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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-25
TRUSTEE AND ASSESSOR
ABOLITION Is FAVORED
State Representative Cantley Would
End Township Offices.


By United Press
COLUMBUS, Ind, Dec. 25.-Elimi-
nation of township trustees and as
SCISSORS and primary elections was
advocated by John M. Cantley, rep
resentstive to the state legislature
from CasS county, in an address be-
fore the Chamber of Commerce
here.
Cantley asserted that his program,
if followed, would save the state
$21,7O0,00O annually. He pointed
out that one of each twelve persons
in the United States receives public
aid and recommended abolition of
teachers pensions, the state school
building program and reorganization
of the highway commission at a
saving.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-25
Gift for Monkeys

bU UWtItU TTt68
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 25.-
II Santa Claus made a visit to
MeSker zoo here and left SIS pints
of jelly for a colony of monkeys.
L. NJ. Rerick made the donation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-25
COURT ORDERS PROBE
UF UEFUNCI COMPANY
Evansville Judge Desires to Deter
mine if Officials Are Liable.


By Times Special
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 25.-An
investigation OF actions OF officers
OF the detunct Welfare Finance
Company, to determine ii any civil
hablnty attaches to them for losses
resulting from the failure, has been
ordered by Superior Judge Buente.
Henry Veatchs receiver, and Albert
j. Veneman, as a friend of the court,
will make the inquiry and will sub
NIT a report on or before Feb. l.
j. Williams Heyns, executive vice.
president OF the company, pleaded
guilty to embezzling $267,0 of its
funds and was sentenced to prison
Tor a term of five to fifty years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-25
Give Us

By United Press
KENDALLVILLE, Ind, Dec.
25.-He who can recite the
Lords prayer from memory
need not want in Kendallville.
Lawson Brickley operates a
lunch room across a street
from the county Jail. 1t has
been his daily habit to feed a
dozen or more of those who
have lodged at the city's ex-
penSe.
"Henceforth," said Brickley
Indignantly, there shall be no
food for any one who does not
first recite the Lords prayer
from memory. The ungrateful
buns don't even thank me for
their meals"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
.BIC FIRE FORCE FOUGHT BLAZE ON
 UPPER BROADWAY
Twelve Bremen and Two News Photographers Inc jured = 400 Tenants Fled-l0 Bremen Just Escaped

New York, Jan 3O.-(UP)-Hun- dreds of f1remen from Manhattan and Brooklyn fought $500,00O fire which started at midnight in the old six-story Lincoln Square Arcade
 building in upper Broadway, rout- ing over 400 tenants there and in an |adjoining apartment. The building was destroyed, 12 firemen and two newspaper photographers were in jured, and five tenants were burned in escaping through smoke filled railways. Artists studios, stores and offices, and the Arcade of the Loew's Lincoln Square theater, were in the structure.
 The fire started a. few minutes theater in an adjoining building. No one was in the theater at the time Ten firemen miraculously escaped death when they were plunged from the fourth floor into the basemen: as the floors gave away. Clinging to hot beams they broke the fall and were dragged out with only minor hurts.
 Sparks from the fiery spectacle ignited the trays of fsh-light powder held by two newspaper photograph CTS, severely burning both, one SC seriously that his hand later was ann putated. Flames spread so rapidly throuet r the building, occupied by 175 per sons, that many fled to the street ir their night clothes. In an adjacen, Apartment. 250 others vacated theil homes, but the blaze was confined tC | the Arcade building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
OLD TIMER WAS ARRESTED FOR AN
 OLD RACE GAME
Thomas Costigan Is 60 and Has Been Jailed Fl Times - Callahans of Rochester Taken for Sl4O,0OO

Boston. January tUP) - Thomas Costigan, U0 was in custody here today in connection with the s140,0O0 swindle of Mir and Mrs. John H. Callahan of Rochester, N. Y.. in San Francisco and Reno. Nevada, last month. Costigans ar rest was the result of a telegraphed request from District Attorney Will liam F. Love of Rochester. Police said Costigan had been arrested 2l times in various parts of the coun- try during the past 45 years.
 On trip to California the Calla- hans met a man who was introduced to them as Jack Corbett." TO- sether they attended races at Tia Juana, Agua Caliente and San Diego. In a San Francisco hotel Corbett claimed to have picked up a wallet containing $500. list of horses named as sure winners, and a S100,00O American Breeders Asso-- citation bond bearing the name Of Harry Payne Whitney.
 Corbett took the Callahans to a man named Dennis Leahy, ostensi- warded them with the $500 and tips on races. With the tips they won $300,O00. Another man. Ray Cohen who was to pay them their winnings refused to do so without proof that the bettors had money enough to pay in case they had lost.
 Corbett was supposed to have produced his half of the $300.O0O and Callahan managed to raise S140,49910 in stock. The stock was cashed at Reno. Nevada. and the money turned over to Corbett. Corbett claimed to have plunged the money on horse race and lost. Callahan notified Los Angeles police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
WICKERSHAM HAS
 JOINED UP WITH BISHOP MANNING
He Said That He Was Glad to Be Associated With the Bishop Even as a Punching Bag"

New York, Jan 30-(UP)-George W. Wickersham has revealed some thing of the way it feels to issue a report on prohibition. It feels, he said, like being massaged-as a punching bag is massaged. Wick ersham let this information slip in the course of an address last night at the annual dinner of the Church club of New York, in which he spoke on the present state of the Protest ant church in America.
 Bishop William T. Manning. who was present, praised the Wicker sham law enforcement committee for the "thoroughness, the complete ness and the fair-mindedness with which it has rendered its findings J Wickersham replied. 1T have great sympathy with Bishop Manning, be- cause of the treatment of massage to which he has been subjected re- gently, and I more recently. I am glad to be associated with him however, even as a punching bag"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
OSCAR DE PRIEST AND WIFE WERE
 AT RECEPTION
Only Negro Member of Congress Among the 1000 Guests at White House Treat Given to House

Washington, Jan. 3O.-(UP).- Representative Oscar De Priest, re- publican, Illinois, only negro mem Der of congress, and Mrs. De Pri>'t were among the mo-, than 1000 guests entertained last night at the first White House reception for mem- bers of the house.
 There has been some discussion as to whether the De Priests would at tend. They arrived with the other guests, however, and were greeted warmly by tn President and Mrs. Hoover as they passed in the receiv- ing line to shake hands. The couple sat for some time in the ast room. Speaker Longworth and Majority Floor Leader Tilson chatted with them briefly before their departure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Fiery Military
 Officer Ready
 To ace Trial
Plans for His Court Martial May Take Several Weeks to Get Ready Washington Wonders to What Extent He Would Be Disciplined
MUSSOLINI AID
 ITALY SATISFIED
BY JOSEPH H. BAIRD.

(Jnite0 PreSS stan correspondent
 Washington. Jan 30.-(UP)-An open trial will be sought by Maj Gen Smedley D. Butler. marine corps officer awaiting court martial for ut- tering remarks derogatory to Pre- mier Mussolini for which the state department was forced to apologize to Italy.
 Such trials however. are usually secret and the navy department in dicated to-day that it did not ex- pect to make an exception in But ler's case. Secretary Adams is known to be particularly anxious that Buffers letter to him, admitting the truth of reports of the marine generals address at Philadelphia and said to be couched in caustic terms. shall not become public.
 If the court-martial decides or secret sessions, Butler will have no recourse except to President Hoover
 The fiery marine officer, whose military record is studded with bril- liant achievements, stood accused by Secretary of State Stimson of a "discourteous and unwarranted ut terance" about Premier Mussolini of Italy. All Washington wondered to-day to what extent he would be (Continued on Page 19.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Tuo Democrat Leaders Fauored Bonus And 7luo
 Republicans Opposed
Senator Harrison and Rep Garner Battle for Cash Payments, While Sena= tor Bingham and Rep BaChrach Are on the Other Side

Washington, Jan 30-UP) vergent views regarding the propo- sals, now before congress, for fur ther cash payments to World War veterans were outlined for the United Press today by members of congress active in the fight now being waged over the legislation.
 Senator Bingham, repn., Conn.,, and Rep Bachrach, repn., N. J., member of the house ways and means com- mittee now considering the legisla- tion, explained their objections to the proposals. The move toward the veterans was defended by Minority Floor Leader Garner, leading house proponent of cash payments, and Senator Harrison, dem., Miss.
 The ir statements follow:
 Senator Harrison: "I am in favor of passage of legislation at this ses- sion modifying the interest rates per- mitted to be charged World War veterans who desire to borrow on their adjusted service certificates. There are hundreds of thousands now in distress who would avail themselves of making application and obtaining the present cash value. Justice would demand that that be done"
 '"The figure presented by the treas- ury of the cost of adjusted com pensation legislation. running into the three billion plus class, is based on the theory of cashing in upon the full face value of the certificate and upon the further assumption taht all of the more than three million poll icy holders will avail themselves of that privilege.
 "In the event of legislation being passed permitting the veteran at his option, to cash in on the present value of his policy, it would mean only proportion of the whole num- Der availing themselves of the op- portunity, and there would be in the
 (Continued on Page 19.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
10000 WILL AID HUNGRY PEOPLE
 OF ARKANSAS
Red Cross Reports the Thousands Are VOlun= teers .-4,652 Families Have Begged for Relief

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 30.-UP) Twenty thousand volunteer work CTS have given their services to aid relief agencies in caring for the thousands of Arkansas families suf- fering from lack of food and other necessities of life, Red Cross officials
 said to-day.
 Hundreds of the volunteers have abandoned business pursuits and po- sitions to aid in the relief work. the Red Cross said. Six thousand have
 offered their services in the last few days.
 The Red Cross said last night that 4.652 families had applied for aid during the preceding "A hours. bringing the total to 81,686 fam flies seeking help in the drought stricken sections of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
VERMONT IS VERY BITTER OVER HER
 C0NCRESSMEN
Under Reapportionment the State Will Have But One Spite Bill Put in to Kill Dry Laws

Montpelier, Vt. Jan. 30.-UP). When and if the federal act reap portioning congressional districts be- come effective, all dry laws in Ver- mont would be declared null and void under spite bill filed at the state house yesterday by Represen- tative Zenas H. Ellis of Fair Haven. Under the reapportionment act, Yer mont, which once had five congress- men and which now has two. would have only one representative in the house.
 Ellis blamed alleged non-enforce- ment of section ? of the 14th amend ment for the possibility that Yer mont will have only one congress- man. If congressman were appor- toned to the southern states on the basis of the number of white people actually allowed to vote, Vermont probably would have three congress- men, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
BY EARL H. LEE.

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Reno, Nev. Jan 30-(UP)-A four cornered fight between western states for leadership in the divorce business apepared certain to-day as legislatures of Arizona. Montana and Idaho considered "easy divorce" laws and the Neveda legislature consid- cred measures to speed up divorce machinery in this state.
 Reno attorneys and hotel propri- etors, the people most vitally con- cerned in 0 possible decrease in di- vorce-seekers here, hold varying views on the future of the industry if Arizona, Montana and Idaho pass three monhts residence laws.
 T wouldn't give a dime for the divorce business if 1t is divided three ways." said N. A. Diskin, di- vorce lawyers and retiring attorney general. The more optimistic pre- dicted that Nevada always would re- main the mecca for divorce-seekers, as this state pioneered the way, years in building up the business and has the proper social, recreational and commercial facilities to please prospective divorcees.
 Should Arizona, Montana and Idaho enact "easy divorce" legisla- tion it will fulfill the predictions made two months ago by Judge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
SWEDISH PRINCE
 MIGHT NOT WED
 WITH C0MM0NER

Stockholm, Jan 30.-(UP)-The possibility that the romance of Prince Gustav Lennart, grandson of the king with a commoner, would be frustrated appeared to-day in court circles.
 A high court official confirmed that the consent of King Gustav to the engagement of the Prince and Karin Nissvandt, 20-year old daugh- ter of a rich industrialist. was still lacking. It was said the king would await the return of Prince Wilhelm, father of Prince Lennart, before reaching q definite decision. Prince Wilhelm interrupted a foreign jour- ney to return here Saturday and con- suit with the king,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
GEN. BUTLER HAS NOT RESIGNED
Four States Fight
 For Easy Diuorces
 And The Patronage

George A. Bartlett, famous divorce jurist, who recently completed eight years on the Reno bench. My at titude regarding divorces is spread ing over the entire United States" he said. "In January, when the legislatures of the various states convene, we will see many states lib- eralizing their divorce laws and some copying Nevada's law outright" The Nevada state legislature is consider ing several bills designed to facilitate divorces and make court procedure even more simple than it now is. Supporters of these bills say they hope to attract the "good spenders" to Neveda, leaving the poorer class es of divorce-seekers for other states.
 A "wide open" gambling bill pro- viding for licensing and police regu- lation of all manner of gaming is being prepared for introduction in the senate this week, permitting faro, roulette, dice, keeno and other games of chance. The state has no prohibition law and a majority of peace officers of Reno have avowed publicly their opposition to prohi- bition. Operators plan a new Monte Carlo in Nevada, with horse racing, gambling casinos and like attrac- tions for divorce-seekers and good spenders" of every class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Four Bills Asking For
 Stringent Regulation T or Public Utilities
They Were Drawn By G0v- ernor Cross, Democrat Leaders and Experts and Were Presented By Sen- ator Bergen-Measures Were Prepared at Recent Conference
BY GEORGE MORRIS, JR Ir.,iAoxl Dnacs CfaR C0H.raSn0ndnl

United Press Stan COrreSpOndcnt)
 Hartford, Jan 30-Four measures calling for more stringent regulation of public utilities, drawn up by Gov ernor Wilbur l.. Cross, democratic leaders and experts on public utili- ties, were introduced in the general assembly today by Sen Frank s. Ber- gin, New Haven, minority leader in the upper house.
 The bills would give the public utilities commission power to regu- late rates, initiate complaint against public service corporations and give full publicity to rate structures and contracts.
 The measures, it was announced, were prepared at a conference be- tween the governor, Bergin, House Leader William M. Citron, and Pro- fessors w. R. Vance and Richard Smith of Yale Law school and w. Donald, former member of the in- terstate commerce commission.
 Heretofor the public utilities com. mission has had but scant power to regulate utilities, could not initiate action against corporations and did not compel publication of rate data. This weakness has been one of the chief talking points of political ele- ments opposed to the dual power of J. Henry Roraback, who is chair man of the republican state central committee and president of the states largest light and power com- pany.
 The first bill provided all public service companies, except railroad carriers, must file with the commis- sion data on rates, contracts. agree ments, etc., and that this material shall be or en to the public; that public service corporations shall in- clude this data in their annual re- ports: that no public service corpo- ration shall change any rate or form of agreement except upon 20 days notice to the commission and after advertising in the newspapers: that the company must show cause why
 (Continued on Page 8.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Tramp Paid Own Fine

Chicago, January 30 - (UP) - Roy Schupert was arraigned before Judge Howard Hayes and charged by Policeman Thomas Corcoran with begging.
 "He's a nuisance and every morn ing he begs breakfast money from folk on my beat" said Corcoran.
 "Where do you live and what do you do besides beg?" asked Hayes of Schupert.
 Nowhere and nothing" said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
WHIPPING POST
 RECOMMENDED
 BY GRAND JURY

Brooklyn. N. Y., January 30- The whipping post for men con- victed of crimes of violence was rec- commended by the Kings county grand jury which handed up it's presentment today. The present. ment specified that Corporal pun ishment" should be given those con- victed of violent crimes by Joseph F.. Clark. foreman of the jury. said
 "The grand jury meant the instt- tuition here of the whipping post. It Is our conclusion that if we had such . law here (referring to the Delaware whipping post law. by vir. tue of which a given number Of flashes would be meted out. there would be less crime."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Royal Flush Lost Pot

White Plains, N. r., Jan 30. (UP) David Cornell, real estate broker, drew to a royal flush and made it, yet lost.
 Here's how 1t happened:
 Cornell and Mrs Cornell were playing quiet little game of draw at home with his brother in-law, Harry Cross, and Mrs Cross. Cornell drew one card and made his royal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
FIRST AMERICAN
 WRITER KILLED
 IN GREAT WAR
Kenneth Weeks of Mass. Was the Man and He Will Have Tablet Erected to His Memory

Paris, Jan. 3O.-UP) Kenneth Weeks of massachusetts,, first Am erican writer to be killed in the World war, will have a tablet erect ed to his memory at 4 Quai de Bour- bon, where he lived for four years, John G. Hopper, reelected president of Trench and Air, announced. The 1881 program of the Trench and Air group includes a continuation of the policy of honoring the memory of the American volunteers who died fighting in the French army. The sixteenth anniversary of the death of Edward Mandell Stone, first Am- erican citizen to fall in the World war, will be commemorated Feb | ruary 27, and the fifteenth anniver.
 sary of hte death of Victor Chap
 man, the first American flyer to fall
 will be observed June 23.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
NEW HAVEN YOUTH WAS DISMISSED
 FROM HARVARD

Cambridge, Mass. Jan. 30.-(UP) The Rudy Vallee grapefruit epi- sode cost James s. Angler, son of a Yale professor, his place in the Harvard student body because he al- ready was on probation at the time, it was learned to-day.
 While Angler did not actually toss the grapefruit at the radio croon- CT from the Metropolitan theater balcony. he was member of the Harvard student group held respon- sible for the bombardment.
 Angler was on probation both for stu"'~~ and for another minor dis ciplinary matter and hence. 1t was pointed out. under university rules his dismissal was mandatory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
GENERAL EDWARDS
 GROWS BETTER

Boston, Jan 30.-(UP)-Major- General Clarence R. Edwards ap- peared to-day to be recovering slow iy but satisfactorily from an intes- tinal illness which has confined him to Phillips House of Massachusetts General hospital more than fort- night.
 The Daddy of the Yankee Dlvl- sion'' was said to have passed comfortable night and 1t was pe- ieyed he was steadily gaining strength,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
SCOTLAND YARD HASLOST LEADER
 BY RETIREMENT

London. Jan 3O-(UP)-The en- tirement of Viscount Byng of as chief commissioner of the metro- politan police and head of Scotland Yard was forecast today when Sir Trevor Eigham, assistant commiS- sioner of police, was named deputy commissioner and acting chief.
 Lord !3vng has not been in good health since he succeeded Sir William Horwood as chief commissioner on Nov 6. 1928. He was ordered to South Africa to recuperate after a year in office. and his continued absence from Scotland Yard was re- sponsible for Sir Trevor Bigham's appointment to take charge of his duties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

flush-but the others checked to his draw.
 All Cornell got on the pot was 37 cents.
 He had been so excited on that draw, and so upset by the small pot on the play, that he suffered acute indigestion. The doctor he called to attend his poker injuries charged him $10. Net loss. $9.63
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
HEAVYWEIGHT MINERS DEAD IN
 BRITISH BLAST

Whitehaven, England. Jan 90 - (UP)-Twenty eight miners were known dead today after an explos- ion in the Haig mine here. Eighteen bodies had been recovered at noon. Thirteen men were in hospital. Rescue parties fought the dangers of gas and after-damp as they searched the shafts of the mine, ex- tending under the Irish sea, for further victims or entombed men.
 There was little hope that anyone remaining in the mine would be found alive. Rescuers were equip ped with special apparatus to enable them to enter the gas-filled shafts and chambers. The dead included three fathers and their sons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

Schupert.
 Then I'll give you some place to live, the workhouse, and some thing to do, work out a $10 fine" the judge said.
 Corcoran stepped forward to lead his prisoner to jail.
 "Just moment" interjected Schupert, reaching into 8 pocket from which he produced a large roll of bills. He paid his fine and left the courtroom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

Evanston, Ill, January 30 - (UP) Police Judge Harry Fl. Porter called his court to order yes terday afternoon, Judge Harry H. Porter himself was the only defend- ant present. The magistrate picked up the only arrest sheet given him by the police, stepped in front of his desk and, addressing the vacant chair, charging Judge Harry H. Por-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
INSURANCE FOR STATE
 ARMORIES
OuartermaSter General Connor Objects to COmp= trOller Salmon Handling It-Belongs to 0. M. De- partment, He Says
(By Democrat Stan Man)

Hartford, Jan 30-Objection to the handling of insurance on the Waterbury Armory and the other armories throughout Connecticut by Comptroller Frederick M. Salmon has been voiced here by Senator A.. Cornor of Hartford, who now holds the office of quartermaster general by virtue of his appointment by
 (Continued on Page 19.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Judge Fined Himself

ter with parking his automobile too long in one place.
 Porter then stepped back to the bench, sat down. and pronounced the verdict, guilty" Opening the court records, he made an entry, took $1 from one pocket and put 1t into another, wrote, Paid" opposite the entry, closed the book, and went home,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
TRIP" MILLER TO COACH NAVAL TEAM

Annapolis, Md, Jan 3O-(UP)-Edgar E. (Rip) Miller star tackle the 1924 championship Notre Dame eleven has been named to succeed "Navy Bi Ingram as head football coach at the naval academy
 Miller has been line coach here since his graduation at Notre Dame, where he played with the famous -Four Horsemen" for three