the assets of the corporation on
July 21st and report back to the
court on August 18th. The plain
tiff holds 38 of the 200 shares of
the corporation, which is capital
lied for $1,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
Young Delinquents
In American Prisons
Meeting Daily Abuse
Even Torture Is Administered to Some of Them Ac-
cording to Report of Wckersham Committee
Just Made Public
ESQ were sixteen or under.

1850 were sixteen or under.
The report did not consider the
vast number of state and local de-
linquents-only those guilty of vi
| olating federal laws. Its recon-
mendations therefore were confined
to what the federal government can
do in the situation. Some of the
penal institutions to which reference
was made are state institutions
where the federal government
merely houses it's delinquents, so it's
recommendation was only that
where cases of cruelty are shown
the prisoner should be moved to an
other institution.
Changes recommended are legal
and technical. The major recon-
mendation favoring federal legisla-
ton to recognize the status of juve-
nile delinquency for the child vio-
lator of federal law conforming to
that established in the states. They
are now tried as adult violators.
Pending enactment the commits
sion recommended:
THAT a service be established by
the attorney general for the purpose
of supervising the handling of chill
dren this service should include
special registration and consistent
verification of age of arrested min
ors; instructions to marshals and
agents of the bureau of investiga-
ton, district attorneys and commits
sioners to investigate children's
cases by means of federal probation
officers of local juvenile courts; use
of social agencies, foster homes, and
Juvenile detention homes instead of
jails; encouragement of the policy
now inherent in the practice Of sew
eral districts to stay federal court
proceedings until juvenile or other
state courts have been consulted
with view to cooperation; where
federal courts must act, an extended
use of probation for minors; where
young children are now in penal in
situations and jails under conditions
improper to their welfare, their re-
moval or parole"
Concluding the report stated;
cit is recommended that the fed
eral government recognize the con-
cept of juvenile delinquency and
withdraw the child offender from
the ordinary operation of federal
penal justice save in cases in which
the local processes for dealing with
delinquent children prove to be or
plainly are inadequate.
1.-The precise nature OF legislation
required to accomplish this result
will have to be determined by ex-
pert legal research"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
to make the trip in approximately

to make the trip in approximately
SIS hours.
Although the Fort Worth is not
capable Of making the speed usually
attained by that type of ship, its
fuel-burning advantages - approxi-
mately half that usually used by
such q plane - are expected to more
than make up for its lack of speed.
The Forth Worth is capable of
averaging about 100 miles an hour
on its proposed flight, according to
calculations, but will use only about
II 1-2 to IL 1-2 gallons of fuel an
hour, as compared with rs gallons
an hour. average usually consumed
by such ships.
Robbins and Jones originally
planned to leave here at dawn Fri
day, but were forced three times to
postpone their start when the re-
fueling plane was forced down on
attempts to reach Fairbanks.
Weather conditions for the flight
were reported good today along the
route between here and Fairbanks,
which Robbins and Jones hoped to
reach some time tonight.
The monoplane was all ready for
the flight when the pilots arrived at
the airport at 1895 a. m. They had
arisen at 2:45 and eaten a hearty
breakfast at the Washington Ath-
letic Club. They took with them a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
Gold Piece Prize
for George de Very
Awarded By St Jean Bap=
tiste of America

~ Georges de Very this morning
Was recipient of a IS gold piece
from the local Union of st Jean
Baptiste of America, for the beau
fiful official parade banner he de-
s1gned and presented the organlza-
ton some time ago. Leona A. FIRE.
Ghetto, secretary, wrote the follow
Ing letter to the designer:
Mr. George de Very,
"Sir:-The officers and members
81 the Conseil Villa Maria desire to
express their gratefulness and thank
Sou sincerely for the devotedness
that you have shown by your Won
d3rful work on our banner. It's real
1Slva masterpiece that we know to
appreciate and which will always
xemind you to us with KIND
thoughts.
The humble present that we offer
you IL very small but please do ac-
cent It and believe in the infinite
eratefulness of the members Of Con-
sell Villa Maria.
"LEONA A. FRECHETTE,
Secretary"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
! leas Fail To
Move Judge McG rath;
Impressive Records
fnest LaFontaine and Ffteen-Year-Old Companion Go
to State Reformatory and Reform School Re-
spectivey-Caught While Attempting to Rob Meat
MI Market

Waterburys youthful aerial burg
lars were given lengthy engagements
<o-day in two state institutions. Not
understanding pleas for another
chance and the efforts of friends to
have the accused youths placed on
pxobation, Judge John F. McGrath
Today committed Ernest LaFon-
taine, 16,. of South Main street to
the state reformatory in Cheshire.
~ 1B-year-old companion, whose rec
ord was as equally impressive was
9ent to the reform school at Meri-
den.
The youths were in police court
about a month ago in connection
with q robbery. The police attribut-
"a 4 number of recent burglaries to
their credit, but were unable to
produce the evidence to-day.
LaFontaine and his pal were
caught early yesterday morning on
the roof of the building at $50 South
Main street. They had opened sky
light and were about to descend by
means of a rope into the Fulton
market when they were captured by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
WATERBURY MAN
ON COMMITTEE
Irving H. Chase and Others
Join in Effort to Battle
Communism
WORLDWIDE BATTLE

Irving H. Chase of this city,
president of the Waterbury Clock
company, I. M. Ornburn of Wash
ington, D. c., forerly of New Haven,
president of the Cigarmakers' Inter-
national Union of America, and Mrs
Clarence M. Wooey of Greenwich
are among the 100 representatives
named by Matthew VOL, acting
president of the National Civic Fed
Grafton, to constitute an internation-
al committee to combat commun-
ism.
The appointment of these men
and women was the outcome of a
luncheon given June 10 by the fed
GRAFTON to the Honorable George
Theunis, former prime minister of
Belgium, and retiring president of
the International chamber of COM
merce.
On that occasion. attention was
called to the fact that no organized
effort has yet been made to unite
the patriotic and moral forces of
the nations of the world in an in
ternational campaign against COM
munism. 1t is believed that sections
similar to the American one will be
created in England, France, Bel
GUM, Italy, Germany, Canada and
the Balkans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
MILL ST YOUTHS
VISITED LAKEWOOD
Enjoyed Picnic as Guests of
the Park Department
This Morning
SEVENTY in THE GROUP

Seventy daily frequenters Of Mill
street playground enjoyed a little
contrast to the daily routine of the
south end playspot this morning
when Supervisors Media Fillipone
and Margaret Buckley took the
youthful group to Lakewood Park
where all enjoyed bountiful picnic
as the guests of the park depart
ment. The various amusements were
reduced to a minimum and the ma
jority of the children made the most
of the reduction.
Despite the fact that the day was
not an ideal one for bathing few
of the aspiring mermen and mer-
maids who helped make up the party
donned their Jansens and enjoyed
their leisure moments in the park
waters. The party returned to Mill
street late this afternoon.
Those who made the trip included:
Adell Guissre, Ducien Charest, Julia
Seidel, Andrew Candy, Claude Cyr,
James, Angelina and Manuel Lom-
bardo, Martha Forth, Dolores
Keefe, Mabel Vallee, Mary Carney,
Bertha Mrobinski, Beatrice Thilbert,
Gabriel DAMS, Adell Biussre, Bertha
Cambique, Joseph Drast, Irene and
Aurora Martin, Cecilia Dellamaid,
Rachael Albert, Thomas and Robert
French, Louise and Robert Damelio,
Juliette Blais, Anita Aubin, Joseph
Garvey, Arthur Gregory. Irving Thil-
bert, Teresa Trembley, Teresa Moore,
Howard and Joseph Toomey, Leon
Koczicewski, John Jacobs, Arthur
Vesiocerus, ovid Bellimar, Vincent
Hunihan, Rose and Fred Wroed,
Drumello, Walter Miller,
Paul, Robert, Maurice and Henry
Lareniere, william Hunihan, Rose
and Antoinette Ritucci, John and
Thomas Ritucci, stephen Durdzien-
ski. Louis Violette, Raoul Trepanier,
William Bennett, Gean Rousseau,
Lester Savado, Rose Martin, Ray
mond and Lorraine LeGrux. Anna
Byron, John Yonkers, Thomas
Honky. Arthur Cyr, Rita Adams and
Roland Forth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
RED CROSS COULD
NOT GIVE AID

Washington, July 8 - (UP) -
Judge John Barton Payne. chair
man or the American Red Cross,
said today that his organization
would not extend relief to Pennsyl-
vania coal miners because of an
established policy to give aid only
In eases of catastrophe" This
statement was made in response to
a request from Governor Clifford
Pinchot of Pennsylvania who ap-
pealed to the Red Cross to extend
help.
The United States maintains 345
consulates in foreign countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
ACTRESS AT HOME

New York, July 8-(UP)-A
three-day search for Evelyn Wilson.
beautiful chorus girl believed by
her mother to have been kidnapped
or killed, ended to-day when It was
learned the girl had returned to her
home few minutes before mid
night. as mysteYiously as she had
vanished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
NUMBER OF MEN INCREASING
AND FUNDS FALLING OFF

Although the number Of persons
receiving help increased from 1,150
to 1901, according to figures Of
the unemployment committee funds
dropped during the past week. The
balance on hand fell from $27,936
to $22,943.
Disbursements for the week were
$16.204 while donations and sub
scriptions were $11,212. The total
of weekly pledges is now $11,752.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08

DeNardo.
The youngsters offered no testi-
mony this morning. The court was
asked by the mother of LaFontaine
to be lenient, but he remarked on the
the frequency of the lads appear
ance in court and declared that a
trip to the reformatory might make
him appreciate his home more than
he has.
Within the past two weeks more
than ten stores connected with the
Atlantic & Pacific company, Economy
and Fulton Market companies have
been burglarized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
IN VIEW OF WIFE

Poquonock, Conn, July Supp
Alexander Kennedy. Is, Of Hart
ford, drowned in view of his wife
and child while fishing in the Farm
ington river here late yesterday. He
was seized with cramps while wad-
ing to release his fishpole, which
had caught in the stream.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
THEY WILL MARRY

Greenwich, Conn, July S-(UP)
Lewis Martin, Shakespearian actor
and Miss Helen Brooks, leading
lady of the Greenwich Civic Roper
tory theater, obtained marriage
licence here to-day.
Both have played in Broadway
successes,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
CHINESE RIOTS

Toxic, Japan, July S-(UP)-
Fierce riots between Chinese and
Korean rice growers in northern
Korea continued to-day. A serious
situation was feared in some quar-
tiers. Heavy police and Japanese
troop patrols sought TO restore or
der
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
STRICK BY ALTO

Putnam. Conn, July 8-fUP)-
Luther Matthews, believed of New
Haven, died at a hospital here yes
terday of injuries received when he
was struck by an automobile driven
by Joseph Muscatella of Taunton,
Mass, Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08

Norwich, Conn, July 8-UP)-A
5,0OO-volt charge electrocuted Louis
Seaberg. Montville lineman, when
he touched a wire on a pole at New
London late yesterday, according to
information received by the coroner
here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08

The yahati of Japan, an instru-
ment of deer horn or ivory with a
bamboo brush and tube containing
ink, is called the predecessor of the
fountain pen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08
Airway Travel Is
Becoming Safer
Year By Year

New York, July 8 - Airway
travel is becoming safer each year.
according to a recent report of the
committee on aviation of the Actur-
ial Society of America, with NOR
tally among passengers in planes
operated on scheduled flights aver
aging one in 1900.
This mortality has been reduced
from one in 10000 in 1929 and one
in 1000 in 1928. The Improvement
is attributed to the close supervision
exercised over flying at present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-08

America leads the world in air.
lines, with nearly $4,000 miles out
of a total of $4,000 in regular
commercial operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-06

the tax on cigars for the whole coun-
try totaled s13,761,96l. compared with
sic, 1894, 723 In the first nine months Of
the previous year. The cigarette tax
returned S264,667 ,S76. against $685.
104 1853, and manufactured tobacco and
snuff paid $4s,89S.776, compared with
$50,579, 1877.
The cigar tax for the collection dis
trict of Maryland and the District of
Columbia slumped from Sl00,iSl.73 to
S74 ,001 OF during the comparable pc
RODS; the cigarette tax. which is COM
paratively negligible In this district in
creased from Sl0802 to Sll5.44, while
manufactured tobacco and snuff gained
from 5000 "a to S306 SO.