The Des Moines Register from Des Moines, Iowa • Page 65

CITY FINAL MOINES, IOWA. SUN DA MORN I N(J, OCT. 11. 1925 rnr fo) Ltq yvjuvj ii V7I UU IOWA SECTION BROWN MAKES i Drake Dedicates Its New Stadium With a Victory SURVEY midriff Saves LAXITY IH lOWAj COUNTYOFFICES i Arrest George Smith for i OPEN STADIUM AT DRAKE WITH Carl Weeks Presents Structure to Dr. More-house and Governor.

Attack on Woman. i Fairfield, Oct. 10. When a moh of 100 men formed here threatening to lynch George Smith, Ml c-SfL. 'x a i Ell -Ti'v I JIM- J.

To eMfci 'Z 1 IV wf 1 I MOVE TO SEEK FEDERAL POST Secret Prohe of liquor Force Conducted by Safetv Head. The fact that Superintendent of the public safety depart- ment has conducted a secret Investigation of the police liquor squad and that the liquor bureau has been undergoing a gradual reorganization since last June, came to light last night with the news that Capt. Lloyd Brown, head of the police booze forces, is making application for a position with the federal prohibition department. Relief that Superintendent Jen-ney has become dissatisfied with the work of the liquor bureau Is strengthened by the employment last wek of John B. Hammond, fnrriiar chief of police and nation- ally known dry worker, to work with the department.

Mr. Ham- mond has been working for several days. His efforts are being directed mainly toward checking tip on drug stores and carload shipments of liquor. At the time of the hooze squad scandal last June, when a sample of alcohol, seized at the home of I. W.

Halley was found to have been "doctored" wlih poison, flu- perlnlendent Jenney conducted a personsl Inquiry into the affair. Toward the close of the Investigation, Chief Cavender returned from England. He had been back but a few days when he made an announcement exonefating the liquor squad from hlame. Superintendent Jenney. however, declared that he was not satisfied and that he would have something to aay later on.

i Probe Secret. A Another Investigation, which was kept in the strictest iecrecy, was begun hy Superintendent Jenney later In the summer. One ot the Investigators used by the superintendent is said to have been Arthur Hamilton, arraignment clerk, who was discharged from the force yesterday. Four members of the booze squad. Including one executive, have been transferred from the squad In the lsst four months.

They are John Sarchfield. former sergeant, who wss transferred to the detective department, and Patrolmen Morgan, Cessna and Keppel. who were placed on beats. At the time the changes were no explanation was made except that, it was "for the good of the service." The time Captain Brown Intends to leave the police department wns said last night to be uncertain. Before he departed for St.

Louis to attend the nalional convention of the Red CrosB, District Judge Hubert Utterback stated that Captain Brown had come to him during the week and asked for a recommendation for a federal position. "Captain Brown told me that he had talked the matter over with Superintendent Jenney and told him that he wished to try for the other position because of the Increase in salary," Judge Utter-back stated. Judge I'tterback gave Captain Brown a letter of recommendation. Hamilton Refuses Comment. Interviewed over the telephone last night, Arthur Hamilton re- fused to make any comment either on his case or the affairs of the liquor squad.

He did nol denv that he had ronducted an Investigation for Superintendent Jenney. John B. Hammond, newly appointed Investigator, stated last nlghl that he did not know how long his work would last with the police department. "I have a certain duty to perform with the department," he said. "It may take me two weeks and It may be a month." Hammond denied that he had made a statement fo the effect that he was through as a "dry' worker.

He said that his lecture tour for the Worlds Purity league which had been scheduled to start Oct. 15, has been delayed until April 1. "Before that time I expect 'o put In quite a tew 'licks' acalust the bootleggers," he declared. "I expert, to be nn hand and active In the action to oust the foun'y attorney at Wa'erlno later in th" month." Hamilton Suspended on Wife's Complaint Arthur M. Hamilton, arraignment clerk for the police department, was suspended from duty yesterday by Superintendent Jenney.

Hamilton's suspension is the outgrowth of a slory which Mrs. Hamilton told Friday to Mrs. C. H. Morris, commissioner of accounts and finance.

Mrs. Hamilton alleged unkind treatment by her husband. The recital waa repeated yesterday morning during a conference between Superintendent Jenney, Chief James Car-ender. Mrs. Morris.

Mrs. Hamilton's daughter and a Suspension Made Permanent. Mr. Jenney announced yeater. day that Hamilton's dismissal will he permanent and asked Chief Cavender to make another appointment to this position.

Hsmllton has no right of appeal to the civil service commission, (Continued on Page 4, Col. 3.) 1 It. Ml Opens Fight to Save Her Son From Gallows Mrs. Vandervoort Before Grand Jury. Allison, Ia Oct.

10 (Special) Mrs. R. J. Vandervoort of Parkershurg, who was shot and wounded by her son, Warren, 17 years old, when he killed his father, the Rev. R.

J. Vandervoort, with a .22 calmer rifle In their home, today begun her battle to save him from the gallows or a life term In prison. Mrs. Vandervoort spent an hour today before the Hutler county grand jury who took up consideration of the case yesterday. Her attitude today Indicated that the' grief stricken mother was prepared to fight for her boy every inch of the way in the legal battle following his Indictment which Is considered a certainty as he has admitted killing his father.

She seemed to be bearing up well under the ordeal today. It is not known whether County Attorney Hraeur will ask for the death penally or life Imprisonment. He Is waiting the next move of Vandervoort's It Is believed they will contend that the youth was Insane when he shot Jils father. His mother has contended that he was walking in is sleep when the tragedy oc curred. Young Vandervoort maintains a calm demeanor and holds frequent conferences with his attorneys.

deputieYcatch who robbed cuba city bank Dubuque, 10 IA.P.I --Admlsslon that he was the bandit who robbed the First National bank at Cuba City shortly hefore noon today was made by a man arrested at Freeport, 111., this afternoon, the Stephenson county sheriff said over the telephone at 4 o'clock. The bandit gave his name as J. W. Radcliffe of California. Between $5,000 and was found In his pockets.

He offered no resistance-Cuba City is sixty-five miles from Freeport and the alleged bandit said that he had driven the entire distance at high speed stopping only once to discard a conspicuous gray suit for one of more somhre hue. The arrest was made by Stephenson county deputy sheriffs, who followed the suspect's automobile Into the city. Political Science Teachers Publish Results of Summer's Research. BY A STAKP CORRESPONDENT. Iowa City, Oct.

10. General mismanagement of county government affairs, laxity In administration and the handling -of funds, and wrong methods of selecting county officials are Among charges made against the system of county government in Iowa, In a textbook recently published by a group of I'niverslty of Iowa professors, and edited by Prof. Benjamin F. Shamhangh, head of the department of political science. The hook is entitled, "County Government and Administration in lowa." Among reforms suggested are the abolition of the office of coroner, appointment rather than election of the auditor, treasurer, sheriff, recorder, clerk and superintendent of schools, ami the addition of a purchasing agent to scientifically inspeit tnd compare values and prices before the county funds are expended.

The publication of this book follows the adoption of a policy of teaching more of the practical and less of the theoretical, and giving students an Insight into government affairs as they exist at home, in the politlc.il science department of the college of liberal arts. Spent Wrrks in Research; The book represents the result of we'ks of research during the last vacation period by political science teachers who went to courthouses throughout lowa aud watched county government aa It la actually administered. Bach investigator wrote his findings and turned them Over to Professor Shamhangh, who edited the book, a 700-page volume treating on the workings of each county office, the county board of supervisors, courts, county welfare work, administration of schools and school districts, highway administration, drainage districts, taxes and county elections. Politics in county offices are sharply criticized in the treaties nn government, particularly in the county offices such as recorder, treasurer, sheriff, attorney and auditor. Political practices in such offices tend toward inefficiency, its authors say.

Such suggestions as the placing of sheriffs under a state chief of police, and higher qualifications for officers are frequently made. The county attorney's office is alluded to as "an internship for young attorneys." Alleged careless methods in the purchase of supplies and the allowing of claims ior them on the part of boards of supervisors drew the first criticism in the book. This comes under the chapter headed, "The Board of Supervis ors, written by Jacob Van Ek. Little Economy Effort. "In most countieg of Iowa supplies are purchased in a more or less haphazard manner," the text states.

"Very often each officer Is allowed to purchase whatever supplies are needed from time to time, and then present a claim to the board. In very few Instances (tb officer attempt to discover where the supplies can be obtained most economically. A purchasing committee has been created in a few counties but this system has not been r.tteuded with great suc cess. "If supplies are to be purchased in the inosi economical manner much careful investigation must be carried on to discover not only the best markets but also the best supplies for the Intended use. As a rule the committee is not In a position to do this and even when it is the Investigation is not very often conducted.

For this reason It Is often suggested that the purchasing of supplies and equipment for all county uses be entrusted to one officer to be known as the purchasing agent. He could be appointed by the county hoard of supervisors and held In strict accountability to that body. He would be In a position to investigate purchases and discover the best markets and qualities. It would likewise eliminate the unbusinesslike methods now exercised In the purchase of supplies and equipment. A step that might follow the establishment of the office of purchasing agent would be the application of the budget principle to county govern- meut.

A beginning along this Una Is suggested by the new budget law. Where Politics Enter. "The suggestion that county boards lu Iowa should adopt a more systematic method of allowing claims is frequently made. Claims are usually for labor and supplies or may be based on contracts. The supervisors cannot be expected to know about each item and whether the claims are authentic.

"For the most part checking and approving claims Is intrusted primarily to the officer who received the supplies, or If labor, bv the officer under whose department it rame. For obvious reasons this Is often done In a haphazard manner. Merchants who provide supplies and laborers on county projects are usually roters in the county, while most e)f the officers who approve claims i are popularly elected. These officials realise that if claims are checked carefully and (Continued on Page 2, Column 1.) alias George Defenbough, charged with an attempted criminal assault on Mrs. Claude Whltmore, Sheriff Charles Butcher rushed him to Ot-tumwa where he is being held under guard in the county jail.

The attempted attack on Mrs. Whitniore occurred late yesterday near BrookvIJle. She waB on her way home from Fairfield, alone in her car, when halted by a man who had a gun. Mrs. Whit more got out of the car, believing that he was an auto bandit, and her assailant dragged her across the roadside ditch and into a field.

Another motorist happened along in time to frighten him away and rescue Mrs. Whit more. Bloodhounds were procured from Agency. They followed the trail to the home of Robert Collins, where Smith and his wife had been staying on their way from Davenport to Colorado by automobile. DICKINSON HITS BACK AT COLE Asks Colleague What He Has Done for Farmer.

Cedar Rapids, Oct. 10 (Special! "I am still standing with former Secretary of Agriculture Wallace for equality of agriculture with other Industries through control of the surplus, aud on the platform ou which President Coolidge was elected, and asking Cyrenus Cole and the Cedar Rapids Gazette what they have done or Intend, to do to fulfill the republican' party's pledge to the farmer." Congressman L. J. Dickinson of the tenlh district, declared before, the Marlon Community club this afternoon. The speech in which Mr.

Dickinson carried bis campaign for legislative relief vwr agriculture into the home county of the congressman and newspaper named, took the nuture of a reply to a recent open letter of Congressman Cole of the fifth district to his colleague criticising a speech made by Mr. Dickinson to the farm bureau at, the slate fair this year. The Gazette sided with Congressman Colo in an editorial following the publication of the letter. "In both the Gazette's editorial and Mr. Cole's letter." Mr.

Dickinson said, "I am taken to task for differing with cabinet members and particularly with the secretary of agriculture on certain legislative remedies beneficial to the economic status of the farmer. Stands by Wallace 1'lHtform. "In the editorial I am called a 'rip snorter of the Uruokhartluu In the letter I am accused of not giving Secretary Jardine the proper tryout lo which even a biishleaguer is entitled." Then Mr. Dickinson went into a detailed review of the promises uf the republican party, the attitude of the Harding administration and the position taken bv Henry Wallace when secretary jf agriculture for "equulity of agriculture" through control of the Bin-plus. Then he quoted a party pledge made at the republican national convention In Cleveland in 1924 declaring: "I am still standing with former Secretary Wallace and the platform on which Presldeut Cool Idge was elected and am asking wieuus toie ana tne Gazette what they have done and what they are going to do to fulfill this pledge to the farmers of Iowa.

I taps Jardine Speech. Mr. Dickinson took sharp Issue with Secretary Jardine's remarks at Ames, when the secretary suggested to the farmers that their problems were their, own and that they could best work them out alone. Declaring that the republicans of Iowa in their last state convention indorsed the Mc.Nary-Haugen bill and urged congress to give the farmers economic equality. Mr.

Dickinson pointed to himself as the one who would not break that pledge "Just because a new secretary of agriculture had to be appointed, who disagreed with both the national and state platforms." He also quoted a letter from Fred C. Lovrten of Humboldt, who charged that after adopting Its agricultural planks, the administration was trying to avoid performing them. The speaker 'turned on Secretary Jardine again when he said: "But It has been said that Secretary Jardine is entitled to his tryout. It is the contention of those closest to the administration that the tryout has oeen given, i "As a member of the president's conference, we found that the prohlem of the control of exports was left untouched. We also find that this conference has been on vacation ever since-lt found last winter that the report was not to th liking of most of the farm organization of the country," A large crowd, failing, bewever, to till the new Drake stadium with its 18,000 aeats, was present yesterday at the Informal opeulug ceremonies which preceded the Drake-Kansas Aggie football game.

Officials estimated the attendance at 7,000 persons. Before the opeulug of the game, Carl Weeks, head ot the stadium corporation of the Greater Des Moines committee, presented the new structure to President D. W. Morehouse ot Drake university on behalf of the university, to Mayor Carl M. Garver, representing the city, and Gov.

John Hammill, representing the state of lowa. As the ceremonies were con cluded, a salute was fired from the southwest corner of the field and the first game was started. KtudmU Kill Weal Aide. The west side of the structure was packed with Drake studeuls aud alumni. A gigantic blue and while formed by the girls of the university, occupied the center section.

The crowd which filled the west stand was easily guided through the eight ramps, or runways, whlulr enter the stadium from Twenty-eighth sireet. Cars were parked for ten blocks lu every direction from the bowl and traffic officers were necessary at uearly every comer. No detail has been overlooked In making the new structure the most uioderii In type, officials suld yesterday. A bcoib board, with telephone Hues to the playing field has been erected, and a large press slaud. with ample telegraphic and telephone equipment, completely enclosed by glass, has been built in the east stand.

Cost Was $230,000. The total cost of the stadium which does not Include the value of the land, was approximately $230,000. It extends In a I'-shape around the east, south and west sides of the playing field and track, and has been so constructed that the sealing capacity ran he Increased to 50,000 by the addition of stands at the top. Of the $230,000 cost of con-fltructlon, about $25, 000 has been paid ttie university tnrougti subscriptions. The remainder has been raised through the sale of, mortgage bonds by the Greater Des Moines committee, which are lo be paid off by the university with reculpts from athletic events.

Provisions for the construction of a new field house on the lot east of the new athletic, plant, have already been made and bonds for it will soon he offered. Dream IWonies Reality. In presenting the stadium to President Morehouse for Drake university, Mr. Weeks said: "Thoughts tend to become realities and our dreams always come true. "Your dream of Drake unlvers-sity Is that it become a greater and more influential Institution of learning.

"Co-iucldeut with and a vital part of education la the development of the physical body. A purl of your dream. shared equally by every member of your faculty, student body, your alumni, aud the citizens of Des Moines and been a stadium tu which the physical activities of the university might come to flower and fruition. "Less than a year ago this Impressive edffice existed only as a vision or dream. The stadium corporation of the Greater Des Moines committee now presents to Drake university, through you, the reality in this new siadlupi.

"As the davs pass, may It contribute to the fulfillment of your Isrmr dream for the university." Five bands, Including those of Drake. West High. East High. Roosevelt and North High, played in the gaily decorated bowl as thp crowds filed In. DAY DIES; HAD RESIDED HERE THIRTY-FOUR YEARS John W.

Day, 71 years old. died at bis home, 3245 Thirtieth street, yesterday morning. He had been ill only a short lime. A resident ot the city for 4he last thirty-four years, Mr. Day was In business at Ku.it Sixth and Des Motues streets.

He survived by his wife and daughter, lrma Day Van Arsdala, aud three sisters. Mrs. L. M. Mann.

Mrs. lannah Gardner, both of this city, and Mrs. Hugh Carniicbael of San Antonio, Tex. Funeral services will be held from Dunn's funeral home tomorrow at 2 o'clock with interment at Glendale cemetery. Phi Mu Grants Iowa University a Charter Iowa City, Oct.

10 (Special I Installation ot Alpha Gamma Phi. local sorority at the Uni versity of Iowa, as a chapter of Phi Mu. national sorority, was made by national offirers of the latter organizations, assisted bv representatives from Phi Mil chapters st Iowa Wesleysn college and Drake university-. Thirty-two artlv alumnae members of Alalia Gamma Phi were Initiated. 5 7 PICK IOWA OVER SUNNIER CLIMES Florida and California Lose in Debate.

"California and Florida may have their advantages hut Iowa Is the best place to live." This was the keynote of a discussion of the merits of California and Florida by Ray Harrison and J. Locke Mavumber at a Caravan club luncheon at Hotel Fort Des Moines yesterday noon. Mr. Macomber recently returned flour Florida where he Klluessed the frenzy of 'the land boom. Mr, Harrison recently returned from Hollywood where he and his Des Molues orchestra took southern California by storm.

Take Humorous View. Moth iueu gave a humorous Impression of their experience as well as serious discussions. A slory of wild frenzy, speculation and rapid turnover of huge tracts of land in Florida was told by Mr. Macomber. "Florida Is riding high and may have Its advantages." Mr.

Macomber said, "but lowa Is tne best place to live." While touring southern California Mr. Harrison and his orchestra played in many of the sludlos In Hollywood. "California is called the 'Cold-en he said, "but It's well to tske your goln wlih you. I'll vote for Des Moines as the best place to live." Job Swkcrs Husy. California Is overflowing with job seekers, be added.

"I saw an orchestra leader drowning and went over and applied for his position," Ray said, "but was Informed thai the fellow who pushed the orchestra leader Into the water had already made application for the job. "1 spoke to 'Doug' Fairbanks, and bis onlv answer was 'Get out of the Honor Three Deceased Attorneys With Kites Memorial services were held yesterday morning In the courtroom of District Judge Lester Thompson for John H. Sullivan. Judge W. H.

McHenry and Charles F. Maxwell, all attorneys who have died since June 1. 1 925. With about 200 lawyers present the services were conducted by E. R.

Perry, president of th Tolk fnunty Par association. Rosnlutfons were presented for each of the three men and spread upon the court records. El TP Above -Crowds watching the Bulldogs down the Kaunas Aggies lu the first game lu the new stadium. Below Carl Weeks (left) presents the new stadium to Presldeut Morehouse (center) aud Guv. John Hammill I right), lu behalf of the Greater Des Molues committee which has been the "big force" behind the erection of the huge bowl.

Inset i above)- The Drake bulldog. Robin Hood, called the most symmetrical bulldog lu the I'nited States, owned by Mrs. John SloHiie, 1417 Germanla drive, sister-in-law of Ted Sloane, Drake's star right end. Vanished A uto Turns Up With New Mystery Left in Garage With Lock Undisturbed. Four and one-half months ago, Hugh MacGregor, a miner living at 1118 Lewis avenue, parked his coupe on the north side of the courthouse.

Two hours later the car had disappeared. Police were Immediately notified, and a diligent search has been conducted since. In the meantime the MacGreg-ors have been earless. They had given their car up. as lost, Yesterday morning MacGregor received a call from the Herring Motor company garage.

"Why don't you come and get your car out of storage? You owe us $35 uow for storage. Get your car and pay your bill." Mac Gregor hastened to the Herring garage. There wus the coupv steering wheel aud doors still lockfcd us I hey were when he left his car lu frout of the couri house. Everything about the cur was the sauie as It had been four months before, and it bad never been operated. What happened to the car and how It got to the Herring Motor company is a mystery.

Since the sleerlug wheel was si 111 locked It could not have been driven there under Its own power. Garage men at first thought a man by (he name of Thomas brought the car In. Since that would have been an Impossibility due to the- lock, the cur was unquestionably taken In ou a truck. At any rate the MacGregors mow have their coupe, the Her ring Motor company Is out four and one-half months storage and the police have nothing to say as tq the unusual "theft." Collins to lecture on Lahor Problems Peter Collins, former general secretary of the International Electrical Workers' union, will speak here on international lahor problems Oct. 27, officials of the local council of the Knights of Columbus, who are sponsoring the event, aunounced yesterday.

Mr. Collins is well known In International labor circles and has lectured widely lu this country and In Europe, according lo local members of the Kulghts of Columbus. The lecture here will be held lu the auditorium of the lodge in the Insurance Exihauge building. P. A.

Warren Funeral to Be Held Tomorrow Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. tomorrow at Dunn's funeral home for Paul A. Warren, 23 years old. son of O.

E. Warren, who died at Iowa Methodist hospital Friday after a lingering illness. Mr. Warren had been residing at the home of his aunt, Mrs. D.

Flnlayson, 1S33 Mon-damln avenue. Mr. Warren was a nephew of the late Senator J. 1,. Warren of Des Moines.

Is survived by his father and on brother. Colam J. Warren, also ot Dei Molnea. GENE SELLERS WILL BE FREED Albia Court Drops Holdup Indictment. The final obstacle in the path of the parole from Anamosa reformatory granted Gene Sellers was removed yesterday when the county attorney and district judge at Alhla dismissed a charge of robbery for which he had been Indicted, because of Insufficient evidence.

Sellers and "Taxi Al" Smith were accused of holding up the stallon agent In the Hurlinglon depot there In October. '1923. The station agent wss shown pictures of Sellers and declared they were not pictures of the man who committed the robbery. Sellers was then paroled from the stale reformatory at. Anamosa June afier he had served eighteen months of a ten year term for robbery, because of good behavior.

Promptly, the Alhla Indictment was brought up and Sellers was placed In the city Jail here pending the oulcome nf the case al Alhla. The parole hoard declared It was unaware nf the Albia' Indictment when Sellers was paroled, add recommended holding him here. Sellers probably will be released jfrom the city Jail and allowed his i liberty on parole. His release 'awaits action by the stale hoard of parole. COTTAGE GROVE CHURCH TO SET GOAL TOMORROW A "goal setting" conference dinner for the Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian church will take place tomorrow evening at the Golf and Country club.

More than 100 members and church officials have made reservations. Church expansion, equipment, organization work and membership will he discussed with the Rev. James Mordy making the Introductory address. Carl Evans will preside. Judge F.

F. Favllle, one of the church elders, will outline the membership plan. E. Allen Walker, president of the board of directors, will present the expansion program. R.

B. Tladley, Sunday school superintendent also will speak. Wish Streft Restricted. Persons living on East Twenty-ninth street between Douglas avenue and the north city limits, filed a petition with the city clerk yesterday morning, asking that I that street be established as a re i strlcted residence district. i JL.