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121. THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 3, 1929. THREE CENTS TAXES BEING (HOT AT Collection Starts Wednesday McrniBf; Nearly $1,058,764 to Be Received VALUATION 40 MILLIONS City Property Valuation Some Higher, Due to Extensive Building Program An abstract of the Coshooton co. tax duplicate for 1928. on the basis of which the collection of taxes was started Wednesday toy County Treasurer C.

S. Underwood, has been completed and shows that the total tax returns possible in the county are approximately $1,058,764.52. A difference in the amounts in a number of taxing districts, which have not yet 'been corrected, will change- these figures slightly, but they are close to what the actual amount will be Add to this the delinquent taxes and the total mounts to $1,098,69048. All of this is from county valuations totaling $50,301,060. The valuations for the purpose of tax assessments in the county have increased $229,150, but in spite of this fact the taxes fall short of that available from the 1927 duplicate.

County Auditor Charles M. Dawson explained that the tax returns had decreased in several townships and that the increase in the valuations was due largely to the addition of the West- em Union and Buckeye Pipe Line properties to the duplicate this year. The total county valuation of 1927 amounted to $50,070,910, while this year it has increased to $50,301,060. The tax returns 'howevtr, are.quoted without the special assessments and with these added the amount available increases to $1,122,501.73, which is less than, the Continued on Page Fifteen Homer L. Kinney of Elm St.

Dies from Pneumonia Bronchial pneumonia claimed Homer L. Kinney, aged 73. at his home at 737 Elm Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He was the son of the late Dr. Jacob and Mary Kinney, and was born September 4, 1855.

He was a lifelong member of Grace Methodist Episcopal church. Besides the widow the following children survive Mrs Alice Williams of the home; Mrs. Joseph Fitzpat- nck of Tyndal, Mrs John Hufford of Washington. Mrs Ka-thryn Wagner of Pittsburgh. and Harry Kinney of Fifth st.

Five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister and a brother in Los Angeles. Calif. Funeral services will be held at the late home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock 111 charge of Rev. Isaac Harper, pastor of Grace M. church, and burial will be made in South Lawn cemetery COSHOCTOJV POLICE MADE 426 ARRESTS IN 1928; CHIEF'S REPORT GIVEN Chief of Police Ray puling today submitted his report of the Coshocton police force activities during 1928, showing that 426 arrests were made in 1928 as compared with 383 in the previous year.

The complaints received at police headquarters during the year totaled 2,193, while in 1927 the number amounted to 1,883. Of the 426 arrests made during the year, 193 were for intoxication and 23 for oprating automobiles without proper license plates. There were also 53 other arrests for liquor law violation, 31 for possession of a NEW WOMEN'S FLIGHT MARK ESTABLISHED "Bobbie" Trout, 22-Year-Old Flyer, Breaks Viola Gentry's Endurance Record LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. 3-The record for sustained flight for -women today was held by "Bobbie" Trout, 22-year-old avl- atrix, who bettered the record recently set by Viola Gentry at Roosevelt field by some four hours Miss Trout remained aloft in her tiny plane for 12 hours and 11 minutes. When Miss Trout brot her plane to-, earth test night, every drop of fuel had been used.

1 She apparently was not fatigued by her stay aloft and was mostly concerned about the oil smudges on her face. Miss Trout is a former University of Southern She has been California flying less student, than a year. She was seriously injured in a crash once. NEW YORK, Jan. 3--Miss Viola Gentry, young aviatrix who set an endurance flight record for women last month at Roosevelt field only to see it broken yesterday by Miss Evelyn Trout in Lcte Angeles, will attempt to.

recapture the record late this month. "I am going to Martinsville, Va, today for a few days then I plan to take off on Jan. 25 in a real attempt to set a new she said this morning. Miss Gentry''showed no trace of jealousy in praising the feat of Miss Trout. "That is just wonderful; it will do so much to encourage girls to take up flying," she commented upon hearing the news.

After her attempt to regain" the endurance record, Miss Gentry will attempt a non-stop trans-continen- tal flight to Los Angeles and then will a trans-Atlantic hop to Continued on Page Seven Former Resident of City Claimed intoxicating liquor, two for selling jiquor and 20 for driving a car white intoxicated The city police department had a perfect record in recovering stolen automobiles, 19 having been reported stolen and recovered. In addition to returning all autos stolen in this city during the year the officers also recovered five cars which had been stolen in other cities. The number of arrests for each offense follows: Operating autos without proper license plates, 23; intoxication, 193; Continued on Pace Fifteen PACIF APPAR VICTORIOUS Senate Debate on Kellogg Anti- War Treaty to Start Today, Preceding Navy Bill OBSTACLES APPEARING A Mighty Hunter's Return Iff BURIALS IN TWO LOCAL CEMETERIES LAST YEAR TOTALED 169, REPORTED three at Oak Ridge. June and October were the light months, with a I There were 169 interments made hi the South Lawn and Oak Ridge ormrtTles during 1928 aeeortiint? to the minimi report submitted today by Charles E. Wells, superintendent of cemeteries.

The greater part of these. 144, were made in past year the number preceding the South Lawn cemetery, while 2 4 name indicates the date of inter- were made at Oak Ridge. and that following the name The number exceeds by 19 that; the age of the person buried. The of 1927. there having been 150 bur-1 list of those interred at South I ials made in the two cemeteries' Lawn cemetery during the year fol- year.

129 at South Lawn and'lows: at Oak Ridge. December, January proved a busy month, there having been 18 burials at South Lawn and FIVE ARE HELD FOR month. In the following list of those bur- led at each cemetery during the Wooster Family Jailed, Charged with Stealing Little Melvin Horst, Orrville Boy IVORK PERMISSION IS GIVEN TO SELL REAL ESTATE George Sherrard, aged 81, a former local resident, brother of John Sherrai-d. this city, died at his home in Los Angeles. according to word received here today.

Mr. Sherrard left here about 30 years ago for California, after having lived in and near this city for 40 years He was a well known horse trainer in this county and for many years while he lived in the west 'Irreconciiabies' Insist on Conditions Yare Case May Come Up to Delay Action By WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON I. Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.

Supporters of the Kellogg-Briand treaty, by which the nations of the worlfl'pledge the outlawry of war, appeared today to have won their race for ratification of the compact by the senate before final action is taken on the administration's new cruiser bill. An agreement 'has been entered by Republican leaders to initiate debate on the treaty this afternoon while action on the naval bill will be postponed temporarily until HRe treaty is ratified. The treaty advocates hope to secure that ratification within a week. The old "irreconcilable" group, however, has declared war on the peace treaty unless a "resolution of explanation" is adopted coincidentally with the ratification. This resolution would notify the world that Continued on Page Eleven Ohio Motorist Too Tough for Washington Cop Permission to sell real estate was granted jesterdaj upon the final hearing of two cases in probate court Maude Wilson, administratrix of the estate of Thomas Wilson, i was given permission to sell a of land in Tuscarawas tp I P.

Hack, guardian of Mattie Mueller incompetent, was given authority to sell lot 1379 in Coshoc- ton to Albert Mueller for $1.250 A part of this amount was ordered to be paid on the mortgage held i against the property. FRACTURES WRIST Mrs. Jolin Franklin of Roscoe is suffering from a Colic's fracture of the right wnst as a result of a fall I district, at her home yesterday Dr get out Marshall is attending her "IsTfilPROVING WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 Carl Lassiter, a uniformed traffic officer, nursed a headache today while his mates searched for "George Moore," admittedly a tough citizen and supposedly from Ohio. It happened this way: Lassiter was directing traffic last night at one of the busiest corners in the capital, Ninth and sts A small coupe came alongside and the driver asked for directions The car bore Ohio tags of 1928.

which expired Dec. 31. The conscientious officer decided to take the tourist to the station house for dnvrog with dead tags As he got into the car. a gun was thrust against his ribs, the visitor to the city drove with his left hand, kept Lassiter covered with his right, and kidnaped him nght out of the heart of the city. He drove to the outskirts of the compelled the officer to beat him up and left him lying on the cold, cold ground, after firing a couple of shots just to show he meant business.

Lassiter was knocked out He In an old Southern ox-cart, with his host, Howard Coffin, a small negro roustabout and a slain deer. President Coolidge rode back to the Coffin mansion on Sapelo Wand, Georgia, after a victorious hunt on the mainland. State Treas. Buckley Requests Examination of Treasury by Tracy Indicted Official Said to Have Declared He Will Not Resign; Selects Attorneys Governor of La. Denies Mercy to Couple Convicted of Revolting Murder EXECUTiONSATURDAY Governor Flooded with Appeals to Save Conspirator-Slayers; Life Threatened 1, Sarah Almack, 71; 3, Ray Ev- Contlnuni on Papa Fifteen HOOVERWILL ADC cmi TA CONFER WITH AKt AlAL ID COOLIDGE MON.

AGED 1 Mrs. Casper Spring i at Frazeysburg from Burns Monday President-elect Reticent ing Conferees INext Week and Cabinet Make-up By LAWRENCE SULLIVAN I Staff Correspondent ABOARD U. S. S. UTAH (via Arlington.

radio station), Jan. Herbert Hoover, who is due in Washington on Sunday By HARRY LESESNE I Staff Correspondent FRANKLIN, La Jan. 3 --Forty- eight hours before the time set for their execution, Mrs. Ada Bonner LeBouef and Dr Dreher, conspirators in the slaying of the for- mer's husband, learned today their last dim hope had flickered away. i There has been only one person I who could hav saved the triangle i plotters from the fate to which they' had been condemned by He was Governor Huey Long, of Louisiana.

He could have com-1 muted their sentences to life im-1 prisonment, However, the governor has a 1 nounccd definitely that he will not intervene in the double hanging of man and woman sit for between the hours of 12 and 3 in Saturday, and Shenf Charles Pecot. Franklin, has started erecting the COLUMBUS, 3--An examination of the Ohio state treasury was asked today by State Treasurer Bert B. Buckley. The official's request was presented, to State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy, who promtly informed Buckley that the requested examination would be made He indicate when, however.

Buckley's request -was occasioned by charges of conspiracy to violate the federal prohibition laws, which are hanging over him, the federal grand -jury having Indicted the state official Monday. Buckley, obviously, is desirous of demonstrating to the people of Ohio his official business is in good order Buckley's request to Auditor Tracy stated: "Notwithstanding your splendid organization made a very recent examination of the state treasury. In justice to all and especially the million and a half voters who ultered their mandate in my behalf in November, request is here- Continued on Page Seven Mrs Casper Spring, aged 68, died at 4 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter. Mrs. William McFadden, in Frazeysburg, from burns received Monday evening.

As a result of an explosion which occurred as Mrs. Spring was heating a cold preparation over a gas fire, I she received severe burns about the arms, breast and throat. Mrs. Spring was born in March, 1860, and reared in the Adams Mills vicinity, her maiden name being Mary Keeder. She leaves the husband, one, son.

Charles Spring of Carnegie, and fthe one daughter, Mrs. McFadden. I A brother, Thomas Reeder, Frazeys- burg, alsd survives. Mrs. Spring was a member and an active worker of the Methodist ohurch in Frazeysburg.

at which funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon. Burial will be in the Frazeysburg cemetery. Toy Motorcycle Removed from Child's Throat Earl S. teenth st bed. suffering from pneumonia, u-as Vns1tor to thc CJty Qn about affalrs offlccr reportcd he tnot lhe on the car Cllllison 424 North Flf- 1 later rccmercd and was who is confined to his thp nospttal thc rough ng from pneumonia, u-as reported to be much improved this afternoon WAR DEPARTMENT SUPPLY APPROPRIATION IS GIVEN OVER $35,000,000 BOOST WASHINGTON Jan 3 The economy aspirations of congress a shock today when the appropriations committee reported the annual war department supply bill providing S435.428.415 for the fiscal year beginning July i an increase of $35,111.774 over year The increase, the committee ex-, plained, is due chiefly to Mississippi flood control work, pay increases and the new army housing program.

In an effort to hold down the' total while congressional leaders and government officials are arguing over the of a deficit the committee slashed present ap-, propnations wherever possible without crippling trie national defense. it was declared in the report The budget, however, was exceeded by $256.608 The actual sum recommended for military activities is $328.338.815 For non-military activities, including flood control and rivers and harbors work the total is SI 07,089,600 In the face of the demand for economy, the committee's report showed that it had not provided sufficient funds to keep pace with the five-vear air program designed To make the American army second Continued on Page Seven Ohio 1923. ON SICK LIST Frank Teale North Fifteenth st is reported to be qu.te ill at his 0 suffering from pneumonia and hiccoughs He has been suffering from hiccoughs at intervals for four days Baker president of the Coshocton National bank is ill at the home of Ins son. Robert Baker. Cambridge st suffering from the ffu Dr Smancs confined to his home today, suffering from a slight attack of mf.uenza Burrell Stewart, a former resident of this city, is in a senous condition in an Akron hospital, suffering with flu and pneumonia which developed following an operation for the rerrova! of his appendix He was connected with the Beach Enameling Co while this city.

Mrs. Spahr Dies at Sugarcreek Funeral services were held this afternoon at 1 30 o'clock at the late residence in Sugarcreek for Mrs William Spahr. aged 67 who at her home Monday from sarcoma The remains then taken to t'le Reformed church in Sugarcreek for regular services Burial was made in Maple Grove cemeterj Tuscarawas co Five ciiildrcn Waiter of iicar Ragersville. Mrs Ed.tn Z.nkon Canton. Mrs Bcjoie McsvrK Su- Gust and Will a T.

Jr of Suparcrcek survive Eight brothers 'and Bisters also P.S follows Mrs Jacoo New PnJadfl- Frank Route 3. Rudy Akron Mr Mary Slppo. Mrs Springer Mrs Emery and Mrs Edward Bacr. all of Dover and Mr-, Edward Bevan. Unlontown DISCONTINUE CLASSES The Presbyterian Sur.ciav school gjm classes, which are held Thursday evening, i be discontinued this evening and Tharsdav i evening, January 10.

on account ol special meetings at the church CRITICALLY ILL Mr' Amelir of rryburg is critir.allv iH with doubi" i pneumonia. Frank Williams Dies Flu at County Home The flu epidemic claimed another life this morning at o'clock, in the deatn of Frank Wilharr.s, 75. at the county infirmary He contracted the flu last Sunday and pneumonia developed Mr Williams was rdrmt'uxJ to the county home October 22. 1921 He was born in the vicinity of Bloomfield, and for a resided in Toledo He had been a' resident of this cr for eight Mr. Wsllam.s had been employed as janitor at the City hospital prior to the, time he went to the county homo Two half-brotners.

Harvev Miller, this city, and Alexander Miller of near Massillon survive Funeral unices will he held at the home of Mrs Charles Miller. Wil.con av FndJiv afternoon at 1 riork and buna, i be made in South a ccmeien GAMBLE FUNERAL IS FRIDAY AFTERNOON Fin.era 1 serv.ces will oc conduct- TT Park'n'on "tor of Tnr.i'j church in that church Friday afternoon at 2 clock for Hugh Gamble. 6G3 Elm ho died 'pi'erday morning 'rom complication 1 The bodv i be to the cnurch at 1 30 clock where it mar be ucwcd until 'he time of the sen ices Burial will be made in South Lawn cemetery Following arc the pall-bearers Lester Gorshnc, Samuel Feiver, James Seven.s, John Scherrer. Charles Burreil ar.d Fred Gamble IS RECOVERING A Wisenburg. 324 Chestnut st Jowly co'Tina: fiom a ynous fprration performed at hospital, Detroit.

Mich Was Heating Cold Preparation evening, probably will have his first I 1 Mi a At nri Vi /lni.1 A over Gas Blaze 'when txp lotion Occurred meetin lullcheon on Monday President Coolidge at the understanding on shipboard today. The Utah is less than 1.000 miles off the Virginia coast. Despite the fact the ship has been steacny northward-bound for 15 days the weather Is still uncomfortably warm in daytime. The decline in temperature has averaged one point a day since leaving Montevideo. Mr.

and Mrs. Hoover axe enjoying the voyage the president- elect is taking thi figs easily in preparation for the rush of activities he will encounter in Washington. Among the numerous messages of New Year's greetings received by Sheriff and Deputy May Face Charges Dua to Scuffle with Reporters on Case WOOSTER. Jan. 3.

Investigation of the week-old mystery of the disapoiarance of Melvin Horn, 4. at Orrvilie, shifted here today with the lodging of five persons in the Wayne co jail, all charged with child stealing. They are Ellas Arnold. 55. his two sons, William.

30. of Akron, and Arthur, 25: his daughter. Mrs. Dorothy McHenry, 28. and her husband Bascom Mc- They are being held in default of $10,000 bail for grand jury action, having been bound over last night by Mayor A U.

Weygandt, of Orr- viile. Grand jury action will be based on theory that "the Arnolds harbored a grudge against Marshal Roy Horst tocause of his persistent prosecution of bootleggers," and that "they stole Melvin believing him to be the marshal's son," according to Prosecuting Attorney Walter J. Mougey. Mougey stated today that It is his belief that Melvin is dead. Bs bases this theory on the fact that is a nephew of Marshal Horst instead of his son and that if the lad had been alive the alleged kidnapers would have returned him after learning of their mistake.

Warrants charging child stealing were issued on the basis of the fact that evidence indicated Melvin was the president-elect was one from President Moncada, of Nicaragua. Altho the text) of the'-niessage was last seen in the home of the elder Arnold, Prosecutor Mougey declared. The five suspects were grilled Mayor's Court Collected over $6,000 in Year CINCINNATI. Jan 3 Baby Frank Brooks, 18-month-old son oi Mr and Mrs Charles Brooks, Asco, is recovering here today following the removal of a toy motorcycle, an inch and a half long, from i his throat late yesterday The baby I swallowed the toy about three weeks ago while eating candied popcorn, i in which the toy had been inserted as a prize. Physicians inserted an esophagus-' scope into the child's throat and withdrew the obstruction.

Anes-! not made 5 to convey the -wannest sentiments of friendihip and hoped for growing intimacy between the new administrations of both republics. The president-elect continues reticent regarding the names of his conferees in Washington next week and the possible make-up of his cabinet. Ambassador Fletcher has compiled i The a TMu a report of former a complete record of the trip which! Mavor Charles T. LIghtell for the will be filed with the state depart- ar ln which he served as the city's ment. It includes the speeches of, chief executive, shows that a sum Mr Hoover and the various mes- of W.176.10 was paid into the city sages exchanged between officials of, treasury from the mayor's court the countries visited and the presi- during 1928.

dent-eiect. The amount collected in fines The entire party attended a' totaled $5,704.60, less than that "smoker" given by the Utah's crew, turned in during 1927, when the last night. A varted program which amount reached $7,692 05. This de- included vaudeville magical acts and i crease is largely due. however, to eccentric dancing was presented.

Schools Closed at Frazeysburg after Reopening the fact that the city was deprived of a large part of liquor law violation cases which were placed under the jurisdiction of the probate and common pleas courts. The largest amount collected in i any one month was $2,30730. in I October. In addition to the fines a 'sum of $159 was collected for vendor licenses and $312.50 for dance per- Because 40 per cent of the pupils mits during the year, were absent, on account of thetic was not used and the process the Frazeysburg schools were closed required only minute. An again Wednesday evening after bc- cislon was not required mg re-opened Wednesday morning Delav In removing the toy was Another attempt, to rc-opcn will be caused by the cliild's weakened con- made MoncUj dition which re.sultcd from delay i The superlntendrnt.

3 Kobe getting him to the hospital here ill Hh tonsillitis Frank t. as first taken to Blue field a where v.ere tinalT HOSPITAL NOTES to aid and hi. removal Iv-rc Mrs John Hochncs 1319 Oak av Sharpies Gives Bond; Released Bert Sharpies 1409 Elm st. has been held in the county jail awaiting grand jury action on a charge of forgery was released Wednesday after furmahing bond Pneumonia developed shortly after underwent a major oprration in the of $50 his arrival here and because of his Citj hospital performed by Sharpies was bound over to com- mability to take solid food he re- Or Keer Dr Wells Teach- cas court three weeks age gained strenfrth slowlv eat.nsr only noi Jr Columous, and Dr J. 1) A -hen he pleaded guilty in mayo.

liquid food and medical nourish- Lowci collrt to a cnarge of having 'orgco ment Ronald McAllister. Newcomers- narac of W. to an The case attracted wide attention town, undcrvent a major operation $3750 cnsck The charge v.a» prc- Telegram.s and letters ad- in thr City hospital today Dr ferred by Strohacke; propne- as to means of reniovins tnr George Kistler Newcomrrstown Dr tor of a grocsry a' C43 Cam- toy were from persons Shaw and Dr Wright bridge st. who casheo the cruxk for over the countrv One jyrson in performed the operation Snarples San Frareisco went so fai a-, to telephone, according to nur'cs APPOINTMENTS MADE IN PROBATE COURT Clara, Jones and Josepn Shew have bfT. appointed exec itors of the estate of Emma Crawford cc- ccascd in prob.ite cour' AppoKi'mcM lias bc mad" probate court of lima Shaw as administratrix of the estate of Howard deceased THE TEMPERATURES (Hourly temperature 1 are obtained daily from the local wb-tatlon of The Ohio Power 'Company 1 to 3 a 14.

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23 11 a in 20 12 noon and 1 C2 2 34 SUPREME COURT TAKES UP 'FIFTEEN-BILLION-DOLLAR' RAIL WAYVAL UA TION CASE By Wirj.IIAM S. I i fetalT Co spnudcn 1 WASHINGTON Jan 3 Kyes of the railroad and fmane.al turned to tnc court today as it tack'ed the so-called fiftee-i- b'Uion-doHar valuation case outcome of wruch may determine tnc ultimate value for purposes of an American railroads Tne argunif nt began todaj Two snxil! railroads operat.ng; 14 m.lcs of main line track in Si LouTs and suburbs furnished he basis for an attack upon the interstate commerce eoinnn the on of vahia- iion 3 "-makipff arri the recapture of the Esch-Ctimmms 'aw of 1920 sre thc S' and Fa jn and i rr.aiu.fac- turers owrcd the csute oy c.iaractenza- t.or.s of -lie case 'Mie greatest law in a.itory.' a crowd ipocta- lon, appealed at the cj.ir,. unaware perhaps that the argument was tc oe a voted chifly to Jv.snly technics and intricate legal questions The value 01 American railroads as estimated at the time oi the Esch-Cununms was $18,900 000 000 according i commerce commission buef tfome Contliued ou i.