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THE. MOKNMG NEWS rrT vvvvr vn aa established TD'RTP'P BlnnJe Copien, Cents lLjiLr centa a Month DANVILLE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1932 wanderwell mystery deepens as suspect is held Stores To Remain Open Evenings Hcptember JH07 With the arrest in Los Angeles for questioning of William James Guy, the mystery of the shooting of Captain Walter Wanderwell became deeper. Wandervvell, right, was found shot In DEATH KNELL TO IE Loss Of Leader And Hard Times Ends Chicago's Beer Gang. PRICES ARE SLASHED Chicago, Dec. 9 U.R) The depression has driven Al Capone's old beer out of business.

When Al Capone was head of the criminal combine its profits ran up to $16,000,000 a year and by far the most lucrative department was that which 'furnished a thirsty Chicago with beer at $55 a barrel. The "syndicate's" trucks no longer rumble through the Loop and into the suburbs. Millions in profits no longer flow into the gang's coffers. The com bine, broken by prosecution and hard times, with Capone in Atlanta penitentiary and other big names in other prisons, found it could not make both ends met handling illicit beer. Thus legalization of beer would now find almost no competition for the le gitimate products from gangsters.

A number of free lance hoodlums with small breweries still cater to the reduced demand for an inferior product. Their price varies but seldom exceeds $35 a barrel. In one police district where in the Capone hey-day 100 barrels of beer were set down by the syndicate every day, only 19 barrels were delivered by all handlers all week. Road houses that once did a thriving late hour business now play to an occasional visitor or are dark. "The syndicate Is on me rocks" a member told the United Press.

"The boys are trying everything to make enough money to kee" alive. There's no gambling to speak of. The card sharks can't find any suckers with money. Vice doesnt pay any more." COW TESTING ASSO. MAKES REPORTS Since the records of the Cow Testing Association showed them to be unprofitable six cows were sold by members during the month of November accord ing to the report of Mr.

Scheidy the tester. The six high producing cows in the group which were milked twice daily were owned by H. B. Rote and E. 1 M.

ClewelL The two cows owned by Mr. Rote are both Holsteins: Lill pro duced 57 lbs. butterfat and Aggie 53 lbs during the month. The cows owned by Mr. Clewell are also Holsteins: Belle produced 55.4 pounds butterfat.

Nellie pounds butterfat. Susie 44 pounds butterfat. Whitie 39 pounds butterfat. The Central Poor District and Danville State Hospital owned aU the six high cows in the group milked more than twice daily. Danville State Hospital cows No.

9. 162. 161. 54 and 130 produced 86.6 pounds. 79.9, 74.1.

70.8. 65.1 pounds butterfat respectively during the month. No. 40 a registered Holstein owned by the Central Poor District, produced 71.6 pounds buterfat. Notice B.

P. O. Elks A meeting of the lodge and hall association will be held, Monday eve DEPRESSION SOUNDS SYNDICATE PRESIDENT ORDERS REORGANIZATION IN U. S. GOVERNMENT Is Expected To Save Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars.

IN FEDERAL BUDGET Washington, Dec. 9 U.R) President Hoover today ordered a drastic reorganization of the federal government, calling for creation of four new assistant secretaries in three departments and consolidation of 58 executive agencies and bureaus. The reorganization is expected to save hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal budget, but no estimate was offered. Total of appropriations in the present fiscal year for the agencies and bureaus involved was about $700,000,000. The eleven executive orders making the changes become effective In 60 cal- endar days or Feb 8, 1933, unless rejected within that time by congress.

They were embodied in a special mes- 'sage. One of the most important of the changes was the creation of the office of Assistant Secretary of Interior for Public Works which was to take over much of the river and harbor and flood control work now in the hands of the War Department's board of army engineers. Other new assistant secretaryships created under the President's plan, were: Assistant Secretary of Interior for Education, Health and Recreation; Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Land Utilization; and Assistant Secretary cf Commerce for Merchant Marine. The Merchant Marine division would be established in the Department of Commerce. The United States Shipping Beard merchant fleet corporation, would be transferred to this division.

The Federal Sil Sonservation board would be abolished. The Bureau or Mines in the Commerce Department would take over its functions. The President announced he had under consideration further consolidations and grouping in the different departments." In this he mentioned merging "certain functions" of the Army and Navy. There was no indication, however, that the Chief Executive had any intention of eombining the my and Navy into a department of national defense. An assoistant secretary of Interior of public works would replace one of the present assistant secrearies of interior.

The office according to Mr. Hoover's message, would direct the work now (Continued on Page Six) Rubber Footwear Lowest prices on all rubber footwear and Arctics. Children's Rubbers at Boys' and Ladies at Men's Rubbers at 750 MARVIN LOWEN3TEIN Big: Special Tokay Grapes, lb 50 D10 BALISTRERI'S Fruit Market Special Sale Better Hats at $1.00 each. D10 PATTON'S (Gftrfstmas (Customs FOREIGN LANDS In Greece, the "Blessing of the "Waters" climaxes the Christmas season on Jan. 6.

the Orthodox Christmas Day. In maritime 4owns, the priest from the church nearest the waterfront, carries a wooden cross to the water's edge, followed by the clergy, troops and whole populace. As he hurls the sacred emblem into the water, youths plunge in from boats to recover it and receive the priest's blessing. SHOPPING' II i DAyS UNTIL uii. i aiw.

J.J. TOPAYFIIf 0F513; SENTENCED TO JAIL Troubles Of Shoemaker and Herman Families Aired At Hearing. BY JUSTICE A. H. KLASE John J.

Herman, 225 Vine street, was sentenced to spend 13 days in the county jail nen he was adjudged guilty of committing a nuisance at a hear-ing before Justice of the Peace A. H. Klose, Walnut street last evening at 7 o'clock. The charges against Herman and his wife were preferred by Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond J. Shoemaker, 223 Vine street, neighbors of the Herman's. For an hour and a half incidents that occurred in the private lives of the prosecutors and defendants during the past 10 years were aired before the Justice. The discussion dealt with the raising of chickens, rabbits and pigeons, the sanitary conditions existing at the homes, the manner in which the Shoemaker's rear their children, the place they park their truck and the payment of their bills. The Shoemaker's had subpoenaed as witnesses John Henrie, Francis Griffin, Harry Morgan and Samuel George, all neighbors of the two families.

Morgan and George refused to make any statements that were of aid to either the prosecutor or defendant. Both declaimed that the Herman's had never annoyed them. Mr. Henrie testified that he had on numerous occasions heard the Shoemakers and Herman families quarreling, which he said was caused by Mr. and Mrs.

Herman. Mr. Griffin, a brother of Mrs. Shoemaker was loud in accusations of the defendants. He declared they created a condition that was a mental torture lor the neighbors and that there was no trouble in the neighborhood until the Hermans purchased a property there.

Griffin said the plaintiffs did all in their power to keep peace in the community but were unable to do so under the conditions created by the Hermans. Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker declared it was impossible for their children to play in the yard adjoining the Herman home. It was testified that the Shoemakers have a family of 11 children ranging in.

age from three months to 16 years. Herman and his wife retaliated to the Shoemaker charges by declaring the prosecutors were unsanitary, that they permitted their children to build bonfires in the yard and play with blazing rags on sticks that were a danger to the homes of the community. While Herman was pleading his case his wife continually tugged at the rear of his coat with tne warning "Go Slow John." Mrs. Shoemaker declared that Mr. Herman was a victim cf pity and that he was a victim of his wife's influence.

It was charged that when the Hermans are unable to quarrel with their neighbors they quarrel among themselves. Justice Klase adjudged the defendants guilty and ordered Mr. Herman to pay fine of $5 and cost of $8.45. Herman declared it was an injustice, that he is unable to work and therefore he would spend 13 days in jail. He declared however that his wife is suffering from heart disease and her condition is such that she is unable to stay alcne at night.

He demanded that the Squire furnish a woman to remain with his wife during his absence or else he be permitted to leave the jail each night at 7 o'clock to return the following morning at 8. His requests were denied and he was taken to jail by Officer J. T. Schulta. Ladies Don't Worry A trip to our store will reveal to you many up-to-the-minute suggestions selected with an eye to lighten the burden of the gift giver especially the feminine one.

Trust us to offer truly mannish things of unquestionable quality and style-rightness, at moderate prices. D10 McCLOUGHANS Gift Hosiery at 69c and $1.00 The most useful gifts would be Dex-dale Hosiery, the stockings that will wear at 69c and both Chiffon and Service Weight, in shades that are smart. MARVIN LOWENSTEIN Man's Suit To Be Given Away at Bart Pursel's Store. Saturday, Dec. 24.

Ask Dean Lyon's, local manager, for particulars. D10 THE WEATHER Cloudy Saturday, followed by snow or rain Saturday night and Sunday; not much change in temperature. HERMAN REFUSES uu 53 FRANCE WILL PAY ITS WAR DEBT TO U. S. DECEMBER 15 Payment Will Accompan ied With vo Requests.

WANT CONFERENCE Washington, Dec. 9 U.R Large Eur-open powers will pay the December installments of their debt to the United States but will seek a revision of their (obligations In the near future it-appeared here tonight. France was told by Secretary Stlm-son in a note made public today that it must pay $19,261,432 on December 15. Poland meanwhile pleaded poverty, complained that its interest rate was too high and Intimated that if it were compelled to pay its December interests of $3,070,980 it might be forced to default on private debts owed here. As a result of the new series ot notes exchanged between America and its debtors, and the MacDonald-Her-riot talks in Paris, one high official said tonight that the "atmosphere had cleared." It is expected that both Great Britain and France will pay.

Their combined installments will account lor about $115,000,000 of the $125,000,000 due from Europe next Thursday. Stimson's note to France was brief. The three opening paragraphs were almost identical with those of his last note to Great Britain. In them Stim- son admitted the connection between war debts and economic recovery. He promised President Hoover would con sider revising but not cancelling the obligations.

He suggested the possibility cf payment by trade favors to the American farmer and laborer. And he advised France that reductions of armaments would improve Europe's chances of receiving favors on debts. Paris, Dec. 9 U.R The French government has decided definitely to pay its Dec. 15 annuity to Washington provided Parliament approves, it was indicated by questions and answers today at the conclusion of Premier Eduard Herriofs appearance before the Finance and Foreign Affairs commissions cf the Chamber of Deputies.

The French payment will be accompanied by a note containing two reser vations. The first will ask the United States to promise a conference for revision of debts during 1933, taking into consideration the sacrifices the French made at Lausanne in foregoing reparations from Germany. The second will be that the payable in December will be caunt-ed against whatever sum a new debt conference fixes as the definite French debt. London, Dec. 9.

(U.R) Reliable British quarters predicted today that Great Britain would make her $95,550,000 war debt payment to the United States on December 15 in gold, and that France would follow the British example of payment. Chancellor of the Exchequer Neville Chamberlain said when he returned from Paris that there had been no de cision regarding payment. The London Press, however, agreed generally that Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald told Premier EduoardHerrtot in Paris that Britain had decided to make the payment. Washington, Dec. 9, (U.R) Secretary of State Stimson informed France today in diplomatic language that in view of its large gold stocks he saw no reason why it should not meet its Dec.

15 debt payment of $19,261,432. France was offered, however, a fu ture reconsideration of its debt funding agreement. The ncte to France, answering one setting forth the reasons why Paris be-liveed It should not pay, was handed to Ambassador Paul Claudel by Stimson. It was much briefer than the note to Britain yesterday but contained the following salient paragraphs which were identical with those in the message ot London "Whatever part debt payments may have played in the economic hlstcry of post-war years, it is clear that in the present condition of world-wide depression accompanied by the sweeping fall of prices, their weight has greatly increased, and that they have a very definite relationship to the problem of recovery, in which both the French and American people have so vital an interest. Holiday Slippers Gifts that will be worn all year lor men and women.

Excellent values, from 98c to $3.9. MARVIN LOWENSTEIN Christinas Cards large selection moderately KESTER'S PHARMACY A very priced at D10 Danville stores will remain open evenings until 9 o'clock beginning Monday night and continuing until Christmas, as has been the custom in the past years. The plan gives residents who are unable to visit the stores during the day, an oppostunity to do their Christmas shopping. OF 23 MEN TRAPPED IN Gas Causes Disastrous Accident In Kentucky Mine. BODIES IDENTIFIED Yancey, Dec.

9 U.R) Four bodies were taken from the zero mine of the Harlan Fuel Company here to night by rescue parties that have been working since early this morning to reach 23 miners trapped by an explosion. The bodies were identified late to night as those of Henry Hibbard, and Tern, Garrett and Esau Massengill, brothers. J. M. Massengill, 78, had waited all day at the mine entrance for word of his six sons, atl of whom were trapped.

ThS rescuers had toiled through gas filled tunnels and debris for more than eight hours before they brought the four bodies to the surface and more were expected to be recovered later tcnight. Tnree of the lour men appeared to have died from gas, officials reported. The fourth man was bruised and had evidently been caught by falling rock and slate. The rescuers went back into the mine as soon as they brought out the four bodies to push ahead in search of the other men. Their progress was hampered by the "black damp" or gas that always follows explosions.

The blast was caused by dust, officials said. Deputy sheriffs were necessary to hold back families of the trapped miners The familes had waited all day at the entrance to the mine high on the side of Black Mountain, tor somej. word from the four rescue parties atj. tor from the Harlan County Coal Operators Association. The blast occurred this morning in an entry about a mile and a half from the mine entrance.

Fourteen men working near the entry managed to escape and spread news of the accident. Mine officials said that 13 white men and 10 negroes were trapped by the blast. Nine of the white men were married and had families. The Harlan Fuel Company employs about 250 men working part time. Concrete brattices throughout the mine were closed to prevent circulation of gases and other miners were not endangered as they worked.

FIREMEN INJURED IN WHSPORT CRASH Williamsport, Dec. 9 U.R) Seven firemen were injured when a fire truck and automobile truck carrying coal collided at a street intersection here tonight. Entertains S. S. Class Mrs.

Cloyd Arnold entertained her Sunday School class on her birthday anniversary Thursday evening at her home on East Front street, with a delicious supper. Those present were: The Rev. Walter E. Brown, Mr. and Mrs.

Cloyd Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wintersteen. Mr.

and Mrs. Sidney Bey er. Miss Hattie Werkheiser, Miss An nie Newberry. Mrs. John Blue.

Mrs. Calvin Kline, Mrs. Fred Lawrence, 'Mrs. Austin Raup, Mrs. Charles Seitz, Mrs.

Bert Gass, Mrs. Mary Gephart, Mrs. Samuel Morrow and daughter Wealthy, and Mrs. C. F.

Wintersteen Son Born A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Frank at the home of the latter's brother. Mr. and Mrs.

Carl H. Beyer, 203 East Center street. Mrs. Frank was formerly Miss Amanda Beyer. There's Real Enjoyment in Cooper's home-made Ice Cream.

Flavors this weke-end. Lemon. Teaber-ry. Pineapple. Chocolate and Vanilla.

F. E. COOPER Phore 423-J Front St. D10 "Practical Gifts" At Newman's. Here you will find a nice assortment of practical and useful gifts for Men and Boys at most reasonable prices.

NEWMAN. D10 Aim ays Reliable FOUR Ml REG RE Carma, Wanderwell's boat the night of the shooting, when a mysterious face appeared at a port-holt and asked for Wanderwell. Wanderwell, world traveller, was head of an organization he called "International Police." HEAD OFF. 0. EAGLES SENTENCED TO FIVE MONTHS IN JAIL Partner Of Senator James J.

Davis Convicted Of Lottery Charges. WAS FINED $12,000 New York, Dec. 9 U.R Conrad H. Mann, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City and high official in the Fraternal Order of Eagles, was sentenced today to five months imprisonment and fined $12,000 for particlpaiton in an alleged lottery. Bernard C.

McGuire, of New York, alleged promoter of a "ticket scheme" involving prize drawings by members of the fraternity, waa sentenced to one year and a day in prison and fined Prank E. Herlng, of Soutn Bend, was sentenced to four months and fined $4,000. Attorneys for the three men announced immediately that an appeal to the circuit court will be taken on the grounds that the law is unconstitutional and that the verdict was against the weight of evidence. Judge Prank-J. Coleman pronounced sentence in his chambers in the Wool-worth building, after listening to counsel's pleas for leniency.

The jury that convicted Mann, McGuire, and Hering had urged clemency. Appearing for Mann and Hering, former State Attorney General Albert Ottinger said. "I am hoping it will not be necessary to impose a prison sentence on these men, high in their communities and whose lives and careers have been exemplary." Ottinger reviewed the public careers of his clients and characterized Hering as a "humanitarian of nation-wide note." He emphasized that the crime was technical, and that no moral turpitude was involved and pointed out that his clients had given every assistance to the government, willingly producing all books and documents and co-operating through the case with Assistant District Attorney Lewis B. Treadwell. Treadwell announced that he had no objection to releasing the defendants in custody of their counsel and Judge Coleman signed the release, which provides for a 10-day stay of execution to permit the lawyers to perfect their appeal.

The prison sentences were imposed on each of two counts, but are to run concurrently. Associated with General Ottinger in the sppeal was Congressman Samuel B. PettenglU. of South Bend. Ice Skates With Shoes Attached Wonderful news for those who want to make a girl or a boy happy, for only $3.69.

for both skates and shoes. A $5.00 value. MARVIN LOWENSTEIN Gifts Include sets of Bourjois. Houbigaunt, Hudnut, Cars Nome and Sharte perfumes. Stationery and Candy.

A very large assortment to select from at D10 KESTER'S PHARMACY the back in a cabin on his schooner, shown below. His wife Aloha, left, plans to go ahead with the South Sea cruise Wanderwell was planning when shot. Guy. denied being aboard the KNIGHTS OF ROAD GUESTS AT BANQUET Seven overnight lodgers at the borough lockup were guests of the Acacia Club following the monthly meeting of the Club at the Masonic Temple last evening. At the close of the banquet seven men, from four different states, who were spending the night at the lockup were invited to the Temple.

After eat ing to the utmost of their capacity on roast pork and all the fixings the men were told they were to. receive ice cream when one remarked with a sigh "What Next?" Before their return to the lockup the men were presented with lunches tor their breakfast this morning. MONTOUR CO. WILL County's Share Of Gas Tax Will Be Returned In Few Days. Harrisburg, Dec.

9 U.R) Auditor General Charles Waters today announced checks were being prepared for returning to the counties their one half, cent share of each three cents collected as gasoline tax in each coun ty from June 1 to November 30. The total to be returned was $2,819,009. Montour County's share of this lund used by the counties for road work is $3,969. Columbia will receive $16,206 and Northumberland $35,595. Issued Bus Route Permit Harrisburg, Dec.

9 U.R) The Public Service Commission today issued a certificate to Gordon C. Bower, Berwick, for the operation of a bus route between Berwick and Shickshinny, via Beach Haven. Shoes, Hosiery and Slippers For Christmas gifts. Quality Gifts that last from a store that gives you quality goods at a low price. Men's Shoes at 3,50 $5.00 Ladies, from $1.95 to $7.50 MARVIN LOWENSTEIN "Practical Gifts" At Newman's.

Here you will find a nice assortment of practical and useful gifts for Men and Boys at most reasonable prices. NEWMAN, D10 Always Reliable Buy Your Watch at Snyder's We can supply any model Elgin or Waltham wrist watch at 25 to 50 off regular price. D17 SNYDER'S JEWELRY STORE The Danville School District Is inviting bids for the erection oi fire escapes to be located at the second, third and fourth ward school buildings to comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry at Harrisburg. D10 Sandfey Special Turkey. Duck and Chicken Dinners QUICK'S AMERICAN RESTAURANT 11:30 to 50c Phone 9537 D10 Many Work End Specials At Balistreri's Fruit Market.

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