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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
TEXAS OILMEN
ASK SHUTDOWN
ForeSee Financial Ruin If
Wells Are Not Closed.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 15.-Owners
of east Texas oil lands today asked
Governor Ross Sterling to declare
martial law in the district and
shut-in their wells.
They declared the industry is
headed toward financial chaos so
fast that drastic action is needed
even for the twenty days or so
between now and the time that
new proration orders, made possible
last week by the legislature, can
be put into effect.
The request for immediate action
came in the form of resolution
adopted by East Texas operators
who met at Tyler. Amid cheers for
Governor w. H. (Alfalfa BilD Muir
ray Of Oklahoma, who closed all
flush fields in that state, the Texans
urged their own governor to follow
suit.
East Texas, which has been run
ming wild ever since oil was dis
covered there last December, was
flooding the market at so fast a
pace that the nations total oil out
put has increased despite the clos
ing OF Oklahoma wells and volun-
tary closing of wells in other Sec.
tions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
LAND CASE SETTLED
Rensselaer, Man Pays $3.50
to State Department.

Complete settlement has been
made by the state with Ray D.
Thompson, Rensselaer,, charged with
cheating on commissions for land
purchases for the Jasper-PuIaski
county game preserve, it was an
nounced today by Attorney General
James M. Ogden.
Check for $59315 has been paid
by Thompson to the state conserva-
ton department and no criminal
prosecution is planned, Ogden de-
clared.
Thompson was fired from his DO
Sition as land agent and custodian
of the preserve several months ago
by Director Richard Lieber of the
conservation department. Lieber
then asked an audit be made of
Thompson's accounts by the state
baord of accounts.
1t was found that he had charged
commissions to property holders
making sales to the state and had
kept money from leased lands. The
board of accounts report was made
by Ross Teckmeyer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
PLANS ALTERED
FOR new POOR
FARM BUILDING
State Fire Marshal Objects
to Site Allotted for
Structure.

County commissioners today were
altering plans for construction of a
temporary, frame dorTnitory at the
Marion county poor farm in order
to gain approval Of Alfred M. Hogs
ton, state fire marshal.
Hogston objected to locating the
new structure near the present
mems building, already condemned
as a fire hazard.
THE dormitory, designed for $50
beds, will have brick wall and fire
door in one end" Commissioner
George Snider said today.
The plans will be submitted to
Hogston, the state board Of charities
and Lawrence C. Orr. state &C
counts board chief.
Comply With Request
Commissioners have complied
with Hogston's request that a dilap-
dated, abandoned. five-Story struc-
ture be RACED at the farm. They
ordered the vacant building torn
down, after visit to the farm
Friday.
Although the state fire marshal
branded all buildings at the farm as
fire hazards, unsuitable for housing
aged inmates, commissioners de-
clare they can not spend $400, 900 for
new buildings.
They hope to negotiate a trade
with the state by which the state
will assume care of the county's in
sane at Julietta. and the county will
move its POOR to JuIetta.
Hope to Move by 1888
The 100000 poor farm property
would be given to the state. This
can not be accomplished until the
next legislature meets.
Commissioners Dow VorhieS and
Snider both hope to make the move
by 1888, while John E. Shearer,
minority commissioner, opposes the
plan
ut is foolish to think of giving the
state half million dollars worth
of county property in exchange for
care of the insane, a service the
state owes the county" Shearer con-
tends.
Marion county is the only one in
the United States that cares for it's
own insane, Shearer pointed out.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
CROOKS RIFLE GROCERY,
ESCAPE WITH $50 LOOT
Monument Circle Store Window
Broken, Cravats, Collars Stolen.

Monument Circle Store Window
Broken, Cravats, Collars Stolen.
Breaking open a side door, thieves
early today obtained loot valued at
800 from the grocery of Aaron Coff-
man, 4O5 West Ohio street, he told
police.
They stole $18 from the cash
register and a quantity of cigaretS,
cigars, meats, groceries and soft
drinks.
Cravats and collars were stolen
from H. P. WATSON g. Company,
Monument Circle, during the night,
police were informed. A display
window was smashed.
Three men surprised in the Sam
Gernstern grocery, 24O North Miley
avenue, Friday night, fled with loot
valued at $40, police were told. Mrs.
Ova Grizinesk, 238 North Miley
avenue, saw the burglars flee from
the store, she said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
STAIN MOVES
TO END SOVIETS'
RATIONING PLAN
Step Promises Relief From
PrivationS for Millions
in Russia.
By United Press

By United Press
BERLIN, Aug 15.-Abolition Of
the entire rationing system for
Soviet consumers in Russia. which
would mean immediate restriction
OF Soviet wheat exports and great
er foreign markets for American
wheat, is provided in plans dis
closed today in authoritative re-
ports from Moscow.
The United Press learned that
Josef v. Stain, Soviet dictator,
addressing a meeting Of leaders of
Soviet cooperative societies several
days ago, announced the scheme
for abolishing the system which
has kept the people Of Russia on
wartime rations basis.
Stains plan as outlined to the
cooperative societies hitherto, it
was said. has been kept secret. The
rations system is to be abolished
early next year, the reports said.
Exports Will Drop
The immediate effect would be
restriction of Soviet grain exports,
notably wheat, from the 1881 crops.
A vast volume of wheat and other
cereals, dairy products and finished
manufactured articles has been
stored in Soviet Russia for export.
Hence, the surplus of the current
grain crop will be exported only to
a limited extent, because the gov
eminent expects a big rise in
domestic consumption after the re-
moval of the rationing system and
withdrawal Of the bread cards.
Consequently, the Soviet authori-
ties, Stain was quoted as saying,
will have TO hoard larger supplies
of foodstuffs and industrial goods
against the lifting Of the rationing
restrictions.
Relief From PrivatiOns
The Soviet wheat exports until
now had been expected greatly to
exceed 1905 100000 tons.
However, Stains announcement
probably will vitiate those plans,
experts agreed.
The decision was regarded as an
indication that the population of
the Soviet Union henceforth will be
relieved Of many privations. Incl
dentally, the recent drought in
eastern Siberia has reduced the
wheat crop from the prospective
bumper proportions to the level of
last years production.
Drought also prevails in the black
soil belt, while the weather in the
northern Caucasus has been in
clement, curtailing the wheat pro-
duction this summer there.
Third Step in New Era
Stains reported move follows his
recent action in opening a new era
in the Communist experiment in
Soviet Russia. He lifted the bans
against the so-called intelligentsia
recently, recognizing the value of
scientists and others Of this here
tofore despised class to a proleta-
rian state.
His next step was to grant wide
amnesty to political prisoners
throughout Soviet Russia, including
some 700 held in Soviet lumber
camps. The sentences of scores of
others were shortened.
Lifting of the rations system will
give the individual in Russia more
Of a sense of freedom than almost
any other one move could do. At
present, every one living in the
Soviet Union must possess a card
issued by the authorities calling for
so much grain, so much meat, milk,
and other staples, per month.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
FAVOR SCHOOL BUDGET
Approval Is Voted by Ministers Al
lance of City.

Approval of the 1931-1932 school
city budget as drafted has been
voted by the INSTRUMENTATION
Ministers Alliance of Indianapolis.
Appeal from the budget has been
taken to the state tax board by the
Indiana Taxpayers Association and
the budget committee of the Cham
Der of Commerce.
The estimates provide for school
tax rate of $1.01, similar to that in
effect at present.
The approval resolution was
signed by Robert L. Pope, president
Of the alliance; D. F.. White. secre-
tary, ar r. H. Hackley, director.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
Republican Club Holds Dinner

With many well-known county
Republican leaders as guests, the
First Ward Republican Club held a
dinner and garden party Friday
night at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott Gehring on the National road.
"A Garden Revue" was presented by
the Olive branch Rebekah lodge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
U. S. ECONOMIC
SYSTEM SCORED
BY CHURCHMEN
Society Indicted in Labor
Sunday Message OF
Federal Council.
yUnited prsss

By United Press
NEW YORK, Aug. l5.-An indict-
ment of society for allowing an eco
nomic system which makes pos
sible the stark contrast. Of vast for
tunes and bread lines" is contained
in the Labor Sunday message Of the
federal council of churches.
The message, a statement issued
yearly to be read in churches on
the Sunday preceding Labor day,
usually is mild statement Of in
dustrial relations.
This year it points out the con-
traSt between dividends paid by key
corporations in 1880, amounting to
$318, 100000 more than in 1929, and
the fact that factory pay rolls
showed a 20 per cent reduction the
same year.
Must Face Fact Frankly
During the last year we have
seen millions Of men and women
tramping the streets looking for
jobs, seeking help in churches and
police stations, standing in bread
lines and waiting in the vestibuleS
of relief societies." the message
says.
This army of unemployed has
been composed chiefly of the
manual and clerical workers upon
whose competent labor we have all
depended for the necessities of life.
IAN intelligent self reliant society
frankly will face the fact that
twenty times since 1855 our coun-
try has passed through business
depressions. Eight of these have
been major economic disturbances.
Are we to continue indefinitely to
drift through such situations
through lack of any adequate social
planning?"
Boost Old Age Pensions
The message, prepared by the
social service commission Of the
council, discusses distribution OF
wealth which give per cent OF the
property owners 80 per cent OF the
wealth, and to 10 per cent, owner
ship of "a per cent Of the wealth,
and comments:
"Such a distribution of wealth and
income leaves the masses Of workers
with insufficient income to buy the
goods they are now able to produce.
The working man, it continued,
should not be treated as a social
liability and should be given justice
rather than charity.
The family income should be safe
guarded by such provisions as work.
mems compensation, health in
surance, unemployment insurance,
maternity benefits and old age
pensions, and the churches should
seek development Of a social order
based on Jesus principles Of love
and brotherhood"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
German Filler U. S. Bound
BIZ UNitCd Press

o 2 WFtTW 7 TIho
SCORESBY SOUND, Greenland,
Aug. 15.-Captain Wolfgang Won
Gronau, German flier, was here
today ready to continue his fight
from Germany toward the North
American continent.
He planned to proceed as soon
as weather permitted, following
one of two routes. He said he
would fly either direct to Angmag-
salik, about 500 miles down the
coast Of Greenland, or attempt a
daring flight over the inland ice
cap to the west coast.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
U. S. Planes in Pageant
By United Press

q CHttfN Eftoo
MONTREAL, Aug. 15.-Nineteen
American army planes we're at st.
Hubert airport today from Selfridge
Field. Mich, to participate in the
third Canadian air pageant.
The arrival consisted of eighteen
Boeing pursuit machines, which
comprise the first line of the United
States air defense, and one Ford
tri-motor transport plane.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
Punch Drunk

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug.
l5.-Between the rounds of a
boxing match at White City
stadium Friday night the an
nouncer walked to the micro
phone and shouted:
Mr.. 1. Hendlin became so
excited he went away and left
a girl employe locked up in his
store tonight. He is urgently
wanted ut Sc Campbell ave-
nu0."
Finding herself locked In,
the girl had the presence of
mind to telephone to the sta
dunn and have Hendlin PACED.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
TIE FOR SMOKE CUP
Three Railroads Have 100 Per Cent
Records for July Abatement.

Three railroads, the Indianapolis
Union, the Baltimore & Ohio and
the Illinois Central, tied for the
July achievement cup of the In
dianapolis Smoke Abatement
League. All three made 100 per
cent records.
At meeting of the league in the
Chamber of Commerce Friday, Fer
NOR 6. Cannon, president of the
Railroadmen'S Building and Saw
ings Association, presented the cup
to the Union railway, holder of the
best record for the year of non-vio-
lation of smoke regulations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
Interest Boosted Savings

81 Jnltc1 Press
HOLYOKE, Mass, Aug. =
Charles E. Morey, now of Worcester,
deposited SIS in a local savings bank
in 1882, when he was l6. When he
Withdrew the deposit recently it
had increased to S3O.S5 through in
tereSt.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
Yeggs Baked BY Safe

Burglars who broke into the
Standard Oil Company station, 1902
College avenue, Friday night failed
in an attempt to open the safe, es-
Gaping only with keys to the gaso-
line and oil starge rooms, police
were told
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
Seek to Buy Ancient Cells

By Unitcd Press
BRAINTREE, Mass. Aug. L.
The Exeter, N. H, Selectmen have
offered to purchase six cells, which
for years confined prisoners in
Braintree'S old jailhouse. The cells
were put on the market when this
town built a new Jail,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
NEW COMET DISCOVERED
Spaniard's Find Is Confirmed by
Yerkes Observatory.

By United Press
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Aug. 49,
A new comet was discovered
Wednesday by P. M. Ryves Of Spain,
according to Harvard observatory.
Confirmation of the discovery has
been received from George Van
Biesbroeck of YerkeS observatory,
Williams Bay, Wis.
The comet, family visible to the
naked eye, has a tail one degree
in length. It's position was report
ed as: right ascension, 8 hours 4
minutes 32.5 seconds; north % de-
grees As minutes 46 seconds; magni-
tude 4.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
Bolt Drives Feet Into Ground

MANILA, Ia, Aug. 44.-When
lightning struck on the farm of
Frank Rocker it killed a horse,
driving the animals fore-feet more
than twenty inches into the ground.
Rocker, driving the horse, was
only stunned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
SEA MAGNATES CALLED
Shipping Board to Discuss u. S.
Lines Fate With Chiefs.
~ United Press

ID y Q HtttW 7 too
NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Fate Of
the United States lines, the shipping
interests the government sold to pri-
vate ownership in 1929 for more
than $16,OOO,OOO, may be decided
Monday at Washington.
T. V. O'Connor. chairman of the
United States shipping board, an
nounced Friday following an all-day
conference the board would meet at
that time with representatives of
the lines and the wealthy Pacific
coast shipping interests headed by
L. Stanley Dollar and Kenneth D.
Dawson,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
Skeleton of Painter Found

~ DHttcd Press
SIENNA, tally. Aug. IA skele-
ton found in the vicinity of st. Vim
cent church during excavations is
believed to be that of the famous
painter, Bernardino Betti.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
Taxpayers Will Organize

By Times Special
ANDERSON, Ind, Aug. ia
branch of the Indiana Taxpayers
Association will be organized at a
meeting to be held at the public
library, Monday. A meeting was
called by Sanford M. Keltner, dis
trict chairman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
Canvassed for Booze Orders

hU JNfttu FTCSS
MEMPHIS, Aug. IA new
wrinkle was found in the bootleg
ging industry here when police cap
tured Albert Stricklin, Negro, who
was taking liquor orders in
houSe-to-house canvass.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
IRISH TRAIN DERAILED
Line Blocked and Rival Party
Demonstrations Are Blamed.

Lille DlUCkcu anu RlVdI EdrCy
Demonstrations Are Blamed.
By United Press
BELFAST, Ireland, Aug. 15.--A
group of armed men today destroyed
a section of track along the Great
Northern railway near Rich Hill, in
County Armagh.
A freight engine was toppled
down an embankment, blocking
trains carrying passengers to DEM
onstrations planned in Armagh by
the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
No casualties were reported.
The authorities believed the in
cidentS were in retaliation for the
recent clashes at Coote Hill, where
Republicans held anti rangemen
demonstrations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
Town Gets Founders Portrait

BIZ United Press
LONGVTEW, Wash. Aug. :z.-A
portrait of r. A. Long of Kansas
City. founder of Longview. done in
oil by Miss Margaret Lindsay Will
liams. was presented to the Long
view library.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
STRETCH BERLIN LOANS
Foreign Bankers Agree to PrOlOng
Credits on Condition.
BIZ United Press

BIZ Unlted Press
BASLE, Aug. 15.-It was under
stood today that foreign bankers
has agreed in principle to prolong
German short term credits for a
half year on condition that the
central banks and the banks of in
ternational settlement prolong their
$100,000,000 credit to Germany for
the same period.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15

Rubber mile posts that are
pushed out of the way when struck
by an automobile and then re-
bound into position have been in
stalled along some German high
WAYS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-15
Dress Cost Seven Cents

BY United Press
LEPANTO, Ark. Aug. Ir-Gladys
Hall. high school miss, won first
prize at dressmaking contest here,
when she exhibited cotton dress
which cost her 7 cents to make.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02
SPEEDY PLANES FOR NATIONAL
AIR RACES

CLEVELAND-Pilots and mech
anics from widely separated parts Of
the country are constructing planes
to enter in the Thompson Trophy
Race, the speed event Of the Ma
tional Air Races 10 be held here the
last OF August and the first or
September.
Reports reaching headquarters Of
the races here indicate that planes
are being constructed by six or more
pilots for competition in the race.
one Of the fastest planes IN the
country Is expected to be entered
by Harry Williams, wealthy sports
man and amateur flyer or Baton
Rouge. La. 1t Is expected that his
craft will attain a speed OF 2s7 miles
an hour in the race.
"A group OF wealthy Cleveland men
are attempting 70 get Jimmy Doc
little or Lee ~Schoenhair 10 fly a
Cleveland entry named The City
Of Cleveland"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02

AUSTIN, Aug. Election cam
paign time Is close enough at hand
that candidates already r an
nouncing.
The election will come before the
legislature meets again after dis
posing OF the present oil bills.
That fact encourages the belief
that Gov. Sterling may submit the
redlStricting OF courts. AZ well In
congressional rediStrictlng at the
present session.
II has been made the basis on
arguments by those who want TO
repeal the fee system, condemned
by judges, lawmakers and admin-
istrative officers alike, before an.
other ] 1900 Texas fee-drawing Of
ficers are given twO-year terms OF
office and implied contracts to col
lect fees.
Some members OF the legisla-
ture think that when the proposal
Of adding a new court 70 handle
state business exclusively - either
creating another court or extend-
ing jurisdiction az one already exc
listing, the entire judicial districting
question will b. opened up 49,. They
think the courts can be spread "a
little thinner. Some advocate dis
penSing with the county court al
law In favor az the district court,
TO avoid SO many appeals, and
broadening jurisdictions to cover
all cases now served by two tri-
bunals.
A legislative committee is stij
turning up abuses OF the fee sys-
tenn. AT this session N report that
is promised 70 be startling" viii
tell the legislature what Is found.
Reaction will be % demand that
the fee system be uprooted. Those
who want 70 put the local offie
GERS on straight salary dislike waite
ing until a new group takes office
In 1892. and two years after that
until they are out. and insist the
only way 70 save two years In the
reform is 20 pass the bill now be-
fore the next election.
One OF the conservation bills ad-
vocated by a former candidate for
office was 20 require the state OF
Texas 10 explore for ard produce
its own oil on practically-proven
areas. Then the state would have
got all the oil rather than one
eighth. Texas has collected sl6,-
100000 university oil royalties
producers have collected $112.000.v
900 from the %university's oil nc that
Sate.
There's nothing 70 keep the
legislature from providing such ~
plan for future developments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02

First Chorus Girl: NV mo-
Their explained everything to
me before ! was married.
Second Stanza: Now ] TN
derstand why you got as much
alimony as you did.
-0ko State S.n Dial.
my, I'm certainly getting a
lot out of this course" ex-
claimed the chemistry student as
he walked home with five bucks
worth of laboratory equipment
in his pocket.
-Washisgicn Dires.
Five Feet: Might ! have this
dance?
Dix Feet: Yes, YOU mite.
-WIeSnsis Cefof~s.
-
"Of course you'll stick to the
job OF marrying of your daugh-
tiers"
Yes. till the last gun is fred"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school at 9:30-W. w.
Underwood, superintendent.
Business Mems Bible Glass az the
Queen theatre at 9:45-Prof. r. j.
Bingham, teacher.
Young Married Peoples Glass al
the church, Captain Anderson Of
the Volunteers Of America giving
the lesson.
Glasses for all grades and ages
from Cradle Roll TO Adults.
The pastor will preach al 1880
a. m. and 8 p. m.
Morning subject: The Remedy
for Spiritual Depression.
Evening subject: Two Men and
Ten towards.
The morning service will be
broadcast over KWWG.
At 2 p. m. in the League assem-
room. the Epworth League will
Rsent a pageant Of the Kerrville
Assembly. All young people are
INVITED.
The Woman's Missionary Society
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-02
OIL PLANE ENGINE

BERLIN-The Deutsche Luft
Hansa, German aviation organiza-
ton has been conducting extensive
tests with an airplane engine burn
ing heavy oil as fuel. The designer Of
the engine claims that the heavy
oil engine will lessen the danger Of
fire and effect a saving OF IS per
cent in the cost OF fuel. and in
crease the radius of a plane using
il from $500 TO 1875 miles.