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r- tn steftt Vol. So. EIGHT PAGES LBANON, MONDAY 10,1924. EIGHT $2.00 STORY OF POUCEOF Richard Beaton Was Shot and Killed By Wffliam Gates BUSIN.ESS^SOCIATES lleaton Connived to Torture and Mutilate Gates In Made-Up Hospital LOUISVILLE, (United men were held by police here today in connection with a strange story of jealousy, torture and intended mutilation told by William Gates, who shot and killed Richard lleaton, his friend and former business associate Saturday night. The men are Gates, Frank private detective, and.Hcyde C.

Lonroda; a theatre organist. Gates told police this amazing Rtcry: Formerly he was employed by Heaton and was friendly with his employer and Mrs. Heaton. Last Thursday night, at Heaton's request. to, the offices of Heaton and Fisher, merchandise brokers.

Two men, Heaton and Cordeu, lield him, up with revolvers, hand- ruffed him am" took him to a second floor room in a house they had rented especially to serve as his jail The room in which was was £tted as a crude'hospital; "arUsBtbeticsr bandalges, gauze, Mirgical and other- tquipnfent uietf Gates was tied to a mattress had been fastened to floor while Heaton, prepared for- an operation and administered at the same lime attempting to make Gates confess he had. been ilntimate with Mrs. Heaton. however, resorted to a and.feigning.that he was under influenced the anesthetic, mumbled that.he had written letters to an aunt in Logansport, If any, thing happened to to him, Heaton would be to The was successful and Heaton stopped plans for an immediate operation, later taking Gates to a telephone and to -call Ills' aunt' and order her to return the supposed letters. Meantime Gates was returned to ith room, strapped to a bed, 1 and hejd 'under constant threat of mutilation until Saturday night, when he asked Heaton to lead him to the bath 'room.

"As they'passed through a door, I Gates said, he managed, to reach a small had in his' vest with his. manacled hands. He Heaton and ordered him to throw up his hands. Heaton reached 1 for a revolver and Gates fired twice. Heaton was killed al- ifcost instantly, Gates then dashed to an adjoining 'House, told them he-had shot a man and fled to the residence of rela- later surrendering.

Cordell, who was arrested in Indianapolis, admitted Aiding in the kidnapping of Gates, 'according Lo Siolice. Conrad, the theatre organist, also was held charged with aid. ing In the plot. Mrs, Jennie Moore, a woman detective, according to police, also figured in the case, employed by Heaton to watch his wife. She resigned from the case a short 'time before Gates was kidnapped, reporting she had seen nothing wrong in Mrs.

Heaton's actions. said their investigations showed Heaton worked the plot, presumably because of jealously of Gates and Mrs. Heaton, for weeks, and spent thousands of dollars. rented a house especially to serve as Gates' prison, elaborate plans for the mutilation he threatened to perform on Gates, and drew the necessary accomplices by promises of liberal payment. '-1 Hi.

Little Joseph Franco Struck By An Auto Joseph year old son Mr. and MVs. Franco, of 31 Chestnut street, was struck on Sunday by an w.hjle playing in the street. His condition is not serious and he is reported doing nicely. NATIONAL PROSPERITY AND SECURITY OF HENRY FORD IS GIVEN THE MUSCLE SHOALS $130 IN FINES AT THE SUNDAY POLICE-COURT Nine Taken in Gambling Raid Cashed Out $120 And Lone Drunk $10 Mayor Walter imposed fines this morning amounting to $130.00.

Two men arrested Sunday morning, who were charged with conducting a gambling place, were flned $25.00 each and seven others taken in the same raid paid ten dollars each. The final ten was collected from a man arrested on a charge of drunkenness. So the day was one of the most productive the history of the local police court. SOLD LIQUOR IN PHILA. SCHOOL i (Special to NOvrra United Press) Today public 1 school here has been found to be tho I seat of a widespread liquor trade.

I The building wan used to, house the and the assistant Janitor was tho dispenser, police say. or neighbors lo the school, many of thorn parents of there, aroused suspicions of'the principal, and a raid Ford's Plans Washington, Today the bill the house is expected to pass today here is what Henry Ford will 0 at Muscle Shoals: Lease Dams 2 and 3 at Muscle Shoals, for 100 years, the to be granted to a corporation formed by Pord. Complete dams 3 and 3 providing water for production of power Pay the government annual rental four per cent plus $35,000 for maintenance and repair. Purchase nitrate plants one ind two and the Waco quarry, paying the governmentj 000. i Manufacture a minimum of 40,000 tons of nitrate for fertilizer annually and sell It to farmers at a profit no greater than, eight per cent.

American Farmer Will Be Freed of Domination By Fertilizer Interests IN CASE OP WAR GOVT. WILL BE RELIEVED Ben Ebright While Opening Oysters, Cut Severe Gash In Hand DEATH OF MISS CARRIE THOMAS IN QUAKER CITY Well Known To The Older Residents, Having Been Raised in the Amos Boughter Family 'Word has been received here of tho derith of MIsH Carrie a native of at Philadelphia. She was JTjLyears of agp, ancL.n«?art troubio' as the Suse of her death on Sunday morning-, at the homo of her sister, Mrs. Tcnny Mayhew. Miss Thomas was the daughter of Riviera Express Derailed Killing Two People Ben Ebright, who conducts a grocery arid candy store at Sixth street, and Pershing avenue, whilo opening oysters ou Sunday at noon, sustained a severe gash in his baud when the knife he was using slipped and cut deep into the bore.

Mr. EbHght lost a great of blood he reached his home South Sixth street not far from store. He was unconscious for about hours due to tllo loss of blood. CELEBRATING GREAT VICTORY AT ALBRIGHT Festivities and celebration were all day today at Albright College, after the victory over Lebanon Valley college on Saturday night on the high school floor. Classes were dismissed, study periods called off members of the faculty, as well as the students are celebrating the victory, which was Citizens of Myerstown in co-operation wit the students and faculty are joining in the festivities.

A great day at Myerstown for everybody in celebration' of winning the baskelball game Saturday night, Anxiety to Witness Game Got Students of Albright Into Trouble As a result of deep anxiety to get to the "Old Rivals" basketball game evening, two students were arrested by JDan Stover, an officer of the If.w at Myerstown. The men wanted to get to ths eame, but preferred evade paying street ear fare by catching Hit to this city by automobile. 'Standing in front of Che Hoyse they hailed several machines. Finally Officer Stover o. dered them to Vtop annoying pashi motorists.

Then g'udents left tho corner and went on to College street, where- they -their endeavors to get a lift. Uie officer ordered them, that led thfc result that the id," TSae is requires (Con tin uedon Page Four.) DIED IN PHILA. tp bv United Philadelphia, Today -John' P. Gceen, 85, retired vice president of Pennsylvania roadroad died here yesterday of heart disease. Dual Birthday Event Observed Sunday at Morris Urich Home A birthday dinner was served at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Morris, Uhrich, 247 (luilfdor street Sun- I day. The affair was in honor of the birthdays of Mr. Uhrich and daughter Marjoric. The dinner was greatly enjoyed.

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Light and son, Robert and and Mrs. Morris F. Uhrich and daughter Marjorie.

Miss Marjorie Uhrich, one of the celebrants of then appy occasion, ia now a member of the NEWS reportorial staff, having succeeded Every Onslaught of the Ford Plans Foes Has Been Repulsed (Special to News by United Press) Washington. Today Basing their appeal on "national prosperity and security" alvocates of Henry Cord's offer for Musclo Choals today prepared to force from the house approval of the bill giving Ford control of the vast power project. "Give the Shoals to Henry Ford and the American, farmer will be freed of the domination of fertilizer interests while, the eovernment, in case of war, will be relieved of dependence on foreign nitrates for munitions supplies," was the keynote of final plea to be made -today by Representative McKcnzie, Illinois, author of the bill that would convey Shoals to Ford. After nearly a week of uninterrupted debate and battling over the amendments designed SQ to change the bill that Ford would not accept the contract, the house was about ready to vote today. Every onslaught of the Ford plan's foes has been repulsed.

ATTY.BASSLER BOYER EXPIRED AT SANATORIUM Bassler Boyer, oldest practicing lawyer at the Lebanon bar, died on Sunday morning at 7:45 o'clock, at tho Lebanon Sanatorium, where he had been a patient Thursday SUSPICIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF PAPERS HOLDING EVIDENCE; IN NAVAL OIL LEASE TWO WERE RUN Margaret Brandt And Clarence Angelen Struck by Brightbill Car But Escaped Serious Injury Margaret Brandt, 937 Lehman street, and 'Clarence Angolen, of Cainden, N. while walking across North Ninth street, at tho Reading, railroad Saturday evening, got in sylvanla. For some years pnet, the path uf an automobile and both! however, he was concerned only with were struck down. The, special cases. Her sold his library of last week.

While he had been 511 a week prior to that and arrangements had been made by relatives for treatment at one of the local hospitals, the aged lawyer with characteristic tenocity clung to his idea that tho malady was but a passing indisposition and that he could fight It off by remaining on his feet. He was, therefore, in a serious condition when he finally gave In on Thursday, and when he reached the hospital it was found that he had contracted a serious attack of pneumonia. He sank very rapidly and by Saturday morning had lost consciousness. 82 Ycnr.q of Ape Had Mr. Boyor lived until Monday of next week, he would have attained the 82nd year of his age, as ho was bom in Philadelphia on Mnrch 17.

1842. The same dog- Kcdnes-; of purpose manifested lu his last days, characterized his en- tiro career. He was a fighter he took a keen delight i that clement of his nature. Although he started out in his youth to follow the'career of his father, Dr. Daniel P.

Boyer. an eminent physician, he later deserted his medical studios and took up the study of law. He was admitted to the Lebanon bar on November i2, 1863, and was engaged in this in tho practice of law ever, since. Notable CJISCR Ho was Interested as attorney in some'orihe most.notable cases tried In the local causes appealed to higher courts from this county. -Ho possensed a.

keen and analythlcal mind, and was reputed to have memorized laws, statutes and decisions, or at least wag fa-! miUar with the gist of them to an extent that was little short of rd- marka'ble. In hjs younger days ho was regarded as one of the most brilliant lawyers In Eastern Pann- FILM ON FIRE AT The value of fire-proof steel compartments for moving picture projection machines was most aptly and convincingly illustrated on Saturday evening when a movie film took flro at the Strand Theatre on Cumberland street. That the public is aware of the safety that' lies in such steel boxes (Continued on Pare Four.) CELEBRATED 20TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The homo of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.

J. Boyer, well known dairyman of this city, wa a the scene icrf a merry gathering on Sunday, in honor of the twentieth wedding anniversary. A fine dinner was sorrcd'to relatives and fricndfi. Those present included the following: Mr. and Mrs, Roy Me.

Connoll and children, Pearl, Hobert, and Ellwood; Mr. and Miller and son, Mr. and Mrs, Adam HouU children, Burnaco, Roger. Miriam and Adam, Mrs. Jorry Beyer, Floyd Bo'yor, Floyd Bqyer.

Mr. and Mrs Ella driven Pierce B. Brightbill, Bast Walnut street, was brought i-j an almost instantaneous stop, which probably saved tho couple from death serious injury. However, from the force of the fall both Miss Brandt and Mr. Angelen were badly shaken up and somewhat bruised and treatment at physicians offices was given.

The driver was exonerated, the accfdent being entirely unavoidable. He had the car absolutely under control, police say. ALBRIGHT GASE MAY BE MONDAY, MAY 12 Miss Francis, who resigned several bright weeks ago. Miss Uhrich has made church May 12, will probably be the date for the hearing of the Al- many friends since she started the work, and all unite in wishing her many happy returns of her natal day. SEC.

DENBY, OF 0. S. NAVY, BACK TO PRIVATE LIFE By A. L. BRADFORD (United, press Staff Correspondent) Washington.

a five word message to whole naval of Navy Denby at noon today stepped 'out of office and tyack to private life, His farewell lo the navy was: "Bood-bye, and God'bless you." It was broadcast to every ship sea, and in port, and a11 can naval stations throughout the world, before "casualty 1 4 result of o41 Jge' it College and Evangelical merger ease, originally scheduled for the Lebanon County Common Pleas court for today. As announced-ten days or more ago by the NEWS, the hearing was postponed Owen J. Roberts, of Philadelphia, one of counsel for 1he East Pennsylvania United Evangelical Conference, has been selected to assist Atlee Pomerene in the'hearing of the Teapot Dome investigations. at Washington, thus preyenting him from devoting any time to the church case. While May has been tentatively aurch case iiem- attorneys interested have as yet given their as- and since, it is jcgarded as pon- somo years ngo, nnd utilized the court house library as his only office quarters.

Wlfo 011,1 Children He was married on February 7, about year following his admission to the bar, to Ellen Shirk, of Swatara township, an aunt to the 'ate Attorney Howard C. Shirk, and who survives him. She resides in Philadelphia. Of a family of ten children nine are living as follows: Miss Lavina Boyer, or Lebanon school teacher; Mis Ellen Boyer, of Philadelphia; Shirk Boyer, London, England; Sdrah, wife of Thomas Earl, of Bethlehem; John B. Boyer, of Steelton; Barbara, wife of Frank Grove, Montana; (Arthur Boyer, of Itoaeburg, Catherine, wife of Mrs.

Geo. F. Krause, qt Lebanon; Uhland Boyer, of Billings, Mrs. Samuel H. Stinson, of phila- delphia a sister, and Dr David P.

Boyer, of the same city, ia- a brother. The deceased was a member of tho Masonic fraternity and a Masonic burial will given tho re- afternoon, at o'clock, with burial privately. IJummol and sou, William'; TIarry Swanger, Mr. and Mrs W. J.

Boyor find famjly, Ethel, Rayl mond, Thelma, Mnry and Richard. i Splondid selections furnished by tho famous Red and Blue Or- chftfitra, of fhi fl city, of tho following members Seifrrist, Hnrry Williams, Thoo. Focht, Edw. Sholly. Goorgo Kennedy and Robert Miller.

ARTIST SHOT. HIMSELF SUN. BY PAUL R. Washington, Today lating to evidence in tha scandal were reported today ib been taken from the office, senator. Ono of tho to testify before the committee this week will if he known anything disappearance.

The papers are supposed' disappeared pust gallon got under way 6fi ago. The committee evidence tlVat they were their disappearance baa strong suspicions. irf For months one of investigators has successfully tempted to trace them. THett appearance at first vestlgation but now they needed. The committee Intends its revelations this week long delayed trump The plan Is: call KJdward Lean, publisher of the ton Post, who has subpoena for more month, and ask him connectious with the) House, Attorney erty, former Secretary ior Wall and other Hals.

Ho will also what ho knows of the million dollar slush stork speculations of' ment officials. Ixjonard 'and Jake Hamon, know about a H. H. Boger, Run Down By Auto, Improving In Reading Hospital H. Boger, of the H.

H. Boger Iron and Steel Company ofHues, L'5 South Eighth street, who was run down in Reading Thursday afternoon by automobile and PUP- tained a broken collar bone and a A orokeu rib is rapidly Improving at that Attorney Roberts may the Heading whore ha tho entirely, after (Special to News by United Press) Wilkes-Barre, Today J. Winder. 58, official landscape artist for Luzerne county, shot himself at his home here yesterday. GAVE DINNER IN HONOR OF HIS NATAL DAV County Detective George H.

Carpenter, on Sunday passed his thirty- sevonth birthday anniversary, and in celebration of the event thirty-seven friends, including state police associates, called at his homo in the afternoon and spent a merry time. A sumptuous chicken and waffle dinner was 1 a of the hospitality accorded tbo guests. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter before coming to Lebanon kept the Franklin House, at Schaefforstown, for four years, and the dinner was in keeping tfitli the tempting feasts that characterized (their residence at the hoel.

There I was nothing missing which could of the moal or tho last Republican wUh tiie. the 'Interior as Justice department is reported to have early investigation scandal long earthed by the be called to the will also bo asked a trip to Florida to have made to acgnaljiit Lean with some of hifli'i tion. I The committee recessed and will rosumo tomorrow ing. Some additional received from tho Three M. office -of the ies will probably bo'surveyed 1 2 and then McLean may be Tho telegrams were sent celvcd by of the day at Fail's ranch, ti ENFORCED LAWS IN Jersey City, police are painting a deep sombre blue as enforcing rigidly tho old laws of 1798.

Extra commandments for say thou shalt not play tag or roll hoops, (Continued oriPaca 55' Richard Snyder, U. of -r to Visit His Richard Snyder, son of Mrs. Harry Y. Snyder, of be retired from it is by no means certain that the case wlU come up at the time i Harry Baker Will Take Mayor Keadrick's Far Delegate Auto Crashed Jjitp Crowd of People KOling One Mail at Uniontown to Nowy by 1'rfss'l Today. Donald wus two injured loft (Continued on Pace Four.) TODAY'S FIVE BEST RADIO FEATURES (By Uniled Press) WKAF, New Vprk (4 25 P.

M. (E. S. Concert of the Associated Glee, Clubs of America. Carnegie Hall.

WJZ, New York (K. S. of' tho Japan Society, his excellency the Jupimcso Ambassador, guest honor. WBA1V Fort Worth. (47.6-M).— 30 I 1 M.

(C. by band of A. M. College'. AVN.U', IJostou sylvania, expects to spend at the home of his parents Due to an old which he sustained in year i college, he the school physician to take absence.

First Born In Family of John Gerberich, Northwest of Mr. and Mrs. John northwest of Harpers, the birtlj of a pretty baby 8 Mtirch 5. It is the first the. family ami will be.

Florence Irene. Mother aro doing nic'ely and receiving felicitations' frou) many n-Iativcs and.