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Ik? II TiEDDX BATH Bit ''I Ruin and colder tonight. Wed- nosday snow or rain and much colder are the' prognostications for this section of the state. these warm days a feller la aft to gat hl months mixed, when he make! out his checks or bills. VOLUME 26. NO.

113. INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1930. TWO CENTS A COPY Seeks Eielson HULDA STUMPF, COUNTY TAX HUSBAND TRUMPS WIFE'S TRICKS IN BRIDGE WIFE FIVE FLYERS NOW LOST IN FROZEN NORTH; RELIEF PARTIES ARE ASSEMBLING JAMES W. MACK HEADS COUNCIL; NEW POLICE CHIEF DRY MEMBERS PREPARING NEW LEGISLATION It I 'a i LEVY FOR 1930 IS 7J-2 MILLS Indiana County Commissioners Explain the Increase in the Sinking Fund Levy from 2 to 3 Mills. POOR BOARD MEET 7 mills is the pnuntv tnv Ttrv for 1030.

This comporse with 6 for 1929. This action was taken yesterday at the reorganization meeting of mo inutana Oounty Commissioners. Chas. L. Bence was re-olectnrl nras ident of the Board and J.

I. Hend-. ersoti secretary, with George Nesbit tho third member. In announcing tho increase of 1 mills, the Commissioners had this to say. Last year the county tax was 4 mills for general fund and 2 for road fund.

The road tax must take care of the interest on road bonds and provide a sinking fund for their redemption. Two months ago the commission ors sold the last million dollars worth of road bonds, which was part of the three million dollar bond is sue voted on and passed by the vol ers of Indiana county, some years ago. The. commissioners believed -thoy were carrying out the wish the taxpayers by spending this ap thorized money on new improved highways, for the benefit of all see- tions of the county. It takes about $64,000 a year ttf pay the interest ana sinking fund requirements on- a million dollar worth of Indiana county road bondfa It will take the increase of the 1' mills to provide this sum.

in ivzo the assessed or Indiana county, real estate and oeciw 7 pation was 62 million. One mill, on this valuation makes $62,000 in tax- es, if all were collectable. For 1930 the assessed valuation of real estate1, and occupation is 66 million. One mill-' on this only makes $56,000. If the, taxable valuation of Indiana goes down at the next tri-ennial asr sessment, the millage must of neces-' (Continued on page two) v- PROGRESS MADE-H ON TARIFF BILL? FORMER RESIDENT SAID MURDERED Was Found Dead in Her Cabin New Year's Day from Suffocation, in Kujabe, Africa Was Missionary for Years.

63 YARS OLD Mrs. P. J. Baker. 203 Philadelnhia street, received word yesterday that her cousin.

Hulda Stumpf, 63, an American missionary in Kenya Colony, Kujabe, British East Africa, was murdered in her cabin on New Year's Death apparently was due to sunocation, aicnougn tnere was evidence -she had been attacked. Police are. questioning residents of nearby Miss Stumpf entered the mission ary field in Africa twenty-four years aaro. She was a member of the Afri can Inland Mission of America. She was home on a furlough in 1928 and spent the summer in the homes of relatives in Indiana and Big- Run.

While here, she gave several interest-ing lectures in which she related her experiences and work in the far east. Her term of enlistment in the missionary field would have ended next year when she expected to return to America and make her future home. The deceased was born in Big Run but spent most of her life in her par-parents home here, before taking up missionary work. She was well known and held in high esteem by her neighbors and friends. She was a daughter of the late Mr.

and Mrs. J. R. Stumpf, who for years resided at South Seventh and School streets. Her father, who passed away in his (Jauxomia nome some.

time ago, was one of Indiana's prominent merchants and conducted Stumpf's Five and Ten Cent Store until he retired from business about 20 years ago. The deceased leaves one sister. Mrs. J. W.

Rankin, of AHuras, Florida, one brother," W. P. Stumpf and a couatn, Mrs. William Bnterline, both, of Big Run, and a cousin Mrs. P.

J. Baker, of 203 Philadelphia street. mikewoWk js sentenced Receives Thirty Months in Workhouse and a Fine of $200. Mike Spondak, of Iselin, driver of tha hit-and-run death car, which killed Clarence Steffy, 8, when his car crashed into him on the four miles north of town, November 1st, lf29, and who was found guilty, during the December term of Criminal Court, of manslaughter, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, and failing to stop and render assistance to persons injured, was sentenced by Judge J. N.

Langham yesterday morning. The sentence imposed by Jhe Court was that on the first indictment Spondak must serve fifteen months in the- Allegheny County Work House; on second he was sentenced to pay the costs and a fine of f200, and on the third count, he was sentenced to serve an additional fifteen months in the Allegheny County Work House. Spondak will begin his term in the Work House, this week. JOE NESBITT HERE ON JANUARY 15TH Joe Nesblt and his Fenn'sylvanians, direct from the Arcadia Ball Room, New York, will be the attraction in the Armory Wednesday, the 16th. Joo never fails to please and has made a host of friends in Indiana and ity.

House and automobile lamps for all makes of cars and trucks. Auto Parts Ritz Theatre Bldg. FAIRBANKS, Aloska, Jan. 7. (INS) With flvo filers now miss- ing in tho frozen arctic regions, a relief expedition of all available types of aircraft was being as- 1 scmbled today to take up the hunt for Captain Pat Reld and his two mechanics, William Hughes and James Hutchinson.

Reid' and his two companions 1 became lost Saturday when their cabin-plane ran into a scvero 1 snowstorm after leaving here for 1 Nome, Alaska. 1 1 Reid commanded the aerial ex- 1 1 pedition searching for Lieut, Carl 1 1 Ben Eielson, Arctic flier, and his mechanic, Earl Borland, who wore last seen Nov. 0, flying be- twecn North Cape, Siberia, and Teller, Alaska. The two w.ere 1 carrying passengers and furs 1 from the ice-bound schooner, 1 Nanuk, which is marooned near North Cape. 1 A borrowed open cockpit plane manned by Pilots H.

A. Oaks and 1 Giflford Swartman today was ex- 1 pected to fly over the Norton Bay 1 Territory where Reid and his 1 party disappeared. BLONDE SLAYER STILL MISSING After Eleven Days of Intensive Search by State and Local CASTLE, Jan. 7 (IHS) Although eleven days have passed since Corpora! Brady Paul, or the Pennsylvania State Highway patrol, was shot and killed near here, police today are still without definite clues as to the whereabouts of Mrs. Irene Schroeder and her two male companions who are wanted for the slay, ing.

Reports from cities In. the tri- state district continued to pour into police headquarters here and the Stato Police barracks at Butler, but none of the reports have resulted in the apprehension of. the blonde woman and her companions, Glenn Dagus and Thomas Crawford, her brother. Within the last twenty-four hours reports of the finding of a. number of automobiles which were benevi-U to have been stolen and used for a time durlnsr the flight of tho trio have come in-from Parkets-burg, Martins Ferry and iJellaire, and several sections of Pittsburgh.

(Continued on page two) CORONER'S JURY HOLDS SMITH In the Death of Tony Kush of Waterman Dr. Leonard Freed. County Coroner Dr. Fred W. St.

Clair, conducted' two coroner's inquests in the grand jury room in the Court House yesterday. The first case was the investiga tion of the death of Fred H. Williams, 60, of Parnassus, veteran traveling salesman, who died in the Indiana Hospital- Friday morning from injuries received when he was struck by an automobile driven by Dr. J. M.

Leonard of Blairsville, on the Blairsville-Bairdstown bridge about six 0 clock Thursday evening. From the evidence presented the coroner's jury found the accidont was unavoidable and absolved Doctor Leonard from alr blame. In the case of Tony Kush, 32, of Waterman, who died in the Indiana Hospital Friday morning, alter being fatally injured when struck by a car driven toy Lester amicn oj mo-Intyre, on tho highway in Waterman, Wednesday afternoon; the jury rec ommended that Smith be held for further investigation by the Distnci Attorney. SEEKS DIVORCE PITTSBURGH, Jan. 7.

INS 1 Persistent trumping of his wife's tricks while playing bridge caused domestic difficulties in tho lives of Edward J. Balrd, of Greenville, and Mrs. Bessie W. Balrd, of Munhall, it was testlfl-' ied during a hearing for divorce here. Mrs.

Balrd related several in-' stances where altercations over how bridge hands should be played resulted in her husband 1 striking her, she said. She sued on the grounds of cruel and bar-1 barous treatment and the decree 1 was granted. RED CROSS IS GIVEN THANKS Junior Organization of County Acted as Santa Claus for Ex-Soldiers. Following is a letter received bv the Red Cross, Indiana County, con cerning gilts to ex-service men in U. S.

Veterans Hospital, Perry Poini-, "American Red Cross, "Indiana County Chapter, "Indiana, Pa. "Dear Madam: "We are writing to thank you for the home-made candy, peanuts, Santa Claus favors, menu cards and writing pads which your Juniors sent to the patients here for Christmas. I can't begin to tell you how delighted they were with these lovely things. Tho doughnuts, cookies and fruit cakes were delicious. "One patient made the remark that they were the best doughnuts he had eaten siice hs left home.

-We had a very nice Christmas here. The wards, messhalls. recrea tion room, etc, were gayly decorated and much festivity prevailed. You can assure your Juniors that they had a big part in making this a very joyful Christmas for these imfo -lunate men. We should like to have you come to visit ns at the hospital sometime and then you could see just how much, the patients appreciate tne little things, you do for them." "Sincerely Yours," Miss Mary P.

Poston, Continued on -page ROTARY CLUB'S WEEKLY MEET Reports and Talks En-tertain Members A. W. Mabon Presiding. The regular weekly meeting of the Indiana Rotary Club was held Monday evening, President Archie Mabon presiding. Routine business conducted, including a report from Ralph McCreary, Chairman of the Boys Work Committee, relative to finding a room suitable for the use of Troon 1 of the Boy Scouts.

The club is endeavoring to secure such a room lor the use 01 the ooys in this trooD as- their headquarters. The principal speaker of the eve ning was Librarian carl nun, wno impressed upon the club the fact that the Indiana Free Library belonged to the citizens of the Borough and should, as a result, be used as extensively as nossible bv them. Atten tion was drawn to the fact of the crowded conditions that now exist at the present location and the fact that expansion is limited greatly by the physical conditions that exist. Statistics were eiven to the Club as to the number of registered users of the Library, as well as the number of volumes on hand and the use of these volumes during the past year. In addition to this, Librarian 'Koill gave a list of fiction and non-nction books which he felt were worths-reading, that would be of Interest to the members of the Rotary Club.

ciety and other similar organizations, ia quit, sanguine about the entire affair. "We just term it an experimental marriage," he declared last night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Abner Moyer of Souderton, "It is our main thought to have a child. If it is impossible for us to do bo, we feel that we should no long, er be bound together but that we should separate and each find a new mate that might be better suited to us." One child at least for martial happiness is his formula. That is why he had the agreement drawn, he said.

(Continued on Page two) John Stroble Elected New Chief of Police O'Connell Did Not Apply for Re-election Assistants the Same. OTHER ACTIVITIES Burgess B. H. Lichtebergor presi ded at the organisation meeting of Indiana Borough council, held in their rooms in the Municipal building last evening. Ten members of council were-present.

W. Thomas, T. B. Clark, Dr. G.

E. Simpson. Geo. McHenry and Dr. H.

B. Butcrbaugh were sworn in for terms of four years. Robert Young, the other member, who had been elected at the last election, was out-of-town and will take his oath at a subsequent mc The new officers elected for the next two years are the same men who have served during the past term President James W. Mack, Secretary, John S. Taylor and treasurer John G.

St. Clair. Borough employees were then elected, their salaries being the same as those received the nast year. Street Commissioner H. A.

Orr; Borough engineer Thomas Pealer; Weighmaster and janitor at the Municipal building, Ed. Lichteberger; Weighmaster at the Fourth ward scales, Frank Hile; Caretaker of the isposal plant, Alonzo Si nger, and Borough solicitor John S. Taylor. The rate of salary for the new tax collector was set at 1 per cent on all taxes collected, subject to the 6 ner cent discount, and 6 per cent on all other taxes collected. His bond was set at $16,000, he to furnish the bond.

Appropriations for 1930 were also made. They are Indiana Free Library Health Department 5700: and Municipal music $300. The sal ary of the was set at fouu, (Continued on page two) MINSTREL SHOW DECIDED UPON The Drum Corps of Indiana Post No." 141 American" Legion, held its regular monthly meeting last evening. It was the first get-to-gether of the boys since November. Practice is scheduled for this evening at 7:30 and a full turnout of the boys is expected.

The feature of the meeting last night was the decision to put on their annual minstrel show, A definite date has not been decided upon. The only thing we can say is that the "director" says, "it will be bigger- and bet ter than ever, surpassing last year's show which was voted the best ever." INDIANA CO. MEN IN COAL DEAL The Clvmer National Bank todav issued the following statement in re gard to the account of a coal land transaction received in a dispatch from Uniontown and published in Saturday's edition ox the liazccte: "The Clymer National Bank, the Citizen's National Bank of Indiana, and Attorney S. M. Jack, of Indiana, purchased this property at a fore-closer's sale and recently sold it to the Springfield Coal and Coke Company, a corporation comnosed prin cipally of -Indiana County men, for a ftnnftirtfrtifmri nf Sfift fifift SAGAMORE BUS SCHEDULE CHANGE McGregor and Thomas have an nounced a change in the schedule of the Sagamore bus line for Sun.iuy.

In the future buses will leave Indiana at seven o'clock A. M. and lour in the afternoon, the same as weuk days. The same connection will bo made at Sagamore for Butler, Kit-tanning and Leechburg. A sou are dance will be held In the Fireman's Hall, Homer City, Wednesday night, Jan.

8th, at 8 o'clock. The proceeds of the danco are for tho benefit of the Homer City Fire Co. All invited to attend. 114x Roller Skuto Tonight Indiana Roller Skating Rink. 11 3x Wanted.

Tha J. C. Pennev Comnanv desire the service of an experienced ready to wear saleswoman, MuBt have had several years' experience in this line of work and have a thorough knowledge of this type of merchandise. Make application immediately and in person. H2tfx 1930 Prosperity Look Prosperous, feel Prosnerou.

Be Thrifty, by saving money during our Overcoat and Suit Sale now. Better Clothes for less, Dinsmore's. 113x R. A. R.dioU.

Those folks who have Radlolas in their homes know of their superior reception. Priced from $86.25 complete, at A. W. Mabon Sons. 11 3x The Most Drastic Ever Proposed to Put Teeth' Into the Volstead Act Will Strengthen Enforcement Demands.

FINE-SENTENCE BY WILLIAM S. NEAL. (INS Staff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 7. With the entire Congress agog- the prohibition situation, extreme dry members are preparing to sponsnr the most drastic legislation ever proposed to put new.

"teeth" in the Volstead act, it was disclosed today. The proposed legislation, while conflicting with the administration's reorganization plans, goes far beyond measures expected to be recommended by the Department of Justice to strengthen the hands of enforcement officers. Senator Howell, of Nebraska, whose charge that the national capital is "wet" aroused President Hoover to demand proof and Rep. Sproul, of Kansas, a "bono dry" member, are collaborating on the proposed legislation. It may be whipped into shape within the next two weeks.

The proposals, according to Sproul, include a change in the fundamental law of the country to abrogate the right of trial by jury in "wet" communities, provides for "human padlocks" by injunction, and a law to force liquor buyers to give evidence. "I have discussed proposed legislation with Senator Howell and will have another conference in a few days," said Sproul. "My proposals are divided Into three parts a change in the fundamental law, a provision regarding methods of procuring evidence and a revision of court procedure. "The first proposal would provide a minimum sentence for violating the prohibition law of $100 fine and (Continued on Page Two) WEITZELS HOME FROM FLORIDA Doctor and. Mrs.

W. F. Weitzel, -of Sixth street, have arrived home from Loxley, Florida, where they were visitors for some time in the home of Doctor weitzei sister, Mrs. Robert Smith. From Loxley, they made an extended motor trip to New Orleans, St.

Petersburg and other southern cities of historical Interest. The day they left Indiana, they had the "Evening Gazette" forwarded to Loxley. The paper of the same date was delivered in Mrs. Smith's home a few minutes after they arrived and continued to arrive daily, FARM BUREAU OFFICES MOVED The office of the Agricultural Extension Association was moved yesterday to Rooms and at tho Court House. County Agent Warner and Miss Bessie Owen may now bo located at this office.

The new phone number will be announced in a day or two. The new rooms in the basement of the Court House are furnishing much needed office space and everyone who has inspected them aro congratulating the County Commissioners for this valuable improvement. THOS. MALCOLM MAKES LETTER Thomas Malcolm, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Malcolm, North Eighth street, has been awarded his football letter at Kiski where he is attend-in school. Tom was a former In diana High School football star and he was awarded his letter lor nis stellar gridiron work- on the Kiski team this fall. OTTO REISELT LEADS CUEISTS NEW YORK, Jan. 7. INS) Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia, with four straight victories, today was leading the world's three-cushion billiard championship, now in progress here.

He moved into the lead last nigt by defeating Tiff Denton of Kansas City, 60 to 37, in forty-nine innings. Saleilady Wanted. Brody Bros, desire the services of an experienced saleslady for millin ery. Must have had several years ex perience in ootn ouying ana soiling, and ability to take full charge of this department. Apply at once.

t-t Special This week, one lot dress-1 cs $6.95. The Dress Shop, Murphy Second Floor. 114x NOTICE The Women's Missionary Society of the First U. P. Church will celebrate the Tenth Anniversary, of prohibition at the regular monthly meet ing tomorrow at 2, P.

M. At the church there will be music, songs and an address by Miss Agnes St. Clair. AH members of the W. C.

T. are! especially invited to be present. Senate Actually Getting: Down to Work oh Pro- i'M posed Amendments BY WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON (INS Stafr Correspondent) i -'f WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.

The new: tariff bill, drawn a sifbstitute fo.jijg Alfred J. Lomen, above, manager of the Lomen Reindeer Corporation, is in Alaska directing relief operations in tho search for Ben Eielson. famous aviator, missing for weeks in an attempt to rescue a fur trader's party ice-locked on the east coast of Siberia. One of the planes searching lor liicison also is reported lost. TAYLOR CASE AT STANDSTILL Fede a 1 Authorities Deny Name Was Used in Dope Ring.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7. (IMS) Convinced that Otis Hefner, ex-convict, has come forward again with a story unsubstantiated by proof and unreliable in context, District Attorney Buron Fitts today had instructed the Bureau of Investigation to get jn touch with Hefner and secure from him whatever information ho hae concerning the slaying erf William Desmond Taylor, motion pictnro di Federal narcotic inspectors today struck a blow at Hefner's assertion concerning the reason lvin behind the murder. The former convict, now at liberty under parole, stated Taylor was killed by an actress, because the director is alleged to have attempt to 'oreak up a dope ring. He also claimed that Taylor had been a dis tributor 'for the dope he and Jul ward Sands, Taylor valet, were members.

Federal authorities hero denied (Continued on page two) YANITY RE-ELECTED TREAS. OF FRAT M. W. Yanity, who had been spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

James Yanity of North Homer City returned to Du-quesne University to resume his studies. Michael will be remembered as one of the Homer City high school football stars who entered Pitt with the aspirations of gaining a berth. He was given a workout and met with an accident which forced him to give up athletics entirely. Upon his recovery he entered Duquesne. Michael is very popular among his fellow students and has gained the distinction of being re-elected treasurer of the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity.

Michael will receive a B. S. degree in June. COMMUNITY SERVICE TONIGHT The first in the series of theso Union Services will be held in the Lutheran Church and Sixth streets, this evening at 7:45 o'clock. Indiana is happy to have such an outstanding speaker as tho Rev.

J. C. Broomfield, D. D. Dr.

Broomfield is "A Man with a Message." He is the President of the General Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church. His theme for tonight is: "The Wonderful A fifteen-' minute praise service, under the direction of Dr. J. Wilbur Gibson, will open the meeting. A cordial invitation is extended to all the community to come.

1930 Prosperity Look Prosperous, foel Prosperous, Be Thrifty, by saving money during our Overcoat and Suit Sale now. Better Clothes for less. Dinam ore's, 113x 1930 Prosperity Look Prosperous, feel Prosperous, Thrifty, by saving money during our Overcoat and Suit Sale now. Better Clothes for less. Dinsmore's.

113x Square dance Twin Gables Tuesday night. COLD WEATHER ON WAY FROM CANADA CHICAGO, Jan. 7. INS Zero temperatures, accompanied by hail and sleet storms, were re- ported rolling into the middle west today from upper Canada. The Canadian northwest re- ported temperatures as low as 40 degrees below zero.

tne ivzz act wmcn poorea into the Federal Treasury last, year, today blocked the legislative wheels of the Senate, with leaders of. all faction, hoping to pass it' wUhra five weeks. Spurning; frequent invitations to vert to more attractive debate and coldly ignoring the prohibition the Senate actually buckled down tp.V;1"-; its task. If it can maintain the leg- islative speed scored on the first after its return from a Christmas va--. cation, the Senate probably will pass -1 the bill within a month.

Few leaden: however have any such optomistio. hopes that other subjects will be barred from debate. Progress was made on the bill yes-; (Continued on page two) Run Pork Supper will Berve a roast pork Bupper in the Formal Revocation Is Hope For Edict Expelling Jews Issued By. Ferdinand, Isabella In 1 492 If No Children Bless Their Happy Home, Either Participants May Ask Divorce Church Hall Tuesday, January o. I.

Brody In Now York night for New York City, where h. will maKO purcnasea oa me spring merchandise. Snpfinl This week, one lot dress es $6.95. The Dross Shop, Murphy Second floor. covery of the great land of opportunity across the seas should exile a race from the country where it had enjoyed one of its happiest cultural periods.

"When the Jews are permitted return to Spain it will mark one of the greatest romances of history, today said Dr. S. Margoshes, editor of the Jewish Day, and one of the leaders behind the movement for the migration to Spain of the Jews of Eastern Europe. "For when the Jews were expelled from Spain in the days of Christopher Columbus, they took the oath never to return to Spain again. The 600 years before the expulsion waa the (Continued on page two) (Editor's Note: This is the second of two articles revealing the details of the plan to open the gates of Spain for the Jews of Eastern Europe based on an exclusive interview with one of the leaders of the movement.

BY DAVID P. SENTNER (INS Staff Correspondent) (Copyright, 1930, by INS) NEW YORK, Jan. Within tha next few days, Premier Primo Do Rivera, of Spain, will discuss with his Cabinet the formal revocation of the ancient edict expelling the Jews. It was issued in 1493 by Ferdinand and Isabella. It is one of the paradoxes of history that the year which saw the dis PHILADELPHIA, Jan.

7. (INS) The strange experimental marriage at little village of Eouderton in the quiet North Penn Valley, thirty miles northwest of here, of William Kenneth Moyer, radical poet, and Miss Ethel Olyette Amelia Oen, of Sun Prairie, aroused much comment today throughout the sleo-v valley and the surrounding neighborhood. One of the unusual provisions of the ceremony is that tha union must result in the birth of a child within two years. Otherwise either may. apply for an absolute divorce without opposition from the other.

Tha husband, a former resident of Souderton, well known as a member of the International Rebel Poets' So.