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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-19

Mahatma Gandhi seems to be getting into the
bad habit of starving between fasts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-19

President Elect Roosevelt makes hobby of stamp
collecting. If the debt cancenationists have their way
that's about all he'll get from our European neigh
bors
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-19

Pinching times have been boon to at least one
industry. The snuff manufacturers are paying
extra dividends.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-19

1t cost the government extra 81 700 for sedan
to accommodate Postmaster General Browns silk
topper Just another instance of the nigh overhead
at Washington.
Evening star., 1932-02-04
AID Of ALL SOUGHT
TO END BOARDING
Hoover Calls Conference to
Plan National Agency.
Foresees Success.

BY the Associated Press
A new advance in the national war to
restore prosperity was on today
launched by President Hoover in a
strong call for every citizens help in
putting halt to boarding.
He ast night summoned a confer
ence OF civic leaders to plan a national
organization to direct the movement
The group will meet here next Satur-
day, but without waiting for its action
State and city civic organizations were
asked by Mr.. Hoover to get busy.
The aim is to get an estimated
billion and one-third back into banks
and good investments. This sum,
translated into terms of credit grows
five or ten times, and credit, said the
President, lis the blood stream Of our
economic life"
Public Interests Hurt
The money now is idle in safety de-
poslt boxes. in mattresses, teapots and
under boards-au the wen-known hid
ing places-instead of at work In the
banks which carry the load of fur
nlShlng capital to every vital operation
OF agriculture. industry and business.
i am convinced" said Mr.. Hoover.
that citizens boarding currency or
money do not realize its serious effect
on our country. Every one hoard
ing currency injuries not only his own
prospects and those of his family, but
is acting contrary to the common good
1t is to their own interest that thev
should return it to circulation, as well
as a patriotic service to the country
as whole
The type Of war" Mr. Hoover is
planning was well indicated by inclu-
sion IN his invitation of chambers of
commerce, labor and agricultural asso-
Citations, church and school groups,
mems and women's civic service clubs,
veterans and patriotic organizations as
well as trade groups.
Success Is Foreseen.
The Chief Executive foresaw success
Tor his campaign pointing out that in
several communities spontaneous anti
boarding movements have won as soon
as citizens realized the effect upon their
own towns life
III our people will give now the same
service and the same confidence to our
Government and our institutions" said
the President, the same unity and
solidarity of courageous action which
they gave during the Great War, we
can overcome this situation"
He was supported by a statement
from the Reconstruction Corporation di-
rectors, who called on every patriotic
citizen to join In the movement. The
corporation is to have it's loan-making
well under way by the end of this
week. Its last director, Wilson Nc
Carthy Of Salt Lake City. was con-
firmed yesterday by the Senate.
Evening star., 1932-02-04
HELD
MELONS PARDON
Patman to Press Impeach-
ment Plea Until Secretary
Leaves Office.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
The appointment Of Andrew w Mel
lon as Ambassador to Great Britain
today was termed "a presidential par
don" by Representative Patman, DEM
ocrat, of Texas, sponsor Of impeach-
ment charges against the Treasury
head
"Of course" Patman said, the i'm
peachment charges now become an
academic question. His appointment is
equal to a presidential pardon while
the jury still has the case under con-
sideration and before a verdict Is re-
turned.
Hopes to Press Charges.
This action practically dismiSses the
Jury. You cannot impeach him If he
leaves the of1ice, but while he con-
tinues as Secretary I intend to push
my charges"
Meanwhile, the House Judiciary Com
mittee considering the Patman charges
met in closed session. Chairman Sum-
ners declined to say what course the
committee may follow. He added
Il have. always regarded impeach-
ment proceedings in their major aspects
as equivalent to an custer suit ~
Patman said today he possessed ad-
ditional evidence against Mellon.
Reveals Congra tulations.
He made public the following tele-
gram. he said was from the American
Legion post at Mneola, Tex:
I'VE wish to congratulate you on Sc
curing the resignation of Mr.. Mellon
and getting him out Of the country, but
do not think you have gone far enough
yet England is too close. Get him sent
to China"
Evening star., 1932-02-04
MELLON ACCEPTS
AS LONDON ENVOY;
MILLS APPOINTED

Continued From First Page)
New York Legislature, serving three
years in Congress, campaigning once
for the New York governorship.
Mills became Undersecretary in 1927,
reSigning from Congress to take the
post.
Presidents Statement.
The President, in announcing that
the veteran Secretary of the Treasury
would succeed Charles G. Dawes, said:
The critical situation facing all
countries in their international rela-
lions. the manifold economic and other
problems demanding wise solution in
our national interests calls for expert
ence and judgment of the highest
order. The Importance 70 our country
of the sound determination of these
worldwide difficulties need no en-
phasis.
Il have decided, therefore, to call
upon one of our wisest and most eX-
perienced public servants TO accept a
position which will enable him after
many years OF distinguished public SER
vice at home to render equal service
to his country in the foreign field.
Il have asked Mr.. Mellon to under
take the ambasSadorship to Great
Britain. I am happy to say he has
now expressed his willingness to serve"
Lindsay Pleased.
Sir Ronald Lindsay, the British Am
baSsador. called at the Treasury today
and spent some time with Mellon. Later
Sir Ronald explained he had come to
make call of courtesy and to express
my personal pleasure at the appoint
ment" of Mellon as Ambassador.
Evening star., 1932-02-04

CONTINUED From First Page)
Tumulty said. "it is a sad commentary
upon American politics that some
democratic leaders, lured on by cir
cSmstances. find it eXpedient by an
attful kind OF indirection, to run away
from the peace ideals OF woodrow
Wilson.
LAS I consider the matter, I am pic
turing the plight and distress Of these
leaders should the League Of Nations,
sfter all. bring peace 30 the world.
s"Should that great thing happen,
what picture these leaders would pre-
sent, standing in Sackcloth and ashes
before the shrine Of Woodrow Wilson
saying, You are again the captain OF
my SOUL
,"Surely a leadership like this that Is
afraid to fight that is afraid to stand
firm against the crowd. does not capti-
vste one like myself, who had the privi-
lege Of being associated with PRESIDENT
Woodrow Wilson, who, to use his own
words. would rather lose IN cause
that some day would triumph, than
triumph in a cause that must inevitably
lose"
Divided sentiment among Democrats
and chuckling by Republicans was the
reaction in senatorial circles to the
position taken by Gov. Roosevelt.
Senator Walsh Of Montana, veteran
of the Wilson League fight, was among
the critical ones. He saw no occasion,
he said, for bringing the matter up and
could see no chance Of its being an
issue this year.
But Senator Dill of Washington saw
in it a promise of America first"
administration. should the Democrats
carry the country with the New Yorker
at their head while Wheeler Of
Montana, McKellar of Tennessee and
Fletcher of Florida inclined to the
Roosevelt position.
The quite extensive Republic COM
ment was pretty we'll summed up by
Senator Borah. Said he:
Repent ye, for the kindom of heaven
is at hand"
Evening star., 1932-02-04

aldson should go out to the Allen
anartment to try and bring about peace
between the father, son and daughter.
The witness told Of arriving at the
Allen apartment, of young Allen order
ing them out and of blows struck, first
bv Allen and then by Donaldson. Lucas
said he held the arms of Aliens father,
while urging young Allen and Donald
son to stop fighting. Eddie summoned
hotel help to put Donaldson and him
self out he related, and they refused
to 90 He also testified that Eddie then
left, saying he was going to summon
policeman. He was gone 25 or 80 min
ues. during which time Donaldson and
he (Lucas) talked with the father.
Allen Appears With Son.
As he and Donaldson went into the
fover on their way out, the witness
said, they saw Allen standing nearby
with a shotgun at the carry position.
He raised the gun to the hip and fired.
",Just as the gun went off," Lucas
testified. Eddie said You didn't and
that was all I heard"
Lucas testified that as he leaned over
Donaldson Allen pointed the gun at
him and he fed from the foyer.
On cross-examination Lucas said that
Eddie's lip was cut when Donaldson
struck him.
Defense then asked:
Did Eddie say to the hotel employe
7 want these men put out They're
beating me and killing my father. Did
you say this little over here thinks
he is God Almighty. He thinks Don
aldson ruined his sister and we're going
to settle it right here y?
mo. I said we are going to talk
about Rose, that's all"
"You were asked five times to get
out and you didn't go?"
YES"
Lucas said he had seen Miss Allen
10 or IL times since the shooting but
did not discuss the case in great detail
with her
Evening star., 1932-02-04

and liberalization of credit facilities to
farmers and small business men. The
credit institutions are greatly crippled
In furnishing these needed credits un-
less the boarded money is returned
Therefore, I urge all those persons
to put their dollars to work-either by
conservative investment, or by deposit
in sound institutions in order that it
may thus return into the channels of
economic life.
Unity to Overcome Situation.
During the Great War our people
gave their undivided energies to the ma
tional purpose. Today we are engaged
In war against depression If our
peop.e will give now the same service
and the same confidence to our Gov
eminent and our institutions, the same
unity and solidarity of courageous
action which they gave during the
Great War, we can overcome this
situation.
II. therefore. request our citizens to
enlist with US in the fight we are max
ing on their behalf 1 call upon our
civic associations to organize in every
State and town to make clear the prob
lem and to effect our purpose. That it
can be done successfully and that our
citizens will respond to this patriotic
service and that boarded money will be
returned when they understand its
effect upon their own town life has
been demonstrated by such movement
in several communities already.
In order that we may have definite
organization for this service, l am to-
day calling upon the heads of the lead
ing civil organizations to meet with me
on Saturday next for the creation Of a
national organization to further this
campaign.
In the meantime, I request that the
heads of such civic organizations in
each State and in each community or
ganiZe without waiting for the national
action.
Il have so far invited the heads Of
the Chamber Of Commerce, the labor
and agricultural associations, the
church and school organizations. the
men and women's service clubs, the
veterans and patriotic organizations
and the trade associations
Evening star., 1932-02-04
Text of Plea to Hoarders
Hoover Calls Citizens TO Join in Cam baign
against Depression and Put Idle
Money to Work.

The text Of the Hoover statement on
boarding follows:
THE Recontruction Finance Corpora
ton, under the leadership Of Gen.
Dawes, Chairman Meyer and its di-
rectors, is now initiating a definite cam
paign for reconstruction and recovery.
Il am gratifled that the very act Of
creatinG the corporation has already
shown results in the dissipation of fear
and the restoration Of public conf
dence. as indicated by the fact that re-
Gently we have had on balance no in
crease in the boarding Of currency in
the country
There is now patriotic opportunity
for our citizens unitedly to join in this
campaign against depression. Given
such patriotic cooperation we can Sc
cure a definite upward movement and
increase in employment.
THAT service Is to secure the return
OF boarded money back into the chan
nels of industry. During the past year
and with an accelerated rate during the
last few months a total of over a bill
lion three hundred millions of money
has been boarded. That sum is still
outstanding.
Serious Effect Not Realized.
at am convinced that citizens hoard
ing currency or money do not realize its
serious effect on our country. 1t dimin-
ishes the credit facilities by many bill
lions. Every dollar boarded means a
destruction of from S. to $40 Of credit
Credit is the blood stream of our
economic life.
Restriction or destruction of credit
cripples the revival and expansion of
agriculture industry, commerce and
employment Every dollar returned
from boarding to circulation means
putting men to work. 1t means help to
agriculture and to business.
Every one boarding currency Injuries
not only his own prospects and those of
his family but is acting contrary to the
the common good. 1t IS to their own
interest that they should return it to
circulation as we'll as a patriotic service
TO the country as a whole.
"A prime need today is the extension
Evening star., 1932-02-04
BORAH PAY BILLS
co TO COMMITTEE.
Civil Service Group Chosen
as Appropriate One to
Handle Them.

The three Borah bills seeking to
reduce salaries of members Of Congress,
the cabinet and others in the Govern
ment service who receive IS 900 or more
a year were sent to the Senate Civil
Service Committee today by unanimous
consent after considerable discussion as
to which was the appropriate commit
tee to handle them.
Senator Borah, Republican. OF Idaho,
at first asked that they be transferred
from the Appropriations Committee to
the Finance Committee, but Chairman
Dale of the Civil Service Committee
questioned the appropriateness of fol-
towing that course. He pointed out
islation in the past.
The Senator has stated publicly that
he Is opposed to reducing salaries, "
Borah replied. II am not quarreling
with his individual views"
Assured of No Delay.
The Idaho Senator added that If he
could be assured of report on the bills
in reasonable time, he would be will
ing to have them go to the Civil Serv-
ice Committee.
bdIe SdlQ II was not MS understand
ing that any bill ever was referred to
a committee because OF the views of the
individual members toward TIE legisla-
ton. He assured Borah there would
be no delay in considering the meas
ureS.
BroOkhart Against Cuts.
One of the bills would reduce cab
met officers salaries from $4,000 TO
Sl2 900 year and members Of Congress
from $4,000 to $4,000. This reduction
also would apply to Delegates from Ter
ritorieS and the Commissioners from
Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands.
Another bill would make the following
reductions in the higher salaries
throughout the Government service;
Between $4,000 and $1,000 year, 6
per cent cut. from $1,000 to $4,000, a
10 per cent cut. and 0,000 or more, a
20 per cent cut. The remaining bill
would fix the salaries of the appointed
members of the Federal Farm Board
at So. 600 year, instead Of $4,000.
1t was brought out during the discus
sion in the Senate today that Senator
Brookhart. Republican, of Iowa, another
member of the Civil Service Committee,
also is opposed to the salary reductions.
Evening star., 1932-02-04

We mean to use this means in ne
sotiating with foreign countries and
to offer advantages to our people over
seas"
Products OF all the colonies, protec-
I torates and inundated countries will
!. be completely exempted from both the
~eneral 10 per cent tariff and the ad-
ditional duties. he said.
For National Interests.
The Advisory Committee which will
consider additional duties will be in
structed TO maintain due regard for
the national interest in connection With
the restriction of imports. Such addl-
tional duties as are imposed may be
permanent or temporary, and the func-
tions of the committee will include the
power to recommend revocation OF
duties.
"Those countries which have dis
eliminating tariffs against us, said the
chancellor will have to be considered.
The Board Of Trade, with the concur
renee of the treasury, will be author
lied to impose duties up to 100 per
cent over and above such additional
duties as may be imposed upon any
goods coming from the offending coun-
tries which may be specified In the
order"
Evening star., 1932-02-04
u. S. ENSIGN DROWNED
AS PLANE HITS BOAT
Philip Edward Parks Was on Duty
With Scouting Force in
Cuba.

Ensign Philip Edward Parks, United
States Naval Reserve, was drowned TO-
day in a collision between an alrplane
and boat in Guantanamo Bay, CUBA.
This information was transmitted TO
the Navy Department by Capt. E. J.
Marquart, United States Navy, COM
manding the U. S. S. Louisville.
Ensign Parks was on active duty with
the scouting force. After completion
of aviation instruction at the Naval Air
Station, Pensacola, Fla, he was COM
missioned an ensign in the Naval Re-
serve on August IL, 1881, and ordered
to further training with the fleet.
A native Of Haverill, Mass where ne
was born June 4, 1908. Ensign Parks
graduated from the University OF New
Hampshire Naval records show his
next of kin as his father, James E.
Parks of Waterville, Me.
Evening star., 1932-02-04
SANTIAGO IS DEAD
.:C|TY AFTER QUAKE
People Flee to Escape Pos
sibIe Recurrence-9 Killed,
1000 Injured.
by the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
SANTIAGO, Cuba, February A.
Fleeing thousands. virtually bearing
their mattresses on their backs to es-
cape a possible repetition OF Wednes-
days earthquake terrors, left quake
wrecked Santiago dead city today.
There was slight shock early this
morning, but it did no damage.
Nine persons we're known dead and
approximately 1000 Of the 10000 pop
ulation were treated for major or minor
injuries. The damage was officially eS-
timated in excess of slO,00O,O00 by Of
ficials who surveyed the ruins left by
one Of the most destructive earthquakes
to strike the city in the past 400 years.
The exodus of residents to the high
hills that surround Santiago on three
sides was in strange contrast to the
flight Of hundreds yesterday to the
central plaza. where frenZled lnVoca-
tionS were made to the patron saint OF
Cuba for protection against the earth
ouakeS.
Fleet Promises Aid.
Relief organizations continued their
well organized work today and aid was
promised from the vessels OF the United
States Scouting Fleet based at Guam
tanamo Bay.
Meantime, the rehabilitation Of the
city was begun. The newspaper Dlarlo
de Cuba advocated a four-point pro-
gram of reconstruction, to lncluoe Tree
food for destitute: immediate construc-
~ and TP6lll0lDP
of the paving system, a years mora
forum of commercial bills, and pay
ment to date of all government en-
plbyes. - d,.-
ustched personal representatives and
sId. Harry F. Guggenheim United states
Ambassador to Cuba, also Is mere 10
land assistance to the stricken city.
Working crews began clearing the
Meckage-strewn streets. PhySlciahS
said they feared no epidemic, and thaI
seffcient water supply was present.
Rebuilding Necessary.
approximately 80 per cent OF the
cnys houses will have to be rebuilt,
officials stated High buildings-an
ancient cathedral whose spire-sur-
mounted angel was invoked by the
frantic crowds In the FlaZd-puShesS
hbuses, hotels and the like, ali prob
ABLY must be torn down.
sThe evacuation OF the city preceded
a. proclamation by Mayor Desiderio
Anax that a 24-hour period OF eVacua-
ton be observed TO eliminate danger
from falling walls or recurrent earth
shocks. ~ a..,
military forces Of Oriente Province
ratrolled the city to forestall any possible
iaoting and military 3asseS were neces-
sary for freedom of me town.
sSantiago de Cuba, first capital OF the
island and the spot from which numer-
ohs Spanish expeditions left to conquer
&Icatan, Mexico and Florida, has been
destroyed or damaged several times IN
four centuries by the fury OF earth
ohakes or their accompanying tidal
waves.
sOther destructive quakes occurred IN
1875, 1879, 1856 and 1852.
Evening star., 1932-02-04

Continued From First Page)
under alleged patents" of the State
Of Virginia
These patents, it was said, were issued
for IS cents an acre to supposedly un-
occupied property, without any guaran-
tee of title by the State.
Old River Bed Claimed.
The property for which the suit is
brought is described in part as ALI land
lying south and east Of the old Wash
ington and Alexandria turnpike and be-
tween the original high-water lines of
the Potomac River on the mainland of
Virginia and on AleXanderS Island as
said high water lines existed at the date
of the cession Of the property from
Maryland" This includes all portions
of the river bed occupied by and appur-
tenant to the Mount Vernon Highway.
1t was stated that the section known
as Shallow Bay and Reaches Run, in
which a causeway has been constructed,
is included.
1t was understood the Government
plans to file several more suits, in one
of which title to portion OF Hoover
Field will be claimed.
Representative Howard w. Smith of
the eighth Virginia district and ON
cials of Arlington County nave been
notified OF the action. They are said
to be preparing to carry the case to
the highest tribunal If the decision OF
the lower courts should make such
step desirable.
Evening star., 1932-02-04
PRESS WELCOMES MELLON.
"A Great Friend to Britain" Financier
Called.


LONDON, February 4 (P.-The edi-
torial reaction of London newspapers
this morning to the announcement Of
the appointment of Secretary Of the
Treasury Andrew w. Mellon as Ambas-
sador to Great Britain to succeed Gen.
Dawes was one of hearty welcome.
Several writer's referred to him as "a
great friend to Britain" 1t also was
apparent his appointment raised hopes
that some steps would be taken toward
a revision of war debts.
He is acutely aware Of the financial
plight of Europe and the world" the
Daily Mail said but also profoundly
conscious of the passionate objection
of a vast maj jority of the public in the
United States to any curtailment of the
debts"
All the newspapers displayed promi-
nently on their first pages the news
that Secretary Mellon had been offered
the post, although the announcement
that he had accepted came too late for
publication in morning papers. The
display included his portrait and per-
sonal notes and his business and public
career.
Evening star., 1932-02-04
DEATH CALLS IN PULPIT

LOS ANGELES. February 4 R.-
Reaching the peroration Of a sermon
on Christian Unity" DR.. James M
Philputt, former pastor of churches in
New York and st. Louis, died OF a
heart attack in the pulpit of the First
Christian Church here last night
A congregation Of nearly 200 saw him
fall. -
Besides his widow, DR.. Philputt Is
survived by sister Mrs. P. c. Cauble
of BLOOMINGTON, Ill.
Evening star., 1932-02-04
PENSION BILL PASSED

The House Labor Committee today
approved the Connery old-age pension
bill =
1t would set up an old-aee security
bureau in the Labor Department and
authorize a s10,000,000 fund for allo-
cation among States adopting pen
sion plans.
Evening star., 1932-02-04
BOY JOINS RESEARCH

Kew YORK, February 4 P.-.
Sterling Gorrill, 10, Eagle Scout OF
Troop S. Berkeley, Calf, sailed for
Mispah. Palestine. TO join the Tell-En-
Naspah expedition.
The youth, student at the UniVer-
sitv of California. will map the excaVa-
tlcns and ancient tonlbs, besides per :
ao-ming secretarisl work and cataloginS.
Evening star., 1932-02-04
JOHN G. JOHNSON DIES
Headed Publication Division of
| Arrv Adiutant Generals Office.

Army Adjutant Generals otfice.
John Grinnen Johnson, 66, chief OF
the publication division Of the Adlutant
Generals Office, War Department. died
TODAY at his home, 1860 Harvard street,
after long illness.
A native of Clinton. Conn. Mr.. john
son entered the War Department IN
1898 and was promoted chle1 OF tne
publication division in 1920.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Ressie Duffey Johnson a daughter
Helen johnson. and son, Wright
johnson of OsWego. N. Y.