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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
DUMMY NAMES
DISGUISE BEARS
Senate Probe May Strip
Masks From Raiders.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, April 19.-Clerks
scanning the stock exchange list
of short sellers reported today that
half way through the $4,000 short
order sales slips there had appeared
neither the names of cabinet mem
bers nor senators.
Reports that persons high in
official life we're listed as shorts
obviously were acceleratlng the ex-
animation of exchange data.
Chairman Norbeck of the bank
ing and currency committee which
is conducting the market investiga-
ton said today that all names
eventually would be made public
but that they first must serve their
purpose"
This was taken as an indication
that the committee intends to go
beyond the stock exchange directly
into the offices of various broker
age firms to obtain further in
formation about alleged bear raid
ing.
Many of the names of short SELL
ers appear to represent dummy
traders, according to some senators
who partially have examined the
list.
The investigation has been post
poned until Thursday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
Where's your license?"

Where's your hcense?"
"Ha, Ha! I need no license to
sell pencils. That's my business.
Ha, Ha," Tony chortled.
The detectives took Tony to head
quarters.
Tony was searched. A roll of
bills was found in an inside coat
pocket. On the outside Of tie roll
were 81 bills Next, seventy nine
500 bills were peeled off. And
twenty-five $1,000 bills formed the
core of the roll.
Its mine" Tony volunteered.
It worked for it,"
And he told how he worked after
coming from Poland in 1896. His
wife worked, too. They lived on
her earnings. And his wages, ne
said, went into the bank.
Then his hand was hurt in a
factory accident, and since thai
she had lived on what she made
from a boarding house and he on
what he took in peddling pencils.
Mrs. Misiak. the cautious Tony
insinuated. held out on him and
made more money actually than
she accounted for. He had no idea
why she left him, but did admit
that a month ago he received
pneumonia treatment as charity
patient after swearing ne had nc
money.
You've been boarding" Captain
Heller reprimanded him, land that's
against President Hoover's orders
Wen probably have to hold the
money"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
NEW LINDBERCH
CONTACT DENIED
Jafsie ContradiCted; Press
Asked to Lay Off,
9n TInited preRs

By UHtted Press
HOPEWELL, N. j., April 49,
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh has
denied that contact has been re-
established with kidnapers of his
son, as reported by "Jafsie," and
again has asked the press not to
trail private negotiators.
The colonels statement, besides
contradicting one made by John F.
Condor Sunday, declared that re-
ports of demands for additional
ransom were untrue. He pointed out
the difficulty encountered by him
self and his agents in activity to
return his son, due to reporters
tenacity in continued following of
our representatives"
The statement, which was more
OF a personal message to the press,
than news bulletin. said:
The continued following of our
representatives by members of the
press is making it extremely diff
cult. if not impossible, to establish
contact with whoever is in possess
sion of our son. The publication
of the demands for additional ram
som, which have never been made,
and of amounts which we are I'M
able to pay, can cause nothing but
greater difficulty.
New Jersey state reported no
progress in their Investigations.
The liner Europa, docking Monday
at Brooklyn, was searched for the
Lindbergh baby after an anonymous
message said the infant was on
board. The search was futile.
John Hughes Curtis, Norfolk ne
gotiator, was reported in conference
again Monday with Lindbergh. His
colleagues said there were no de-
velopments in Norfolk.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
BRITISH BUDGET
PARED SHARPLY
Smallest Since 1924; No
Tax Relief Seen.
BgLnilcd Prcss

By LHitcd Press
LONDON, April 19.-Great- Brit
aims expectation of a revision or
cancellation of war debts this year
clearly was indicated today by Ne
vile Chamberlain, chancellor of
the exchequer, in introducing his
1928 budget in the house OF COM
mons, providing for expenditures of
$2,9o3, 100000, the smallest since
1924.
Chamberlain reiterated his Feb. 2
statement of reparations and war
debts policy, namely, that Britain
stands for general all-round cancel
lation.
Chamberlain's maiden budget af-
forded no relief to the heavily
burdened British taxpayer.
He estimated receipts at 1885,
$4,000, leaving a comparative small
deficit of $6,443,000
He announced some revival of
trade and employment" but said
that Britain could not return to
the gold standard for the present;
there would be no relief for income
taxpayers and no reduction of the
tax on beer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
Rebuked by Stevens

81 tNtftU RUSS
NEW YORK, April ia yelled
rebuke TO those American Legion
men who recently criticised his OPP
position to the $2,6O0.Oo0, 900 bonus
proposal, was delivered Monday by
Henry L. Stevens Jr., national COM
mander of the legion, in a radio adj
dress celebrating successful conclu-
sion of the organizations member
ship drive.
Stevens referred to the war serv-
ice of the legionnsireS given with
out the thought Of what you would
receive" and said that, in his belief,
the country can depend of them
today.
Your country calls" Stevens said,
with the same old wartime plain
tiveness, and does so with a child
like faith that you will respond"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
FAIL TO SLASH
SIZE OF FLEET
Naval Appropriations Bill
Presented House.

By LHitcd Press
WASHINGTON, April 19.-Fail-
ure OF the appropriations commit
tee to slash funds for sea defense
was defended on the floor of the
house today by Chairman w. A.
Ayres of the naval subcommittee as
a necessary precaution in the face
of unstable world conditions.
Ayres took the floor as the naval
bill carrying 1925, $40, 466 was pre-
sented for action. The bill is cut
only $31 100000 below current ap-
preparations and $15,000,000 under
budget recommendations.
TIE chairman explained that his
committee had turned from the
active fleet" in its search for econ
omy.
Admiral William V. Pratt, chief
of naval operations" Ayres said, lis
authority tor the statement that our
operating forces have been reduced
to the danger zone The committee
is unwilling at this time to require
them to be further reduced"
The committee, in presenting its
report, said it was unwilling" to
advocate further economies which
would curtail naval operations or
the number of warShips in active
commission.
1t added, however, that 1T is
hoped" international conditions
may change sufficiently ito justify
such a course on the part of the
administration.
Half the reduction below this
years appropriation was recon-
mended by President Hoover, whose
economy campaign last fall caused
the United States Navy League to
accuse him of starving" the fleet.
No appropriation was provided
for maintenance of the veteran
dirigible Los Angeles and the COM
mittee recommended that the air.
-, ~
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19

TINE depression, panic or what
J. ever economists call these
squirming days, sailed away from
indianapolis today and it took
four Beech Grove youths to shove
the rickety old boat on its way.
In a scow manned with a sail
and labeled in huge letters
Panic" and Depression" four
unemployed youths of Beech
Grove started to float their trou-
bles away, en- route to New Or
leans.
The youths are Frank Wiley,
Scott Lavelle, Burney Wiley and
Lucien Marksbury.
Fifty pounds of potatoes, cans
OF lard. banjo, photograph and
an old horn formed the provi-
sions and amusement devices
packed in the hold of the IS. S.
Depression"
THE youths built the boat out
Il of odd pieces of lumber.
And I wouldn't be surprised
if some dark night they didn't
hook the end of some vacant
chicken house to build her"
shouted H. A. Red" Terrell,
town marshal of Beech Grove, as
he and group of the towns cit
liens saw the boys out of port
on White river near the South
port road
We're going to New Orleans.
Expect TO get there in months
time by floating down the White
river to the Wabash, into the
Ohio river, and on into the Miss
issippi to the Gulf Of Mexico,
the youths related as they packed
their luggage and shipped oars.
Were going to earn money
playing at picture shows at towns
along the river. Wilder's a mean
banjo player. they declared.
4 ND as every expedition has
L n to have its "the one-we- left
behind" the IS. S. Depression
has Harry Beunagle, Beech Grove
fireman.
Harry was one of the boat
wrights that caulked the Depres-
sion to withstand the river swells.
He planned to go along but at
the last minute was found on the
bank waving farewell with
none-too-dry handkerchief.
Got cold feet. He's a. fireman,
not a sailor, and there's. no fire
to put out on that scow," whis-
pered Marshal Terrell as the
breeze picked up the Depression's
canvas and bore her and her
crew around a river bend and out
of sight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19

thumbs and perfect their aim for
this big contest.
Rules for the tourney, which
you should know before you start
earnest practice, will be printed
in full in The Times within few
days.
Winner Of the city final match
will be the guest of The Times for
week on his trip east. He will
visit New York, Philadelphia,
Valley Forge, and Ocean City,
meeting champions from many
other cities, spending a week of
glorious adventure, enjoying mod
ern travel, staying at the best
hotels, and participating in every
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
MARBLEs DAY is HERE! ENTER THE TIMES TOURNEY

amusement of one of Americas
most famous summer resorts
boating, swimming, fishing,
movies. and everything else which
delights a boys heart.
With him will be reliable
chaperon, who will look after his
every need and assure his parents
that all measures possible will be
taken for his health and safety
while he is away from home.
So, with all this in view, get out
your taws and aggies and prepare
for the big tournament. And
watch The Times for daily an
nouncements of the Journeys
progress and plans.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
WOODCOCK TO
OPEN QUIZ ON
LOST LIQUOR
Prohibition Chief Declares
He Will Stiff Mystery at
Federal Building.
SPEAKS AT CONVENTION
Dry Force Leader Also Is
Expected to Inquire
Into Dale Case.

Assurance that he will go to the
bottom" of the mystery surrounding
the alleged disappearance Of con-
fiScated whisky from the federal
building was made today by Colonel
Amos w. w. Woodcock, United
States prohibition commissioner.
Colonel Woodcock is here to adj
dress the statewide temperance
convention at Roberts Park M. E.
church under auspices of the Indi-
ana Anti-Saloon league. 1t was be-
lieved also that he will discuss the
indictment of Mayor George Dale
and Muncie and Anderson officials
with agents here.
Whether the court will take any
action in this alleged disappearance
will not influence in the least my
decision to make complete inves-
tigation, Woodcock declared.
Awaits Complete Report
'I am awaiting the complete re-
port of the special investigators in
the case and upon their finding will
depend the disciplinary action I
shall take toward Charles P. Britt"
Britt was the deputy administra-
tor in charge here at the time of
the disappearance of the liquor and
was transferred to New Orleans for
special agent duty.
Reports declare the "lost" whisky
was part of the box car load OF
1882 sacks seized at Evansville,
March 4, 1881, while en- route from
Ansley, Miss, to the cutting parlors
of a notorious Chicago booze ring.
1900 Pints Disappeared
The liquor was stored in room
in the Federal building basement.
Twelve hundred pintS disappeared.
according to reports of investiga-
tors.
All action will be withheld pend
ing complete report, Woodcock
said, He asserted that this is the
first major scandal in the depart
| ment since he took charge.
Asserting there was a paradox in
the prohibition situation, in the
/ AoCb bllpb bilE ACdl O1lCliQCl 10
what immune from the operation Of
the dry law itself. Woodcock in his
address at the dry convention this
afternoon declared:
Our experience is that the COM
mercial violator eventually is caught
and sent to Jail.
Buyer Seen "AccOmplice"
ut is nice problem in ethics il
the real responsibility for his going
to jail does not rest upon the posi-
bly, otherwise right-minded citizen,
who offered to buy if he would sell.
"Of course, the same situation ap-
plies elsewhere. Commercial gam
bling f1ourishes because some citi-
zens supply the demand. Vice is
offered because some citizens de-
mand it.
DR.. J. M. Doran, federal commits
sioner Of industrial alcohol, also was
to speak at the session this after
noon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19

az picked this chair because it is
comfortable to sit in while the gas
is on. just sitting back and re-
taxing. 1t won't be long now.
Il want to be buried in these
clothes.
Il am going. going, going. Ha, ha,
hal"
There followed a long. undeci-
pherable scrawl, trailing of across
the paper.
Koren, who inhaled gas from six
jets, dressed himself carefully in
clean linen and a well-preSsed suit
before turning ON the gas.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19

a central location in late May or
early June.
Hundreds of marble shooters
took part in the Indianapolis pre-
liminaries last year and greatly
augmented entry list is expected
this year. So start your practic-
ing now, as you may be the lucky
one to get this great vacation trip
TO the New Jersey summer resort
in June.
nN vacant lots, on school
~ grounds, and in home back
yards, scores of lads will be prac-
ticing in a few days to sharpen
their eyes, Timber up their
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Tony shuffled away from his
rooming house Monday on his
usual pencil route" he said, in
tending to buy some real estate with
money he had worked hard for
and saved" when the idea of cele-
bration occurred to him.
Two detectives noticed him-hud-
died in an overcoat turned green
by sunshine and rain, moving along
in his usual three pair of pants, a
box of pencils extended to passers-
by in his crippled, dirty hand.
His good-natured peddling spirit
was betrayed not only by the aroma
of six-bit gin, but by the hearty
laugh with which he greeted the
first question of the detectives:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19

Fallen from MS l1eleSS myers,
the pencil and paper upon which
he had described the approach of
death, lay at his feet. The last
note read:
ut is just a little after $50 p. m.
1 just turned on the gas. I am
going to another world, as I am
afraid to live in this one. Good-by.
Notify my sister, Miss Betty
Koren and Ray Cavanaugh, both
of Chicago.
THE blood is beginning to pound
in my temples
1T is getting warm. 1 can feel
my heart working faster faster,
faster. My head is in trouble. l am
getting a little dizzy now.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
new GOLD RUSH ON
Reports of Rich Finds Near
Sonora Spur Invasion.

By United Press
NOGALES, Ariz.. April 49,
Drawn by rumors of a rich gold
strike in the Altar valley of So
nora, Mexico, proSpectors, adventur-
ers and unemployed thronged this
border city today, preparing to start
for the scene.
Stories were current here that
gold was being placer mined at the
rate of $4,000 a week, and that
loose nuggets were being picked up
in dry arroyos. They we're dis
counted, however.
Ramon Elias, Nogales capitalist,
was reported to have filed claims on
large tracts and ordered equipment
for mining.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
BEER BILL SUFFERS
Committee Votes IA for
UnfavorabIe Report.

By UHited Press
WASHINGTON, April 19.-The
senate manufactures committee
voted today, 7 to 4, to report un-
favorably to the senate the Bing-
ham bill legalizing manufacture and
sale of per cent beer. Senator
Bingham (Rep., Comm said if all
committee members had been pres
emit his bill would have lost by only
one vote, 7 to s.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19

The day of the overnight
millionaire in oil has passed.
An industry around which the
glamour Of daring adventure
and fabulous riches was woven
has become a hard-headed
business proposition.
No longer does the penni-
less rover drift into the great
fields, gamble with fate, and
emerge with rich treasure.
Big business methods have
done away with this.
But the story of oil remains
a fascinating one. And it is
told in a fascinating way by
Robert Talley, in series Of
five stories in The Times, the
first OF which appears today.
Turn TO Page 2 for Talley's
opening story.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
ESTELLE, JACK SHAKE
HANDS-'THAT'S ALL
Actress Outlets rumor That She and

Actress Outlets rumor That She and
Dempsey Have Made Up"
By United Press
LOS ANGELES, April 19.-Estelle
Taylor, actress, Quoted rumor to-
day that she and Jack Dempsey
were near reconciliation.
Il was walking down theater
aisle the other night, when felt
hand on my shoulder" she said.
Il turned. 1t was Jack.
HE said, Hello! and I said
Hellop We shook hands, and that
was all there was to it."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
Bonus Series

Presenting another picture
of the soldiers bonus contro-
verSy, The Times Wednesday
will print the first of a series
of articles by Senator Elmer
Thomas Dem, Okla0, sponsor
of the senate bill for payment
of compensation at this time
to World war veterans.
The concluding article of the
series written by Talcott Pow
ell, showing the vast cost of
veterans relief to the nation.
appears today on Page 2.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
ALLEN GROWS WEAKER
Blood TRANSMISSION Candidates Are
Called for Scout Leader.

Request that forty persons take
blood TRANSMISSION tests at city hos
pital was made today by physicians
attending Leroy Allen, Boy Scou5
leader, who is in critical condition
due to injuries suffered three weeks
ago in an automobile accident.
Allen is scout master at Taber-
nacle Presbyterian church and was
active in the unemployment relief
work of the indianapolis Boy Scout
organization. Members of the troop
have offered weekly prayers in be-
half of Allen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
NEW RIOTS FEARED
AT MINES IN OHIO
Troops RedOuble Vigilance; Air
planes Scout Strikers Activities.

~
planes Scout Strikers Activities.
By United Press
CADIz, o., April 19.-Troops re-
doubled their vigilance in the strik-
ing coal fields today as additional
mines prepared to resume opera
tons, despite the increasing hos
tility of strike factions.
Six more shafts planned to re-
sumo activity with depleted forces
in the wake of Mondays outbreak
when three picketS were wounded
by militia fire. The shootings &C
centuated the tension.
Reports of massed movement Of
strikers upon the southernly Hook
ing valley fields, scene OF violsnce
several weeks ago, were brought to
national guard headquarters, adding
to the apprehension.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
IT'S Springtime-and
Il MARBLES time

l. MARBLES time.
Officially opening the marbles
season, The indianapolis Times
today announces its annual CITY,
wide tournament. to choose a
winner who will represent this
city in the national finals, to be
played at ocean City, N. j., in
June.
All boys and girls in the city of
IA and under are invited to COM
pete. Schedules will be worked
out to choose winners in public
schools, with sectional Journeys TO
be played on various public play
grounds, and city final matches at
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
Eject One of SianeSe
T7UinS? Just Try 1t, Lady,
BIZ United Prose

BIZ United Press
LOS ANGELES,
Cal, April 19.-Be-
cause one of two
Siamese twins just
can't be put off a
plane, train or
what have you
without also eject
ing the other, Daisy
and Violet Hilton
appeared to have
put one over" on
the u mite d Air
Lines today. In
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
CURTAILS UTILITY RIGHT
Ogden Rules City Can't Issue
Bonds Exceeding Valuation.

Power of municipalities to pur-
chase utilities, by issuing bonds in
excess of valuation, was curtailed TO
day with ruling by Attorney
General James NJ. Ogden in an
opinion for Frank T. Singleton pub
lie service commissioner.
Ogden held as unconstitutional a
1881 amendment to an act provid-
ing for purchase of utilities bv
municipalities with bond issues
covering not only purchase prices
but the cost of acquisition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
SAPP TO KEEP POST
Huntington Man ReappOinted to
Highway Board.

Highway Board.
Governor Harry G. Leslie today
announced reappointment of Arthur
H. Sapp, Huntington, Republican,
as a member of the state highway
commission.
Appointed in 1928 to serve during
the unexpired term of Jess .Murden,
who retired, Sapp this week COM
pleted his fourth year in the office.
Sapp was reported being groomed
as Leslie's choice for the governor
ship candidacy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
Find S32,917 on Beggar
Nabbed Peddling Pencils

o
N "a 19-Cautous Msiak who waited until
today boarding
charged with peddng pencils
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19

Angeles. But when
they arrived at the
airport, they had
only one ticket. Be-
wiIdered officials
permitted them to
board the plane.
When S. A. Stimp-
son, traffic man.
ager, heard of it, he
radioed P e ggy
Burns, plane hos
tess, to collect for
another ticket. But
Daisy and Violet
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
WORK ON TAX DEADLINE
Officials Confer in Hope of OBJ
tanning Extension.

No action has been taken to de-
fer the county tax payment dead
line, Timothy P Sexton, county
treasurer, said today, but added
conferences are being held in an
effort to stretch the time limit
should "the law make it possible
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
SEEK MURDER JURY

1FI""V N7NtFtNNE " TT IttA u
Taxi Driver.
When criminal court adjourned
at noon today, nine jurors had been
seated tentatively for the trial of
Samuel w. Wilson, r. R. 7, Box SO,
former taxi driver, on charges Of
numbering James Steinberger. 602
South Meridian street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19
Ends Life, Jotting Down
Impressions as He Dies


April 19-Noing impressions
very
the kitchen his Island apartment today
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-19

san Francco he WINS made wouldn't pay-and can't
reservations to fly to Los Samese twin of.