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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-07
BY PERRY CLARK.

Vie and Helene TrowbridRe making trans
continental railway journey to California to visit
their aunt. They make friends with MI Ryan, =
to be on this train. The suspected man is travelling
n the drawing nearest the seats occupied
By Vic and Helene. and never shows his face out.
side the door. Detective Ryan wants to get IN the
drawing room to look at the mans bGggaEe and ~, he
train He enlists the help of Vic and Helene er to
two nights and days Of the trip they do not even
get q glimpse Of the culprit. AS the children go to
bed the Mr.. Ryan that the suspect
viii try to make his that night he intends
desert close 10 the Mexican border, and 1t Is very
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-07

\ nc glanced up at the sky, but one eye stan
v remained on the man sitting so close to
him Vic noticed that he kept one hand. m
his coat pocket as though he had o gun there,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-07
Generous Father:

Bobbie Gin presence Of visitors)-Daddy, give
me o dime?
Daddy with forced smile)-Certainly, Bob
bic, here you are.
Bobbie-This time you won't make me give
It back after the companys gone, win you,
daddy2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-07

The definitions are:
HORIZONTAL.
/. Toward the top.
3. To scatter seed
5. Advertisement (Abbr).
T. Musical piece played by one person.
9. Skin of fruit.
IL. Boys name.
H. Division Of a drama.
IS. Thought.
II. Nuisance.
16. Cows (Poetic).
20. Kill.
%. Floor covering.
a. Used with neither.
IS. Saucerlike bell.
26. An article.
%. Upon.
29. Juice Of tree.
80. Near.
1. We.
2. Small lake.
8. A fountain beverage.
4. To tie up, envelop.
5. Insects.
8. Doctor Of Divinity (Abbr).
3. Place sheltered from the wind.
10. Solidif1ed water.
Is. Family, kind.
is. Plaything.
IT. Common metal.
49, Sister Of mercy.
49, Food eaten for breakfast PD.
20. To cut OF suddenly.
II. Parcel Of real estate.
"a. Sunken court Of a building.
IS. Proceed.
-. Mount (Abbr.).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-07
Lines From Life

"Bredern," said the preacher. you have enme
to pray for rain. Bredern, de foundation OF
religion am faith. Whar is 20 faith? You
come to pray fob rain and not one Of you
brings his umbrella"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-07
ANSWERS.

I. The parts OF the house are cellar, ceiling,
window and Iafter.
.. WEED = weld = well = fell - nn -
PULL.
SEED - heed - hoed - HOES.
3. Maid, made.
4 Cowardice, cowben, cowslip and cowooy.
8. Cross word puzzle solution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-07

her It was several hours later that he sud
denly was wide awake, staring into the dark
reused him; then he was conscious Of hand
shaking him through the curtains, and .
familiar voice saying. vic! Vic!'
He hastily parted the curtains and gazed into
me face Of Mr.. Ryan.
"Sorry to wake you" the detective whispered.
~but I need you Can you throw ON your
clothes and get out here In q hurry"
Sure" said Vic whats up?"
~Hurry commanded the detective. ~Our
man has finally left the drawing room and
gone back through the train. I don't think
he plans to get off, because he doesn't have his
bags, and it would be suicide to leave the
train IN the desert But want to seach his
things, now and want you to keep track OF
him while I'm doing 1t"
Vic had been pulling on his clothes as fast
as he could, and now Mr.. Ryan helped him
down from the berth. Then, to their amaze
nnent the curtains of the lower berth parted,
and Helene stuck out an arm and foot, fol-
lowed by q body that was fully. II hastily,
clothed
1T heard YOU" she said to Mr.. Ryan, ~and
I'm going with Vic"
The detective hooded, chuckled. and hustled
them on toward the rear Of the train. Then
he turned and opened the door Of the drawing
room.
"a HuSPERING excitedly, but cautioning
wv each other that they must act naturally.
Vie and Helene made their way back through
the hot, airless train. Vic peered into every
smoking room, but they saw no sign Of any
man. Everybody seemed to be In his berth.
FINALLY they reached the observation car,
and as soon as they entered it, they could see
that there was q man sitting out on the rear
platform, with his back to the railing, facing
them and the car door. Vic barely was able
to suppress an exclamation Of excitement when
he saw that the man was the rough-loektnS
stranger who had boarded the train just be-
fore the detective, two nights before. Vic re-
called how he had acted when the porter
tried to pick up his bag. Maybe that bag con-
tanned the stolen money!
Let's 60 out on the observation platform"
said Vic in voice that he tried hard to make
casual. wen get o little air out there, any
way"
AS they approached the door, the man On
the platform watched them closely. Then
seeing that they were just q young boy and
RtEl, he leaned back IN his chair, while they
opened the door and took chairs facing him.
"Oh, how much cooler it is out here" said
Helene In surprisingly calm voice. "And see
how big the stars look.
nc glanced up at the sky, but one eye stan
him. Vic noticed that he kept one hand. m
his coat pocket as though he had o gun there,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-07

Lots Of new houses going up these days,
and boys and girls love to play in them. So
this puzzle should be easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-07
INSTALLMENT Nv.

HEN Vic had climbed into his
berth and drawn the curtains,
the heat seemed even worse
then before. He tossed rest
lessly about for some time,
finally falling into fitfll Slum-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

and Mrs. William williams gave q tea
in their honor.
DR.. and Mrs. Criehton afterward gave
q dinner aboard the Empress Of Aus
tralia, when their guests included Gen.
and Mrs G. G. Hammond, Lieut.. and
Mrs. Burhams, Maj. and Mrs. Williams
and Col A. Elliot.
Mrs. Malcolm Seymour Of Boston is
at the Martinique for the week, accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss Helen
Seymour, and her son, Mr.. Malcolm
Seymour, jr.
Mrs. Joseph M. Baldridge Of Boston
is now in Washington. and will be at
the Mayfiower until the LIST Of April,
when she will 60 to Atlantic City to
spend Easter. Miss Jeanne Irwin-Mar
tin of New York City accompanied Mrs.
Baldridge to the Capital.
Mrs NJ de Clare Berry, who Is visit
ing in New York, entertained at tea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

o'clock In Luther Place Memorial
Church, for the opening presentation.
The Honorary Committee includes Mrs.
Minnigsrode Andrews, Mrs. Albert N.
Baggs, Mrs. Frederic e. harrington, MRS.
James Carroll Frazer, Mrs. Marie Moore
Forrest and Mrs. Fulton Lewis.
The Rev. Andrew r. Bird, president
Of the Federation Of Churches, will con-
duct the offsrtory ceremonies at to-
nights presentation. Tomorrow night
the Rev. w. L. Darby, executive secre-
tary Of the Federation of Churches, will
of1ciate, and Friday night the Rev.
Car1 G. Rasmussen, pastor Of the Luther
Place Church, will conduct the opening
service.
The knights Of the Round Table of
Washington, many Of whose members
are taking part in "Galahad," win at
tend the presentation in a body at one
of the three performances this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

Sunday at the Ritz-Tower, in New York,
In honor Of New York Danes of the
Magma Lack, also resident members Of
the Mai. william Overlin Calls Chap
ter, D. A. r., which was named for Mrs.
Berry's revolutionary forbear, charter
member Of the Cincinnati. Several
members Of the Society of Daughters
Of the Cincinnati were also present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Junior Owens will re-
turn to their home on Cleveland drive
in Massachusetts, Park tomorrow after
spending two months in California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burrough w. Hays
have had as their guests the latter's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

Committee Guests Tonight at
Performance Of "GaIahad."
The members Of the Honorary Com
mittee for the presentation Of the Len
ten drama "Galahad" will be the
guests of honor of the Committee on
Religious Drama and Pag:antry of the
Federation of Churches, which is pre-
senting the drama tonight at $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

The Thursday Morning Club Of the
Church of the Epiphany will serve
luncheon in the parish hall tomorrow
for the last time this year Mrs. Wistar
Balderston, chairman, will be assisted
by Mrs William E. Pearson, Mrs, An
drew Duvall, Mrs. Vernon Green, Mrs.
Ernest Humphrey Daniels, Mrs Benja-
min F. Iden, jr., and Mrs. Richard
GRAY Park, ir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. F. der. Wissnlan Of
New York City are now at the Shore
ham Hotel for stay of q few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

Mrs. J. r. Strong of Short Hills, N. J.,
is at the Carlton for several days, &C
companied by Mrs. Schuyler Van Vech-
ten and her three children, also of
Short Hills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

Mrs. w. j. Long of Stamford, Conn,
is passing several days at the Dodge
Hotel, and is accompanied by Miss
Mary E. Bancroft of Andover, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Thayer Of
Worcester, Mass, are at the Carlton for
a short stay, accompanied by their
daughter, Miss Constance Thayer, and
their son, Mr. Philip Thayer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

Or. and Mrs. Macpherson Crichton,
who are cruising around the world on
the Canadian Pacific liner Empress Of
Australia, were widely entertained while
IN Manila recently.
Cen. and Mrs. O. G. Hammond gave
q luncheon at the Army and Navy Club.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Burhams entertained at
luncheon at the Polo Club. while Maj.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

Miss Lucy wheelock Of Boston and
Hrs. George Wheelock Of New York
have arrived IN Washington TO spend
about 10 days, and are at the Roose-
velt. They spent the Winter In Winter
Park, Fla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

DIR. and Mrs. John Robert Gregg Of
New York are at the Hay-AdamS House
for the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

DR.. and mrs. r. NJ Spalding and Miss
at the Mayfiower for few days visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

DR.. and Mrs. T. G. Roudley, accom-
panied by DR.. and Mrs. F. W. Roudley
Of Toronto, are at the Dodge Hotel for
q brief stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pendleton
Rogers Of New York City are spending
CONTINUED on Fourth Page.l
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brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. r. Thomas of Memphis, Tenn, who
left today for their home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24

Dogs of new breeds are constant
ly appearing at English shows. The
Ivicene, which looks like very tall
greyhound, with pricked ears like
those of an AlSation, is one of the
latest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24
THEY TELL Me

Where Governors of other and
neighboring states have taken the
leadership in tax reform, our execu-
tive is loath even to consider a call.
Administration observers point out
that Leslie's social friends and init
mates are those connected with
what commonly is known as Big
Business, and that group is OPP
posed to a special session, because
it realizes that when passage of an
income tax is considered. there will
be state wide demand that corpor-
atoms be taxed as well as indi-
viduals.
The bitter fight made by the
powerful Big Business lobby during
the last session, when income tax
legislation was considered, is an ex-
cellent indication of what to expect.
So great were the efforts of this
lobby, and so insistent was it in
opposing an income tax on corpora
tons, that it has been suggested
that both state chairmen issue an
open letter, inviting lobbyists to stay
away form special session.
But, as one observer pointed out:
THE members of the general as
Sembly dc not get much pay, and,
after all, the lobbyists do provide
free meals and drinks. Why penalize
the legiSlators?"
So it was decided to give the poor
boys break.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24
BY BEN STERN

IT'S not news when the chairman
\ of one political party "cuSses OUT
the chairman of another-but it is
news when both chairmen get to-
gether and declare for a morato-
rum on political hates during a
crisis.
That's what has happened in In
diana, and the Christmas spirit
must be responsible.
Wednesday afternoon bluff, ge-
NAL Eliza Rogers, G. o. P. man
ager. walked into Democratic state
headquarters to hold a peace par
ley with r. Earl Peters, Democratic
leader.
And to show that there were no
cards concealed in sleeves, political
writer's for newspapers and press
services were invited to be present
and were. Usually at political
confabS of such nature, the report
ers are invited to leave.
Both chairman declared that the
tax situation in Indiana has reached
a crisis where something must be
done Immediately to aid the i'm
poverished farmer and real estate
owner if his home is to be kept
from being gobbled up for delin-
quent taxes.
=
They agreed with the Indiana
Farm Bureau Federation that a
feasible, logical program of tax
equalization must be worked out
and said that partisan politics must
go into the discard.
Readily conceding that with the
house controlled by the Democrats
and the senate by the G. o. P,
there is an element of friction, the
two managers pledged themselves
to proclaim an armistice if a tax
plan is worked out and a special
session is called by Governor Harry
G. Leslie.
1t is no secret that Leslie is not
friendly to such a session and is
constantly suggesting reasons why
it should not be called.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24
YOUNG zI0NISTS
TO MEET HERE
Avukah Convention viii
Open Friday.

Convention service" at Bethel
Temple, Thirty Fourth and Ruckle
streets, at BIS Friday night will
feature the first days program of
the sixth national Avukah conven-
ton in Indianapolis.
The Avukah. national student
Zionist organization, will convene
at KirShbaum Center at 10 Friday
morning with registration, followed
by luncheon at the Athenaeum.
The Bethel services will find
Rabbi Simon Greenberg of Phila-
delphia. a convention delegate, IN
the pulpit. Another noted Jewish
leader here for the sessions is Rabbi
julius Gordon, also of Philadelphia.
A dance will be held at the Ant
lers Saturday night and a mass
meeting at KirShbaum Center viii
close the parleys on Sunday night.
The Butler university chapter, of
which Alex Levin is president, is
host to the convention.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24
YOUNG DOCTOR FREED
OF MURDER IN RENO
Courtroom Cheers as Jury Returns
Verdict for DR.. Andre.

Courtroom Cheers as Jury Returns
Verdict for DIR. Andre.
By United Press
RENO, Dec. 24.-Dr. Carl Pierre
Andre, young Paramount (W. Va
dentist, was acquitted by jury of
twelve men today on the charge of
numbering WinSome Martha Hutchi-
son.
The verdict was brought in one
hour and fifteen minutes after the
jury had received the case at the
end of a dramatic seven-day trial.
The crowded courtroom cheered
while friends focked about DR.. An
DIRE and women kissed him.
DR.. Andre, a member of Reno's
divorce colony, was accus- / of push
ing Mrs. Hutchinson to her death
from his speeding automobile.
He testified the machine Skidded
on loose gravel, struck some object
and the 20-year-old girl either
jumped or fell out.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24
BRITAIN MOVES
TO HELP INDIA
Three Committees Named
to Work in East.
BY HARRY FLORY


LONDON, Dec. 24-Further steps
toward eventual self government for
India were taken by the govern
ment today.
Three committees were appointed
to work in India and fill in the de-
tails of an all-India federation draft
constitution, details of which were
not settled by the two sessions in
London of the Indian round table
conference. The English members
will sail for India Jan. IA.
The committee will deal with:
l. Franchise and constituencies.
Lord Lothian, chairman.
2. Federal budget. Lord Eustace
Percy, chairman.
8. Financial problems arising in
connection with certain individual
states. ]. G. G. Davidson, chairman.
1t is hoped that the committees
will be able to conclude their work
within six months, whereafter there
will probably be a third and final
meeting of the round table confer
ence, to adopt completed draft
constitution.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24
CULBERTSON'S
LEAD IN BRIDGE
DUEL ROCKETS
3,820-Poin Gain Puts Him
14,525 Ahead of Lenz
in IS RubberS.
BY II. ALLEN SMITH

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Sidney S.
LEM, 58-year-old maestro of the
bridge tables, sat himself down in
his suite at the Waldorf Astoria
today, edged a lean forefinger into
his collar and tugged for minute,
then unburdened himself Of the fol-
lowing words:
Here it is" said Sidney S. LEM,
here it is the night before Christ
mas, you might say. And where do
I stand? I have not got a foot,
hardly, to stand on. And am
getting darned mad"
Lenz referred to a little matter of
1925 points Ely Culbertson and
various partners have stacked up
around Mr.. Lenz'S ears during
eighty-six rubbers of their contract
bridge match.
There are only siXty-four rubbers
to go and, after all, 14,525 points is
something.
Ely CulbertSon and his lean young
friend, Theodore A. Lightner, playing
the first session of the match to be
held in the Waldorf, increased their
lead by 1920 points Wednesday
night, over Lenz and his young
friend, Oswald Jacoby.
Lenz Takes Snooze
There was no hullaballoo occa-
stoned by transfer of the great con-
tract carnival from the Hotel Chat
ham to the Waldorf. Culbertson
and Lightner showed up in formal
dress. Lenz, being the new host,
could equal that, but Jacoby, a
Greenwich villager, came tagging
along in blue shirt
They played eight rubbers. Lenz
dropped off to sleep during the play
Of one hand. Ely was playing a
hand with Lightner as dummy. He
teetered, studied, scratched his nose,
head and chin. Finally LEM head
dropped over on his shoulder. Gull
bertson made his play, tapped LEM
sharply on the shoulder to waken
him.
There ensued lengthy argument.
LEM insisted that he had a perfect
right to go to sleeper even die
the way Ely was acting. They just
had settled the point when it be-
came Elys turn to lead, out of the
dummy. He started to ponder
again. LEM promptly slammed his
cards, face down, on the table, and
got out of his chair.
Leaves Room in Huff
"Podden me, Ely" said LEM, "but
while you're thinking about this one
I think I'll stroll over to a speakeasy
and have a drink. I'll be back in
about fifteen minutes, so take your
time"
CWbertson, usually flippant, was
nonplussed momentarily. Then he
answered:
GO right ahead, Sid. Take one
for me. Because there'l be plenty
of time. This play'll be longer than
the other one"
LEM left the room and after
loafing around in the corridor for
about five minutes, went back into
the playing room.
The night generally belonged to
Culbertson and Lightner. They
held few overwhelming hands and
deal after deal was played out at
less than game declarations; but at
crucial moments the team held
hands that were good enough to
score rubbers.
They will continue play Saturday
afternoon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24
SUE FOR INSURANCE
Kin Hubbard Heirs Seek $4,000 on
Policy; in Federal Court.

Insurance suit for $4,000, filed by
the widow, son and daughter of the
late Kin Hubbard, was transferred
to federal court here Wednesday.
The suit is against the Aetna Life
Insurance Company of Hartford,
Conn.
Mrs. Josephine j. Hubbard, Miss
Virginia Hubbard and Thomas E.
Hubbard say the company has re-
fused to pay a $4,000 policy issued
to Mr.. Hubbard shortly before his
death. They charge that the local
agent insisted that immediate pay
ment of the premium was unneces-
sary, and that the policy was in eff
feet Immediately, so that Mr.. Hub
bard was misled and had failed to
pay the first premium.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24
BORAH NO ST. NICK
Drops Pay Cut Proposal in
Capitals Stocking.
BIZ EnitRd Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Sena-
tor William G. Borah took the edge
off the impending arrival of Santa
Claus in Washington by his pro-
posal for 10 per cent cut in all
governmental salaries.
The capital, almost entirely de-
pendent on the government pay roll,
naturally does not welcome any
such action. But it is not really
concerned.
The fact that Borah would in
clude senators and congressman in
the pay cut was taken to guarantee
that congress would do nothing
about the matter In fact, it is
regarded by some as merely Bo-
rah's annual Christmas greeting in
another dress.
Borah has made it his annual
holiday custom for some years to
add a dash of bitters to the CAPT.
tails Christmas cheer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24
HOBO TOWN is
REEL FEATURE
Flood Scenes Also Shown
in Times Universal Film.

A story in pictures which has to
be seen to be believed is one of the
leading items in this issue of The
Indianapolis Times Universal News
reel being exhibited at leading local
theaters.
Taken in the one-time Charlton
street dumps at West and Charlton
streets, New York, the scenes reveal
victims of the depression living in
a gigantic cooperative shanty COM
munity.
Pooling their entire resources for
the benefit of all residents of the
community, hobos and those who
become hoboS through necessity,
are seen enjoying all the comforts
of the miserable homes in which
they live
Graham McNamee, ace radio an
nouncer of the National Broadcast
ing Company staff and the talking
reporter of the screen, describes this
subject and others in the reel.
Suffering of different sort is
shown in another item of the reel
from Kenova, Ark, where the
flooded streams of the lower part
of the state threatened to inundate
the entire section. Driving their
cattle ahead of them to safer, high
er regions, residents are seen climb
ing to the hills to escape the rush.
ing waters.
Benito Mussolini on a visit to
st. Peters, at Vatican City, is an
other unit of the reel. II Duce went
to the province of Pope Plus to wit
ness the marriage of Maria Ciano,
daughter of one of his ministers.
An autogiro landing right in the
center Of San Francisco; Tom Mix
recuperating at Hollywood, and men
in Chicago, getting finger waves, are
other units of interest in the reel.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24
DEMOCRATIC CLUB TO
DISTRIBUTE BASKETS
Young Women Collect Food and
Gifts for Needy.

Young Women Collect Food and
Gifts for Needy.
Fifty well-flled baskets are to be
distributed to needy families today
by members of the Young Woman's
Indiana Democratic Club.
For several days, club members
have been gathering food and gifts
at the city hall, central distributing
point. Each family will receive a
weeks supply of groceries, meats
and fruit.
An unusual feature of the dis
tribution is that each family will
receive fresh milk, butter and fresh
meat enough for big Christmas
dinner.
Names of the needy families we're
obtained from the Christmas Clear
ing House, Monument Circle.
Mrs. Louise Rich, president of the
club, will have charge of the dis
tribution.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-24
DORMANT CHINA
AROUSINC, SAYS
U. S. AUTHORITY
Ancestor Worship Stopped
to Strive for Strong
National Republic.

Manchuria, prepared for The Times by
Science Service)