Macon Chronicle-Herald from Macon, Missouri • Page 1

A A A A A DAILY CHRONICLE-HERALD ALD LEADING PAPER IN GREATEST COUNTY IN MISSOURI 15 MACON, MISSOURI, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1925 No. 240 MACON LOSES AS WHEATLE State GIVES 4 Cardinals Lose Third Straight Game 6-1; Hines Gives Ten Hits MAY FILE A PROTEST Locals Charge Wheatley Used Rosin to Make Ball 'Hop' STANDINGS Moose 2 .667 Louisiana 2 .667 Hannibal 2 .667 Moberly 2 .667 Eagles 2 .333 Macon 0 3 .000 The Macon Cardinals were defeated here yesterday afternoon at the Legion park by Moberly, 6-1. The defeat made it three straight for the locals, giving them undisputed possession of the cellar with three defeats and no victories. Standing out in the game was the pitching of Wheatley who allowed Macon but four hits. "Lefty" Hines who worked for Macon was touched for ten hits which included a double and two homers, Downey had a great day, getting two hits off Wheatley and handling eight chances without an error.

Faurot, field captain, questioned Wheatley, charging the use of rosin on the ball to give it a The local management stated the matter would be taken up with league officials and if there were any grounds, protest would be filed. The game, play by play: First Inning---Moberly---On On the first pitched ball, Goins lined a pretty single over second. Mahoney hit into a fast double play. Whitesell to Downer to Kindle Downey threw out Engle. Macon- -Fauror tapped lightly to Wheatley, Mahoney threw out Downey; Bowles struck out.

Second inning---Moberly Hoheimer lifted to Osborn, Wheatley struck out and Osborn. was under Dancy's fly. Macon--Caldwell to Wheatley, Osborn struck out and Whitesell was out Engle to Dancy, Third inning -Moberly -Whiteseil threw out Bradley; Wilson lifted to Faurot and Ginn raised to Bowles. Macon-Lyons, Kindle and Mines struck out in a row. Fourth inning---Moberly-Goins liftFd to Bowles; Mahoney walked.

Engle singled 'to right, Mahoney going to third and Engle to second on the throw at third. Hoheimer struck out: Wheat was purposely walked filling the bases. Dancy walked forcing in Mahoney, Bradley singled, Engle and Wheatly scoring, Dancy stopping at third, Bradley going to second on the throw in. Wilson struck out. Macon- -Faurot lifted to Enele, Downey placed a single over third for the first hit off of Wheatley.

Bowles lifted to Bradley and Caldwell lifted to Wilson. Fifth inning--Moberly-Kindle was under Ginn's foul; Goins hit a homer over left field wall! Lyons drew an error when he muffed Mahoney's high foul. Downey threw out Engle singled past second. Paurot threw out Hoheimer, Macon--Osborn popped to Dancy; Whitesell popped to Engle. and Kindle raised to Bra lley.

Sixth inning--Moberly. struck out. Dancy singled and scored on Bradley's two-ply blow. Wilson etruck out Downey threw out Ginn. Macon -Hines 'litted to Wilson; Faurot popped to Mahoney.

Downey walked and Bowles lifted to Bradley. Seventh inning Moberly -Kindle disposed to Goines unassisted. Mahoney tired to Downey and Engle lifted to Osborn. Macon -Caldwell doubled down the foul line; Osborn singled to center, Caldwell stopping at third. Whitesell hit to Wheatley Osborn moving second, Caldwell holding third.

Lyons popped to Engle. Kindle walked fill ing the bases. Hines hit to Mahoney who fumbled, Caldwell scoring. Faurot tapped in front of the p'ate forcing Osborn. Eighth inning--Moberly-Downey BOX SCORE Goins, 3b 2 Moberly a AB A Mahoney, 3 2 Wike, 0 0 Engle, 2b 2 5 Hoheimer, rf 000 Wheatley, 3 3 Dancy, 1b 3 2 2 Bradley, cf 3 3 Wilson, I If 3 Ginn, 4 Totals 34 6 10 27 9 Macon AB A Faurot, 2b 2 2 Downey, 3 0 2 3 5 Bowles, cf 3 Caldwell, If 00 0 Osborne, Rf.

3 Whitesell 3b 3 2 0 Lyons, 3 Kimble, 1b 0 10 Hines, Wiecklen 00000 0 Totals 31 1 4 27 12 batted 'for Kindle 9th. Moberly 000 311 010-6 Macon 000 000 100-1 Summary: Two base hits---Bradley, Caldwell. Home runs--Goins; Dancy. Sacrifice -Whitesell. Double plays -Whitesell to Downey to Kindle.

Struck out--By Wheatley, By Hines 5. Base on balls--Off Wheatley Off Hines 3. Time of game 1:55. Umpire--Daugherty. (Continued on page 4) THREE OF FOUR BOYS RETURNED TO SCHOOL They Escaped From Missouri Reform School Saturday BOONVILLE.

April 27-0: tho four boys who escaped from the Missouri Reform school here during the week end. three had been captured and returned to the school by Sunday afternoon, the fourth boy, Roy Miller of Joplin succeeding in making his escape and has been located. "The Lover of Camille," screen adaption of the famous stage play, "Deburau." by Sacha Guitry which David Belasco produced is to be the feautre at The Royal tonight an.l Tuesday. "The Lover of Camille" is the story of Jean Gaspard Deburau, one of the many unfortunates whom Camilla wins and casts aside. He is the idol lot France, a master pantomimist.

loved by all women except the one he loves. Broken-hearted. he tries to hide his sorrow from the public behind his grinning mask, but the disillusioned lover cannot go on. and he leaves his beloved public forever. Monte Blue portrays the role of Deburau.

and Marie Prevost is Comille. Others in the cast are Willard Louis, Pierre Gendron, Rose Dione and Winifred Bryson. J. 1.. Gwynn Here.

J. L. Gwynn, county superintendent of schools of Shelby county was here this morning enroute to Jefferson City where he will attend the state convention of County Superintendents in session there this week. Friendship Club WIll Meet The Friendship Club will meet with Mrs. C.

A. Erwin at her home on North Jackson street Thursday afternoon instead of Tuesday afternoon. threw out Hoheimer, Faurot threw out Wheatley, Dancy's drive cleared the left field wall for a homer. Bradley singled passed second and was picked off first, Hines to Kindle to Downey Macon--Downey planted a Texas leaguer over third. Bowles lifted to Wilson.

On Caldwell's bid for a hit, Mahoney completed a pretty play, forcing Downey at second. In the play, Mahoney hurt his leg and was carried' from the -field. Wike taking his position at short. Osborn forced Caldwell at second. Ninth inning Moberly' Wilson fouled off to Lyons.

Ginn' singled to center was out stealing, to Faurot. Goin lifted to Bowles. Macon -Whitesell was out Dancy to Wheatley who covered first, Iyeng was out Wike to Dancy, Weichlen batting for Kindle and walked. Hines freed Weicklin, Goin to Eagle. (Continued from Page 1) ARGUMENT NOT TO KEEP MARY OUT OF COURT 4 Three Motions Presented and Argued Before Jury is Called THE CASE STARTS TODAY Jury Was Being Selected This Afternoon Shortly After Two O'clock Lengthy arguments by counsel for Mary Contratto failed to keep her out of court here today shortly after two o'clock the juryment were called to be qualified for service in the case Three separate and distinct motions were filed by Will M.

VanCleve and Waldo Edwards. counsel for the dedefendant before the order for trial was finally made. The first motion asked that the case be quashed because of an alleged foul1 indictment, the second asked that the case be quashed because of an alleged faulty service on the part ot the sheriff of the search warrant ant the third asked for a dismissal of the case. In overruling the second motion, the court held that the sheriff was not, forced to read a search warrant, 'holding that the warrant was issued 2.8 aginst the premises and not against any person. Glenn D.

Evang is representing the state and Van Cleve and Edward: the defendant in the case. EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN RECTORSHIP INVITATION Call Extended to Rev. W. H. Anthony of Pennsylvania St.

James Episcopal church by unanimous call yesterday asked the Rev. W. H. Anthony of New Brighton of Pennsylvania to become the rector of the The Rev. Anthony was in Macon a short time last week and made a remarkable impression on the membership of the local church as well as on the citizenship of Macon with who he came in10 contact.

The Rev. Anthony has made wondreful progress in his work in every church of which he has been rector and the local members feel that they will be indeed fortunate if he accepts the call here. He is very much impressed with the work of Bishop Johnson, having held a rectorshin under him in Dakota and it is believed that this fact along with the great outlook for St. James' congregation will influence him to accept the call here. Have a Son.

Announcements have just been received here telling of the birth of a son, born April 22 to Rev and Mrs. 7. W. Gunckle of Cameron. The little one has been named Robert Ellsworth.

Rev Gunckle formerally was pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. RARE TREAT TONIGHT Ada Gray Sparling, Reader, and Entertainer at First Christian Church A very rare treat is in store for all of the music and literary lovers for tonight at eight o'clock. Mrs. Ada Gray Sparling, Reader and Entertainer, of Kirksville, will bring many beautiful and 'entertaining selections. Mrs.

Sparling has the reputation of being a very excellent artist in her field. Aside from the reader, there will be a splendid exhibition of local talent. There will be extraordinary selections by talent to which you have listened before with such pleasure and appreciation. So much effort is being exerted. to make this an outstanding literary and musical festival, that you cannot afford to be absent.

The Weather, Mostly cloudy tonight. Showers and local thunderstorms in south and east central portions. Cooler tonight in southeast portion. Tuesday probably fair. Slightly warmer.

Meximum .76 Minimum .62 THEY CAN'T KEEP HIM OFF VERY LONG 8 AEY VAT YOUR TURN FINANCIAL PRESIDENTIAL RACE FRANCE GERMANY ASSASSINATION BALKANS HE STAND TO COULDN'T TAE SEE OTHER FELLOWS GETTING ALL HE PROMINENCE EUROPEAN STAGE READING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TEAMS TO MEET TONIGHT Will Arrange Final Details of Membership Drive Members of the Chamber of Commerce membership teams will meet tonight at the Episcopal church at 7:20 to arrange the final details of the membership drive for the Chamber of Commerce that will be held tomorrow. "Boots" Dorrel is captain of one team and Ed Miller will captain the other. The teams will start out 111 the morning in an effort to increase the membership of the Chamber of Commerce to 200. 65 signed memberchip pledges at the Chamber of Com merce banquet Thursday night. When a team signs five members the fire whistle will sound the WATSON REMAINS TO ETHEL Funeral Services Held at Mount Zion Cemetery Today ETHEL.

April 27-The remains of Cecil Watson were shipped here from Gallop N. M. Staturday night. and buried at Mount Zion Cemetery today. Prom the telepragh ad rice he and a lady was playing with a pistol "that was not loaded" in her hands it seems the pistol WEtS nixcharged, the ball going through his head near the templ causing his death without gaining consciousness.

dying within forty minutes. Cecil as he was known here was an operator in the service of the Santa Fe this division until about two vears 020 when he got a transfer to the New Mexico division. where he has since been working. It is understood that Watson and the girl were to be married soon. which made the accident a very sad affair.

The coroners verdict was accidental homicide from a gun shot wound in the hands of his sweetheart. Watson leaves to mourn their loss. a. father that is an invalid, a mother. two brothers and a sister, besides 3.

number of other relatives and friends While he was employed here he made his home with his aunt: Mrs. H. 1'. May. Clayton Woods returned to his work at Louisianna this morning' utter spending Sunday here with his sister, Mrs.

Chris Mafiry, and fam- Marie Provost. The Royal Heart breaker with Monte Blue as the Lover of Camille at The Royal tonight and Tuesday, Sheriff Orr of Shelby county spent today in Macon on legal business. HINDENBURG BACK IN POWER BY BIG MARGIN French Newspapers Are Hostile Over Outcome of Election GETS 600,000 MAJORITY New York Newspapers Accredit Victory to Sentiment of German People BERLIN. April 27 The old war horse champs at the bit again. Six hundred thousand, manority gives Field Marshal Paul Von Hindenburg.

victor of Tanneburg and the Masurian Lakes, the reing of government while the disheveled populace soothed its tattered nerves after the hypodermic injection of the most hectic campaign in modern German history. C. E. FRENCH TAKES OVER FINANCE DEPARTMENT Makes No Comment on Any Proposed Changes JEFFERSON CITY. April 27- to comment on any changes in I personal or police C.

E. French. St. Louis banker, today assumed his dutlies as state finance commissioner. He (took the oath of office this morning succeeding William Zuendt, of Jefferisen City, temporary appointee who re.

placed Franco Millspaugh. Chris Maffry. went to Bowling Green this afternoon on business. MACON HIGH HONORS SHOW MAGRUDER'S ZEAL He Has No Superiors in State in Agricultural Work Macon high school ranked higher than any other high school in the northeast section of the state in the competition at Kirksville Saturday, it became known today when the smoke of battle had cleared away and Macon was seen holding two first places, a second place and an "also ran" in that department, W. L.

Magruder, local agriculture expert, who has no superior and very few equals in the state, piloted his team composed of Preston Baker, George Means and Howard Teter, to the silver loving cup in grain judg. ing. Not only first place in the hot competition came to Macon but Pres. ton Baker stepped out and won individual honors for himself, his school and his instructor by taking the gold medal in grain judging. Then George Means gave way to Milton Pohlman on the team and the trio entered the poultry judging contest where they took second place.

The stock judging team, composed of Clarence Howell, Kenneth Purdy and Raymond Franks did not win. By the winning of the cup, a medal and the second place, Macon high ranked first among all schools in this section of the state. This is an honor indeed to Macon and bespeaks the unestimated worth of W. L. Magruder who works SO quietly and so diligently among his pupils and with the farmers of this section.

Hill Case Dismissed The case styled State of Missouri against L. W. Hill was dismissed in the circuit court this morning. No arrests had been made in the case and it had been on the docket for several terms. I.

P. Atteberry of Atlanta spent few hours in Macon this morning on business. EARTH TREMORS FELT IN SOUTHERN MISSOURI St. Louis Seismograph Records Tremor 150 Miles South ST. LOUIS, April 27-Carth tremors which shook Southeast Missouri Sunday night, created no damage and generally was unfelt by the average layman, reports here today indicated George E.

Rueppell of St. Louis University announced the seismograph there registered three rapid vibrations with the shocks strongest about 150 miles southeast of St. Louis. Windows were shaken -and furniture moved slightly according to reports from many St. Louis homes.

WILL. HOLD ALL. DAY MEETING AT BAPTIST CHURCH TOMORROW The District Associational of the Women' Foreign Missionary Union of the Baptist Church will hold an all day session in the church tomorrow, with interesting programs both mornring and afternoon. In the evening at 7:45 an especially delightful program of thirty minutes of music followed by a lecture by Mrs. Peyton Stephens of Columbia will be given.

Mrs. Stephens has just returned from twentyrive years of service on the foreign fields in China. This will be a rare opportunity for the public in general and they are most cordially invited to come and hear Mrs. Stephens. STATE ANSWERING READY Prosecuting Attorney Evans Starts On Clean- Up Campaign Proseuting Attorney Glenn Evans is answering ready for trial as fast as the cases are called in the cuit, court here.

He announced ready in all the Mary Contratto cases, in the Hilda Foos case and stated that the Carl Prash case would be set down for trial as soon Elmer O. Jones defense counsel was able to return from Jefferson City. He also announced with Special Prosecutor Waldo Edward4 that the state was ready in the Willie Bibba case and predicted some sort of a settlement in that case this term of court. The police dog. it is said, is going out of fashion on account of his size.

That's what made the Newfoundland and the St. Bernard sO meaty (extfnet today. And that's what made the dinosauris quite so.Cleveland Plain Dealer. Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Wright of La Plata drove to Macon yesterday and attended the Moberly-Macon baseball game. French newspapers today are united in opinion and scathing editorials are directed at the "bellicose monarchy" victory. The Matin one of the foremost Parisian journals says "The election of Von Hindenburg constitutes definance 10 war in France and is the greatest disappointment to England and Amer lica." York newspapers for the most part attribute the election of Von Hindeburg 38 president of Germany to (sentiment and predited its disastrous reaction to the country. While other prominent figures in German military circles faded into the back ground of disfavor after the close of the world war. Hindenburg has ever remained a heroic idol to the porulace.

This is attributed to the brilliant manouvers of the German armies under his command in east Prussia, when the Russian invaders were decisively defeated. All credit for the defeat of the czar's armies was given Hindenburg. For years he had made a study of the east frontier situation and had devised an airtight defense of the fatherland from angle. Retired in 1907, he retained the nickname of the "Old Man of the Lakes" for it was his firtn belief that. in event the Russian bordes should ever attempt invasion.

the decisive blows would be struck in the Masurian Lake region. In time of the nation's peril be was recalled and succeeding results verified the elaborate planning of his younger years. Since then he bas been the one great war hero of the fatherland, which accounts in a great measure for the sweeping victories at the polls yesterday. Ex Chancellor Marx who opposed Hindenburg on the republican ticket has yet announced no plans. BLOW OUT IS COSTLY TO MISSOURI 'AUTOISTS Stopping to Repair Tire "Sets Back" Duo $625 ST.

LOUIS, April 27-Stopping to fix 3 blow out cost Alfred Grinnell, Kansas City realtor and Morris Woods, of Columbia. $625 early today. Four men drove up to the stalled machine on the Columbia high way several miles from St, Louis and after claiming to be dry agenta removed Grinnel's $500 diamond and $50 in cash. Woods was relieved of $60. AL HURD CASE DISMISSED Prosecuting Attorney Can Find No Witnesses Against Him Asserting that he could not find witneses in the case against Al Hurd who has been boarding with the county for several months on charges of selling liquor, Prosecuting Attorney Glenn D.

Evans asked that the case be dismised and Hurd asked to "leave the jail." The judge in dismissing the case stated that he susrected the only objection would be raised by the defendant himself. ily. ily. Thes E. Miller Dies Word has been received by clerk of W.

O. W. that the body of Thos E. Miller who died in California will arrive Tuesday evening on 56, Funeral arrangements have not been completed..