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Evening star., 1934-07-30
PIONEER M. {. PREACHER
H0h0RED IN KENTUCKY
b. the Assoc lated Press

b. the Asses lated Press
RUsSELvuIR. Ky. July so.--At
the site n the first religious camp
meeting Az America. on the muddy
river . miles from this Southwestern
Kentucky town 1900 people gathered
yesterday TO dedicate a monument 70
Rev Valentine A. Cook. pioneer
Methodist preacher, presiding elder.
teacher and farmer.
Bishop H. NJ. Dubose Of Nashville
eulogized the camp meetings. q
manifestation Of the religious fervor
Of the people, and gave such meet
ings credit for the rapid spread Of
Methodism over Kentucky In the pio-
neer days and later over the entire
United States.
The camp meeting. he said. in
which several denominations joined.
represented the FIRST step in a move
toward q world church"
Evening star., 1934-07-30
WILL "SH0W" CRITICS

IvORYToN, Conn, July 80 Op).-
Katharine Hepburn, who made her
legitimate stage debut here several
Summers ago, is coming back to
"show them"
The them" are the critics who were
far from laudator! when the star of
Little Women" and other celluloid
successes left Hollywood last Winter
to return TO the stage in The Lake 4"
In New York.
Directors Of the Summer Theater
here said Miss Hepburn would appear
next week in new play of unan-
nounced authorship, Dark Victory"
Evening star., 1934-07-30
RITES FOR FRENCH HERO
National Funeral to Be Held for
Marshal Lyautey.

NANCY, France, July 30 (H1.-
African troops with whose aid Marshal
Louis H. Lyautey built the French
colony Of Morocco escorted his body
today over roads lined with people to
the Nancy Cathedral after a simple
religius ceremony at Thorey.
The body of the military hero will
lie in state here with a marshal'S
baton and white burnoose on top Of
the bier until Thursday, when ma
tional funeral will be held. Marshal
Lyautey died Friday at the age OF 80.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
INSULL RELEASE ON
BOND is PREDICTED
We Already Have 100000
U. S. Bail, Says Son.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
CHICAGO, May 11.-Samuel In
Sull will be free on bond before the
end of the day, it was predicted to-
day by his son, Samuel insult, Jr.,
who is supervising efforts to raise
the necessary collateral.
I'VE already have got together
the 100000 necessary to make the
federal bond" said young InsuI
shortly before his father was taken
into court for arraignment. I'VE
hope to have the $4,000 required
for bond on the state charges be-
fore the end of the day"
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11

a. net income, 90 total credits
against net income for purposes Of
normal tax, and 90 tax payable.
That information will be open for
public inspection for three years at
Offices of collectors where returns
are made.
ESTATE AND GIFT TAXES
Estate TaX-Begins at one per
cent on net estate in excess OF
$4,000. rising to so per cent on
net estates in excess of $4,000, 900.
Exempt first S50,000 OF estates. No
credits for state estate taxes.
Gift taxes-Rates from three
quarters of l per cent to As per
cent. according to same brackets as
estate tax.
CAPITAL STOCK TAX
A tax of one tenth. of l per cent
of the declared" value of capital
stock of each corporation.
Excess profits tax of 5 per cent
on earnings in excess of 1919 per
cent of declared" value Of such
stock
SURTAX ON PERSONAL HOLD
ING COMPANIES
Special surtax of 80 per cent on
the first 100000 of undiStributed
adjusted net income Of personal
holding companies, plus 40 per cent
on all over that amount.
=
fined as any corporation, 80 per cent
of the gross income of which is de-
rived from royalties, dividends, in
terest, annuitieS and gains from sale
of securities and more than so per
cent of outstanding voting stock of
which is owned by not more than
five persons.
CAPITAL GAINS AND LOSSES
LoSSes-Allows deductions from
taxable income of capital losses only
to extent of similar gains, with ex-
ception of $4,000.
Gains Measures for tax purposes
100 per cent of the gain on capital
assets if the asset is held for less
than one year; 80 per cent if held
from one to two years; so per cent
from to years; 40 per cent from
to 10 years, and 30 per cent If
held for more than 10 years.
CORPORATE CONSOLIDATED
RETURNS
Prohibits filing of consolidated re-
turns for subsidiaries and af1liateS
Railroads excepted.
MANUFACTURERS EXCISE
TAXES
RepealS tax on candy, soft drinks
and clocks, eXemptS from further
tax articles sold by manufacturer
for less than SIS, and on jewelry
items sold for less than $25, increase
tax on colored stem wood matches
from to cents per thousand.
TAX ON FATS AND OIL
Impose tax of 3 cents a pound on
processing of Philippine cocoanut
oil, tax to be returned to the Philip
pine treasury. Imposes tax of 5 cents
a pound on other cocoanut oil i'm
ports.
Taxes other oils at 3 cents a
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
NEW YORK MUSICIAN
MYSTER|OUSLY SLAIN
Former Sousa Band Mem
Der Shot; Wife Wounded.

By United Press
NEW YORK, May 11.-Richard
Becher, 81, a musician formerly
with Sousa's band, was shot to
death and his wife Dorothy, A, was
critically wounded today in their
home under mysterious circum-
stances.
Mrs. Becher was in a state of COL
lapse on the sidewalk in front of
the home. She wore a night dress
and a trail of blood led police
through a hedge, upon the porch
and into the house to the second
floor.
The telephone wires had been cut,
as we'll as the wires OF the radio
set in the living room, adding to
the mystery.
Mrs. Becher, rushed to Flushing
hospital, regained consciousness for
moment and gasped: There was
a man in the room!"
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
BLUNK DUE TO
TAKE STAND IN .
OWN DEFENSE
Guard to Answer Charge:
He Aided DiIIinger
Escape.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
GROWN POINT, Ind, May III
Ernest Blunk, former deputy sherI
if of Lake county, was expected toI
day to take the stand in crimina,
court to answer charges that hl
aided John Dillinger in his "toj
gun escape from the Crown PoinI
Jail, March 3,
From testimony given late yester,
day by Sam Cahoon, turnkey and
truSty at the Jail, it was apparent
that Blunk would base his defensl
on a contention that he was al
( much frightened by Dillinger's whit.
tied gun as the half-dozen other jai
attendants who walked meekly int
cells at the outlaws direction.
Cahoon, himself accused of par
ticipating in a plot to liberate Dill.
linger. said that when he called
Blunk under orders by the escaping
deSperado, the deputy sheriff ap-
peared stunned with surprise to finC
other guards and prisoners herdeC
into cells.
The aged trusty was the first 6e,
fense witness called after Judge
Maurice Critics had overruled &
motion for a directed acquittal.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
400 TO join IN
MALE CHORUS
FESTIVAL HERE
Local Music Lovers to Hear
Largest State Group
Ever Assembled.

When approximately 400 men
members of choruSeS in cities
throughout Indiana, present the
first annual Indiana male chorus
festival at 7:45 tomorrow night in
Cadle tabernacle, local music lovers
will hear the largest all-Indiana
mems massed chorus ever assembled
1t is expected chat the festival
will serve as the nucleus for form
ing state glee club association
which would present a similar con-
cert annually, it has been indicated
by Professor E. B. Birge, Indiana
university, general chairman for the
festival.
Ralph w. Wright, Indianapolis
school music director and president
of the In-and About School Music
Club, sponsoring organization, will
lead the audience and combined
choirs in singing America" to open
the program.
The program, as announced by
Harold E. Winslow, program COM
mittee chairman, will be:
Martyrs of the Arena" Adam.
Murat Chanters Samuel Lewis, conducting
Dear Land of Home" tFinlandial
Combined chorus. Mr.. Lewis conducting.
Newcastle Apollo Club D. E. Rogers.
winter Song '.!e''0t........ oneo'ot: Bullarc
Combined Mr.. Rogers, conducting.
Music Apollo Club; Mrs Pearl S.
Mcdonald, director.
MartinSville Ragamufins; Carolyn G.
Townsend, director.
Combined; Miss Townsend, conducting.
Garry Me Long" .......... Nevin-Foster
Baptist Male Chorus of Indianapolis;
D. w. Hufferd, director:
Marching Song" 49,. ......... Protheroe
Combined Mr. Huferd conducting:
f Richmond IN Mas Masonic GIee Club Earl
w. Feltis. director.
Pilgrims Chorus (Tannhauserl Wagner
az. Combined; Mr.. Feltis CONDUCTING;
Raper Commandery Choir; H. E.
WinSlow conducting.
Com Combined; ed Mr. Mr.. Winslow wins conducting. .''
Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes
Kokomo Meistersingers; R. 0 J. Hamp. 5a.''
49, Combined, MI Hamp conducting.
Vincennes Masonic choir; R. M. Soule,
director.
Land of Hope and Glory ....... Elgar
Combined Mr.. Soule conducting.
Committee chairmen appointed
by Mr.. Wright include Professor c.
E. Palmer, Muncie, stage seating
Elizabeth K. Cochran, uShers, and
Will Wise, dressing rooms.
Tickets, priced at 25 cents, are OH
advance sale at Viking Music Com
pany, Pearson Piano Company
Gladys Alwes Music Shop, and
Jordan Conservatory of Music. Ad-
mission at the door will be 35 cents
and ten cents for children.
Proceeds from the festival will
be divided pro rata among the par
ticipating organizations to be used
in fostering adult interest in choral
singing, according to Professor
Birge.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
GAS STATION HELD UP
Armed Bandit Takes $40 From At
tendant, Police Told.

An armed bandit robbed John J.
Little, %, of IA West Eighteenth
street, of $40 last night while Little
was on duty as attendant of the
Sinclair filling station at White
River boulevard and Washington
street. The bandit asked for change
for a $40 bill and then menaced Mr..
Little with a revolver.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
JOINT SESSION SET BY
|. C. LITERARY CLUBS
Groups to Enjoy Banquets at
Y, w. C. A. Tonight

Groups to Enjoy Banquets at
Y. w. c. A. Tonight
The four literary societies of In
diana Central college will hold a
joint banquet at 7,3O tonight in the
Y. w. G. A with Mrs. Anna Dale
Kek as POSTMASTER.
Each of the societies will be rep
resented on the program; Zeta-
gathea by Everett Eberett, Thea
calloSia by Mildred Schurtter, Phil
omusea by Kenneth Ricter, and
Philathea by Dorothy Cooper. The
banquet committee includes Lester
McCuen, Ralph Newly, James Ea-
ton, Melvin Livingood, Wendell Mic
odemus, Milton Gamble, Dorothy
Hughes, Lavonne Huff, Willis Swim
gle, Kathryn Kurtz, Donna Hall and
and Lena Bowman.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
BATTLES AUTO THIEVES
City Man Beaten Up by Tw'
Negroes. Police Informed.

Evan E. Inman, 33. of 1882 WesI
Eleventh street, suffered knee in.
juries and a cut on the neck las
night while fighting with two Ne
groes who stole his automobile. HI
told police he was stopped at Yves
Tenth street and Capitol avenue b.
the Negroes. Police recovered tn,
car. Mr.. Inman was sent to citl
hospital.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
MALCOLM M. MOORE
SUCCEEDS HACKLEMAN
Life Insurance Company Names
General Agent Here.

Appointment of Malcolm M
Moore as general agent for the
Massachusetts, Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company was announced yes
terday from the home Offices Of the
company in Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. Moore, who has been aSsoci-
ated with the company seventeen
years, succeeds Ward H. Hackelman,
who died last month.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
M'NUTT CONTRIBUTES
TO DILLINGER REWAR[
Indiana Joins Four States in Offer
ing $4,000.

Governor Paul V. McNutt has re
ceded from his refusal to offer
reward for the capture Of JOIN
Dillinger and will join four othe
states in contributing $4,000 as
bounty on the head of the Indian;
desperate.
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan
and Minnesota are pooling the re
ward with $1,000 apiece on the sug
gestion of Governor Henry Hornel
Illinois. The Indiana share vii
come from the Governors contin
gency fund and is ready now, Gov
ernor McNutt said.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
INDIANA ACCOUNTANTS
TO ELECT OFFICERS
Association Will Hold Meeting a
Columbia Club.

Annual meeting and election OF
officers and directors of the Indiana
Association of Certified Public Ac-
countants will be held tomorrow al
the Columbia Club. Sessions will be
in the morning and afternoon, with
luncheon at noon in the Riley room
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
LITTLE FELLOW
BENEFITS UNDER
new TAX LAW
LoophoIeS Plugged Up by
Bill Just Signed by
Roosevelt.

Bv Scripps-Hoicard NsicspGDer Alliance
WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE tax
Law signed by President Roosevelt
yesterday is designed TO raise SAIL
100000 in new revenue. close loop
holes which in the past have been
the avenues of widespread tax
avoidance. and to lessen the tax
burden upon smaller incomes.
Drafted with an eye to revelations
in the senate stock market investi-
CATION, the bill as it emerged from
more than three months of con-
gressional re-shaping, frightened up
many OF the provisions which in the
past have yielded to tax evasion
methods.
The married man with an income
Of S25 900 or less will find his income
tax reduced next year. The differ
ence is proportionately greater in
the smaller brackets. A married
man with no dependents, having a
net income of $4,000, for instance,
will pay $50 instead of s1OO.
Estate Tax Rates
Surtax and estate tax rates are
increased, the theory of the law be-
ing that a man who works for his
living should be taxed less heavily
than the man whose income is de-
rived from incomes or inheritances
An example of this is the surtax
rate which ranges from to SO per
cent on net incomes of from $4,000
to $1,000 600. The prior law ranged
from l per cent to 81 per cent, with
net income subject to surtaxeS only
at $4,000 or more.
The income tax provisions start
with 1884 incomes. that is, with re-
turns due next March Is.
The increased estate taxes are
exemplified by a tax of 1000
on a net estate of 100000, as COM
pared with tax of $4,000 under
present law.
Further emphasis upon the idea of
smaller taxes for persons whose in
come is derived from wages or salary
is given in two other features of the
tax bill.
No Deductions Given
Income taxes under the present
law have no deductions for earned
income. The new law gives a 10 per
cent reduction, earned income be-
ing considered as the first $4,000
of income.
Another example of this is the
double exemptions permitted before
the surtax rates apply. A married
man can take his $2,500 exemption
both for normal tax and for surtaS
purposes. This means that, while
surtax rates start at $4,000, a mar
ried person does not become sub
ject to them until his income is al
least $500.
A summary of the new tax bill:
PERSONAL INCOME TAXES
Normal tax-Four per cent. Ex-
emptions: $500 for married per.
sons, $1,000 for single persons. $40(
credit for each dependent. Earned
income deduction of 10 per cent or
income up to $4,000.
SurtaXes graduated from pei
cent on net incomes of $4,000 tt
$4,000 to SO per cent on net income
of more than S1,000,000
Publicity-Each return required tC
give Cd name and address, (2), tota
gross income, I'D total deductions
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
Buick Plant Closes

By United Press
FLINT, Mich, May 11.-Fourteen
thousand employees of the Buick
Motor Car Company here were
temporarily out of work as the en-
tire plant closed its doors. Com
pany officials said the plant would
reopen next Tuesday They would
give no reason for the shutdown.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
STATEHoUsE WOMEN DEMOCRATS TO DINE

Members of the
StatehouSe Wom-
ems Democr a t i C
Club will be en-
tertained W i t h
dances by Miss
Eleanor S n a p py
during the floor
show fol / o W i n g
the dinner next
Thursday night at
t h e indianapolis
Athletic Club.
Ine p 7 o 9 I a III
will be given by
pupils from the
Carlisle d a n C e
studio. Others in
the show will be
Charlotte w e i is
haar, Rose m a ry
White, NJ a x i n e
Heronimus, Mar
jorie R y a n and
the Horton twins.
Judge John w.
Kern will be guest
S p e a k e r at the
dinner, which will
be in charge of
the i n d u S t + j a |
board diviSio O n.
The dinner pro-
gram will be given
by Art Kings or
chestra, featuring
musical nov e l t Y
numbers by the
BriScoe Brothers,
and Mary Virginia
and M @ n a Lee
Hilker.
-O-OS
s-o-O-O
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
PETTENGILL TO TALK
AT BANKERS SESSION
HOOSier Representative to Explain
Stock Exchange Bill.

By Times Special
WASHINGTON, May 11.-What
the stock exchange control bill
means will be explained by Repre-
sentative Samuel Pettengill, South
Bend, Ind to members of the IN
diana State Bankers Association at
their annual convention at Indian
apolis May "a.
Mr.. Pettengill was a member of
the committee which wrote the bill
and sent it to passage in the House,
despite the largest wall Street
lobby" in congressional history.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
GIRL, 8, SWALLOWS
OPEN SAFETY CLASP
Riley Doctors Prepare For Delicate
Stomach Operation.

Physicians at the James Whit
comb Riley hospital for children
today were making preparation for
taking an open safety pin from the
stomach of Betty Raftery, 8, of 050
Parker avenue.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11
BILL HONORS MEMORY
OF GENERAL PULASKI
Indiana Delegation Puts Resolution
Through Congress.

By Times Special
WASHINGTON, May 1G.-Gen-
eral Pulaski Memorial day will occur
annually on Oct. IL, and be so
proclaimed by the President of the
United States under terms of
resolution which the Indiana dele
CATION in congress has had passed.
Originating with the senators, the
resolution was passed in the house
this week upon motion of Repre-
sentative Samuel Pettengill, South
Bend Ind.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-11

Upper-The Ragamuffins of
MartinsviIle.
LOwer-CarOlyn G. Townsend,
director of the RagamuffinS.
One of the mems choral groups
which will take part in the first
annual Indiana male chorus feS-
tival at 7:45 tomorrow night in
Cadle Tabernacle will be the Rag
amuff1ns of Martinsville. Miss
Carolyn G. Townsend, assistant
music supervisor in Martinsville
schools, is the director, and Mrs.
G.. B. Breedlove is accompaniSt.
The Ragamuffns will sing as an
individual group, as we'll as in the
maSsed chorus of approximately
400 voices.
pound except sperm oil, perilla oil
and halibut liver oil.
BANK CHECK TAX
Repeal 2-cent bank check tax as
of Jan. /, 1855.
ADDITIONAL TREASURY
PERSONNEL
Provides for creation of general
counsel for internal revenue depart
ment to be appointed by the Presi-
dent and confirmed by senate.
Special assistants shall be pro-
vided to handle stabilization fund
Senate confirmation not needed.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-06
STATE AID THRU
HORSE RACING
See Boost of S150,000 Annual
ly If Race Bill Passes
the Legislature
BOOST TO REVENUES

Horse racing, with legalized bet
ting, may add considerably to the
dwindling revenue in the State
Treasury if the coming session of
the Delaware State Legislature
concurs in pending constitutions
al amendment The amendment,
already endorsed by the 1888 Leg
islature, would permit the use of
pari-mutuel machines or totalizers
at race meets in this State and it
is estimated it would bring approx
imately between 100000 and
S150,O00 additional revenue into
the State Treasury, the first year
of its operation. The amendment
requires a two-thirds vote of the
coming session and is expected to
be concurred in with little opposi-
ton. The last session of the Leg
islature also passed a bill to pro
vide for a Delaware Racing Com
mission, and also for the regula-
ton, control and licensing of horse
racing in the State This law lays
the foundation for strictly-regulat-
ed horse racing in Delaware. In
addition to providing for various
licenses to be issued in connection
with racing, this law also contains
a clause for the payment to the
State of 20 cents tax on each adj
mission ticket sold. Should the
betting amendment be adopted, it
is anticipated that another bill will
be offered to provide for a tax on
the amount of money wagered in
the pari-mutueI machines.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-06
CHRISTMAS STREET LIGHTS
IN SMYRNA AGAIN THIS YEAR

ready are beginning to decorate
their windows, it is hoped that
Smyrna will be as enterprising as
other wide-awake towns down the
Delmarva Peninsula and that it
will result in drawing more people
to town to trade in our stores. The
cheer of the Christmas lights
brings enthusiasm to the little
folks who after all. have the great
est joy in Christmastide. When
we are reminded that Christmas
is about three weeks off Smyrna
should be up and doing and get
the Christmas spirit. The street
lights will aid in this enthusiasm
and it is hoped that not only bust
ness places but homes will take on
this spirit and decorate for the
coming event. Smyrna has always
been praised as one of the best and
most cheerful lighted towns down
the state. Let us keep up our
reputation and make this year bet
ter than ever.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-06
63RD JUBILEE
OF OLD ASBURY
Will Be Marked Next Sunday
With Special Morning and
Evening Services
NOTED SPEAKER COMING

The sixty-third anniversary OF
Asbury Methodist Epis copal
Church will be appropriately OBJ
served next Sunday, morning and
evening. A strenuous effort will
be made to have present every
member of the church school at
the hour for opening with a spec
ial program appropriate to the an
niversary- occasion in each depart
ment. At eleven o'clock the morn
ing worship will be conducted and
the guest speaker will be the Rev
]. M. M. Gray, D. D., LII. D., Char
celor of the American University
at Washington, D. C. DR.. Gray
came to the Chancelorship of this
great University from the pastor
ate of Central M. E. Church in De
troit, Mich, one of the largest and
most influential churches in the
denomination He is recognized as
one of the most eloquent ministers
in the church 1t will be a great
privilege to hear him. The musi-
cal features of the service by the
three choirs will be most attrac-
tive. Every member and friend of
the church is expected to be pres
ent. The evening worship will be-
gin at 7.30. Again there will be
an outstanding preacher as the
guest speaker, in the person of the
Rev. Edward D. Kohlstedt, D. D.,
S. D. LII. D., of Philadelphia. His
subject will be "An Adventure in
Faith" DIR. Kohlstedt is an out
standing pulpit orator and those
who have heard this message de-
clare it to be masterful and
thrilling one, gripping and inspir-
ing. He illustrates the sermon by
the use of beautifully colored pic
lures. This, with the fine musical
program to be given will make it a
most attractive and inspiring ser
vice. No member or friend of the
church should fail to be present.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-06
FIRE AT SMYRNA LANDING
House of George Davis Burned
Early Yesterday Morning

A house owned by George Davis,
Smyrna Landing, was completely
demolished by fire early Wednes-
day morning, with a loss of about
$500. Tenants by the name of
Wallace, of Greeuspring, were
moving in, and had half their furn-
iture in the house. There was no
one in the house at the time of the
fire, and being at some distance
from any other house, the fire was
not seen and reported until the
blaze was well under way Smyrna
iremen responded, but the fire was
beyond control when they reached
the scene. The house burned to
the ground.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-06

Through the activity of the Of
ficers of the Smyrna Business
Mems Association, Smyrna again
will have it's Christmas street
lights in the business section of
town this year. The association
has put the matter in charge of
Clifford Jones who will get his
helpers on the job sometime this
week. These lights will be on
Commerce Street from the Fire
Hall to the Boulevard and on Main
Street from Mt. Vernon to the
Town Hall. There will be a light
ed Christmas community tree
again in the center of -Four Cor
ners," it being expected that this
will be arranged and put up as us
ual by the David c. Harrison Post,
No. IA, American Legion. The
Town Hall and Fire Hall will each
be lighted from street to tower, as
was the case last year. With the
placing of these lights and the
cooperation of merchants who al