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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26
DIGEST POLL STILL
80 PER GENT WET

Special prohibition polls for
clergymen, doctors and bankers and
lawyers will be conducted at an
early date, in addition to the main
poll, the Literary Digest announces,
The second report is not quite as
wet as the first one Of the poll" the
Literary Digest states editorially.
I'VE advised the drys last week
not to be down-cast, and already
our advice is justified by the event.
TO be sure the vets are still
away in the lead with their new
total of 625, 806 ballots for repeal OF
the prohibition amendment as
against 1885 for its continuance.
But if you figure out the per-
centages and compare them with
those of last week, you will find
that the faithful drys have forged
ahead from 1885 per cent to some
thing like 1928 per cent.
1T is not surprising to find New
York just a shade less wet and
North Carolina just a shade more
dry.
But again we must warn our
readers that the time is not yet ripe
for accurate conclusions to be drawn
from the poll figures.
Wait until unterrif1ed Kansas
horns into the tally with her camel
corps legions.
ut is anybody's game yet"
Reaches All Walks of Life
In answer to a multitude of re-
quests which it is related the maya
zine has received asking for infor-
nation as to how the 100000 bal
lots are dispatched, the Literary Di-
gest states:
TO whom do we send our 10000
600 or more ballots?
Well tell the great secret.
ITO Americans of both sexes and
all occupations, in every city, town,
village and rural section in the
United States.
ITO Republicans and Democrats,
prohibitioniStS and anti prohibition
lists, manufacturers, merchants,
business women, bankers, farmers,
housewives, men and women doc
tors, preachers and teachers.
ITO railroad men, truck drivers
and all others, men and women of
all ranks and occupations and be-
liefs. To the man who brings the
milk, to the woman who comes for
the wash. To the man of the cross
roads filling station and the woman
of the Main Street beauty parlor.
Our elaborate machinery of dis
tribution works automatically and
makes no distinctions.
The result is as SO many observ-
ers have remarked, a veritable slice
of American life. And very big
slice, too.
1T has been estimated that,
roughly speaking, a Digest ballot
finds its way to two out of every
three American families.
"And every state receives a quota
proportioned pretty accurately to its
voting strength.
During forty years an elaborate
has been built up, sys-
tenn Of distribution and of mailing
lists which are kept continually up
to date by staff of trained work.
ers."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26
MOTHERS PLEA
SAVES HER SON
ForgiveS Attempts to Hit
Her; SWayS Court.

A mother whose son-drunk or
sober-is all she has in the world, .
succeeded today in saving him from
a state penal farm sentence after
his conviction for being drunk and
attempting to beat her.
Mrs. Ella Thatcher, mother of
Charles Battey, A, of 1735 English
avenue, was vehement in her de-
mands that officers "break the neck
of the Negro who sold Battey liquor.
officers testified Battey was
nabbed as he struck several times
at his mother in their home.
But couldn't have hurt her,
even if I did hit her." Battey told
Floyd Mannon, municipal judge pro
tenn. Il only weigh LOT pounds"
Mrs. Thacker said her son at
tempted to strike her after she had
smashed a bottle of liquor he had.
She testified her son spent much
much of his government war COM
pensation check for booze.
Don't send him to the farm,
judge" Mrs. Thacker pleaded. Hes
got a fine wife who works nine
hours a day. She gives him money
and any mother will give her son
money"
Mannon suspended $40 fine on
drunkenness and disorderly con-
duct charges and ordered Battey to
turn over his government check to
his wife.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26
Rob Restaurant Proprietor
of S14;. Take SIS Worth
of Groceries From Store.

Early hours of today were chosen
as the time for two burglaries and
a robbery, following a series of
similar crimes Thursday night.
Two men obtained S14 in robbery
of restaurant at 1865 Madison
avenue, owned by Clifford Peters,
police we're told. They entered
while William Schoenoke, employee,
was alone III the place.
They're moving everything out
of the Standard grocery at 2523
West Eleventh street." an unidenti-
fed person telephoned police short
ly before 1 this morning. Officers
were told by Cecil Hicks, 4917 West
Eleventh street, manager, that bur-
glars removed merchandise valued
at SIS.
Half an hour later a small
amount of money was stolen from
desk and an attempt made to open
a safe in the office of the Great
American Tea Company, 1888 North
Meridian street, police were in
formed.
Alvin Hickman, 1131 West New
York street, taxi cab driver, was
robbed of $3.50 by Negro Thurs
day night, he reported.
Aaron Bray. II, Negro, 701 West
st. Clair street, is held under high
bond following his arrest after dis
covery that quantity of sugar had
been removed from a freight car
on siding at the Indianapolis
warehouse, $50 West New York
street.
A thief who reached through
window stole purse containing SIS
at the home Of Mrs. Robert Wands,
1888 North Pennsylvania street.
Gladys Butler, 951 Locke street,
was arrested after seven pairs of
trousers, some silk hosiery and other
was alleged to have been
stolen from the store of Mrs. Rose
Brill, 1925 West Michigan street.
A cash register in a Standard
grocery at 805 East Eleventh street
was looted Of $40 by two robbers,
J. G. Ward, manager, reported.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26
GUARD SHARPSHOOTERS
SEEK INDOOR TITLE

Three Regimental Teams to Co.
operate at ArmOry Saturday.
Regimental sharpshooters of the
Indiana national guard will compete
Saturday at the armory for the
state guard indoor shooting cham
pionship.
Teams representing three regi-
mentS will shoot under direction of
Lieutenant William r. Mitchell,
range officer, Company M, One
hundred f1fty-first artillery, and
Sergeant Alonzo P. Hauk, army fir
ing instructor starting at 8 a. m.
The teams are composed of COM
pany winners of the One hundred
flfty-f1rst and One hundred fifty
second infantry regiments, and the
One hundred thirteenth engineers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26
NAMELESS MAN
is SENT TO PEN
FOR BURGLARY
Elderly Baker Never Had
Right to 'MartindaIe';;
Reared an Orphan.

Prison bound for the third time,
John 'Martindale," 50, a baker, re-
yealed in court today that he has
lived his entire life under a false
name, not knowing his parents.
He explained this when the court
questioned an alias attached to the
affidavit, charging him with bur-
glary.
An orphan, brought to Indiana
with train load of other boys and
girls in 1885, he never knew his real
name.
Put Him in Asylum
His mother had put him in a
Cincinnati orphanage under the
name of Trushell. He was reared
by Newcastle family by the name
of Martindale.
The gray-haired prisoner was SEN
fenced to the state prison for 3 to
10 years, but said he didn't mind
going there.
TITS better than being out of
work." he declared, besides it will
give me a chance to fix some fancy
pastries and make the boys up there
Served as Cook
from 1916 to 1917, he served as
cook at the. Michigan City prison,
while serving a l to 14-year SEN
tence for theft.
He was sentenced today after he
plealed guilty to attempting to rob
the Regal Stores, Inc, at 1875 North
Davidson street, Wednesday.
'Martindale" explained he never
had been adopted by the Martindale
family. His repeated efforts to
find trace of his mother and learn
his name failed, he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26
EDITORS TO Be
PUT ON PAN AT
DINNER TONIGHT
Gridlron Banquet Feature of
Midwinter Farley; Cost
gan to Speak.

Approximately $50 Democratic
editors of the state and their wives
gathered at the Claypool today for
the annual midwinter meeting,
which looms most important this
year because of the major political
campaign now under way.
Two high spots on the program
will be the first annual gridiron
banquet tonight, at which j. Ken
meth Gorrell Of Bremen will be
POSTMASTER.
Democratic political leaders of the
state will be put on the pan, ac-
cording to Claude Brodhecker,
president of the Democratic Edito-
rial Association.
Another feature is the banquet
Saturday night, when Senator
Edward P. Costigan of Colorado,
outstanding Democratic progress
sive, will be the principal speaker.
Tribune Publisher Speaks
Boyd Gurley, editor of The Times,
will introduce Costigan, with
whom he was associated closely in
Colorado.
The mid-winter meeting began
with a luncheon today when Brod-
hecker, as presiding officer, opened
a discussion of legal advertising.
Colonel r. r. Mccormick, pub
Usher of the Chicago Tribune, who
arrived by plane from Chicago,
was the principal speaker. His
topic was Our Fight for the Free
dom Of the Press"
Wives Of the editors were en-
tertained by the Marion County
Women's Democratic Club at a
bridge party at the hotel.
Committee Named
Committees for the convention
announced by Brodhecker were as
follows:
Resolutions, Lew M. O'Bannon of
Corydon, John Deprez of Shelby
vile and Paul Feltus of Blooming
ton; nominations, Al Rumbach of
Jasper; Gorrell and Senator Walter
Chambers of Newcastle; committee |
on leases, Frank Finney of Mar
tlnsville, Dean Barnhart of Goshen, !
A. j. Heuring of Winslow, Rom Nc |
Council Of Fowler and George Pur-
cell of Bloomington.
Saturdays program includes a
discussion of the Relation of Ad-
vertising to Circulation" by Harry
G. Potter of Marshall, Ill; a |
luncheon meeting at which Major
Norman A. Imrie of Culver Mill
tary academy will speak on 1.-THE
Waning Editorial Pages as Viewed
by An Outsider" and the election
of officers and adoption of resolu-
tons during the afternoon.
Wives of the editors will attend
a special matinee at Keiths theater.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26
GRoTTo INITIATES 100

Ceremonial Held in Connection
With Washington Party.
Initiation ceremonies for 100 cam
didateS were held Thursday night
by Sahara Grotto at the past mon
arch's ceremonial at the Claypool.
A Washington party was held in
connection.
Several hundred prophets and
their wives were present at the BAN
quet which preceded the initiation.
During the ceremonial, members Of
the womens auxiliary entertained
at a party.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26

Husband Objects to Being
Called Liar by Wife.

Any married man who can't I'M
dergo being called liar by his
wife" is falling in his matrimonial
job.
That was the statement of Floyd
Mannon, municipal judge pro tenn,
who today directed Leslie Baker, 10,
OF $50 Warren avenue, to pay So
weekly to the support of his
estranged wife, Bessie, 10, of 315
Lynn street.
Mrs. Baker testified her hus-
band had ordered her from his
mothers home after six months of
married life.
What would you do, judge, if
your wife called you liar?" Baker
asked.
You're not a very good married
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26
FEB. &c, 1899

man unless you can take more than
that" Mannon said. You'll proba-
bly, have to take a lot more"
But Baker had different plans.
III never take her back" he told
the court. i've had enough and
I'm through
Baker, who said he was coffee
salesman, said he did not know
whether he could pay the SO weekly.
IF you don't, I'll revoke sus-
pension of the 81 and costs against
you" Mannon warned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26
cox URGES ECONOMY

Expenditures of money by town
ships, except for the maintenance
of poor relief, are unnecessary at
this time Earl r. Cox, Indian
apolis attorney, told the Mems
Brotherhood of the Zion Evan
gelical church at Fenton, Warren
township, Thursday night.
He addressed farmers from War
rem and Franklin townships on
taxation problems, advocating re-
trenchment in expenditures, and
taxing of all tangible property.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26

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Work Shoes with loads of style
and service in every pair. Variety
of styles and feathers to choose
from.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26

Save here without sacrific-
ing quality. Loads of smart
style and genuine service in
every pair. Without doubt,
these are the biggest shoe
values you have ever seen at
these low prices. Bring the
Riddles in early.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26

For beauty, for comfort and value
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passed. Try q pair and be con-
WINGED. Sizes to O.; widths to ZEE.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26
BuiIdinu Permits

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-26
BANDITS, BURGLARS
GET SMALL LOOT


By United Press
DETROIT, Feb. ga lone
robber here probably is plan
ming to enter a more profitable
field of business. He escaped
in a taxi after taking cents
from 14-year-old Isabelle Bone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
N. E.. Council Warns
 Against High Taxes
Rhode Island Governors Plea for State Supervision
 Over Municipal Borrowings Cited By Executive

Boston, Jan 5.--The stand of Governor Norman S. Case of Rhode Island in his annual mes- sage to the legislature to-day against Increased taxation, and his reference to the need for more complete state supervision over municipal borrowings were cited as examples to New England by Dudley Harmon, executive vice president of the New England Council, in q statement here to- day.
 "With the problem of public ex- penditure and taxation receiving an unprecedented degree of atten- ton in every New England state and community, certain features of Governor Cases annual message are as interesting to Rhode Islands neighbors as to her own citizens, and deserve more than passing attention" MT Harmon de- clared.
 After reviewing the satisfactory condition of the states finances and credit, Governor Case made the reassuring commitment. which should resound throughout New England, that 1t does not appear that there is any need for new or further taxes. and 1t is not the purpose of the present state ad- ministration to impose any addi- tional tax burdens on our citizens this year.
 "That Rhode Island does, how ever, share a problem that is pressing, even If not acute, in cer- tain areas of New England is in- dicated by his subsequent recom- mendations for more complete state supervision over municipal borrowings
 "The New England Council has called attention to the so-called Indiana Plan,' whereby taxpayers are afforded protection against undue borrowings and expendi- tures," MT Harmon's statement continued. "North Carolina also has an effective law providing a measure of state supervision over municipal finances.
 "It is further gratifying to the New England Council, in it's efforts to. develop policies of public ex- penditures and taxation in keeping with present business conditions, that the governor of Rhode Island
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
MANY SECTIONS OF NATION ARE
 HANDICAPPED
Floods, Shows, Rain and Sleet Are Sweeping Over Parts of Country

Chicago, Jan 6-(UP)-Floods. heavy snow, rain and sleet swept various sections of the United States today marooning travellers, tying up communication and transportation and forcing resi- dents to evacuate their homes.
 Levees crumbled in the Talla- hatchie valley in Mississippi when heavy downpour of rain added to the Tallahatchie rivers steady rise. Residents of a dozen villages were prepared to evacuate their homes Already 60,000 acres have been flooded and 2,000 residents have left their homes in boats and on freight cars.
 Five southwestern states were blanketed with as much as a foot of snow as the worst storm of the winter subsided. A blizzard ragged across the Texas Panhandle leav- Ing a foot of snow at Amarillo. Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma were in the storm area.
 More than a score of men and women were isolated in the snow. bound Mono Basin in the Californ- Ia Sierras. Highway crews expect cd to penetrate the snowbound re- zion to-day. Doctors, nurses and trucks of food will follow the snowplows.
 J. M. Curtain, sailor of the U. s. $. Pennsylvania, and his aged aunt, Mrs Marry J. Morrison, who were snowbound in their automo- bile for seven days were in the greatest need of medical attention. Curtains feet may have to be am- putated.
 Near Harrisburg. Pa, airplanes resumed search for two missing women aviators. Mrs Ruth Stew art, St Louis, Mo, and her passen- ger, Mrs Debbie Stanford, Toronto, Canada. who had planned a flight to South America. last were seen late yesterday over fog-shrouded mountains ner Carlisle, Pa.
 Cold weather. snow and rain were reported in the central states. At Bismark, N. D., the thermom- eter tumbled to eight degrees be- low zero. Skies were overcast and rain was turning to snow through out the northwest,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
Levi Grilley
 in Angry Mood
Takes Issue With H. J. Hartman on Severity
 of Depression

Levi Grilley called at the Demo- crat office today and displayed statement by H. J. Hartman. president of the New England Power Co in Boston, Mass, calling attention to the fact that there have been twenty-two depression periods in the past seventy-five years, two of which, MT Hartman Is quoted as saying were worse than the present one. These were in 1873 and 1893.
 MT Grilley was very much dis turbed over the statement of MT Hartman, and declared that neith- CT the panic of 1873 nor the one in 1893 was as bad as the one we are now passing through. What made him angry was that these statements are being widely cir culated, and the only way he can account for such publicity is to lead people to believe that suffering today Is far from being as severe as on former occasions.
 MT Grilley was born in Water bury in 1857, and with the except tion of five years spent out west, has lived all his life here, so that he speaks with personal knowledge of his subject. He claims that he has no recollection of such a long period of depression as exists now and is surprised that the national government has not taken steps long ago to do something to help the starving millions. More than that, he takes the ground that the whole trouble is due to poor man. agement on the part of our public officials at Washington. He be- iieves the country will survive the severity of the shock and come back mightier. than ever, but to in- sure this condition he believes it will be necessary to exercises their own judgment at the next election, instead of being misled by the poi- tical spell binders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

The first arrest in Connecticut in . campaign initiated by the state department of health against persons using the title of doctor" illegally, was made here last eve ming and was responsible for the appearance in police court this morning of Henry M. Zeman, 23, who has an office at 131 West Main street. He was ordered held under bonds for appearance Fri day morning.
 Zeman has been engaged in the practice of chiropody for the past three months. Recently 1t is 'al- legged that he publicly advertised his business and signed his name an "Dr" Zeman. When the state department of health checked up on it's registry the officials found no one of that name H. censed to practice here. An inves- tigation was made by Lieutenant James Murphy or the local detec- tive bueau and Lieutenant William Schatzman of the Beacon Falls barracks. A warrant was served on the defendant fast evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

should declare himself in accord
 with the joint statement of the six New England tax commissioners to the seventh New England confer-
 ence last November. The com
 missioners at that time pointed out
 that communities, like individuals,
 have q limited tax paying ability, and declared themselves ready to support any movement that will bring to the realization of the peo- pie the need of reduction in the cost of government during the present emergency. It is admirable to note Governor Case declaring that he shares their view.
 "The expressions of the Massa- chusetts mayors inaugurated Mon day are likewise reassuring and will, it Is hoped, command the united support of all interests in their respective cities on the side of economy in public ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
THE WOMEN OF
 MOOSE LODGE

At a meeting of the Women Of the Moose held last night plans for the annual meeting to be held on February End were made. com- mittees to arrange for the event in- eiude, Refreshments, Mrs Mary commerford, Mrs Margaret Dahl and Mrs Nora Doyle; entertain ment, Mrs Della Hanlon, Mrs Mary commerford, Mrs Nora Doyle and Mrs Margaret Dahl; membership, Mrs Mary conmerford. Mrs Mary Heushtaling and Miss Susan Me. drafhi publicity. Miss Marion iIouahtallng. Mrs Mary Conner. ford and Mrs Mary seeryi ways and means. Mrs Nora Doyle. Mrs Della iiAnIon and Mrs Mary IleuHhlaiIng. relief mairen. Mrs Mary HounhtalinE.
 hsnior regent, Mrs Anna ~, Goddard. presided st the business meeting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

Keep yourself looking trim at very little expense. It is almost unbelievable to offer such smartly styled frocks at soc. Sizes l6-52.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
Organization Papers
 Filed in Hartford

Organization papers were filed yesterday afternoon in Hartford by Brenner, Inc. of this city. The paid in cash is $1,000 and the property in the company is valued at $28,000. The officers of the con- cern are: President and Treasurer, Henry Brenner; vice-president, Tina Brenner Davidson; secretary, Sarah Brenner. Incorporation papers were filed by the Waterbury Investment company. The author ized capital is $50,000 consisting of 800 shares at $100, all paid. The incorporators are Mitchell J. AL bert, Raphine Farr and Milton H. Myers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
Miss Kirk Addressed
 The Naturalist Club

Members of the Waterbury Nat uralist club heard an interesting talk last night by Miss Elizabeth Kirk at their meeting in Mattatuck hall. "Summering in the old World" was the topic of Miss Kirk's talk. She described her trip in Italy and the Italian Alps. The society voted to visit the Peabody Museum at Yale on Saturday. At the next meeting on January 18th. Frank J. Martin will talk on "Something About Bats"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
The Anti-Tuberculosis
 League Annual Fund

The Waterbury Anti-Tubercu- losis league reported yesterday that receipts from Christmas seal sales continue to come in. The total to date is $3,622.72. Receipts from 49 factories totals $501.50 while 72 business houses contributed $304. Booths sent in $150.56 and un- classified sales totaled $11.39. The report shows there were 2,279 re- plies from 3,253 appeals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
STATE WARS AGAINST "D0CTORS"
THE INDUSTRIAL
 FOREMEN'S CLUB Much Interest in Address
 of Gov Cross on
 January IA TO SERVE DINNER

Economic Questions Confront ing the State and the Nation" will be the subject of an address by Governor Wilbur l.. Cross at the dinner meeting of the Industrial Foremen's Club at the Central YMCA Thursday evening. January IA at o'clock. At a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Foremen's Club last Monday night reports from the various plant representatives indicated an ex- pected attendance of betweeen 400-500 foremen and executives.
 President Walter s. Berry has urged all members of the club to get their tickets early in order that members may get first chance, be- cause many business and profess sional men of the city are anxious to attend the banquet and to hear Governor Cross discuss the sub Ject announced.
 Reservations for the dinner which will be served in the gym nasium in the Central Y may be made by calling the Central YMCA.