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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-25

both major parties in politically
dry Indiana will have at least refer
endum planks in their 1882 plat
form.
1t is certainly going to be tough
on the professional political drys
who will have to figure out some
way of gracefully changing their
position.
One of the important Republican
managers in Marion county and the
state declared Wednesday that no
organization reflects public senti-
ment like the legion.
And believe me boy, if they go
wet, the parties are going to have
to go wet" he added.
The one or two Hoosier politicians
who sat alone on the old wet wagon
will probably find themselves
crowded off by the overnight advo-
Gates, who yesterday sported the
white ribbon on convention floors
and cocktail shaker in their
hotel rooms.
Or will you have yours straight?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-25
VOTE OF STATE
LEGIONNAIRES
SLABS HOOVER
Political Worm Is Turned
by Upset on Bonus, Dry
Issues.
BY BEN STERN

Hoosier politicians flguratively
turned a half-dozen handsprings
over night as a result of the vote
of this states delegation to the
American Legion convention on the
questions Of a wet referendum and
immediate cash payment of the
World war bonus.
Indiana legionnaires have spoken
and political pandwagon experts are
getting ready to climb on.
Although uninstructed on the wet
and dry issue by the Anderson con-
vention it was assumed that the
greater number of the As delegates
would vote dry and against the
referendum.
Instead the delegation split with
"a for the referendum and 81
against It.
Deaf Ear to Plea
Therefore If the Legion repre-
sents a cross section of Hoosier
voters this state is now at least
modification in sentiment.
Instructed to vote in favor of i'm
mediate cash payment OF the bonus,
the Indiana delegation cast Al votes
for it and l against.
Yet this vote came after Presi-
dent Hoover had made a personal
plea to vote down such a measure.
True, the delegation was in
structed, yet It amounts to a tanta-
mount rebuke of the President.
However, the bonus vote while of
Paramount Importance is not as
significant politically as the refer
endum decision.
Referendum Plank Certain
More than year ago Senator
James f. Watson declared in favor
Of a referendum on the prohibition
question but no great publicity was
given this move.
Now it is almost certainty that
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-25
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

suffered by Mrs. Louisa Lieble, 81,
Of 1884 Kappes street. in an auto
accident at Warman avenue and
Jackson street. The other car was
driven by Harley Benson, Is, OF 23O
North Belle Vieu place.
Dragged several blocks on the rear
end of a truck on which he at
tempted to steal ride" Sam
Dennis, Negro, 10, of 2437 Martin
dale avenue, sustained severe body
injuries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-25

an address here today at the Paw
tuxet Valley fair.
Something seems to be wrong
just at present with the whole ma
chinery of the universe" Doak said.
But the machinery of the uni
verse, like the machinery of the
factory, can be set to rights, and
with energy, determination and
vision it will be set to rights"
Doak said this country has all
the resources which make for pros
perity, but circumstances seem to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-25

Sharon avenue, sustained left arm
and shoulder injuries, when the car
in which she was riding was in a
collision and overturned at Michigan
street and White river.
Mrs. j. H. Wasnidge, of TIA
Sharon avenue, driver of the car in
which Mrs. Stevens was riding. and
DR.. George H. Hansell. IS, of Rising
Sun, driver Of the other car, were
not hurt.
Injuries to her right side were
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-25
ACCIDENTS INJURE !
Two Women Are Hurt in
Traffic MiShapS.

Three persons were injured Thurs
day in a series Of traffic mishaps on
city streets.
Mrs. Ellen Stevens, q, Of 1410
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-25

have conspired to make even those
countries which have plenty, feel
the stress Of poverty
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-25
DoAK STRESSES VISION
Emphasizes Need of Facing Slump
With Faces to Front"
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
WEST WARWICK, R. /, Sept. Is.
Secretary of Labor William N.
Doak emphasized the need of facing
the current depression with faces
to the front and steps onward" in
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
Marriage Licenses
Issued at Rockville

Marriage licenses we're issued
at Rockville to Richard G. A.
Heinrich, 27, of New York, and
Eva M. Robinette, "a, of Martins
burg, Pa; Joseph Mintzer, 30,
and Mollie Hersh, 20, both Of
Philadelphia; Vernon s. Green,
81, and Eva e. Fitzhugh. SO, both
of Washington; Elisha B. Wright,
80, and Sarah Catherine Wright,
18, both of Bristow, Va; James
G. Hicks, %. and Phyllis g..
Marsh, 18, both Of Charlottes-
vile, Va; Alvin Marsh, Is, Of
Charlottesville, and Sadie E.
FariS, 25, Of Bateville, Va;
Leonard w. Gauley, 26, Of Ma
tional Soldiers Home, Va, and
Margaret Elvira Deane, Is, Of
Phoebus, Va; William c. Fer
guson, 10, Of Gaithersburg, Md,
and Rachel v. Warfield, 10, Of
LaytonSville, Md: and Carl j.
Barstow, 81, Of Washington and
Genevieve D. Kline, 81, Of Spring.
field, Mo.
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
FURNITURE SUIT:
ABANDONED
Times Staff Photo

Threatened legal action by the.
Macy Company of Grand Rapids,
Mich, which submitted an un-
successful bid in connection with
the purchase of wooden furniture =
for the new Montgomery county
courthouse at Rockville, has been
abandoned, Capt. Joseph C. Cissel,
counsel to the county commits
sioners announced.
Captain Cissel said at yester-
days meeting of the board that
the Macy Company reScinded its.
proposed action when it wrote
from its Grand Rapids head
quarters requesting the return Of:
its certified check for 1884 which
was forwarded with it's bid.
The Macy Company's bid was
the lowest presented to the COM
missioners, but was not given in
the form asked by them, nor were
samples furnished. The contract
was awarded instead to the Du-
laney-Verney Company, Of Balti-
more. :
Daniel Marine Company, Of
Baltimore, with a bid of $2,918 re-
ceived the contract for the build
ing of storm drains on Second.
Avenue, in Woodside. This firm
was recommended by County En-
gineer Harry B. Shaw.
A resolution was adopted by the
board which creates an arbitration
board of three to decide what in
jury, if any, the widening and i'm
proving of streets adjacent 10 the
courthouse. will cause to the
property of George H. Lamar. on
Washington Street and Commerce
Lane.
George c. Fry, of Rockville, al
ready has been selected, while Mr..
Lamar will choose another, and
Mr.. Fry and Mr.. Lamar'S ap-
pointee will pick a third. Their
finding will be reported to the
board through Commissioner w.
Frank Ricketts,.
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
PERMIT BOARD
ASSA|LED

An attack on the legality of the
new board on restoration and
revocation of automobile opera
tors permits probably will be re-
ferred to Cooperation Counsel
William w. Bride today by the
District Commissioners for an
opinion.
The attack was made by Fred
A. Maltby, an attorney, who
claimed the commission wa S
powerless to designate an assist
ant corporation counsel as a men,
ber Of the board to act as their
agent, as the city heads are agents
of Congress and not of the Dis
trict.
He also pointed out that since
the board is composed of assistant
corporation Counsels, it is unrea-
Sonable to allow an assistant cor
poration counsel, after obtain
ing a conviction in Police Court,
to go to the traffic directors Of
flee and revoke or suspend the
permit.
The attack was made in the at
torney's plea for a review by the
Commissioners of the revocation
Of a permit held by Christian
Otto Middledorf by the board.
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
STREET SURVEY
NEARLY DONE

Drawings of street intersections
in the District, being prepared in
connection with the regional traf-
fic survey, are virtually completed
and will be ready for analysis
in a few days, it was announced
today by Capt. Edward N. CHS
holm, jr., assistant director Of
the office of Public Buildings and
Parks.
The survey is being made un-
der the supervision Of E. w.
James, chief of the division of
highway transport of the Bureau
of Public Roads. Road officials
of Arlington and Fairfax counties,
Va, and Montgomery county,
Md, are cooperating.
The purpose of the survey, it
was explained by Captain CHS
holm, is to study traffic condi-
tions in and around Washington,
with a view to planning future
streets and highways so as to
properly care for the increasing
traffic.
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
$1,000 ANSWER.
SCHOOL cones

For the first time since June
nearly 1000 children answered
a bell other than a dinner gong
today when 103 schools in Mont
gomery county opened their
doors.
The teachers have been on the
job for two days, attending a
teachers meeting Monday and
going to their schools yesterday
to prepare the pupils schedules.
DR.. Edwin w. Broome, superin-
tendent of schools, said he
thought Montgomery county will
have the greatest school year in
it's history, with added facilities,
enlarged faculties and the in
stallation of more junior high
schools.
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
POLICE PARTY
TRIAL IS SET
TUESDAY
Mrs. Katherine Layne Fails to
Appear Before Men She Says
Staged Party in Her Home

With the failure Of Mrs. Kath-
crime Layne, Of Riverdale, Nd,
to appear before the Prince
Georges county board Of COM
missioners to push her charge
that four policemen Of Hyatts-
vile staged a party in her home
after raiding it, came the an
nouncement that the hearing will
be continued until Tuesday
The commissioners we're ready
tc drop the case for lack Of q
prosecuting witness, when Chief
Of Police jeremiah Crowley ap-
peared before the board and re-
quested the woman be given an
other chance to appear.
Expressing every confidence In
the men who made the raid, the
chief told the commissioners a
public hearing Of the case would
serve to clear his officers Of
guilt.
May Not Appear
Under Prince Georges county
law, Mrs. Layne, who was ar
rested under the name Of Mrs.
Margaret Miller, cannot be forced
to appear before the hoard.
The case came to public notice
on August 81, when Mrs. Layne!
after appearing in police court
in Hyattsville, complained to
Deupty Sheriff T. H. Garrison
about the alleged party.
Framing Alleged
According to the story, the po-
lice sent her to Jail after the raid,
consumed her liquor and food,
and then attempted to frame her
on a charge of manufacturing
liquor. She said a visitor to the
house saw the officers carousing
in her rooms, and that one Of
them lit still, and said:
"LOOk, boys, this is just as
we found it,"
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
Vice President Has Part
In "Our Kiddie'' Film
Times Staff Photo

He, in turn, told them all aoouI
disarmament.
AS the shooting of scenes at the
Capitol took all day, the players
were to enact scenes at The
washington Times this afternoon.
The hundreds of persons who
watched the taking of the picture
had just as good a time as the
members of the cast. The film
made yesterday, is now in New
York where it is being developed.
Today there was new sched-
ule. First the cast went to the
Mayflower Hotel for several
scenes. And did the cast do things
up right? They just walked right
into the lobby, picked themselves
out a dandy corner and started
their meeting on Disarmament" "
Sure the manager objected, but
what could he do with a bunch Of
kids? They wouldn't listen to him,
so he let them act until Director
Herrick called "cut." Then they
gathered up their belongings and
moved to a new location, which
happened to be an alley back Of
the hotel.
This afternoon found them
on a new locational in some
body's back yard, where Fatso
thinks up his marvellous ideas
and inventions. And here, too,
enters Purina, the young "culled"
chap who would rather sleep
than eat.
Now tomorrow, Thursday, is
going to be a big day and every
child who registered should be
on location tomorrow morning
at 9 o'clock at the Lincoln Me-
mortal. There will be big doings
and Director Herrick wants
everybody to be on time.
Director Herrick, together with
the management of The Washing
ton Times and the Fox Theater,
are "tickled pink" at the way
Washington boys and girls re-
sponded to make this all talking
comedy, and in the interest Shey
are taking in the making Of the
picture.
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
Pardon to Be Asked
For OrDh0n1ae Thief

RICHMOND, Sept. 8.-Promi'
nent ministers and lay members
of the M. E. Church South are
today signing a petition to present
to Governor Pollard. asking the
pardon of James P. Jones in case
the Supreme Court refuses to re-
view the case.
Jones, Richmond business
man. house of delegates member
and church leader, who has been
active in legislative reform cir
cleS, was convicted and sentenced
in 1880 to five years for embezzle-
ment of funds while treasurer of
the Virginia Methodist Orphan
age. He was at one time an Off
cial of the Anti-Saloon League.
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
RACING, SHOW
! FEATURES Of
EXHIBIT
Exposition May Be the Last
| in County's History; Baby
Show Draws Youngsters

The eighteenth annual Fairfax
County Fair and Agricultural ex.
hibit will open tomorrow at Fair.
TAX, Va, and run three days and
nights under the direction of E.
M. Palmer, president of the Fair
fax Association and his assistants.
Racing and a three-day horse
show will be the feature Of this
years fair, probably the last to be
held here, as the State highway
department Is planning q new
road across the present fair.
grounds.
Has Big Midway
A large midway of attractions
and booths has been set up on the
center of the grounds, while other
booths have been built to house
the exhibits of the 4 H Clubs of
the county.
The premium list includes
awards for prize cattle, poultry,
CAIlI1lnS Oh 1TuHCS ana vegetables,
farm and domestic products,
baked foods, bee-keeping, sheep,
goats and swine.
Friday will De given over to
thc Fairfax Chamber Of Com.
merce, all events on Friday being
prepared under its auspices and
designed to demonstrate the varied
possibilities Of the county as an
agricultural and commercial sec
ton.
Baby Show Friday
The baby show will also he
held on Friday, entries ranging
from 6 months to "a months.
The baby show is an annual
event, staged under the direction
Of the county health nurse, Miss
Fanny Seamons, and sponsored
by the Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday will be given over
largely to horse-racing and the
presentation of awards. Dancing
will be a nightly feature.
The Washington times., 1931-09-09

Vice President Charles Curtis
has turned movie actor" and
plays a part in the Capitol Sc
quence of the "Oud Riddles COM
edy, called Disarmament" being
made by the Fox Theater and The
Washington Times
AS members of the cast yester-
day wended their way to the Sen
ate Office Building to find out
what Disarmament" was all
about, the Vice President came
down the steps. Thee kids yelled
and Immediately surrounded him.
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
Francis J. Bergin
Dies at StGIINtOn

STAUNTON, Va, Sept. g..
Funeral services were held in st.
Francis Catholic Church for Fran
els Joseph Bergin, "a. who died
at his residence here Friday.
Mr.. Bergin was born in Rich
mond and had been prominent
business man of Staunton, having
lived here more than SO years.
He is survived by six sons,
Thomas D. Bergin, in the con-
sular service at Kingston, On
tario: Frank Bergin, Mcdonald,
Ohio; Paul Bergin, Fort Lewis,
Washington; Joseph, Martin and
Robert Bergin, at home, and
five daughters, Anne, of Bound
brook, N. j.; Regina, of Washing.
ton, D. c.; Mary j., Nora, and
Audrey, at home.
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
Money for Hootch,
Ring for Sweetie,
Jug for Nick

CHICAGO, Sept. : 9.-Five
times Nick Johnson, 43, prom
ised his sweetheart a ring as a
symbol of their engagement.
Four times the bootlegger ap-
peared first, and Nick's money
left before the ring was pur-
chased. The fifth time was
last night, and again the boot
logger arrived first.
Disconsolate, Nick stood be-
fore the Walthier jewelry store
and eyed diamonds. Suddenly,
he seized brick, smashed the
window and reached for a ring.
He was arrested on the spot.
The Washington times., 1931-09-09
Maryland YGchtsmdn
DrODS Dead at Races

EASTON, Md, Sept. 81. Ora
ham johnson. 48, Of Easton, one
Of the best-known yachtsmen in
Maryland, dropped dead while
sailing the star boat Spot in the
races off oxford.
Miss Barbara Marsalis, Of
Queenstown, was in the boat with
him and brought it to shore.
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ADDED TROOP CALL
THREATENS IN OIL
.ANDDROUGHT CRISIS
Texas MobiIizeS for Possible
Action to Curb Wells as
in Oklahoma.
BY the Associated Press.

The Southwest took on a military
appearance today as National Guards
men of Texas were modified to join
their comrades in Oklahoma, and Ne
braska troops faced possible service at
the order Of their commander In chief.
Gov Ross s. Sterling of Texas last
night announced he would declare
martial law in the great East Texas oil
field and use State troops to enforce
an order against wasteful production.
From Austin he said he would not Is
sue the order before this morning.
Oklahoma Guardsmen, acting under
the orders Of Gov. W. H. (Alfalfa Bid
Murray. are successfully enforcing a
complete shutdown Of all flush wells
in the Safe. Gov Murray declared
martial law in an effort to improve the
ailing miocontinent oil industry, Suf-
fering from overproduction.
Gov. Charles w. Bryan Of Nebraska
last night announced he would call out
the Guard there II such was necessary
to enforce irrigation laws.
In a proclamation the Nebraska exec
utive said he had learned that some
irrigation districts may attempt to in
terfere with the State Bureau of Irriga-
ton IN the enforcement Of the irrigs-
Irrigation bitches of the State were
reported dry and crops facing destruc-
ton.
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BRITAIN CIRDS TO EFFECT
RIGID NATIONAL ECONOMY
Macdonald Leads in Rallying Support as
Government Moves to Slash
Budget Millions.

Without doubt all sections are willing
to make the effort asked Of them" he
said in statement to the Associated
Press.
Our resources and our courage can
well bear the test. During this period
I know we have the good wishes as we
already have had the assistance of the
people Of the United States"
On Monday another meeting viii be
held Of the Cabinet Economy Com
mittee, composed of the Big Five
Mr.. Macdonald, Philip Snowden, chan
cellor Of the exchequer Arthur Hender-
son, foreign secretary; j. H. Thomas
dominionS secretary, and william
Graham. president of the Board of
Trade. BY the end of the week the fun
program dealing with Great Britain's
financial crisis will be laid before the
Nation.
Vital decisions affecting every citizen
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CRASH KILLS ONE;
FIVE ARE HURT
Harvey Conwell, 25. Triangle, Va.
Dies in Accident Near
Home.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
TRIANGLE. Va, August 15-One
man was killed instantly and five other
persons were injured, one seriously
when two cars crashed head-on at the
brow of hill miles west of here
on the Joplin road at 3 o'clock tonight.
Harvey Conwell. IS years old. of
Triangle, one Of the drivers, lost his life,
his car. reported to have been travelling
at high speed. turning over twice and
crushing Its four occupants underneath.
Archie thinning. As: his son. Emory.
20. and Willie Watson. IS, OF Joplin.
who were riding with Cornwen. all were
hurt, the two for ner so badly that they
were taken to the Marine Hospital at
Quantico, which sent an ambulance to
the scene. The elder Thinning has a
fractured skull
The other ca- was driven by Roose-
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TO MOVE
CIRCUS IS FAILURE
l01 Ranch TrouperS Watch.
Benefit Show Raises
$500 Fund.

The 400 unpaid troupers of the l0l
Ranch, Wild West Show, were still
camped on the town circus lot this
morning, although they lost their legal
battle against the shows owners yes
terdsy when the District Supreme Court
enjoined them from interfering in any
wise with shipping the show back to
its Oklahoma home. The victory seemed
likely to be a costly one for the owners,
as they will be compelled to do the
moving with unskilled help. and pack
ing up circus is no job for amateurs.
The owners tried to get started yester-
day afternoon as soon as the injunc-
ton had been issued but failed miser-
ably. Another attempt viii probably
be made today.
H. M. Egypt" Thompson was i'm
ported from Richmond to boss the Job
on the lot yesterday escorted by police
men and offered the show hands 40
cents an hour to help him.
Take 1t or leave 1t" nc said
We leave It, the trouperS replied in
chorus. A faint Bronx cheer could be
heard from the back rows. Egypt"
then turned to a group of colored work
ers he had brought along and ordered
them to go to 1t.
Refuse to Work In Dark.
The shades of night were beginning
to fall and there are no lights in the
circus now. The owner of the electrical
generator came and took it away last
week when it became doubtful whether
he would get his rent on II. "Egypts"
workers We're clearly i'll at ease. The
coiofed roustabouts at the show circu-
lated among them and in their own
way expressed doubts whether the new
corners would ever get their money.
One by one Egypt's" host melted. Some
said they were afraid they wouldn't get
the money. Others frankly admitted
they were afraid to work in the dark.
There are five elephants in the show, of
uncertain temper. Also q dozen steers
with sharp horns.
Egypt tried to get the police to
move the show hands OF the lot. but
Inspector o. T. Davis said all he was
there for was TO preserve order and
declined to interfere. Finally Egypt"
too. withdrew. and most of the per-
formers went down to the Washington
Auditorium to the show being staged
for their benefit.
The show, put on by Joe Turner,
wrestling mpressario, raised more than
$500 cash for the stranded troupers,
A feature of the show was the mar
rlage between two of the Indian tribe
that travels with 1t. celebrated on the
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SINCLAIR'S HORSES
BARRED BY TRACK
Saratoga Stewards Act After Filly
Is Alleged to Have Been
Poisoned.

BY the Associated Press,
SARATOGA SPRINGS. N Y. Au-
gust l5-Stewards or the Saratoga
Racing Association today barred fur
Their entries of Harry F. Sinclair's
Rancocss Stable from overnight events
during the remainder of the meeting
The decision followed the stewards
recent action of scratching the stables
Ladana. which appeared in the paddock
showing evidence of being poisoned and
in no condition to race,
In their ruling addressed to Frank
M. Taylor. trainer of the famous Sin
clair stable the stewards condemned
the management of the stable for not
having taken measures to prevent the
filly from being poisoned.
The action viii not prevent the Ran
cocas horses from starting in stake
events. however as the entries closed
months before the season opened.