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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20

Attending the conference
were Secretary of Treasury
Ogden Mills, Secretary of
Commerce Roy Chaplin, DR..
Herbert Feis, economic adj
wiser of the state department
John H. Williams and Edmond
Day. The last two are the
American technical experts
for the coming international
conference.
Stimson's action in calling the ex-
perts together followed a Cabinet
meeting at which President Hoover
went over the debt situation. His
message to congress was discussed
at length.
From an authoritative source, the
United Press learned that Mr.. Hoo
yer's proposal that President Elect
Roosevelt join with him in selec-
ton of a debt commission had been
preached to the New York Governor
before the President submitted it to
congress.
The matter was repeatedly dis
cussed through an exchange of tele-
grams.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20

XXTASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The
w vast personal fortune of
Senator James Couzens (Rep.,
Mich0 became a factor today in
the potential reorganization of
the Republican party.
1t was learned on good author
ity that COuzens might back or
ganization of a liberalized Repub-
hcan party pointed toward 1886.
He has no personal candidate,
and, as a native of Canada. is
barred from the presidency him
self.
Former car checker for the
Michigan Central, and later part
ner of Henry Ford, Couzens is one
OF Americas richest men. His
wealth is estimated at upward of
$6OOOO,O0O.
Couzens is an independent. He
belongs to no senate blocs, never
has bolted his party organiza-
ton, but votes as he pleases.
Couzens might be willing to as
sumo considerable responsibility,
perhaps the role of cashier. in
the creation of a liberal Repub-
lican organization.
He is understood to feel that
the party organization has been
wrecked, should be rebuilt, and if
possible along liberal lines.
Couzens has told friends that
when he relinquisheS his interstate
commerce committee Craftsmanship
after March 4, he will have ample
time to undertake party work. if
prospects are promising for lib
eral reorganization.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
BIZ United Press

~ UHtteG Press
CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-In a Stub
born fight for life, Frank (The En-
forcer) Nitti, Capone gang leader,
rallied today from four bullet
wounds, but his condition remained
crticical.
Three OF the bullets still are in
his body, because physicians at
Bridewell hospital fear to operate.
While Nitti, still conscious, gasped
prayers on his cot, police Sergeant
Frank Ballou, gun expert, began
tracing ownership of two revolvers
as test of the story of detective
Harry Lang that Nitti wounded him.
Two .32-caliber revolvers, serial
numbers intact, were impounded.
One, with one bullet fired, was
found after the shooting on the
floor of the gangs downtown sky
scraper Office which was raided by
Lang and three other detectives.
The other, its cartridges intact,
was taken from Nitti, and its owner
ship became important. If it is
traced to Nitti, then Lang's story will
be confirmed.
Both Lang and Nitti agreed that
a struggle preceded the shooting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
RAIN OR SNOW
FORECAST HERE
Mercury Continues Rise to
Normal Level; Unsettled
Area Near.

Rain or snow will fall here to-
night and Wednesday as the mer-
curry continues to rise toward nor
NAL levels, the weather bureau fore
cast.
Precipitation will be accompanied
by unsettled weather, with lowest
thermometer reading tonight about
l degree below freezing, it was pre-
dicted.
The unsettled condition will be
caused by an area of snow now CEN
tering Canada and scheduled to
cross the central west, arriving to-
night. No snowfall was reported
from any station in the country
Monday night, the weather bureau
said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20

and his orchestra will be there.
The Saranoff Dance Revue, Harry
Berry, the One Man Circus, and
Roy Rogers, comedian, from the
Lyric theater bill, have been
loaned for the occasion. You'll
see High Noon, the acrobatic dog
with the human mind, and other
acts.
All proceeds will be donated to
The Times Clothe a Child cam
paign.
Dancing will start at $50 and
end at a. m.
The White Castle System, lunch
rooms with headquarters, South
Oriental street, went out to cap
ture that smile today, leading the
donors list with six children.
It's the. regular floral fund of
our employees from our eight
lunchrooms and we're turning it
this Christmas to Clothe a Child"
said r. r. Marshall, manager.
CIRLS of the third floor of L.
" S. Ayres Co. were On the
heels Of the White Castle, with an
order for five children.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
Bright Spots
Bv United Press


United Air Lines reports its
passenger traffic in first eleven
months of 1882 increased ITO per
cent over like 1881 period: Ameri-
can Always forecasts gain in De-
cember air express poundage over
November.
Chrysler Corporation reports
retail deliveries of Dodge cars
during week ended Dec. 10 in
creased 14.9 per cent over pre-
ceding week.
Inland Steel Company increases
operations at its Indiana Harbor
rail mill to fill increased orders.
Bureau of Mines reports soft
coal production in week ended
Dec. 10 was 6,775,O00 tons, against
6,75O,000 tons in previous week.
Electric Household Utilities
Corporation resumes dividend pay
ments on its common stock.
American Water Works and
Electric Company reports Novem-
Der power output of 124,859 ,O3O
kilowatt hours, against 122 ,685, 582
hours in October.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
SOUNDS PLEA FOR
CHRISTMAS BASKETS
More Donations Asked by
Clearing House.

Many needy families will find
Christmas cheerless this year. un-
less more donations of Christmas
baskets are made, according to Her
bert S. King, chairman of the
Christmas clearing house, 335 North
Pennsylvania street.
Registrations of persons seeking
names OF worthy families to aid thus
far are less than half those of last
year. King said, when 5000 names
were registered.
King suggested, that in many in
stances, cash instead of food, would
be OF more benefit to needy fam
lies. The clearing house has as its
purpose prevention of duplication
of gifts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
KETTLE IN USE AGAIN
Salvation Army to Use Funds for
Christmas Aid to Needy.

The ring CT silver against the ia
nous Salvation Army Christmas
kettle sounded again today in In
dianapolis for the first time in eight
years.
In 1924 the kettles were abandoned
here. They will be operated until
Saturday night.
Army officials announced the
funds viii be used to provide Christ
mas cheer for hundreds of needy
families in the city.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
Jail Yule Gift
CO. Year-0 Man, Cold
and Hungry, Given
Cell; Happy.

BIZ United Press
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 2O.-Alois
Iva Nedericker is going to spend
Christmas in jail-so he's happy.
Arraigned on charge of
vagrancy, Nedericker, who is so
years old, said he was cold, and
had eaten nothing but a crust of
bread in the last two days.
I'D like to spend Christmas in
Jail" he said. Il can find warmth
there at least; and food; and
probably companionship. Christ
mas is a poor time to be out in
the cold, alone, and hungry"
Nedericker was sentenced to
serve ninety days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
LINGERIE NO PUZZLE
FOR MEN THESE DAYS

Know Just Exactly What They
Want, N. Y. Store Proves.
By United Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-A New
York department store ran for
men only" night, with fifteen pa
jama-clad models and hostesses to
help the men select Christmas gifts.
Most of the men knew exactly
what they wanted, down to the style
and size of lingerie.
And the most frequent question
asked was addressed to a model in
the negligee department. 1t was:
DO you go with those pajamas
you are wearing?"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20

you or a freckled-face boy and
send him back to school after the
Christmas vacation, believing in
the spirit of Christmas, dressed
in warm clothing to stave of win
ter's blow.
Just call The Times and a boy
or girl will be given to you.
Persons too busy to shop for their
children viii be allotted young
sters and The Times viii do the
shopping. just mail a check to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
FIREWORKS LOOM AS
G. 0. P. HEADS meet
Criticism of Campaign Tao
tics Expected to Be Aired.

Members of the Republican state
committee assembled here at noon
today with the expectancy there was
to be some plain-spoken criticism of
the manner in which the last cam
paign was conducted.
1t is understood that Ivan c. Nor
gan, state chairman, will be cen
sured for various alleged campaign
sins and that, although there would
be no move made at this meeting
to change chairman, threats to this
effect would be heard.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
France Expected to Pay
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS
ger,nna-Howard Foreipn Editor

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-France
confidentially now is expected to
accept President Herbert Hoover's
implied invitation, and pay the
$4,000, 900 war debt installment on
which she defaulted last Thursday.
In what is regarded as one of the
most important peacetime messages
ever sent to congress, the President
is regarded as having paved the
way for the French chamber of
deputies to reverse its vote of last
week, when it overthrow Premier
Herriot, and authorized Premier
Paul Boncour, his successor, to re-
move the blot on Frances hitherto
unsullied credit
The way now is regarded as per-
fectly clear If France really wishes
to pay.
just as definite promise of war
debts revision as this country now
can give her is seen in the Presi-
dents message of Monday.
Strong Warning on Default
On the other hand, if she does not
care to pay, then there appears a
warning that defaulting nations
need not ask for revision. Revision
will be only for those nations that
live uu to their side of the bargain
But. it everywhere is remarked
here. President Hoover's message
transcribed by far whatever inn
portance it might have for France
and the other defaulting nations
1t frankly was designed to start
going a program of world recovery
admittedly vital and stupendous in
scope
Behind the message was the
frankly confessed recognition that
the United States and the world
today face situation Of UNI
paralleled gravity in peace-time
history.
Asks Roosevelt Cooperation
Today, three major efforts in this
direction are under way. namely an
arms conference, a world economic
conference and war debt negotia-
tions; but, it is also recognized,
while none of these has got very
far, they have gone far enough for
all concerned to realize that neither
is going to accomplish much by
itself.
They all must go along together,
properly co-ordinated, and succeed
together if the world is to receive
any appreciable benefit therefrom.
This President Hoover is asking
congress to help him arrange. He
also is asking the cooperation of
his successor, President Elect
Franklin D. Roosevelt. For, he says
in words of almost unprecedented
gravity, there must be national
solidarity and cooperation IF we
are TO conquer the forces which to-
day threaten the very foundation
of civilization"
Grave Peril in Drifting
Feeling of amazing bitterness is
reported as rolling up against the
United States in France, Britain
and elsewhere abroad.
Delay, it is felt almost certainly
soon would destroy the last vestige
Of hope for fruitful cooperation
among the principal nations in the
direction Of arms reduction, world
economic readjustment and inter-
governmental debt revision. There
already have been defaults.
Further defaults and even re-
pudiation clearly are in sight unless
something is done soon.
The Hoover message to congress
Is seen as one of the most cour-
ageous and unselfish gestures he
has made during his administration
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
GIVEN STATE CLERK JOB
Robert E. Mythen Is named to
Printing Board Position.

Robert E. Mythen, 22s North
Rural street, this afternoon was
named clerk Of the state printing
board, succeeding j. Otto Lee who
will be replaced Jan. 9, when the
new administration takes office.
Mythen was head Of the labor bu-
reau Of Democratic state headquar-
ters during the recent campaign.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
C. F. C. MERKLE DEAD
Guaranty Tire Company Branch
Manager Is Taken at Home.

Three months illness resulted
in The death of Charles F. c.
Merkle, AZ, branch manager for the
Guaranty Tire and Rubber Com
pany, Monday in his home, 524
Lincoln street. He was a member
Of the Evangelical church and the
Improved Order of Red Men.
The Rev. Robert C. Kuebler, pas
tor of Friedens Evangelical church,
will ofdciate at the funeral at 2
Wednesday in the home. Burial
will be in Crown Hill cemetery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
Stimson Summons Cabinet Members and
Technical Advisers to Consider Pro
gram Broached by Hoover
PRESIDENT SEEKS ROOSEVELT AID
New York Governors Help Desired in
Selection of Commission; France
Expected to Pay Installment
BY JOSEPH II. BAIRD
United Press staff Writer

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-A conference of government
experts consider plans for the world economic conference
along the lines suggested by President Hoover his special
debt message congress Monday called by Secretary of
State Henry L. Stmson today.
Proposal of the President for trading debt revision
for economic advantages among the subjects discussed
at the meeting ir Stmson's office.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
Left Is Right
Thief Holds the Bag
After Stealing So Shoes
in Sample Cases.

EVEN thief has embarrassing
IL moments.
For instance. the burglar who
Monday night stole eighty-six
shoes in sample cases from the
parked auto of Fred Gordon, 1898
Broadway, salesman, discovered
each shoe was for the right foot.
Probably blushing because of
his error, the thief discarded most
Of his loot in the 900 block,
Roanoke street, early today, where
it was found by Sergeant Martin
Fahey and Squad.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
YULE BUYING
SPURTS;; 1882
RECORD SET
Stores Are damned; Mana
gers Report Monday Big
geSt Day of Year.
WARMER WEATHER AIDS
Good Business Until Holiday
Is Predicted by City
Merchants.

Visions of prosperity were enter
tanned Monday by indianapolis
merchants as throngs of buyers
crowded their stores in the biggest
sales day Of 1882.
The weather received much credit
from the merchants. A week of
unusual cold had kept the buyers
from the stores long enough that
they took the first opportunity to
complete their Christmas shopping.
However, executives in the down
town stores had number Of rea-
sons to offer.
Many people who had decided
not to buy any Christmas presents
were overcome by the accumulated
Weight of Christmas spirit, said S.
A. Sullivan, advertising manager of
L. S. Ayres and Company. I'VE
more or less expected Monday to be
the biggest day of the year for US
and it was. We expect good bust
ness for the rest Of the week"
Credit Warmer Weather
S. B. Walker, controller of Will
! liam H. Block q Co., said Monday
was about the same as Saturday
SALES were larger in some de-
partments Monday" he said. u
think people have been shopping
around for some time, and decided
to start their buying on Saturday
and Monday The weather may
have had something to do with it
but for the most part it was just
natural condition"
"Our sales were about the same
as those of Saturday." declared Abe
Goldstein of the Goldstein Store
Both days were very satisfactory
to say the least. think the weather
was the cause"
Warmer weather caused it, was
the verdict of John Burke, manager
of Sears-Roebuck Company. 1--WE
had almost an avalanche, but We
expected it when the thermometer
rose as it did over the weekend"
Prices Are Low
I'VE were surprised that MONDAY
brought larger sales than did Sat
urday," said Leo Traugott, manager
of the Fair store. 1.-THE weather
may have been the cause, but
doubt it. Perhaps it was the last
minute rush, although it is trif1e
early for that"
Inability of people to resist the
temptation to buy was the reason
assigned by H. P. WATSON & Co.
Merchants everywhere are offer
ing beautiful goods at low prices.
They are aiming at large volume,
and taking a small profit on each
sale. And then, the Monday before
Christmas always is big day, store
I officials said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
DanvilIe Doctor Is Dead

DR.. Yancey New, 81, Danville,
Ind, died today at the Methodist
hospital where he has been a
patient since Dec. Is. The body was
prepared for burial here and will be
sent to Danville for funeral services
and interment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20

clothe one boy or girl. Your re-
ceipt will be the name of the lad
or the lass after they are clothed.
y a
A ND here's another way to
L A catch that smile.
Go tonight to the Indiana roof
ballroom, where, for rs cents, you
can dance and see a forty-min-
ute cabaret floor show. It's a.
$50 dance for two bits"
Morrey Brennan. Giant Of Jazz,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
Most Determined Assault on Volstead Act
Since 1t Became Law Is On; Limit
Debate to Six Hours.
OTE WEDNESDAY SEEN CERTAIN
Majority Leader Rainey Opens Drive for
Passage of Collier Measure; Close
Ballot Expected by Leaders
BY WILLIAM F. KERRY
United Press staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The most determined assault
the Vostead act since became law began in the house
today with consideration of the Collier beer for revenue"
bill.
congressman opened the drive of antprohibonss for
house approval of beer before Christmas
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
HOLIDAY SPIRITS JUST
A BIT LOWER HERE
Federal Agents Seize Auto Loaded
With 40 Gallons of Whisky.

Christmas spirits of a number of
indianapolis citizens will be just a
little lower during the holidays as
result of seizure made by federal
dry agents.
The agents confiscated new
coupe near the stockyards Monday
after persons in the vicinity OBJ
served the odor of liquor about the
car, which had been unmoved for a
day, and called officers.
Forty gallons of whisky was found
IN the car. Agents said they be-
lleved the driver had become fright
ened and abandoned the car, owner
ship of which is being traced.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
POLICEMAN is OUSTED
Officer, Convicted of Smuggling Girl,
Is Dropped From Force.

Patrolman Arthur Lyke today was
dismissed from the police force by
the safety board on conviction of
conduct unbecoming an officer.
Lyke was accused of slugging Miss
Dorothy Collins, Ashland, Wis, who
was an actress at a local burlesque
show.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
RELIEF REPORTS FILED
Governors of Is States Prepare to
Ask for RFC Loans.
BIZ United Press

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-Gov-
ernors of fifteen states have filed
relief reports with the Reconstruct
ton Finance Corporation, prepara-
tory to asking federal loans to aid
their state during January and Feb
ruary.
The corporation to date has
loaned $85, 907 500 to thirty-six states
and Hawaii and Puerto Rico to pro-
vide direct and work relief.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
FIVE DAY WEEK PASSES
Union Printers Vote for Measure by
Two-to-One Verdict.

BY vote of nearly two to one,
union printers have taken their
stand in favor of five-day week.
Woodruff Randolph, secretary of
the International typographical
Union announced today that the re-
suit Of a referendum vote on the
short week was 32,O73 for, and 1900
against.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
INJURIES FATAL

Sullivan Man Killed in Gas ExpIo-
sion at His Home.
By United Press
SULLIVAN, Ind, Dec. 20.-Thur-
man Cox, A, died in a local hospital
today OF burns suffered in a gas ex-
plosion that wrecked the bathroom
of his home here.
Local firemen said sewer gas ex-
ploded when Cox walked into the
room with a lamp.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
SHOPPING TRIP FATAL
Excitement Brings Heart Attack for
Aged Rochester Man.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
ROCHESTER, Ind, Dec. 20.-Ex-
element caused by his delight in
purchasing presents brought on a
fatal heart attack fer David Roland,
Y. physicians reported today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
FLU EPIDEMIC SPREADS
"a Deaths in 10 Cities Reported by
U. S. Census Bureau.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-A ma
tion-wide wave of influenza re-
suited in ninety-four deaths in ten
cities during the week ended Dec. II,
as compared with thirty EIGHT for
the preceding week, vital statistics
of the census bureau showed today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
AUTO PLATE SALES OFF
Only 300 Licenses Sold on First Day
Drop of 80 Per Cent.

First day of sale of 1888 Indiana
automobile license plates dropped 30
per cent below a year ago, it was
announced today by James E. Car
penter, chief of the license bureau.
Only 300 plates we're sold when
they were placed on sale Monday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-20
ACTRESS is RECOVERING
Ethel Barrymore Reported Out of
Danger by Physician.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-Ethel Bar
rymore, i'll of pneumonia at her
home here, was reported today by
her physician to be out Of danger.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-06-14
FLOWER SHOW Will
Be OPENED IN CITY
Entries Will be Received Wed
nesday; Judging to Start
at I P. NJ.

Bismarck gardens will lose some of
their choicest blooms this evening and
early Wednesday morning as local
flower growers prepare entries for
the annual spring flower show. An
excellent growing season is expected
to make this one of the largest flow
err shows ever staged in this city.
Entries in the show will be received
at the World War Memorial building
beginning at 1890 Wednesday morn
ing and continuing until l p. m. At
this time the show will be closed in
order to allow the judges to complete
their work.
Besides the classes for peonies, iris,
columbine, poppies, pansies, flower
ing shrubs and wild spring flowers,
four other classifications have been
added. These are delphinium. water
lily, tiger lily and wild lily. A num-
Der Of dish gardens also are expected
to be displayed.
An exhibit of garden furniture by
one or more Bismarck merchants is
expected to add interest to the flower
display, which will be open to the
public from p. m. until $50 p. M,
Wednesday and from 10 a. m. until
$50 p. m. Thursday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-06-14
City.County News

Marc Christianson, son of Supreme
Court Justice and Mrs. A. M. Chris
Hanson, who was accidentally shot a
week ago, has been moved from To-
cal hospital to his home. The az
calibre bullet remains lodged in his
shoulder. Though the wound is in
satisfactory condition, Marc is slight
ly Ill from lockjaw serum which was
administered shortly after the shoot
ing mishap, his father said.
X X \
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Carlson, Bis
marck, are parents of a daughter born
Tuesday morning at the Bismarck
hospital.
Edwin r. Rupp, state mine inspec-
tor, and Hadley Graves, Zap coal mine
operator, who were injured Memorial
day in head-on automobile colli-
sion, continued to improve in local
hospitals Tuesday,, according to their
attendants.
Mrs. Ray Gobel, Bismarck woman
who suffered severe decorations to her
face in an automobile accident Satur-
day night. was in satisfactory" con-
dition Tuesday morning, according to
a relative. Sixteen stitches were re-
quired to close the cuts in Mrs. Co.
bells face.