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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03
Figures of Realtor Testifying for Utility in
Rate Case, Are Ridiculed by
Counsel for Defense.
Ground on Which Lofty Valuation Is Placed
Is Paradise for Frogs, Hufsmith
Reveals in QuizZing.
BY LOWELL NUSSBAUM,
Times staff Writer

Frog infested swamp land today reached new high
valuation with testimony of George T. Whelden realtor
federal court the Indianapolis Water Companys twelve
Dawson White river north of Broad Ripple
worth 81, 900 acre.
The revelation when Whelden, the water COM
pany second witness in it's suit for $2600OOOO valuation
and higher water resumed the witness stand was
croexamned by George w. Hufsmith assistant attorney
general defending the public service commissions order
issued last December.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03

YEARLY, George Toney, the
father, former West Virginia coal
miner, rubbed gnarled hands to-
gether and explained he could not
buy shoes and clothing and food
for the family.
"THE basket I get from the
Il trustee lasts only about half
a week and I can't make more
than a 81 or 81 week, otherwise.
We pay Sc month for this house
and are behind in the rent.
The charities won't, or can't
help us any more. I got 81 help
on my rent four years ago and 1
was told that's the last help 1
could get. Most Of the help we've
had came from the teachers and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03

Vergie always had evinced
distaste for school, not because she
disliked scnool itself, but because
she was not dressed as well as
some of the other girls. The last
straw was added to Vergie's bur-
den Of shame over her poverty
when she went to school wearing
the shoes a sister had picked up
on the dump.
Let's see those Shoes" said a
schoolmate, they look like some
1 threw away. Why, they are the
same ones" she tainted Vergie-
and this morning Vergie swallowed
poison. She became i'll at school
and was sent to city hospital
where doctors say they do not be-
ieye her condition is serious.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03
is the story OF little Yer


u gle Toney, Ia, who lives
down by the tracks" at 100 South
Drexel avenue, and who took poi
son today because a schoolmate
tainted her for wearing shoes
salvaged from a city dump.
Vergie is one of sixteen chill
dren, twelve of whom are living,
and eight of whom reside in a
ramshackle house with peeling
wallpaper and gaping plastering.
The eight children and their
father and mother exc out mere
existence on one poor relief basket
a week and what George Toney,
Sc. the father, can earn from pick
ing up bits of junk on the dump
at Orange and Bancroft streets.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03
FEDERAL JUDGE QUITS

George A. Carpenter Gives Advanc-
ing Age as Reason.
By United Press
CHICAGO, May 3.-Federal Judge
George A. Carpenter said today that
he had just submitted his resigna-
ton to President Roosevelt.
The veteran jurist gave as his rea
son the fact that he will be 81 next
Oct. 20 and that he does not fee
able to continue on the bench
longer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03

on farm properties and facing an
other delinquency.
The new legislation has taken a
$10,000,000 burden off the shoulders
of the farmers. This is the greatest
boon that could come to the dis
tressed farmers. We expect still low
er taxes next year"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03

This morning, Vergie's father
caught her smoking a cigaret and
switched her lightly across her
shoulders. A few moments later.
Mrs. Oslo Kaiser, 20, her sister,
wrested a bottle of cardoline and
phenol eczema lotion from her
hands after Vergie had swallowed
quantity of the slow-acting
poison.
DUT the switching wasn't the
Il reason for Verge attempting
to end her life, according to the
mother and sisters. The trouble
goes back to Monday, when Vergie
came home sobbing from School
81, 4700 English avenue, where she
is a IA pupil.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03
Reap Fortunes

Thousands have seen their
savings swept away during the
depression and many have
known want who never realized
its pinch before.
A favored few have turned
the depression into a harvest,
by far-sighted. legitimate bust
ness transactions. The inter
esting story of how some of
these men have fought against
odds, coming back after vir-
tually all their assets have
been swept away, will be told
in The Times.
The first story is on Page
One, Section Two. today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03
Nazi Envoy to Worlds Fair

81 Jnitcd Press
BERLIN, May 3.-Dr. Paul Joseph
Goebbels, Nazi minister Of propa-
ganda, will represent Germany at
the opening of the Chicago world
fair. the United Press learned
authoritatively today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03
MISSION COURSE ENDS
Three-Day Session to Close Today
at First Baptist.

The three day session, which has
been held in the First Baptist
church, will close today. More than
100 missionary workers have been
enrolled in the classes, under the
direction of staff Of speakers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03
ROOSEVELT RAILROAD
MEASURE Is READY

Program to Be Submitted to Con-
gress Thursday, Is Report.
By United Press
WASHINGTON, May 3.-Prasi-
dent Roosevelt will submit his pro-
gram for railroad rehabilitation to
congress Thursday, it was learned
at the White House today.
The remaining point in his emer-
gency program, a public works prof.
ect to give employment to thousands
Of jobless, has not been completely
worked out yet, but will be ready
for congress next week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03

Whelden late Tuesday took
the stand and testified that
real estate, used and useful,
held by the water company, is
valued at $3,725,445, exclusive
of improvements, as of April
l.
Hufsmith today continued ques-
tioning Whelden closely as to meth
DDS by which he reached values he
fixed on various tracts in his sur
Vey.
Whelden testified he had con-
sidered the Dawson tract, on the
east banks of the river, as pros
pective river front home sites.
RidicuIes Valuation Figures
Don't you know, as matter of
fact" Hufsmith asked, that persons
who built cottages on this land,
rented from the water company,
had to abandon them because they
got tired Of shoveling mud out of
them every spring, and that most
of the tract is swamp land, infested
with frogs and inundated every
spring."
Whelden admitted that half the
land is inundated during high water
season, and is Swampy.
And yet you would place a valua-
ton of $4,000 an acre on this land
for residential purposes?" Hufsmith
retorted.
Hufsmith continued his ridiculing
of the water company's valuation
figures when the 99-acre Mooney
tract. between the river and canal
in the lowlands west of Michigan
road, was delved into.
This land, also subject to inunda-
ton. was valued at $500 an acre.
Whelden testified that it might
be suitable for a golf course, and
added that owners of fine homes
on the bluff, north of the river,
might buy it to prevent poor-type
development in the vicinity of their
homes,
Hearing to Recess Friday
Under questioning by Hufsmith,
Whelden said it might be pur-
chased by one of these mansion
owners who raises horses, and used
as pasture.
q suppose he would barge the
horses out of the land and across
the river when the tract is flooded,
HufSmith countered.
Whelden defended his $3,500-an-
acre valuation of the Vannoy tract,
between Sixteenth and Eighteenth
streets. Immediately north of the
new baseball park with the state
ment that he considered it an eX
cellent potential residential neigh
borhood.
He said it could be subdivided
into seventy lots which HufSmith
pointed out would have to average
5000 each to reach Whelden'S valu-
alton of the tract, and then would
have to be increased TO $3.50 to pay
street and sewer Improvement costs.
Albert Ward, special master in
chancery, who is conducting the
hearing. announced the sessions
would be recessed Friday until next
wednesday, as he will be out of the
city several days.
He added that he would like to
inspect all the company's real estate,
accompanied by representatives OF
the contending groups.
Whelden was to be followed on
the stand by Emerson w Chaille,
another realtor.
other water company witnesses
we're expected to include Harry
Boggs, indianapolis. and John j.
Jirgal, Chicago. certified public &C
countants: George w. Fuller and
Malcolm PRIME, New York city, con-
sulting engineers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03
States Farmers See Hope in
Initiation After II Lean Years
BY BASIL GALLAGHER,
Times Staff Writer

After twelve Indiana farmers looking
o in more
Indiana
0
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03
All II Indiana Representatives Back Presi-
dent in Making Possible Billions in
Currency Expansion.
ENACTMENT TO COME SOON
Strictly Farm Aid Sections Are Sent to
Senate for Conference; Passage
Expected Next Week.
BY WILLIAM F. KERRY

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Presdent Roosevets S60OO-
100000 initiation program approved today by the
This action, following senate approval last week, makes
possible policy of expansion unprecedented since
the Civil crisis.
Speaker Rainey announced the vote 307 to &c.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03

FORDOR SEDAN-Model T. sell or trade
for radio. living room suite. folding
chairs or what? 665 E. 49th. HU-1S1S.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03
DR.. HINES TO RESIGN

Indiana State Teachers College
Chief to Quit Next Week.
By United Press
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, May g.
DR.. L. N. Hines, president of Indi-
ana State Teachers college since
1921, will resign next week because
of Hines, it was reported here to-
day.
The resignation will be effective
at the close of the present school
term, it was said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-03
SWAP DIRECTORY-Each swar

SWAP DIRECTORY-Each swap
ad appearing in The Times is
listed free of charge in Times Swap
Directory for sixty days at no ad-
ditional cost. Call Riley 5551 or
come to Want Ad Headquarters,
PA West Maryland street Gust west
Of CAPITOL aVenue).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27

floor prices at 10 minute intervals to facilitate trading.
 Frenzied short covering and new buying came into the market at the opening. The rise really be- gan in the last quarter hour yes. terday when the Street was ap- prised of the administration's plan to abrogate officially the gold clause. After the New York close further gains were made in the coast markets and early to-day in- ternational issues scared in Lon- don. The dollar was down on all markets.
 Orders came in from all quarters
 of the country until at the open-
 ing specialists were swamped. They
 punched the orders and touched them off in blocks of 1000 to 2b,-
 900 shares.
 General Motors opened on 25,000
 shares at 25 1-2, up 1-2. and a new
 top for two years. 1t bettered that mark later and was again the
 active leader.
 Gold mining issues, influenced by
 the imitation tactics of the admin-l
 istration, scared. Homestake Mini
 ing, highest priced active stock.l
 reached 227 where it was up more1 than 10 points. A burst of strength in the graina
 markets brought demand for the farm equipment shares and they shot ahead to new highs. Alcohol issues made further gains. Coppers joined the rise 1 when the price of the metal rose
 to z IA cents a pound, the highest level this year. Oils were active
 and firm. Steels made new highs with U. S. Steel. The latter crossed | its 1892 high on the opening and held a point gain. Utilities were firm throughout the session.
 although their gains were lighter | than other sections. The Utility average made a new high for the | year.
 | Railroad shares were given a stimulant around the end of the first hour when the weekly car Ioadings statement was made pub- lie. That showed a rise of more than per cent over the corre- spending week of 1892, the best comparative showing in nearly { years. All divisions of the loadings total save less than carlot Nler-l chandise and livestock exceeded q year ago. A moderate gain was registered. over the previous week in the aggregate loadings. Heavy prof1t-talxing came into the market from time to time but it was easily absorbed and new buying came in.
 Shorts covered recent commit- ments, at wide losses. Leading
 shares jumped ahead to new highs in the last few minutes of trading. Railroads were featured by Union Pacific. General Electric, American' Can, DuPont and American Tele- phone were in demand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27
CHANGE FOR EX-SERv|CEMEN TO REENLIST
DENY MOTION TO
 SET ASIDE VERDICT
Death Action for $3,5OO Recently Decides Against
 Defendant in Common Pleas Court

week ago yesterday. The suit was based on the death of Mrs Mar garet Briggs, mother of the plain tiff. She was struck by the de- fendant's car as she was crossing East Main street at Silver street last Feb. 7th.
 The defendant sought to have the verdict set aside on the grounds that it was against the evidence and contrary to the law governing the case. Attorney Maurice Grus- kay counsel for the defendant ar- gued to have the verdict set aside. Attorney Arthur I. Cook and At torney Andrew D. Dawson, counsel for the plaintiff argued that the verdict should stand.
 The suit was originally brought against both Albert and the John Hancock Insurance Co.,, by whom Albert was employed. The plain tiff charged that Albert was an agent of the insurance company and in the capacity of his employ ment when the mishap occurred.
 Attorney John F. McDonough, representing the insurance com pany, moved for a directed verdict in the company's favor and the court granted the motion, before the case went to the jury.
 Attorney McDonough charged that Albert was not within the scope of his employment when the accident occurred. Judge McNiff upheld Attorney McDonough's 8 contention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27
Woman Seller
 of Narcotics
(Continued from Page 1.)

(Continued from Page 1.) but instead testified in Mrs Jelke's favor. Judge Charles A. Walsh or dered the writ of protection issued so that she might continue. as a witness.
 Mrs Hartman. admitting under cross-examination that she rented rooms in her Birmingham, Ala, apartment for immoral purposes" denied that she had ever rented such a room to Mrs Jelke. It had been testified by Mrs Fife Wagner Bailey, Birmingham divorcee, that she had seen Mrs Jelke and man known as "The Major" in one of Mrs Hartman's bedrooms on at least two occasions.
 She admitted promising to testi- fly for Jelke that she had seen Mrs Jelke there but said she changed her mind when she saw Mrs Jel- ke's picture in newspaper.
 "I once knew a woman named Eugenia," she said, "but this lady here was never in my place."
 She added that plenty of majors captains and generals" frequented her apartment but most of them. she said, were rum runners from Florida"
 "I got Mrs Bailey into this case" she said. but I made a mistake. We all make mistakes. I haven't any right to blacken the reputation of another woman"
 Court was adjourned until Mon- day when it is expected Mrs Hart man will again be placed on the stand to complete her testimony
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27
TWO STATES TO
 VOTE ON REPEAL
 DURING THE DAY

Dover, Delaware, May 27-(UP) = Delaware voted today for dele- gates to a state repeal convention meeting June "A.
 Only S17 delegates - all at large will be elected.
 Both wet and dry leaders were optimistic. Vets claimed Whining ton would safely carry the state for repeal but drys contended downstate voters would swing the state.
 Carson City. Nevada, May 27 - (UP) - Nevada. with the smallest population of any state in the union, but most of it dripping wet" voted today for delegates to county conventions which will meet June 10 to elect representa- tives to state repeal convention Septembr 5.
 Despite the wetness of the state Nevada repealed it's state liquor law in 1923 the Anti-Saloon League, w. c. T. U. and churci; groups have waged a determined fight to arouse dry sentiment. Wet leaders appealed to constituents to vote to avoid possible upset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27
GEORGE NOONAN IN ROLE OF LIFE SAVER
At Lakewood Park Which Opens for the Summer Season Tomorrow
 NEW FACILITIES

The summer season will be off cially opened at Lakewood park tomorrow, Irving w. Harrison, superintendent of parks stated to- day. The beach, renovated and with a number of new lockers for men and women will be open for swim ming with the we'll known George Hike" Noonan in the role of life saver and instructor.
 Mir Harrison said it is unusually early for launching the swimming season at the north end resort but the unseasonal warm weather of the past week has caused swim mers to look eagerly toward the beaches and resorts around these parts. Mir Harrison said it usually has been the custom to open the park on Memorial day. but tho de- mand for swimming prompted him to move the date for opening ahead sew ral days.
 The beach, with the sun tan raft and floating raft with several div ing boards has been put in excel lent shape for the accommodation of the swimmers. The water is higher this year than in other years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27
THE DEATH OF
 WAR VETERAN
Major Kavanaugh Died Yesterday at the New
 ington Hospital
LONG IN SERVICE

Major Arthur J. Kavanaugh, prominently known in state mili- tary circles for period of 30 years and as an athletic director at Yale, died at the U. s. Government hospital at Newington yesterday He suffered for several years with a lung disorder and arthritis as a result of his valorous service in France. He was cited flor excep- tional gallantry.
 The deceased enlisted as a pri- vate in the famous New Haven Blues" Second Connecticut Regi- ment in 1903. He was commis- stoned Second Lieutenant at the time his regiment was sent to the Mexican border. While with the A. F. F. in France he was pro- noted to the rank of captain and was later assigned to the Division of Criminal Investigation. On the of the Connecticut National Guard in 1921 he became commanding major of the First Battalion of the 192nd Regiment.
 Major Kavanagh is survived by his widow and three children, resi- dents of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27
Waterbury Gets Quota Of 9 In
 Civilian Corps
State to Supply 25O Men to Chop Down Trees in Forests and Parks Enlistment of Former Sol- diers Follows Protest at Age Limit

25 so it is up to the buddies to step lively and sign up.
 Inquiries have been made at the local offices fthe Red Cross and the Lincoln House association for applications to sign, but enlist ments by mail stand less chance of being accepted than personal appearances at Newington.
 The new army of World War veterans is being m bilized throughout the country as part of the Conservation Corps program of the U. s. government. Ex-soldiers and sailors are being given con- sideration after protests were made in all parts of the country as to the restrictions placed on them by the age limit. The new outfit will be sent into the woods to carry out the work as designed for conserva- ton recruits.
 If any Waterbury veteran is interested he is advised to hop over to Newington at once and consult with Major Bannigan. It is ex- pected that the 250 places will be filled within a few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27
Thomas F. Hallinan Estate Inventoried
 Total Of $8,624.18

surance agent and realtor. Nephews and nieces share the es- tate of the deceased.
 The estate includes an equity Of $4,500 in property at oi Pember- ton street Mir Hallinan had cash on hand on the day of his death amounting to $2.100. He had a checking account of $564.11 in the Waterbury National Rank, with savings of S76.32. In the Water bury Savings Bank he had on de- posit S369.15 and in the Dime Saw ings Bank, $22.3S. Seven checks in his possession. including five from the city of Waterbury, amounted to s3S0.25.
 The list of investments submit ted by the appraisers included 20 shares of United Founders, valued at S20.0O; Public Utility Hold. ings Corporation, $4; 25 United Corporation, $162.50; 20 Common wealth Corp, $37.50; 6 Niagara Hudson Power Corp. $61.50; [ General Gas and Electric Corp. $6.12; 9 U. S. Electric Light and Power. S105.75; Curtiss-Wright Company, s14.60; two bonds of New York. Chicago and St Louis R. R., valued at $200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27
JUDGE M'CRATH : HAS A HEART
Not in Favor of Denying JObless Men Use of
 Parks
ADVISES THE POLICE

Members of the police depart ment were advised today by Judge John F.. McGrath to "go easy" on rounding up jobless men as vag- rants.
 Having no home or suitable hang-outs the court remarked that it was only natural that they would frequent the public parks and un- less they were committing some of fense or making nuisance out of themselves the police were in- structed to leave them alone.
 About eight alleged vagrants were in court today. In cases where the technical charge was that of idIeness they were discharged. Some of the boys while homeless or jobless apparently had no diff culty in drinking something strong CT than 3.2 with result they were booked on the charge of intoxica- tion. Judge McGrath while de- lending the men against vagrancy campaigns advised them to stay away from the liquor or else they would be put to work for the state. probably making chairs down in the county jail in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27
IKvESTM ENT
 STOCKS RISE
 TO NEW HIGH

The investment trust aver age during tbe past week es- tablishcd q new high record for the year to date. The aver age for the common stocks of the five leading management trusts, influenced by the lever age factor, stood at 1885 as of May 26, compared with the average of 14.62 on May 1e, an increase of 11.8 per cent. The low for the current year to date was S.22 on March 31.
 The average of the non- leverage stocks stood at 14.O1 as of the close May %, com pared with 1885 at the close. on May 19, an increase of 4.9 per cent. The average of the mutual funds closed at 1915 compared with 9.59 on May 19, an increase of 5.S per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27
STRIKERS HAVE
 BEGUN VOTING
 IN MANCHESTER

Manchester. N. H., May 27- tUP)--The 7,S0O striking employees of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. largest cotton textile mills in America, were voting to- day on the question of returning to work Wednesday at 15 per cent wage increase.
 It was believed practically cer- tain that the workers, who walked out a week ago yesterday, would accept the proposal. The imme- diate wage increase was the main issue in the strike. The company previously had promised it for July 31.
 Other strikers, however. were reported dissatisfied with the plan. and demanded restoration of a wake cut received last February. This reduction ranged from 20 to 10 per cent. they claimed.
 Negotiations also were going forward today for settlement of Manchester's other strike, involv- ing 2,200 shoe workers. Proprie- tors, union representatives and Chairman John R. McLane of the state board of arbitration were to confer today for the first time since the strike started.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-27

the first quarter of the year, is principally due to the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey hav- ing changed it's dividend period to a semi-annual one from the quar- terly payments made heretofore. Accordingly half yearly dividend of 50 cents a share was declared, this being the equivalent of the usual payment for the second quarter and like amount which ordinarily would have been paid in the September quarter. The in creased payment resulting from this change, together with the dec. laration of semi-annual dividends by several of the pipe line com panies more than offset the loss due to reductions and omissions of quarterly dividends by several members of the group.