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TRADE IN ALEXANDRIA Keep Tour Money at Home Northern Madison County's GREATEST ADVERTISING MEDITM Alexandria, Best Little City In Indiana; Home of Rock Wool and Aladdin Mantle Lamps FOUNDED DEO. 10, 1885 No, 144 PHONE 180 ALEXANDRIA, INDIANA, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1936 tr. P. LEASED WDM TEN CENTS A WEEX iiiffliiii FATAL SHOOTING AT SUMMITVILLE AT 12:30 TODAY NAMED BY DEMOCRATS Greenlee Withdrawing Before Fist Fight on Platform Convention Contest On Tint Ballot, McEinney And Roll Call Was Completed Marks Bitterness Of PLATFORM APPROVES CHIEF ASKS FOR CO-OPERATION IN USE FIRE WORKS Henry Schricker, Of Knox, Selected As Running Mate For Townsend, And Nine Other Present Incumbents Were Named Without Any Opposition THE COST OF GREED Now that the Italo-Ethiopian war is over, and the high passions which lt aroused are somewhat abated, it becomes more and mora evident that Mussolini very likely oould have bought the country, or as much of lt as he will eventually control, through peaceful methods, for far less than it is going to cost his country under the conquest plan. Millions have been, poured Into the East African venture already by Italy, but the story has only reached the end of the first chapter.

The expense of subjugating the country, establishing means of transportation and of developing its more or less meagre resources will require a steady stream of money for years before any substantial returns may be expected. Probably there will be pensions and compensation to be added to the actual war costs which will continue to grow heavier as the years pass. Then again, Italy has lost and will continue to lose heavily in world trade. Its colonial war, purely 'for conquest of a comparatively unarmed nation, has been unpopular with the rest of the world, regardless of its real merits. Mussolini stamped himself before the world as an oppressor without regard for treaties or international obligations, a stigma he might have easily avoided by pursuing a peaceful path to acquisition of additional territory in East Africa.

This unpopularity has evidenced Itself in the many sanctions against Italy, by nations all over the world. Much of this lost trade and commerce will never be regained, and this. In the end, may prove to be one of the highest prices the Fascists will have to pay for their colonial victory. MORE BONDS FOR WORLD WAR VETS RECEIVED HERE Thirty-One Additional Registered Letters Came In Late Monday BONDS ARE CERTIFIED Harry Etchison First To Get Bonds, And Stephenson Certifies First Thirty-one additional registered letters containing adjusted service certificate payment bonds for Alexandria residents were received at the post office here late Monday, bringing to 160 the total number of local veterans who will share in the giant payroll which Uncle Sam is distri- uting throughout the nation this week. One hundred and twenty-nine similar letters had been re ceived early Monday morning, and they were delivered both in the city and on the rural routes Monday.

The bonds which came in last evening were being delivered today. Harry Etchison, local taxi driver, was the first Alexandria veteran to receive his bonus bonds, delivery hav ing been made at the post office about .10 clock Monday morning. Clarence Stephenson was the first veteran here to have his bonds certi fied for payment through the Indi anapolis post office. At the post office, -here, Will F. Smith and W.

C. Stewart are in charge of the certification of the bonds which must precede the distri bution of the checks. They were on duty from 7 to 9 last night, and up to this morning had certified the bonds of about forty local veterans for payment Two members of Post 87. of the Legion were on duty at the post office to assist in Identification of veterans where this was necessary. Mr.

Smith and Mr. Stewart are giving their entire time today and tomorrow to the certification of the (Please turn to page 4) DRIEF SESSION MONDAY NIGHT Only Three Members Of City Council Were Present Pre-conventlon activities connected with the Democratic state convention which opened in Indianapolis this morning almost ruined a perfectly good council meeting in Alexandria Monday night. Mayor Carl Jones, City Attorney Dee Jones, Clerk-Treasurer Flo Madden, Street Commissioner Homer Welcome and Counctlmen Willard Fleenor and Arthur Maynard were all absent. Councilmen Harry DeMoss, Guy Gray and Oza Parker formed a quor-- (Please turn to page 3) LONDON, June 16. U.R Amid controversy on the merits of a shift In foreign policy, the cabinet prepared today to face the House of Commons Thursday and defend its decision to support abolition of League sanctions against Italy.

HONK KONG, June 18 (U.R) General Tsal Tlng-Kai, hero of the hangar "war" of 1982, has volunteered to Revive his famous 19th route army and again lead his troops into action against Japan. PARIS, June 16 U.R A note threatening the life of Miss Elizabeth Clay, direct deeelidant. of Henry Clay and of Frederick Wallis chairman of the Kentucky Welfare department, was received by her, police revealed. POUGHKEEPSDS, June 16 (UP) President Roosevelt, win be nominated' for a second term at the Democratic national convention In Philadelphia by Judge John E. Mack, of Poughkeepsle, it was learned today.

TOPEKA, June 16 (U.R) Gov. Alf M. Landon of Kansas, and Col, Frank Knox, Chicago, heading the Republican national ticket, met today and pledged themselves to a hard, earnest fight for victory In the November election. GROSS INCOME TAX Nutt today beat down two opponents ana gave ix. uov.

m. Clifford Town-send the gubernatorial nomination on the first ballot at the Democratic state convention. So decisive was the victory that both E. Kirk Mc-Kinney and Pleas Greenlee withdrew and threw the nomination to Townsend by acclamation. It was a hard fought battle all the way, however.

Greenlee and McKlnney withdrew after the roll call had reached Shelby county, which made a total for the three candidates: Townsend, 604 1-2; McKinney, 277 1-2; Creenlee, 235. Only a few minutes earlier, while Marlon county delayed the count for more than 40 minutes in a factional split over an attempt to stampede in favor of Mcftlnney, there had been a fist fight on the speaker's platform. Encouraged by the Marion county effort to swing its 231 votes to the former HOLC chief, J. Clynn Ellison, Gary, chairman of the Lake county delegation, tried to swing its entire strength of 107 votes to McKinney. Failing to gain recognition because of a convention rule that no vote could be changed until the roll sail was completed, Ellison climbed to the platform and approached the microphone.

Fearing the psychological effect of any statement he might make, ad ministration supporters backing Townsend stopped him. Ellison delivered a terrific blow to the chin of Coy, state WPA director, before he was hustled out of the convention hall. As soon as the acclamation was made, Townsend spoke briefly thanking the delegates for their eunnort and pledging to lead the party to victory in November. Three candidates were placed in the field for nomination of lieutenant governor. They were Henry Schricker, state senator from Knox: Ed ward H.

Stein, Bloomfield, speaketf of the House, and William E. Storen, Scott county, former treasurer of the state. Schricker was far in the lead as the opening Ballot progressed. DEATH PISTOL LINKED WITH ACCUSED WIDOW CHICAGO, June 16 (U.B Police today met Mrs. Mildred Bolton's denial that she murdered her husband, Joseph, with evidence linking her to the purchase of the death weapon, a second-hand Spanish type pistol.

A bill of sale Indicating one "Sarah Weston" had bought the gun Saturday In a Hammond pawnshop was found in the widow's effects. The information failed to shake the plump-haired matron's composure. She continued to contend that her husband was shot accidentally In a scuffle, despite presence of two bullet wounds In his back. AUGUSTA, June 18. (U.R) Secretary of State Lewis O.

Barrows led his Townsend-endorsed opponent, BUm W. Page, Skowhegan banker, by more than 16,000 votes for Maine's Republican gubernatorial nomination today on the basis of virtually complete returns from yesterday's primary. WASHINGTON, June 18 (U.O The White House today announced that President Roosevelt had signed the- new commodity exchange control bill. The measure extends to commodity markets, with the exception of cotton, supervisory powers similar to those now. exercised over security WASHINGTON, Jane 16 UJ8 House and Senate tax bill conferee today went Into session with one member asserting that "If agreement Is notr reached, by tonight, we might as well adjourn without a tax bill, because no agreement can be reached." MINNEAPOLIS, June 16.

U.RV-Magnus Johnson, former cow-milking senator, ran second best to Sen. Elmer A. Benson in the contest for the Farmer-Labor party gubernatorial nomination, as first returns from Minnesota's primary election were compiled today. Late Flashes ot Marion Man, Seeking Estranged Wife, Shot By Step. Father-in-Law SLATER UNDER ARREST Victim Sought Entrance To Cox Home After Having Been Ejected George Cox, 41, well known fanner living one and one-half miles north, east of SummitvUle, and Charles Blotz, of Marion, are being held In the Madison county jail following the fatal shooting early this morning of Daniel Clarke 34, of 2407 West Eleventh street, Marion.

Cox faces a possible charge of homicide and Blotz, a companion of Clarke at the time of the shooting, Is being held as a material witness. Both men were arrested by Constable Clifford Ice shortly- after 1 o'clock this morning. The shooting occurred at the Cox home at 12:30 o'clock this morntngv where Clarke had gone allegedly with the Intent of mdlesting his estranged' wife, Susie Clarke, formerly of Sum-mltvllle. Clarke and his wife had been separated for several days. Investigating officers stated that Blotz, who accompanied Clarke to the Cox home from Marion, was noticeably under the Influence of Intoxicants.

Officials also stated that in their opinion Clarke had been drinking. Clarke' was killed by a charge from a shot gun in the hands of Cox, according to officials. The full charge of the gun entered the region of Clarke's heart After being shot. Clarke staggered a distance of 15 feet from the Cox home and slumped over dead. According to officers, Cox shot Clarke while the latter was attempting to re-enter the Cox home after-having been ejected by Cox.

Cox informed officers that Clarke-threatened the safety of members of the Cox household and that lt wast while making threats and attempting to re-enter the home that he shot Clarke. Clarke Is believed to have entered the Cox home after members of the household had retired for the night, It Is thought he entered the home sometime after 11 o'clock as a son of Mr. Cox returned home at that time and retired. The house was unlocked. Members of the household were awakened by noises and confusion to the bedroom of Clarke's estranged' wife.

According to Investigating officers, Clarke is alleged to have been threatening Mrs. Clarke. As far as-it is known Blotz dM not enter the Cox home. Blotz is said to have implored) Clarke to withdraw from the home after he had been ejects! by Cox. It was Clarke's apparent determlnation-to re-enter the home that precipitated the fatal shooting according to investigators.

Immediately following the shooting, Cox and Mrs. Clarke drove to Summltville and notified Constable Ice of the incident Accompanied by Deputy Coroner Dr. L. F. Mobley, they returned to the.

Cox home where Dr. Mobley pronounced Clarke dead. Constable Ice immediately placed Cox and Blotz under arrest and lodged them In the SummitvUle jail. Shortly after 5 o'clock this morning they were transferred to the county jail by sheriffs officials. Coroner J.

J. Stottlemyer was still' conducting his investigation of the circumstances surrounding the shooting at noon today. He stated that his verdict would not be forthcoming for several days. He refused to intimate whether or not his verdict would be one of justifiable homicide. Clarke, who had been employed as a welder at Indianapolis, had been residing with his mother, Mrs.

Grace (Please turn to pasre 4) OUR DOG SA YS WEATHER Fair extreme south; Increasing cloadlnHat iwitni uw north, with showers or thunderstorms weanesaay. warmer tonight. Somtlmea it makes fil vou v11 that the iO shurle tre whinh stands between your home and that of the neighbor who runs his radio all day long could be i changed into an 1m- nenetrahla forest Si Appleblossom says. The other fellow takes a rest occasionally, but the chronic kicker Is always on the ft AS 'Ill 1 Lt. Gov.

M. Clifford Townsend, chosen by Indiana Democrats today as their candidate for governor. CAMPAIGN FIGHT FOR PRESIDENCY TO START EARLY Both Roosevelt And Landon Ready To Begin Battle Without Delay WASHINGTON, June 16. U.R President Roosevelt will plunge Immediately into his re-election campaign after his expected renomina- tion at Philadelphia next week, White House plans revealed. Plans call for a major political address at the MonticeUo home of Thomas Jefferson near Charlottes ville, July 4.

It will be his answer to Gov. Alf M. Landon's statement that "to me the fight is on." Prior to the convention Mr. Roosevelt will remain in Washington to pilot congress through the adjournment and prepare his acceptance speech to be made at Franklin Field, Philadelphia, probably June 26 or 27. While the Democratic National convention waits to make Mr.

Roosevelt Governor Landon's official opponent for the presidency, others engaged in sharp skirmishing in which the Kansas governor was the central figure. Postmaster General James A. Farley, who also is Democratic National committee chairman, and Sen. George W. Norris, of Nebraska, nominally a Republican, assailed Lan don as "the man nobody knows." John Hamilton, newly-elected GOP National chairman, replied sharply.

Again supporting President Roose velt, as he did in 1932, Sen. Norris urged "my countrymen to forget partisanship and come to the support of the man who more than any other man in recent years has stood for the- welfare of the common people." While Norris made definite his 1936 bolt from the Republican party, Sen. Wiliam E. Borah, Idaho, remained silent as to his plans. The Idahoan, resentful of Gov.

Landon's personal reservations on the GOP platform, said he would wait until he returns home before making known his campaign plans. Hamilton, who piloted Governor Landon to the Republican nomination four days ago, lashed back at Farley, who, he said, was "frightened and disappointed" over the nomination of the Kansas governor. BELGIUM FACES SERIOUS STRIKE BRUSSELS, June 16," (U.R)' Troops were summoned to duty to assure maintenance of essential public services today as striking Belgian workers Increased to 220,000. As soon as electrical supply workers walked out In Brussels, soldiers took their places. Meanwhile publlo service employes went on strike- in Liege and Herstal.

Dock workers In Ghent decided to walk out tonight, following the example of harbor workers at Antwerp. Don't gamble on summer driving without first having your car thoroughly checked and re-condltioned. Miller Motors, Inc. have skilled mechanics to serve you. Adv.

As a Means Of Preventing Fires Or Serious Accidents i In Alexandria NO SALES UNTIL JULY 1 Police Department 'Insists On Obedience To State Fire Works Law Asking for the cooperation of ail in an effort to Insure a safe and sane Fourth of July celebration in Alexandria this year. Fire Chief George Rosenberger today announced safety' rules and regulations as provided by law in the state of Indiana for handling, storage, display, sale and discharge of fireworks which will govern their merchandising and use in this city. The chief has received copies of the rules and regulations distributed by the State Fire Marshal's department and they have been placed in various business establishments selling fireworks. Chief Rosenberger urges the cooperation of merchants to help in carrying out the rules as specified by law in an attempt to prevent any serious accidents or fires. Many persons are seriously or fatally injured and thousands of dollars go up In smoke each year as the result of the careless use of fireworks, the chief pointed out.

The local police department wUl assist in enforcing the rules and regulations and to insure the safe handling of the explosives, Chief Police D. H. Benedict announced. Failure to abide by the rules covering the proper discharge of fireworks as prescribed by law will -result In arrest and punishment to the fullest extent, the police head said. Sales Start July 1 The rules set out that no fireworks may be placed on display before June 20 and sales will only be permitted from July 1 to July S.

Orders for fireworks may be taken prior to this date, however, but actual deliveries can not be made before July 1. The regulations provide that no fireworks can be displayed or sold on any street, sidewalk, alley, vacant lot or any other such place in the city. Displays are also prohibited within any public highway In the state and no fireworks can be sold, displayed, exploded or lighted at any filling (Please turn to page 4) DEDICATION OF POOL IS NOT SET Kiwanis Will Hear Another Surprise Speaker The "surprise speakings" which have proven very popular in recent meetings of the Kiwanis Club, will again top the program for the weekly luncheon meeting Wednesday evening at the Colonnade. L. S.

Ma-hony, who heads the program committee for this month, declined to reveal the name of the "surprise speaker," but promised that it would be a real surprise and entertaining. Further plans relative to the formal dedication of the club wading pool under construction in the City Park are expected to be advanced at the meeting. Dahl Stricler, president of the Kiwanis, stated today that no definite arrangements as to the dedication ceremonies and the exact date for the official opening of the pool had been fully completed. Although much work remains to be done around it, the pool proper has been completed and the water has been turned In. Many children have been taking advantage of it during the warm weather.

WPA employees, who are in charge of the construction, have yet to complete the ornamental posts around the pool and filling in the sandpits. A drinking fountain will be built a few feet north of the pool and cement steps will be constructed at the northwest corner of the tract, leading from Harrison street. FARM EMPLOYE INJURED Chauncey Huntsinger, 38, farm employe, sustained grave injuries Saturday when he was caught between a loaded hay wagon and a large beam in the barn on the Henry Steiner farm in Stoneycreek INDIANAPOLIS, June 10. U.E Henry Schricker, state senator from Knox, was nominated for Nontenant governor by Indiana) Democrats today. He got an of Morgan county's IS votes to boost his total to 804 and assure his nomination, Edward H.

Stein, Bloomfield, and 8 to rem, the other candidates, then acted- to make Schrloker's nomination unanimous. Thomas D. Taggart, French Lick, was elected national committeeman from Indiana, and Mrs. Samuel Ralston was named national chairwoman. Nine incumbent state officials were renominated without the positions ttiey npw hold, by acclamation.

They were: Secretary of State, August G. Mueller, Indianapolis; treasurer, Peter Point; auditor, Lawrence Sullivan, Princeton; superintendent of publlo Instruction, -Floyd Thorn town; reporter supreme and appellate courts, Miss Emma May, Terre Haute; Judge appellate court, Wm. Dldine, Jasper, and Fred A. Weleking, Bluffton; Judge supreme courts Walter E. Treanor, Blooming-ton, and Curtis W.

Boll, Kokomo. INDIANAPOLIS, June 16 (U.RV-Hie strength of Gov. Paul V. Mc- DOG RACE FRIDAY FOR THE KIDDIES Unique Attraction Announced For Recreation Park "Feller's, get your favorite dog ready for the big' dog race Friday afternoon." Recreational Director Basil Holmes announced today that arrangements had been completed for a dog race to be held near the city park on South Harrison street Friday afternoon. The race will be an interesting and unusual event and any boy or girl owning a dog may enter it in the race.

The owner of the winning canine will be given prizes which have been donated by the Rothinghouse and Bailey-Edwards. The rules governing the race as announced by Mr. Holmes are as follows: 1. Entries must be in by 9 o'clock Friday morning. 2.

Owner may. have one helper to hold dog at the starting line. 3. Owner may stay at finish line and he may have anything to coax his dog to the finish line. 4.

Dogs do not have to stay on any set course. S. First dog to cross finish line wins. S. Time: 2:00.

Place: Water street between Harrison and Wayne streets. RAINS BREAK DROUGHT IN DAKOTA WHEAT BELT CHICAGO, June 16 (U.R) Frequent showers In the Dakota today broke a drought that threatened to become the worst in the history of the northwest and which was reported by grain statisticians to be costing American farmers a million bushels of wheat dally. Weather reports from the northwest told of scattered rains throughout North largest spring wheat producing1 state. In the nation's grain traders sold' wheat futures in small amounts on the strength of weather news, but there was no rush to liquidate, as the drought situation Is still critical. MARKETS AT A GLANCE Stocks fractions to more than a point higher under lead of steel and rails.

Bonds, higher, led by rails. U. S. Govts, irregularly lower. Curbs steady to firm; light trading, Chicago stock Irregularly higher, Foreign exchange featured by rise of sterling to new highs for year; franc at gold import point.

Cotton 4 to 9 points higher. Grains recover early weakness: Wheat up almost lc a bushel, others higher. Chicago live stock: Hogs steady to weak; sheep and cattle steady to strong. Rubber 0 to 7 points higher. LEGION PICNIC IN COOK GROVE Will Attract Big Crowd On Sunday, June 28 Arrangements for the Stag picnic which Post 87 of the American Legion will sponsor on June 28 in Cook's Grove, southwest of the city, were completed at the post meeting last night.

Justin Shaul was appointed chairman of the committee in charge and plans will be made at a meeting of that body in the near future. A of various forms of entertainment will be worked out and the gathering will also include a menu of favorite eats. No further action was taken on the carnival which the Legion will sponsor here shortly, pending a communication with carnival officials in regard to dates. Providing contracts can be completed with the officials of the amusement company some time soon, the, show, which is said to be a large one, wtllpjobabIy be here early in July. Trie carnival Is said to be an eight car amusement enterprise with eight rides and a host of shows and concessions.

The company will probably use Athletic Park. REVIEW BOARD HERE THURSDAY Session At City Hall For Convenience of Alexandrians Members of the Madison County Board of Review, most of whose es-sione are held in the court house at Anderson, will come to Alexandria Thursday to hold forenoon and after-noor- sessions In the city hull. The board held a simnr session in El-woof! Monday. The meeting here is for the convenience of Alexandria property ownsrs who may desire to present exceptions to the assessments which have been levied against their property by the township assessor, saving them the necessity of making a trip to Anderson for that purpose. Lafe Moreland, of this city.

Is one of the five members of the board. ROBERTSON TRIAL THURSDAY Hearing of the case of Don Robertson, Alexandria man charged with malicious trespass, has been continued until Thursday in City Court at, Anderson. If unpaid bills have you "down In the dumps" consult The American Security Co. They win arrange a loan for you which you can repay In easy monthly installments. 1 Today's News.