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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
HOUSE REBELS
MAP ANTI-GAG
RULE PROGRAM
La Guardla, Promoter of
Move, Hopes to Hold Bal
anCe of Power.
BvTnitcd Press

bV lNittU EFteS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-A pre-
liminary program looking to liberal
ization of the present house rules by
making it easier to bring up meas
ures for consideration, was drafted
today by eight house Republicans
and one Democrat.
A similar meeting Of senate In
dependents was held in the office Of
Senator Borah rep, Ida) and dis
cussed domestic economic issues,
without reaching any decisions. An
other meeting was called for Friday.
which is expected to include at least
ten western Republicans. Senator
Norris (Rep., Neb0, who called the
meeting, was detained today by a
farm relief hearing. Those who
attended included Borah. La Toilette
(Wis), Nye On. d. and Brook
hart Qa).
La Guardia Calls Session
Representative La Guardia (Rep..
N. ", who called the house meet
ing, declined to reveal the groups
procedure and announced a call for
a meeting Dec. T. He said several
members who sympathized with his
movement are not here yet
The New Yorker said he hoped
to gather enough votes to hold the
balance of power in organization of
the house and election of a Speak
er. The clear ma jority of 218 that
Democrats now have rolled up rem
ders this difficult, he added The
group wanted to hold their votes
as a threat to commit both Repub-
lican and Democratic leaders to
changes in what they called gag
rules" under which the house oper-
ateS.
Nelson is Absent
Present at the meeting today in
La Guardia's Office were Repre-
sentative Edgar Howard Dem,
Neb), one-time secretary of Will
liam Jennings Bryan; Representa-
tive Paul j. Kvale GARNER Labor,
Mimi, and the following Repub-
licans: Victor Christgau. Conrad
Selvig CMinn), James H. Sinclair
IN. d.. Ed H. Campbell 0a),
George j. Schneider and Gerald J.
Boieau (Wis).
Notable among the absentees was
the veteran Representative John M.
Nelson, leader of the Wisconsin in
surgent group, who led the success
full fight in the house twenty years
ago against the rule of Uncle Joe"
J Cannon.
Nelson favors rules changes, but
takes the position a special COM
mite should take up the task, work.
ing over the whole set OF present
rues. Nelson has announced he
would support a Republican for
Speaker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
UNCLE ALF TAYLOR
OF TENNESSEE DIES
Former Governor, Famous
Candidate in War of
Roses Passes at SO.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn, Nov. 25.
Former Governor ALT Taylor, SO,
picturesque principal of Tennessee's
famous political war of the roses, ?"
died at Appalachian hospital today,
after a long illness.
Uncle Aft" as he was best known
throughout the happy valley of
eastern Tennessee, was Governor
ten years ago, elected by the larg-
est margin of votes ever polled by
a Republican candidate. Formerly
he had served three years in con-
gresS.
He was famed throughout the
south for his part in the romatic
war of the roses" of 1886, when he
and his brother Robert we're rival
candidates for Governor.
Bob Taylor was the Democratic
nominee, Uncle ALI" the Repub-
hcan. They stumped the state to-
gether, they spoke from the same
platform and they made bitter at
tacks on each other, but when the
days hurrahing was over, they
shared the same room every night.
Bob Taylor'S reference to himself
and ALI as "roSes from the same
garden" resulted in the campaign
being known as the War of the
Roses" Bob, who won, wore white
rose in his lapel, Aft deep red one
and their supporters we're identified
likewise.
When they felt that their au-
diences were firing of politica,
speeches, Bob would pick up his fid-
die and play old folk songs. o.
Alf would yarn about fox hunts in
Happy Valley, the beautiful broad
sweeping plain near here, where the
Taylors we're born.
In 1920, ALT succeeded in his po-
litical aspirations Bob, who hac
retired by then. died several years
| later
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
ALTERED CLAIM CASE
PUT IN 0RR'S HANDS
Accounts Chief to Air Charge
Against Commissioners.


Allegations that county commits
sioners altered a claim for gravel
road work to protect" Councilman
Samuel Pfendler were laid before
Lawrence F. Orr, chief examiner of
the state board of accounts, today
by Harry Dunn, county auditor,
In closed conference. Commits
sioners George Snider and Dow
Vorhies questioned George Burgess,
district road superintendent, who
turned in the claim of $3.50 for
the councilman.
Burgess has charged Snider and
Vorhies. on receipt of the claim
told him they would have to change
the name on the pay demand to
that of Pfendler's son Roy, to keep
from getting into jam.
Commissioners denied this, as
serting the contract for hauling the
gravel was made to Roy Pfendler
who was unable to do the hauling
due to farm work.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
HOME COMING is SLATED
n. A. G. q. Graduates to Hold An
nuaI Event Starting Thursday.

Annual three-day homecoming of
Normal college of the American
Gymnastic Union will open at 8
Thursday with open house at the
women's dormitory, 1910 Broadway,
and the Phi Epsilon Kappa house,
1921 Central avenue.
Sessions Friday will include meet
ingS of Turnverein instructors, nom
resident members and the admin
istrative board.
The Thursday and Friday pro-
grams will include an alumni ban
quet, hockey game at Riverside
park, and the annual meeting of
the board of trustees. Dance in
Kellersaal. sponsored by the ALI
Student Association, will close the
program at 3 Saturday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
PLAN SHORTRIDGE SHOW
Minstrel Will Be Presented III Caleb
Mills Hall Dec. IL.

Fourth annual minstrel show of
Shortridge high school will be pre-
sented Dec. II by the boys choir
and girls choir classes in Caleb
Mills hall.
Program is under direction of
Mrs. Jean Mccormick of the music
department and Miss Ada Crozier of
the physical education department.
Features of the programs will be
the boys and girls double quartets.
Homer Cornell, a senior, and COM
poser of the school song, will be
guest artist. He will play a num-
Der of selections on the piano.
Proceeds will be used to swell the
Shortridge organ fund.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
DENIES CAR HIT WOMAN
H. T. Hill Defends Damage Suit for
$4,000.

Denial that his car struck and
injured Mrs. Retta Whiteman, 21715
North Illinois street, two years ago,
was made before a superior court
three jury today by H. T. Hill, de-
PENDANT in Mrs. Whiteman's suit
for $4,000 damages.
Mrs. Whiteman alleges Hill was
driving recklessly at Ohio and Illl-
nois streets and his car struck her.
She charges she suffered perma-
nent injuries. Hill told the jury
Mrs. Whiteman fell in front of his
car and he obtained medical aid
for her.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
SLUGGER OF WIFE is
HELD TO GRAND JURY
Jackson Is Bound Over on Charges
of Attack With Intent to Kill.

Charged with the attempted MUIR
der of his wife, Loren jackson, 35,
of 3517 North Butler avenue, today
was bound over to the grand jury
on charges of assault and battery
with intent to kill Bond was set
at $4,000.
Mrs. Goldie Jackson still is in
serious condition at city hospital
from injuries inflicted by her hus-
band when he slugged her on the
head with a wrench while she slept
two weeks ago. Jackson slashed his
own throat and wrists in an un-
successful suicide attempt.
He told authorities, when he con-
fessed the murder and suicide at
tempts, that he and his wife agreed
on the acts as the only way out of
their poverty. She denied his state
ment. Jackson has not been en-
ployed for seven months.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
DEMOCRATS TO GATHER
Young Women's Order to Hold
Guest Party Dec. at MarOtt.

Prospective members of the Young
Women's Democratic Club of Indi-
ana will be invited to attend guest
party to be given by the club at 8
Monday night, Dec. Z, in the Hunt
ers room of the Marott.
Speakers will be Timothy Sexton,
Marion county treasurer-elect, and
Mrs. Olive Beldon Lewis. A musical
program has been arranged.
Officers of the club elected re-
Gently are Mrs. Louise Rich, presi-
dent; Mrs. j. c. Petithory, vice.
president, and Mrs. Marie Sexton,
secretary treasurer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
ACCUSED OF CRIMINAL
ATTACK, MAN IS HELD
Girl Asserts Suspect Dragged Her
Into Lot, Assaulted Her.

Identified as the man who at
tackled a woman Tuesday night near
Massachusetts, avenue and the Belt
railroad Marvin Wallsmith, 81, Of
$500 Roosevelt avenue, was held by
police today on charge of criminal
assault.
WaliSmith, said by detectives 20
have confessed the attack, was iden-
titled by Miss Mildred Arthur, 81, of
1929 Wood street. Miss Arthur was
badly bruised and scratched in the
alleged attack.
Miss Arthur told police the man
accosted her twice during the eve
ming near a Brightwood theater.
He followed her several blocks and
accosted her, dragged her into va
cant lot. Miss Arthur said she
fought with him and bit him on the
face.
The woman identified WalIsmith
by the purported teeth marks. He
was arrested after police grailed him
to his home, where he was asleep.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
Phone Company Loses Suit

Verdict of $500 damages against
the Indiana Bell Telephone Com
pany for alleged dumping of waste
materials on a vacant lot at 239
Cumberland street, was returned
today by jury in superior court
two. Charles T. Caldwell, owner of
the property, sought damages of
$4,000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
Movie Hero Is Given Even
Chance to Recover
From PeritonitiS.
By United Press

By United Press
HOLLYWOOD, Nov Is. - Tom
Mix, hero of many battles in real
life and on the screen, fought at
even odds today against death.
Aided by science and aviation, the
adventurous film star was given an
even chance to recover from peri
tonitis, the result of a ruptured
appendix, after administration of a
bacteriophage rushed by airplane
from Stanford university.
The bacteriophage, which fights
toxic poisoning by eating" gangre-
nous germ cells, was rushed to the
Glendale airport by one of the fast
est planes on the coast, and then,
behind screaming police sirens, to
the Hollywood hospital.
The cowboy actors physician, DR..
Nichol Smith, placed great faith in
the serum and in Mix strong con-
stitution, developed during f1fty-one
years of rugged outdoor life.
Scoffed at Illness
Mix condition was expected to re-
main at a critical stage for perhaps
forty-eight hours. He had taken a
turn for the worse late Tuesday
after an emergency operation for
appendicitis performed Monday
night
Mix scoffed at his illness for sew
eral days, refusing to seek medical
attention until seized with violent
pains Monday night, according to
his business manager, Miss Tressa
Eason.
The actor has had many narrow
escapes from death, and is proud OF
numerous bullet scars and that he
mas had almost every bone in hia
oody broken" at various times.
Saw Service in Wars
AS cowboy he roamed the ranges
of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado anc
| Texas. He saw service with United
States forces during the Spanish
American war and with Great
Britain during the Boer war. He
also fought outlaws as a Texas
ranger,
In 1903 he became a rider for the
famous "101 Ranch" and after Win
ming the title of world champion
cowboy in 1909, came to Hollywood
His success a. a motion picture &C.
tor was almost immediate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION
CLAIMS ARE SETTLED
Some Are DisallOwed Because of
Defective Workmanship.


Final settlement of all claims in
connection with erection of the new
municipal airport practically has
been completed, it was reported to
the works board today by G. O..
Britton, board member and receiver
for funds due on the contract price.
Certain claims, among more than
fifty, were not allowed in full be-
cause of defective workmanship.
However, majority of claimants re-
ceived full payment.
When Contractor c. T. Caldwell
stopped work on the airport job,
his bonding company, Common
wealth Casualty Company of Phila-
delphia, finished the work. Total
amount of claims was 100000, but
this was reduced to approximately
SOS, 900 after Britton's counsel had
investigated them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
ALLEGED CAR 'LEGGER
FACES u. S. CHARGES
Case Against Robert Gallada to Se
Taken to Federal Court.

Robert Gallada, 26, of 1902 North
Capitol avenue, alleged automobile
bootlegger, whose purported at
tempt to deliver whisky to a blind
news vendor on a downtown street
resulted in his arrest, faced federal
charges today.
In municipal court. Sergeant
Wayne Bear and members of his
squad said federal authorities will
handle the case.
Gallada was nabbed in his coupe
at Market and Pennsylvania streets
when the news vendor opened the
door of Bears car and said: Put 'er
there pal; put 'er there"
Gallada, seeing the error his al
legged customer made, attempted to
Dee. Twenty-eight pints of liquor
here found in the car, police said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
BUDGET RULING DUE
Judge Weir to Decide on Suit Of
Prosecutor Herbert Wilson.

Ruling on the suit in which Prose-
cutor Herbert E. Wilson seeks to
have a county council order slicing
$11 1000 from his budget this year.
set aside, will be made soon by
Superior Judge Clarence E. Weir.
In testimony Tuesday afternoon
Harvey Grabill, county attorney,
told the court he had advised coun-
cilmen the action was not legal in
view of acts of the 1881 legislature.
The assembly set Wilson'S budget at
$3S 800, vesting him with power to
fix salaries of deputies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
Give Thanks at Churches
Other sermons:

First United Lutheran, a; NJ. the Rev
Clarence E. Gardner; Zion Evangelical, 8
q M the Rev. Reinhard Krausei -, st! St.
pauTs Evangelical, a. M, the Rev; Illus
lehman: Central Avenue Methodist, lO45
q m. the Rev. Frank l.; Roberts; First
Presbvterian 10 a. M. the Rev: George
Arthur FrAntz: Broadway Methodlst, lO5O
2 m, the Rev. william c. Hartlnger;
Tahernacie Presbyterian, 1890 a: m, the
Rev. J. Ambrose Dunkel: Church of the
s s0nthw;urth; woodruff Baptist, $50 a. M
the Rev. L. c. Trent; Riverside Methodist,
: 80 .. m. the Rev. Charles r; Llzenhy:
Gethsemane lutheran "wednesday, 1880
q. m, the Rev. John S. Albert, Barth
Place Methodist. $50 a. m. the Rev. How,
ard NJ Pattison; Friedens Evangelical
wednesday,. 7;45 p. m, the Rev. Robert
G. Kuehler. st. Johns Evangelical $50
a M. the Rev Ernst A. Piepenbrok; St.
Marks lutheran, q. M. the Rev. r. H.
Benting; Victory Memorial Methodist
Protestant, $50 a m. the Rev. William H.
Lee Spratt: Prospect Street Methodist
"wednesday. 7:45 p. m. the Rev. Emil 6.
Boch Bethany Lutheran, a. m, the Rev
J. Luther Song: Fletcher Place Methodist,
Z a. m, the Rev, Albert J. spaulding;
River Avenue Baptist wednesday,. 1880
p m. the Rev g. p ,. Billoi ,tl, 5.nt
T.30 D. nj the Rev Vern krauSe
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-25
Receive Bids on Trucks

Bids on two az ton trucks for
the street commissioners depart
ment were received today by the
works board. Ten bidders submit
ted estimates on the trucks. which
will be used for heavy hauling.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-12

Johnny Corriden is not given to
using snap judgment, but in the
case of Montague the Tribe pilot
readily. declares the lad will deliver
up to expectations. Eddie bats
righthanded and stands at the plate
in the manner of promising hitter.
Furthermore, he is fast and for
that reason Corriden assigned him
to the lead off position in the bat
ting order.
The other infielders kept pace
with Montague Wednesday and it
was swift drill. Bonura and Mon
ahan alternated at first base and
Paul Wolfe, utility inf1elder, divided
his time between second and short.
Andy Andrus occupied the keystone
sack and Bill Narlesky was at third.
Andrus came through with a
snappy peg and was not bothered
with balls sent to his right. There
is a chance that the rumors about
his weak throwing are all wrong. At
any rate, Andrus explained that 1t
was neuritis that handicapped him
formerly and not an injured wing.
His reputation in the south is all
in his favor, for today offers for
his services were received from two
clubs in the Southern Association,
Chattanooga and Mobile. Chatta-
nooga is the farm for the Washing
ton Senators and It's unlikely the
Lookouts would want Andy if
there was a flaw ia his hrowing.
He has earned himself borough
trial with the Indians may be
seen regularly at second a more
experienced pastimer is not OBJ
tanned later.
The athletes finally got break
in weather Wednesday and sun
shine was accompanied by real
warmth and no wind during the
first part of practice. 1t was the
best day of spring training and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-12
News From Big League Spring Camps

ager Killefer hopes the improved
conditions will end an epidemic of
sore arms. At present Burns, Kress,
Levy and Bettencourt are handi-
capped by lame throwing arms.
NEW ORLEANS, La, March IL.
Joe VOsmick, Cleveland sand lot
infielder, and Oral Hildebrand,
expensive Indianapolis pitcher,
continue as the sensations of the
Cleveland training camp and ap-
pear likely to win places on the
regular squad. Hildebrand pitched
the opening three innings Of
Wednesdays 16 to 5 victory over
New ORLEANS while VOSmick
starred at bat.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March l2.-Man-
ager John McGraw was far from pleased
with the New York. Giants showing in
Wednesdays IA to victory over Texas
practice TO-DAY. The Giants a next exhibi1
ton game will be with the Chicago White
SoX Saturday
PENSACOLA. Fla, March 12.-Spring
Hill college of Mobile furnished opposi-
ton for the Boston Red Sox today in the
major leaguer's opening exhibition game.
The Red SOx were given rest Wednesday
after eighteen straight days of workouts
and are well advanced for this time Of the
year.
SACRAMENTO cal. March ia-Msn-
ager Stanley Harris today took his De-
troit Tigers to San Francisco for the
forthcoming practice series with the seals.
from the southern part OF. the state.
Waite HQyt was picked to pitch the
opener in the Seals new stadium in San
GANTA CATALINA ISLAND, Cal,
~ March 12.-Following light
workout today, the Chicago Cubs will
leave for the mainland to play a
series of exhibition games. The
regulars and the yannigans battled
eleven innings Wednesday to a T.
tot tie in their final practice game
on the island. The yannigans were
leading 2 to / going into the ninth
inning and apparently Sewed up
the game when they scored five
more runs, but the regulars rallied
and scored six runs in their half
to tie the score.
PASO ROBES, March IL. -
With the arrival in camp of
Larry French, holdout sOuthpaw,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-12
Borotra, Shields Doped to
Clash In Indoor Net Finals

title for the fourth time in si1
years.
Borotra was placed at the bottom
of the upper half Of the draw and
Shields at the top OF the lower
bracket, so the two can not meet
until the final round. They are likely
to do just that.
Although Johnny Doeg, No. 1
ranking player, will not compete in
the championships, he has been
named to captain the United States
team in the international match
against the French players a week
later. Shields, Lott and Van Ryn,
will complete the team.
Lott and Van Ryn are expected to
handle the doubles, with Doeg and
Shields playing the singles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-12
Former Clevelander
Shines in First Drill
Corriden Declares Youth viii Please Washington Park
Customers; AndruS Looms as Probable Second
Stacker, With Wolf as Utility.
BIZ EDDIE ASH
Times Shorts Editor

SARASOTA March 2Ineld practice
big Wednesday down here in the spring training the
and the feature washe sparkling Of Eddie Montague
shoop who has Warsler
fashion.
Manager Johnny coden was highly pleased by the actions Of the
neder and the opinion the youth would
hit with Washington customers Eddie
good size and apparently at the plate than Wase
time position capable
pound hits experience
the rookie and he delegated fill
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-12
BY HENRY M'LEMORE


NEW YORK, March 12.-Only
two of Americas big ten" tennis
players Frank Shields, No. 2, and
Clifford Suffer, No. 5-are included
in the field of sixty-four which
starts play in the national indoor
singles and doubles championships
here Saturday.
Against the field in general and
the two big ten boys in particular
will be three Of Frances brightest
stars, Jean Borotra, Christian
Boussus and Pierre Landry. With
John Doeg, George Lott, John Van
Ryn, Wilmer Allison and others of
this countrys top-f1ight players
missing, Borotra is certain to begin
play a heavy favorite to win the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-12
Bill Terry Confident
Giants Will Raise Paw
SIuggng First Baseman Expects $4,000 Demand to Be
Met by New York Club; $4,000 Is Offer
of McGraW and Stoneham
BY MERRILL E. COMPTON
United Pres. STAFF correspondent

MEMPHIS Tenn, March 12Bin
valuable player the National
OF the greatest first basemen of all time told
he expected the New York Giants to meet his salary within
few
Terry holding onyear for $4,000
Of the Giants had informed him S22 price
But it will be $4,000 nothing" Terry stay of
BAN all year before weaken. in position to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-12

Manager Jewel Ems said today he
believed salary discussion would
lead the pitcher to come to terms
with the Pittsburgh Pirates before
the week is over. French, who
pitched more innings last year
than any other National League
pitcher except Ray Kremer, was
reported holding out for $4,000.
He won seventeen games and lost
eighteen last year.
The Pirates were rained out
Wednesday and no practice ses-
sion was held.