The Evening News du lieu suivant : Harrisburg, Pennsylvania • Page 1

THE TEN OVER RANK is one case where the toHERE bacco, no matter how bad, was slandered. Four young men were playing cards at the home of one of them. One of the players stuck his head under the sofa for a fallen card, found the place dark, lighted a match and recovered: coin. When resumed someone lighted a cigaret. In a few minutes the other players began turning up their noses and saying unkind things about the particular brand of cigaret that had been lighted.

FIREMEN did the fag seem to NOT produce only quantities of smoke, but it had an odor that enormous no human nostril could be expected to endure. towards happened. a yell. Then someone, to look A fringe of red crept up the upsmoke like a locomotive. sending, "The holstery on one side, up match," someone recalled.

There was a dash to the kitchen and a pot-and-pan brigade soon had the fire extinguished. 'ANNOUNCER Camp Hill commuter who THE took a New Cumberland car by mistake when the West Shore trolleys failed to come into Market Square in their customary order contemplates, since a second experience, asking for a car announcer. Arriving five minutes early for the 3.30 Camp Hill car recently, he saw the Enola and New Cumberland cars arrive and depart but no Camp Hill car. At 3.45 Enola and New Cumberland cars arrived and departed and still no Camp Hill car. Four o'clock came and no Camp Hill car being in sight, he inquired of the conductor of one of the cars whether Camp Hill cars were running.

LIKE FLAT TIRE was told that a car had HE broken on the Walnut Street Bridge that passengers down, for all points were transferring on the bridge for their respective points. He boarded the car and changed on the bridge to a car marked "Cam Hill." Looking up pm his newspaper that his bound for New some minutes he discovered Cumberland- designation having been changed after he had boarded the car. Getting off the car in Lemoyne in a huff, he remonstrated with the motorman. "'Sto replied the motorman. "'Like having a flat APPROVE C.

OF C. PLAN FOR TRADE EXPANSION HERE Representing nearly every line of business in the community, a group of nearly 100 businessmen and women last night expressed enthusiastic approval of, the business expansion program of the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce after discussing the various phases of the plan to bring additional business to Harrisburg. The meeting was held at the Penn-Harris Hotel by the planning committee of the Chamber, which has assumed responsibility for providing the necessary finances to augment the Chamber's staff and expand its program of work on a business-like basis. Henderson Gilbert explained the details of the plan and outlined the reasons why the Chamber proposes to place additional emphasis on specific lines of work. Consensus of opinion, as expressed by those who discussed the Turn to Page Eleven FINDS, CHARTS NEW LAND CAPETOWN, S.

March Commander Riser Larsen, of the Norwegian Antarctic whale research expedition, arrived here unexpectedly yesterday with news that he had discovered and charted about 600 miles of new land in the Antarctic. RUBLEE MAY BE ENVOY By United Press WASHINGTON, March 27. George Rublee, a Washington lawyer, was reported in usually reliable quarters yesterday to be slated to succeed Dwight W. Morris as ambassador to Mexico. tests hold the stage.

snow flurries tonight. Political elimination con- tonight and tomorrow; GOOD EVENING: The Evening Neurg WEATHER: Cloudy NUMBER 4066 Sunday Published by The Every Patriot Evening Company Except HARRISBURG, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1930 Matter Heburg PRICE TWO CENTS R. M. GOHO AND GIRL SLAIN GRUNDY MAY DROP OUT SOON Woman Street Double Was Mrs. Dr.

Reishel M. Goho, Harrisburg family, and a have been Mrs. Margaret lowing a shooting about in the orthopedic shoe store at 416 North Third street. Doctor Goho, who was the store to a physician's died in the Harrisburg Hospital The woman, who was old, pretty and fashionably a chair in the store, a bullet Mrs. Bitner, who is said to be the mother of five children, lived at Shiremanstown.

City Detectives Sergeant Blough and Abrams, who investigated the shooting, said they found a caliber revolver with three empty chambers lying under a chair near the woman's body. Goho was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital at 1.05 o'clock in an unconscious condition, according to hospital officials, who said he died five minutes later without recovering consciousness. Mrs. Bitner, the Brads said, had been to work yesterday as usual but they had not seen her there today. When they returned to their shop a colored woman, Mrs.

Georgia Jones, of 1119 North Seventh street, who was soliciting subscritions, entered the shop, they said, and, in a state of great excitement said she had seen a woman dead or ill in a chair in the Goho store. Entering the store throught the open front door, the detectives said they found the body of the woman in a chair. in the back room with only the legs visible through the door. Her head was thrown over the back of the chair. In her clothing they found a Christmas savings book bearing the name of Mrs.

Paul Bitner and a store credit book with the name, Mrs. Margaret Bitner. Persons living in the vicinity of the store said Mrs. Bitner worked in the store. Within an hour after the shooting the woman's body had been identified positively as that of Mrs.

Bitner, by I. J. Bradl, who operates a beauty shop next door, at 414 North Third street. He said the woman had worked at the store for about ten years. Mr.

and Mrs. Bradl said they were eating lunch in the basement under their shop when they heard two shots which sounded to them like toy pistol shots. A few minutes later they saw the legs of a man running down Third street, although they could not recognize him. Doctor Goho, who, in addition to conducting a shoe store, was widely known in town as an orthopoedic physician, lived at 3316 Brisban street, Paxtang. He was married and had two small children.

He was about 38 years old. Doctor Goho married Miss Anna Smaliwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Smallwood, 126 Paxtang street, a prominent Paxtang family.

Dr. R. M. Goho's father was Stephen 0. Goho, who was principal of a school at Milton and later represented the American Book Company.

For more than fifteen years the father was sales representative of the Hummelstown Brownstone Company and died at Girl Throws Her Life Belt To Drowning Men, Defying Death; All Three Are Saved LOS ANGELES, March herself to a wadeath in the jaws of a vicious tery, a young woman yesterday threw her life belt to two men that they might be saved. But just as she lost consciousness the girl too was rescued and today was said to be recovering. The heroine is Grace Schuler. She was swimming off Manhattan Beach when caught by the rip-tide. Her brother, Carl Schuler, and Victim of 3rd Tragedy Paul Bitner member of a prominent woman believed by police to Bitner, were dead today fol12.40 o'clock this afternoon conducted by Doctor Goho reported to have run from office following the shooting, a short time later.

described as about 32 years dressed, was found dead in wound near the heart. Lewisburg, about six years ago. Doctor Goho's mother is now residing at Lewisburg. He had two brothers, Dr. Albert Goho, prominent dentist, and Stephen Goho, a life insurance man, both of this city.

Dr. R. M. Goho is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Ed Roth, of this city, the former Miss Marion Goho.

His mother is living in Lewisburg. Mrs. Margaret Bitner, who was about 35 years old, was the wife of Paul Bitner and the mother of five children, the oldest of whom is 12 years. All the children are of school age. The husband, Paul Bitner, son of Mr.

and Mrs. E. H. Bitner, had been out of work for the last six months. The elder Bitner bore up splendidly when approached with questions that aroused her suspicions.

She asked that she be told everything. She said that her daughter-in-law had been employed for many years in Doctor Goho's store and that the family also felt that the orthopedic surgeon placed a high value on his secretary's services. The five Bitner children all were in school when their grandmother received the shocking news. The dead woman's family resided in a cottage on the homestead farm. Until last fall he had been employed in this city with the Gannett, Seelye Fleming engineerling corporation.

afternoon The husband was for searching work when inquiries by THE EVENING NEWS brought the news of the tragedy to the home of the elder Bitners on the Bitner farm along the Shiremanstown road. The Bitner farm for many years has been considered more or less of a summer resort and many prominent Harrisburgers spent their summers there. BANK BANDITS OBTAIN $7500 International News Service DAYTON, Ohio, March second attempt within two days by a quartet of bandits to hold up and rob a bank proved successful today when the four desperadoes swooped down upon the First National Bank at Germantown, twelve miles southwest of here, and, after forcing two officials and three customers to lie on the floor, made good an escape with $7500 in cash. Police believe that the men may be the same ones who raided the First National Bank at West' Alexandria, near here, yesterday, only to find that the bank was in the hands of receivers and had no money in it. QUAKE HALTS RECEPTION QUITO, Ecuador, March slight earthquake interrupted a reception being held at the Peruvian legation here in honor of officers from the British cruiser Despatch.

EARTHQUAKE IN CHINA By United Press LONDON, March considerable earthquake, supposedly centered in southwestern China, was recorded by the Kew observatory at 7.32 a. yesterday. NICHOLAS F. BRODY DIES F. Brady, chairman of NEW YORK, March the New York Edison Company, died today of arthritis.

He was 51 years old. As Blizzard Hit Chicago NEA Here is a scene on Chicago streets as one of the fiercest March blizzards in history struck the city. Police, struggled for nearly an help the fallen horse to its feet. Associated Aid Work of Year to Be Reviewed at Annual Meeting Tonight Glimpses of the work being done by the Associated Aid Societies in adjusting family troubles and caring for children will be furnished at the annual meeting of the organization tonight at which seven directors will be elected and financial and service reports for 1929 will be read. The meeting will be held at 7.45 o'clock in the Y.

W. C. A. building. All persons who contributed to the Harrisburg Welfare Federation campaign last year are eligible to vote for the directors, who will serve three-year terms, seven directors being elected each year.

Vance C. McCormick, president of the Associated Aid Societies, will preside. The view into the work of the group will be had through talks by Turn to Page Seventeen George F. Baker, Third Richest Man in World, Marks 90th Birthday BRUNSWICK, March Far away from Wall Street he has known and which has known him for more than three score years, George F. Baker today celebrated his 90th birthday on Jekyl Island.

Baker, regarded as the third wealthiest man in the world, was surrounded by a few friends and relatives. The chairman of the board of the First National Bank of New York has been here vacationing, for his several weeks. F. son, George Baker, and daughter, Mrs. J.

St. John, there were present his grandson, John St. John, W. E. Loomis, president of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, and several others.

FARMER SLAYS TWO DAUGHTERS International News Service MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa, March Jasper County authorities today moved to lodge charges against George McKinney, 52, farmer, who yesterday beat his eldest daughter, Artie Dora, 25, to death, then shot and killed another daughter, Gladys, 12, because "something had been telling me to kill them for two years." News of the double slaying burst like a bombshell on the community when McKinney walked into the office of Sheriff George Kelly, at Newton, and announced he had' killed his daughters. WITHDRAWAL TO FOLLOW THAT OF LEWIS; DAUPHIN ON BAND WAGON Grundy Reported to Be In Philadelphia By United Press PHILADELPHIA, March 27. Senator Joseph R. Grundy was reported to be somewhere in Philadelphia today although inquiries at his offices in the Finance Building and at Manufacturers Club were fruitless. He had not registered at the Manufacturers where he usually stays, and attaches of his office in the Finance Building said they had not seen him but were expecting him there.

When Samuel S. Lewis, former State Treasurer, withdrew as a Republican primary candidate for Governor yesterday, he pulled out a peg that toppled down the entire State organization, There was no deliberate effort on his part to wreck a once powerful, but never popular, machine. He was forced out of a fight that a few months ago looked good for him. With Lewis will probably go Joseph R. the Senator named by Governor Fisher last December to fill the Vare' vacancy following the Senate's ousting of the Philadelphia boss.

The junior senator is expected to make an official statement sometime today that he has quit. While the formal statement of Lewis said there was no rancor, no bitterness in his giving up a contest he has awaited many, Turn to Page Seventeen Davis Writes Friend That He Will Stick With the retirement of Samuel Lewis from the Republican race for. Governor, the air was filled with reports of other withdrawals shortly. One of these had James J. Davis retiring as a candidate for the Senate.

A former county official this morning offset that rumor by showing a letter from Dareceived an hour or two before, announcing that under no conditions would he withdraw. Local G. O. P. Workers Foresee Grundy Quitting Information from Philadelphia this afternoon, received by long distance telephone, coincided with previous reports, local and otherwise, that United States Senator Joseph R.

Grundy was expected to issue a statement during the afternoon nouncing his intention not to become a candidate for the Republican nomination for United States Senator. The Philadelphia information came from sources quite close to what is going on in State-wide Republican politics and the informant discounted gossip which suggested that Grundy might get back of former Governor Pinchot's candidacy, for 8 second term if not remain in the race as Pinchot's running mate. Local Republican organization workers were making forecasts today that Grundy will not stand as a candidate but will lend his support to the Davis-Brown ticket for United States Senator and Governor, respectively. Machine Stolen From City Youth in Which Thomas Was Killed The automobile in which Howard Thomas, alleged Camden, N. racketeer was killed near Camden Saturday, was owned by Luther C.

Dapp, son 1938 of North Mr. and Sixth Mrs. street, Edward this city, it was learned today. The body of Thomas was claimed by a daughter, Miss Marie Olive Thomas, of this city. Dapp, who is employed in Camden, had the car parked in front of his boarding, house home for Friday, the preparatory week-end, when it was stolen.

COMEDY ACTOR DIES LONDON, March James E. Page, actor who played in the farce "Charley's Aunt" more than 4000 times and later took part in "spettiAmerican film version of the play in 1925, died yesterday. Withdrawal of Grundy Is Expected JOSEPH R. GRUNDY WHO WILL HEAD SCHOOLS IS STILL OPEN QUESTION Who will be elected superintendent of the Harrisburg schools for a four-year term on April 8, Dr. C.

H. Garwood, the present incumbent or some other educator, was not revealed today by interviews with eight of the nine members of School Board who could be reached. The canvass was prompted by reports that several directors are endeavoring to muster enough votes for a change. Doctor Garwood would not discuss the matter. President Ralph E.

Boswell said: "I have nothing to say; I don't care Turn to Page Twenty-nine Bingaman Is Believed To Have Passed Crisis Physicians and nurses attending Howard M. Bingaman, attorney, who has been dangerously ill with influenza-pneumonia, think he has passed the and they now look for his recovery. Today's report said he is much improved. Until the change for the better came yesterday, the condition had been alarming. His sister and day and night nurses have been at his bedside since the latter part of last week.

As late as Tuesday he was barely able to take liquid nourishment, but he was so much improved today that broths were prescribed. CRANE IS AGAIN FOUND GUILTY IN SECOND DEGREE Convicted last night of seconddegree murder for the second time in six months, Samuel (Red) Crane, 38, former big league baseball player, faces imprisonment of from twenty to forty years in the penitentiary. For each of the two crimes he can be sentenced to twenty years' imprisonment, but under the parole law he would serve only half of each sentence. President Judge Hargest will call Crane for sentence after the ten days' appeal period expires. Chief Defense Counsel Thomas D.

Caldwell, however, will not ask for a new trial. A jury yesterday deliberated three hours and fifty minutes before finding the erstwhile baseball player guilty of second-degree a Turn to Page Eleven Crane Happy in Prison After Escaping Chair Twice in Six Months VIN Four stone walls and iron bars do not a prison make for Samuel (Red) Crane, former star of the diamond, today. Saved from the electric chair for the second time in six months, he is as happy as a schoolboy as he makes full use of his "runway" privilege in Tier in the Dauphin County prison. But those two convictions of Turn to Page Seventeen 4353 AIDED IN LAST YEAR BY FAMILY BUREAU The Family Bureau of the Associated Aid Societies during 1920 served 1113 families, in which 4353 individuals were aided, according to the report of the organization which will be read at the annual meeting in the Y. M.

C. A. at 7.45 o'clock tonight. The Children's Bureau cared for 650 children during the year, 320 being under its care at the end of the year. The financial report shows that expenses for the Associated Aid the year were $29,499.62, and for the Harrisburg Benevolent Association, which handles the funds for relief work, $52,391.32.

The itemized reports, in full, are as follows: Financial Report Income. Interest on accounts, reimbursements for services, Welfare Federation, Turn to Page Thirteen Cold Weather Will Continue Here Tomorrow The stray bit of winter that got lost out of the middle of February and turned up the other day on the front porch of showed no signs of moving on today, much to the consternation of the birds that were about to 'start their 1 spring building programs and the too eager flower buds. More snow flurries are expected tonight, and the mercury is expected again to descend to 28 degrees, the same as last night's low. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy and continued cold. The temperature rose but slowly today as a biting wind whipped occasional snowflakes through, the streets.

At noon it degrees and rose another degree by 1 o'clock. As the result of rains early this week the Susquehanna River is rising slowly. A stage of with 5.7 feet this morning. expected tomorrow, as 'compared KILLED HUSBAND, FREED NEW YORK, March Elizabeth Velez, who bore her husband ten children in eleven years and then stabbed him to death with a kitchen knife in their home at Freeport, L. February 12, was acquitted yesterday.

REMEDY SOUGHT FOR TAX EVILS AT MEETING HERE The reorganization of local government by the establishment of larger municipal units and the creation of a State tax on income, which should revert to the local government for the abolition of existing obnoxious taxation, were suggested as a panacea for the present ills of local taxation at the first Pennsylvania Conference on Local Taxation, held today at the Penn-Harris Hotel. The conference is being conducted under the auspices of the Pennsylvania State Chamber Commerce, and many members of the Chamber are represented. The purpose of the conference is to analyze present trends in local taxation and indebtedness and to assist in the development of constructive programs for the relief of the financial tension in the affairs of local government. Urge Reconstruction The reconstruction of the local government to reduce cost of operation was urged by Franklin Spencer Turn to Page Twenty-nine Schwab Warns Blocking of Big Steel Merger Will Throttle Youngstown YOUNGS1 OWN, March consolidation, which is being vigoryou want to throttle Youngstown ously fought a group of stockblock the steel merger," Charles M. holders led by Cyrus S.

Eaton, Schwab, chairman of Bethlehem said on his ar- Turn to Page Seventeen here yesterday to the Steel Corporation, fight over the proposed Youngs- Eaton Declares Steel town Sheet and Tube Company- Merger Plan Defeated Bethlehem consolidation. "Merged with Bethlehem, Sheet YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, March and Tube will remain a local insti- -The proposed merger of tution, and it will have advantages Youngstown Sheet and Comit never before possessed," he said. pany with Bethlehem Steel situation is that Sheet and ration is defeated. Tube must consolidate with some Speaking before the Youngstown one." Chamber of Commerce here today, Schwab, who was accompanied Cyrus W. Eaton, Cleveland finanby Eugene G.

Grace, president of cier and leader of the declaration -merger Bethlehem, came here to assist forces, made this James A. Campbell, chairman of figures. Youngstown, win proxies in favor The figures submitted by Eaton of the merger. This was Mr. show 510,756 shares for the conSchwab's first public statement on solidation; 412,571 shares against the proposed merger.

it (or definitely agreed to vote Youngstown stockholders are for the plan), and 262,273 shares meeting April 8 to ballot on the still undecided. Russ Ellis, a friend, threw her the life belt and a surf board. As he was about to slip the belt around her she noticed the predicament of two men, Clifford Trunvo and R. L. Price, who at that moment were also caught in the undertow.

She hurled her life preservers to them. All three were brought from the water by Schuler and Ellis, who reached them with a life boat just as the girl lost consciousness..