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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-12
PROBE CHEAP SALES

Cops Want to Find Out How Man
Can Sell New Shoes for 81.
Detectives today continued inves-
tigation of sales by William Size
more, IS. of Beech Grove, Of ex-
pensive new shoes at 81 a pair.
When arrested he had nine pairs OF
shoes in his possession, police said
Clifford Gibson. 20, OF 1920 East
Twenty ninth street, was held on
burglary charge. alleged TO have
broken into a grocery operated by
Shadi Mitrey. 28l0 North Chester
street. Nov s. taking cigaretS and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-12
Drinking by Police,
Bribery Charged in
Liquor Plot Trial
Money Worth
BIZ United Press

D LWfFJU IJ9o
NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-Ten
dollars will buy as much today
as $11 or $12 would year ago,
the Merchants Association of
New York announced after a
price survey. Furniture, it said,
had dropped 20 per cent, wom-
ems wear 10 to 33 per cent and
food 9 per cent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-12
Hoover for 1t, Report

IN United Press
NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-The New
York Daily News, in special Wash
ington dispatch today, claimed to
have learned that the Wickersham
commission has completed its report
on prohibition and that it will ia
vor the return of beer and light
wines.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-12
BY SHELDON KEY

Arm E at the state Playground
II had been home to Charlie
Hammond, nationally known
horse trainer and driver, for
thirty years. He slept there,
worked there and rarely left.
But Tuesday night Charlie felt
it was time to leave home. I'm
going away" he told friend.
Two hours later he was found
dead on his cot in dingy corner
Of Barn E.
A arrange atmosphere surround
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-12
PARLEY TO AID
india Starts
British King Is Leader at
Conference to Frame
New Constitution.
BY WEBB MILLER,
United Press staff Correspondent

LONDON, Nov. liking George
v led his Laborite ministers and
representatives of India today in
a determined effort to meet the ma
tional aspirations of one-f1fth of the
worlds inhabitants scattered over
the vast subcontinent of India.
The king, opening an unprece-
dented round table conference to
frame a basis for a new Indian
constitution, stressed the vast i'm
portance of an agreement to the en-
tire British empire and said he be-
heved "the true foundation of IN
dian self-government" is in the
fusion of the aspirations and diver
gent claims of the many castles and
other complex divisions in India.
Expresses Confidence
ct shall follow your proceedings,
not indeed without anxiety, but with
a great confidence" said the king as
he stood before the huge gilt throne
in the royal gallery of the house of
lords and addressed the princes
and commoners of India and the
political leaders of Britain in
speech carried by radio to Britain,
Europe and America.
Prime Minister j. Ramsay Mac
Donald, who was chosen chairman
of the conference, challenged the
ninety delegates to succeed in
task that is beset by difficulties,
Macdonald was cheered loudly.
"Our responsibility lies heavily
upon us all, for we are now at the
very birth of a new history" said
the prime minister after criticising
the followers of the Mahatma
Gandhi, who did not attend the
conference.
The great rectangular royal gal
Iery was the scene of magnificence
as the princes and commoners Of
India-from the lowest to the high
est castes-gathered around the
table to hear the kings speech.
No Precedent Set
Since Sir Francis Drake led
white winged English ships upon
the high seas there has been no
precedent in the development of
the empire for the conference.
India, with its struggling popula-
ton of 32O,O0O,OO0 and its tangled
racial, religious and economic inter
ests, offers two outstanding prob
lens to the conference.
Discussions first must achieve an
agreement between the Indians
themselves, then between them and
the ministers of the crown on the
foundations of a constitution.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-12
CHRISTMAS CLUBS TO
PAY OFF 1882, 100000
Investors to Receive Sum in Next
Two Weeks; New High Set.

BU United Press
NEW YORK. Nov. 12.-The Amer
lean public will receive 1882, 00o,0 900
during the next two weeks in Christ
mas club payments by 5000 banks
throughout the country, according
to Herbert F. Rawll, president of
Christmas club.
This huge sum, divided among
100000 participants in Christmas
clubs, sets a new high record for
this saving plan and compares with
payments of $61S. 962, 500 in 1929 and
$3.50 600 600 in 1928.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-12
NEWS CHIEF ON RADIO

Robert J. Bender of United Press to
Speak on Chain Tonight.
BU United Press
NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-Robert j.
Bender, vice-president and general
news manager of the United Press,
will talk over the nationwide radio
network of the Columbia broadcast
ing system at p. M, central stand
ard time, today on the subject, RE
porting the News of the World"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-12
hint OFFICER
WENT TO Bat
FOR BANDITS
Detective Colder Involved in
Alleged Attempt to
Shield Suspects.
JUDGE HURLS CHARGES
Deputy Prosecutor Acts
Quickly to Spare
Explanations.

Quick action Of a deputy prose-
cutor today spared Clarence Colder,
indianapolis cit detective, from ex-
planning why he event to bat" for
two alleged bandits.
According to statements of a
county judge, plans had been laid
to let the two bandits "of" on
vehicle taking charge, despite OBJ
jections of the prosecuting witness.
AS result of the judges statement,
George Eggleston, deputy prose-
cutor, today held a hasty confer
ence with Colder, resulting in the
filing of banditry charges against
the two prisoners.
Prisoners are Fred Camplin and
L. E. Gilpin, one of whom has been
identified positively as the bandit
who held up and robbed Frank
Norman, head of the Republic Coal
and Coke Company Oct. 80, eS-
Gaping with Moorman's auto and
$31 loot.
Returned Here by Colder
Captured in Arkansas a short time
after the crime, the two alleged
bandits were returned to Indian
apolis by Colder On an affidavit
charging them with vehicle taking.
Until today, it was charged by the
judge, no effort had been made to
lay the case before the grand jury,
as would have been done ordinarily.
Norman, in conversation with
The Times today said he had never
been asked to sign an affidavit
against the men, and had been told
by Colder that the alleged bandits
weren't bad boys"
Norman objected to trying the
men on the vehicle taking charge,
and said today the bandits admitted
4oaded guns were used in the crime.
That fact, established after the
crime. would have been grounds for
preparations of banditry affidavits,
it was pointed out.
Escape With Car, Money
Eggleston following todays con-
ference With Colder began prepara-
ton of banditry afT1davits to be filed
before Criminal Judge James A.
Collins, to whose attention the mat
ter had been called by another
judge.
Norman was surprised by the
bandit late one night as he left
downtown hotel alone. The two
gunner forced him to drive to
lonely road near Nora Qnd) where
they tied him to a fence, escaping
with Moorman's car and $31.
Had the alleged bandits been
tried for vehicle taking them would
have been given one-to-ten-year
sentences. On the banditry charge
they face ten years imprisonment.
Colder stated today the cases had
mot had time to reach the grand
jury"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07
ACCIDENTS CHARGED
TO HURRIED DRIVING
Highway MiShaps Not Caused by
Fast Use Of Auto, States
an Industrialist.

With safety councils and traffic off,
Gals cautioning the public to observe
every care in order to protect life and
property from automobile accidents,
H. H. Franklin of the automotive in
dustry declares that II drivers would
observe the simple elements Of safety in
driving, the annual accident toll In 1880
would be materially lessened.
THE usual automobile accident IN
most instances is not the result OF fast
driving, but more often may be laid to
hurried driving" Mr.. Franklin said
among other things in discussing ways
and means for cutting down Americas
annual automobile accident toll.
There is a difference between hur-
ried driving and fast driving. The
driver who Is in q hurry is usually the
one who will take chances in traffic and
thus endanger, not only himself, but also
other drivers and passengers. He does
things that he should not do and gains
but little in mileage covered even
though he may come through safely.
THE fast driver who takes his place
at the wheel completely relaxed is most
completely in control of his car. for he
is easy, natural and agile in his move
ments. He concentrates on the job at
hand and does not permit his mind to
become distracted. Many automobile
accidents have been caused by the
driver having q mental lapse even for
an instant.
II feel that if every driver in ad-
dition would have due respect for the
rights of other drivers, and try to an
ticipate what the other driver is apt to
do, the tragedies of the highways which
we read about so often would be re-
duced to minimum and would enable
motorists to make faster time with
safety in automobile travel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07
CHANGES PLANNED
IN SPECIFICATIONS
A. A. A. Contest Board An
nounceS Removal of Restric-
tons for 1891 Race.

Changes in specifications for the 1881
race at indianapolis, designed to slim
ulate foreign interest in the grand prize
of America, as well as assure faster rae
ing cars on track and speedway with q
greater margin of safety for drivers,
were announced today by the Contest
Board of the American Automobile As
Sociation.
The governing body of racing said
that the outstanding changes from 1890,
which witnessed the return of the two
striction of two valves per cylinder and
the allowance of one carburetor for
each two cylinders.
Effect Of Changes.
''The effect Of these changes on the
championship circuit" said the Contest
Board, "iS to assure cars more adapta-
BILE to the short dirt tracks and give
those built from stock motors better
leave the way open for experimental
work along more specialized lines and
engineers are already at work on new
ideas in motor performance and con-
struction for 1891.
1.-THE new specifications will also per-
nit the European semi-Stock racing cars
to participate in the events in this
country. Car builders abroad have al
ways favored motors of three, four and
even five valves per cylinder. It Is not
uncommon to see two and even four
carburetors in more or less stock-pro-
duction cars"
The statement of the Contest Board
continues:
Interest Revived.
although 1880 witnessed q revival Of
interest in stock cars on track and
speedway, and some of the speed Gre
atoms adapted from stock models fin-
ished well, the ensuing year should see
an even greater interest than in the
racing season now drawing to q close.
It is already indicated that a number
of special cars will participate in the
next Memorial day classic, and there
is every reason to believe there will be a
number of motors from stock produc-
ton in the 1881 event. It Is anticipat-
ed that at least rs cars Of all types will
be entered for the qualifying runs.
Engineers are now at work on the
all-important question of whether in
creased carburetion will give the same
performance as Superchargtng and are
also looking into the efficiency OF the
new principle.
THE new specifications provide for
slight modification in brake require
mentS to permit entry Of some Of the
new designs coming out in stock pro-
duction and the tread width has been
decreased to q 52-inch minimum. This
change has no engineering value, but
is strictly in the interest Of safety"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07
COMMERCIAL CARS
KEEP UP OUTPUT
Activities in This Branch Are
ProportionateIy Higher Than
Other Divisions.

Commercial car output continues at
seasonally active rate, with operations
for August showing a gain over July,
according to B. H. Cram, president Of
Grams Automotive Reports, Inc.
This increase is the result of heavier
output of light commercial vehicles fol-
lowing the vacation and inventory shut
downs during the previous month.
Present manufacturing activities in this
branch of the automotive industry are
on a proportionately higher level than
for the. other divisions, the result of q
comparatively heavier volume of busi-
ness generally SO far this year. No
signs of any reduction from present &C.
tivity other than of o seasonal nature
are looked for in the immediate fu-
ture. There is as yet some doubt as
to September schedules, but in all
probability they will compare very ia
vorably with those of the current month,
with more noticeable declines coming
later in the year.
Favorable Picture.
The retail market continues to pre-
sent a very favorable picture. July
deliveries have exceeded those of June,
and it is expected that no radical
change will be evident In August. The
satisfactory demand continues despite
otherwise none too prosperous auto
motive conditions generally. A def
nitely stronger tone In the industrial
situation Is now apparent, and this
should do much TO maintain the de-
mand for commercial vehicles until
well into the Winter. There may be
some reduction in sales in the agri-
cultural districts, due to adverse eco
nomic conditions, but this, 1t is thought,
will be largely Offset by invigorated
buying in the industrial market.
Encouraging Condition.
A survey of the local trade centers
discloses very encouraging condition.
Sales are fair or better in the majority
Of cases and the trend is distinctly
toward improvement. The ratio be-
tween light delivery and heavy-duty
trucks continues to show up well in
favor of the latter, trucks of over one
ton capacity retaining the strength
they have enjoyed throughout the year.
Buses have gained very slightly dur
ing the past two weeks and the indl-
Gated trend suggests that this improve
ment may continue into September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07
EXPORT OPPORTUNITY
AWAITING IN CHILE
Sales Manager Holds Auto Bust
ness Will Increase in South
America.

South Of Patagonia, In South America,
lies the farthest south of all South
American cities, Punta Arenas, an iso-
lated community belonging to Chile.
Punta Arenas is a free market and
places no duty on imports or exports
of any kind. Trade naturally hourishes.
AS source Of income wool leads in inn
portance, with whale fishing second.
Automobiles are very popular In this
farthest south community" says Wal
ter r. Glennie, export sales manager in
the automotive field, who recently re-
turned to this country from an extend
ed South American trip.
I'm Punta Arenas motor cars are
only used about four months out OF the
year because Of heavy SHOWS during the
Winter season." Glennie says, yet they
play an important part in the life OF
this little community and have con-
tributed much to its growth and de-
velopment.
"T'he chilean government employs
odd-looking cylindrical bulletin posts as
a place for displaying DEGREES and pub
lie notices. They are scattered through
out the city and are usually well COW
cred with various official messages and
notices of interest TO the people.
Gen. Ibanies, present dictator OF
Chile, has brought an era OF prosperity
to his country that is unmatched else
where in South America. More auto
mobile roads are under construction in
Chile than in all the rest of the country
combined. Streets are being widened
and paved and a complete through high
way is being built from Valparaiso, chief
port of CALL to Santiago. This will be
completed some time this year. Chilean
building construction Is very active.
Today Chile is in better condition from
business standpoint than any other
South American country. I believe 1t
offers the greatest possibilities for ex-
port business In the very near future.
"As time goes on we will see an in
crease in the number Of good roads IN
all South American countries, and with
adequate highway systems attendant
increases In automobile business will
follow" Glennie says.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07
GAS TAXES SAVE
MOTORISTS CASH
Cut Cost Of Car Operation From
One to Two or More
Cent sa Mile.

The automobile touring season is now
on in full swing. Judging by last
years expenditures, in the neighborhood
of three and three-quarter billion dol
lars will be spent by pleasure-bound
motorists this year in going places.
But what happened to all these bill
lions before the coming of the auto
mobile? The answer is that this money
didn't exist until automobile makers
learned about mass production.
Fortunately about that time the
public discovered way to finance high
way building so that considerable
travel space could be supplied i'm
mediately. This method OF financing is
gasoline taxation, a plan that came
out of Oregon in 1919.
Today all States possess gas taxes the
average being a trif1e less than 4 cents
gallon. This tax naturally brings in
noteworthy sums of money to each
State government, but, all things con-
sidered, the motorist is still getting by
far the better of the bargain. According
to the studies of Prof. T. r. Agg OF Iowa
State College, internationally recognized
authority first-class paving saves from
ii to az cents a mile in car
operating costs. At present most pave
ments are financed, directly or in
directly, by gas taxes. So the savings
made available TO motorists are largely
due to the gas tax.
There was a time when 1t was thought
that gasoline taxes and tax increases
would reduce the amount of motoring,
but that day is gone. In Iowa, for ex-
ample, gasoline tax money contributed
almost entirely TO the construction OF
730 miles of concrete pavement in 1929.
Tabulations for the fiscal year ending
July /, 1880, show that 50 900 900 more
was collected from the gas tax than in
any previous year.
The first six months OF this year brought
Maryland 10 per cent more gas tax
money than the same period the year
before Wisconsin's last fiscal report
| shows an increase of more than mil
| lion dollars. Both Maryland and Wis
consin are known as active road build
| ing States.
In Idaho the gas tax was increased
| from 4 to S cents, but nevertheless the
| sale of gasoline in that State was nearly
5000 900 gallons greater during the
| first five months of 1880 than in the
same period in 1929.
The average motorist in travelling hi:
$500 miles or so yearly pays about $2a
in gasoline taxes The average license
fee is SIG yearly. This gives a total o!
S3S spent for roads. But since he saves
from / TO az cents mile he comes
out on the long end by at least $45
Cash values, however, cannot be place.
on increased comfort and the educa'
tional and social value that accrue TO {
Nation on wheels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07
ROAD BEAUT|F|NG
TO Be MPHAS|ZED
Subject viii Be Considered at
international Congress,
A. A. A. States.

Highway Identification is expected to
be emphasized at the sessions of the
Sixth International Road Congress, to
be held in Washington, october 6 to II,
as a means of stimulating world interest
in this program already to the fore
front in France, England and the
United States.
This statement was issued today by
the American Automobile Association,
on the heels of letter from Robert p.
Hooper of Philadelphia, its member
of the organizing commission of the
congress, to Roy D. Chaplin, chairman,
calling attention to the need for beau
tifying the highways of the world by
the elimination of objectionable signs
and adequate planning.
Asks Topic Be Assigned.
Mr.. Hooper suggested that the topic
be assigned a place on the conference
agenda in order that international at
tention may be focused on this phase Of
road building.
France, England and the United
States are the first nations to take steps
to beautify the main arteries of travel"
said the A. A. A. THE French gov
eminent has adopted sliding scale of
taxation in order to curb billboards,
ranging from $24 a year for small
board, $400 a year for those Of the "a
sheet size and up to as high as SIT, 1000
a year for the largest
THE British Parliament recently en-
acted legislation providing for strict
regulation and control of roadside adj
vertising.
THE saying that Beyond the Bill
boards Lies America" is literally true.
However, it is not anticipated that this
country viii long be placed In this
category"
The statement continues:
Federal Aid Authorized.
"Under an amendment to the Federal
Aid act In 1928, the Government is now
authorized to bear half the cost with
the several States for identifying high
ways on this vast interstate system.
"At the same time, the American
Automobile Association has authorized
a survey of road conditions. This in
wolves a study of methods of controlling
advertising signs, regulation of Junk
yards and adequate landscaping OF new
highways.
THE International Road Congress
offers the opportunity to promote senti-
ment for highway Identification
throughout the world. It is anticipated
that there will be a most favorable re-
action to constructive consideration Of
the problem"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07
SEPTEMBER TOURISTS
WELL PAID FOR DELAY
Research Foundation Issues Bulls-
tin Calling Attention to
I. o. o. r. Meeting.

The vacationist, who through bsisi-
ness pressure or his own tnclinations.
has deferred his annual motor car
outing until September will be amply
repaid for his wait this year, according
to . bulletin issued by the Touring
Bureau of the American Research
Foundation.
THE highways belong TO the Sep
tember motorist," the bulletin declares.
THE congestion and rush Of July and
August will be at an end. Cool even
ings and blue, sunlit days will beckon
him on. Harvest scenes, ripening fruit,
following pumpkins, a prophecy Of
Autumn from the FURNISHED leaves, corn
shocks and golden grain ready for the
thresher will spread out q fascinating
panorama on his tour.
The question of where to drive in
September may readily be answered If
the tourist will plan his route to be In
indianapolis between September is and
IL, when the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, numbering several million
Americans among its membership, will
hold its annual convention. ParadeS,
pageantS of uniformed members, recep-
tons and entertainments of the fra
ternity, which will celebrate its ll1th
anniversary at this convention, viii
make Indianapolis gala city for motor
tourist visitors. Thousands of dele
gates from every State in the Union and
representatives of the Order of Rebekah,
the Odd Fellows ladies' auxiliary, will
be In attendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07

In 1929 the average wholesale price of
gasoline was 2 per cent less than the
price in 1918, according to the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute. Shoes were
lit per cent higher, bread, 66 per cent
higher and sugar 18 per cent higher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07
Car Costs Compose
Smallest Expense
OF Motoring Public

HICAGO (F.-MotoristS,
here are some figures on where
the money goes:
About rs per cent of the auto
mobile travellers budget is spent
for merchandise. 20.5 per cent in
restaurants, 17.3 per cent for ho-
tel facilitieS-and only lis per
cent for gasoline, oil and other
needs for the car.
The figures represent esti-
mates Of the Chicago Motor
Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07
"Caus" the Climax.

Were you impressed with the sculp-
ture in Europe?"
mo. You can see just as good radia-
tor caps right here In America"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07
Was Never Stopped.

From the Wheel.
Judge-How do you know you were
not breaking the speed law, your speed
ometer was stopped.
Mani know judge, but my wife
wasn't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-07
Parking or Sparkling?

From the Wheel.
Alice-Are they improving the roads
out your way?
Irene-Oh, yes, there are lots more
good parking places than there used
to be,