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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
Roosevelt Looks Back on go Days of
Work and Sees Progress Achieved

day. y-day use of his extraor-
binary power. And he smiles.
He has shown no fear of using
his power. He has closed and
opened banks, taken the nation off
the gold standard, and prepared
for initiation. He has slashed ex-
penditures until the 1884 budget
may balance. He has brought back
beer.
He has sent an advance army Of
100000 men into the woods to give
them employment and take them
off the dole. He soon will have
power to force farmers to curtail
production under a system that may
bring ready cash and higher prices
He has asked for and will re-
ceive legislation to reduce mortgage
costs on farm and urban property
He will soon inaugurate in the
Tennessee basin a great experiment
in the proper use of natural re-
sources.
His advisers are preparing d ST.
500, 900, 900 public works measure to
relieve unemployment. He wants
authority to regulate security is
sues, and he favors banking law
that will underwrite the safety of
the nations banking system.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
DRIVE CENTERS
ON WATER CO.
VALUE FIGURES
Utility Pleads Return Is Too
Low; Hearing to Be
Resumed Wednesday.

Temporary truce in the Indian
apol1s Water Company's fight for
higher rates was in effect today,
following adjournment i'll federal
court Friday until Wednesday.
First week of the lengthy hear
ing before Albert Ward, special
master in chancery, Was marked
by testimony of water company
witnesses. They said the company
is earning less than 6 per cent on
a $22, 100000 valuation under the
public service commissions Deem
Der rate order.
They made their first steps in
the effort to show the company's
rate-making valuation should be
set at from $26,OO0,0OO to $28,0O0,-
coo, on which the company asks a
return of from 712 10 8 per cent.
Testimony Is Assailed
Testimony of Emerson w. Chaille
and George T. Whelden, realtors,
that the company's lands, exclusive
of improvements, are worth from
$3,725 AS to $3,806,679, was attacked
bitterly by George w. Hufsmith,
deputy encouragement, defending
the commissions rate order.
Hufsmith Friday brought admis-
sion from Chaille that his valua-
ton for rate-making purposes in
cluded parts of Wabash and Mis-
souri, street, title to which the COM
pany claims through its purchase of
the canal.
Attack on what is termed excess
sive valuations set on farm lands
owned by the company is expected
to be continued Wednesday.
Engineers to Testify
The water company later in the
week is expected to introduce testi-
mony by consulting engineers as to
value of the company's Improve
ments. William L. Ransom, New
York, and Joseph j. Daniels, In
dianapoliS, are representing the
water company
Hufsmith is being aided by Sher-
man Minton, new state public coun-
selor; Edward H. Knight, city cor
poration counsel, and James E.
Deery, city attorney.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
Hourly Temperatures

into bankruptcy. and farmers to the
poorhouse. The spirit of a decade
of bigotry, chaotic economics, and
selfish nationalism was over the
land.
He walked in the very valley of
depression as he descended the
capitol stairway to the inaugural
stand. He himself was grim.
Today he smiles-a smiling die
tator.
Today-amidst criticism and en-
couragement-he is the nations
constitutional dictator The federal
government has assumed super
vision of banking, the monetary
system and agriculture; he proposes
to extend regulation to railroads and
all industry.
He is moving in the direction OF
planned national economy, with a
request that wages be raised 81
multareously with price increases.
He has transformed Washington
into world capital, to which states
men of other lands make pilgrim
age. He has tried to make the
phrase-"We'v got to succeed
the watchword for the coming Lon
don conference.
Now he squares off at the end of
the second month for his real task
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06

There is a 2-year-old starter in
the third that looks the works and
1 am handing this to you as a good
thing. She went half in :48 in
workout the other day and 1 IN
derStand she is going for the works
Derby day.
1 can't see anything else but
Charley o. in the big race, with
Ladysman second and Mr.. Khay-
yam for what's left. Looks to me
like Charley is going to make his
big brother, Mike Hall, proud of
him after today.
Ogygia ran a bangup race last
out and today should do the we'll
known tow rope act. Habanero
looks like another winner for
Whitney in the seventh and it is
Cayuga in the second.
Tired Avon, no doubt, is the best
of the lot at Pimlico in the sixth.
1t is coupled with Open Hearth,
which probably will be scratched.
Today's Selections
At Churchill DolUns-
l. Naval Cadet, Southland Duke.
ThomaSville.
2. Cayuga, Gettin' Even, Threat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
COST OF BANK
RECE|vERSH|PS
AT HIGH MARK
Expense Shown in Reports
at IT Per Cent of Whole
Amount Realized.
ONE OFFICIAL TARDY
State Savings Figures Are
Delayed; Action Taken
on Meyer-KiSer.

With filing of the final report for
the second of three major Indian
apoAs bank receiverships, total cost
for twenty-eight months liquidation
has reached $204,431.88.
Brandt c. Downey, receiver for
the Washington Bank and Trust
Company from Nov. Is, 1880, until
Feb. %, 1888, filed his final report
Friday, showing expense of SILL
1854
The final report of Curtis Rott-
ger, receiver of the City Trust Com
pany from Nov. 10. 1890, until
March Q, 1888, was filed April 81.
Operating expenses were listed at
$92, 94648.
Eben Wolcott, former receiver of
the State Savings and Trust Com
pany, has not filed the final report
ordered by Circuit Judge Earl R.
Cox. Deadline was fixed at April %.
Operating Cost 81 Per Cent
During their terms of office, Dow
ney liquidated $396,62838 of the
banks assets and Rottger cashed a
total of $356,03421, which represents
$752 ,662.59.
Compared with the results
achieved, the operating expense
represents approximately q per cent
of the liquidated amounts, the re-
ports show.
The Meyer-KiSer bank was added
as the fourth of the large local re-
ceiverships Thursday, with appoint
ment of Thomas E. Garvin, former
municipal court judge, to handle its
affairs.
Liquidation of the institution was
removed from the hands of former
officers of the bank on petition of
the state banking department, after
an audit disclosed that the bank
was insolvent.
Handled by Ex-Officials
For nearly two years the liquids
ton has been handled by Fred
Meyer, j. j. Kiser and M. S. Cohn,
hqtridating agents and former bank
officials.
Judge Cox will hear further evil
dence Monday on a receivership Pc
tition filed by Edward Little and
Sidney Horn, attorneys, against the
Pilgrim Properties, Inc, real es-
tate firm organized by Meyer KiSer
bank officials.
Little, holder of twenty-five shares
in the property company, testified
Friday that he was sold the stock
on the representation that it was
stock in the Meyer-Kiser Bank
building on East Washington street.
Later he learned that the stock
was on three local apartment
houses, he testified. Cohn and Kiser
were on the witness stand Friday
and denied that the stock was mis-
represented.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
BY RAY TUCKER
Times staff Writer

WASHINGTON, May 6.-"When
I promised to give America new
deal, I meant just that"
President Roosevelt today feels
that he has earned the right to pass
that judgment on his first two
months. Although indulging in no
extravagant promises, he is hope
full for steady improvement.
He realizes. along with everybody
else, that the great test is ahead
whether the reforms set in motion
so speedily will work Signs of bet
terment show in higher stock and
commodity prices, and a widespread
spirit of confidence, but he knows
the real battle comes now.
Regardless of future trends, his
action, courage, and leadership are
reflected in what he has tried to do.
When he took office. banks every
where were closing; he had to shut
their doors completely. Gold was
escaping to Europe and mattresses;
he had to embargo shipment and
demand its return under legal
penalty.
Few people had money to buy
necessities. though prices were so
low that manufacturers we're going
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
OFFICERS REELECTED
BY NATIONAL C. OF C..

Two SubstitutiOns Are Made at
Washington COncIave.
By United Press
WASHINGTON, May 6.-Present
officers of the United States
Chamber of Commerce were re-
elected Friday by the board of
directors with two exceptions.
William V. Hodges of Denver was
substituted for Nathan Adams of
Dallas as president of the
southern division, and Robert ".
Fleming of Washington substituted
as treasurer for Oscar Wells of
Birmingham, resigned.
The board of directors was elected
as nominated earlier in the week. 1t
includes w. F. Gephart and A. P.
GreenSfelder of st. Louis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
HoW the Market
Opened
BY ELMER C. WALLER

NEW YORK, Ma. 6.-Stocks re-
sumed their uptrend at the open
ing today after absorbing consider
able proflt-taking near the close
Friday The dollar continued to de-
cline, breaking to a new low since
1879.
Cotton futures advanced IS cents
a bale.
Buying orders came into broker
age houses when the pound Ster-
ling and other foreign units adj
vanced against the dollar The
pound reached $4051&, up cents
and a new high since September,
1881.
Gains in the stocks ranged up
ward to a point and large blocks
turned over on the opening.
The first sale of U. S. Steel was
made at 1875, up 4 on q block of
$500 shares. 1t moved higher in
the early dealings.
American Telephone opened $500
shares at 1895, up Is. Allied Chem
ical opened at 9414, up /; Consoli-
dated Gas 5234, up p; Atchison
587s, up Is.
General motors sold at 227s, up
a on an initial block of 5000 shares.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06

3. Atmosphere, Angon Bridge,
New Deal.
4. Traitor, Noah'S Pride, Justina.
8. Likewise, Speedy Skippy, Penn
cote.
s. Charley o, Ladysman, Mr..
Khayyam.
7. Habanero, Marie Jean, North
Mill.
8, Ogygia, Royal Sport, Birthday
Gift.
Best-Likewise.
Track-Fast.
At Pimlico-
l. No selections
2 Electric Calf, Integrity, Your
Bob.
3. Watch Him, Brandon Mint,
Merrily On.
4. Ladfield, Vishnu, Mexico.
5. Foxianna, Garlic, Ming Sun.
6. Tired Avon, The Nut, Stepin-
fetchit.
z. Flaming Mamie, Ruane, Storm.
8. Night Patrol, Worthington,
Traffic Judge.
Best-Tred Avon,
Track-Fast.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
Grain Futures Stronu

d y 4 mica PFPSS
CHICAGO, May Corn shot
into the lead on the Board of Trade
today as prices advanced sharp
q to rs cents on the continued wet
weather and consequent delay to
seeding. Wheat was unsettled and
unevenly p cent lower to Is cent
higher. Other grains forsook the
leadership of wheat and rushed up
ward with corn.
Oats advanced % to q cent while
rye was z to q cent higher and
barley rs to IL cents higher. Pro-
visions also were strong. Foreign
markets were stronger than ex-
pected which offset profit taking
selling in wheat, but the irregular
ity lin stocks slackened activity at
the start.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
Father Grilled by Officers; Deal Rouses Sus-
picions of Massachusetts Authorities,
Who Continue Inquiry
Parent Admits Child Was Kept on Boat for
Hours Before Word of Her Rescue
Was Passed On.
BY MARTIN KANE
United Press staff Correspondent

WOODS HOLE, Mass, May 6.-The story of kidnapped
Peggy McMatha dramatic tale of the bndods and ropes,
of long Imprisonment in darkness under the guard of kindly
man. and of treatment which drew protest from her only
when she was served sandwiches for the third day
successon-was made public today by Brigader General
Daniel Needham state director Of public safety.
AS General Needham reayed the story to newspaper
shverng in cold dawn winds outside the Woods Hole
guard station and he spoke Peggys father Neil c.
Mcath was undergoing examination inside the
station.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
1,4OO TAKEN Off
POOR RELIEF ROLL
April Cost Drops $4,000
From March FiuureS.

Decrease of 400 persons receiving
Center township poor relief was an
nounced today by Charles Clark,
county attorney. He said jobs
supplied through the city moderniza-
ton drive caused the decrease.
Relief costs in April for coal, seed,
fuel, and administration dropped
approximately $4,000 from March
figures to $4,000, Clark said.
Families now are being taken off the
relief list at rate of sixty a day,
he said.
Clark estimated that approximate
ly 500 more families will be released,
due to funds sent home from re-
forestation camps. Poor relief costs
will be reduced further by the 1000
gardens being planted by relief
recipients, Clark said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
Legion Post to Give Play

Service spost of the American
Legion will present The Seven
Eleven Minstrels," at the McCords-
vile high school building at 8
Tuesday night. Twenty-four post
members make up the cast. The
show will be in charge of DR.. Rus
sell A. Showalter, Lawrence ".
Kinder, Clell Gibson and Fred Nc
Conaha.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06

Peggy was home again,
sleeping in her own bed in the
twenty = two : room McMath
house at Harwichport, but the
mystery of her kidnapping
seemed as far from solution
as ever.
The girl was found with her
father and several other men aboard
a boat off Harwichport late Friday
McMath and his business assO-
ciate, William Lee, as we'll as bank
ers and others concerned in the
ransoming of Peggy, were ques-
toned through the night after Peg
gy had told her story and had been
sent home with Mrs. McMath.
Ransom Is $4,000
Needham told Peggy's story, an
nounced that the ransom had
amounted to $4,000 in currency, and
made public some details of ne
gotiationS for the childS return
But beyond that he fatty declined
to go.
Needham told Peggy's story and
the other details shortly before 4
a. M, and indicated then that he
and his men, as we'll as McMath
and all the other witnesses, would
stay at the coast guard station
through the night.
He warned, however, that he
would allow no further statement to
be made, and would let no informa-
ton leak from the well-guarded sta
ton.
Among the witnesses under ex-
animation was Cyril Buck, Har-
wichport year-round resident who
served as intermediary between Nc
Math and the kidnapers.
Asked to Name Dog
AS Needham relayed the story,
Buck was approached by an agent
of the kidnapers and asked to ar
range negotiation. Buck insisted on
proof that the girl was alive and
after consulting McMath asked that
she be requested to tell the name of
her pet dog, which had died
The kidnaper's agent returned
with the name, Peter the Great"
written in Peggy's handwriting,
Needham said.
That convinced the McMaths that
it was safe to negotiate, and ran
som payment was arranged, &C
cording to the story
But it was evident that police and
federal agents were wholly unsatis-
fed with the situation. McMath
was insisting upon maintaining a
pledge to the kidnapers of forty
eight hours protection, it appeared,
whereas the officers felt they should
have all information and thus be
enabled to start at once upon the
trail.
Clash With Police
Many details of the story re-
NAMED in doubt, and Needham was
frankly resentful over the situation.
Were just beginning work on
this case" a department of justice
agent said when ne and five other
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
Louisville Is damned for
Historic Event; Favorite
Is LadySman.

By EHitcd Press
LOUISVILLE, May 6.-The
field for the Kentucky Derby
was cut to 10 today, when Fingal
and BOilermaker, entries of
Colonel E. r. Bradley, and the
Calumet Farms Warren Jr., were
scratched.
The weather had cleared at
scratch time, but the track was
heavy with mud.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
HEAVY BATTLE
RACES IN CHINA
Severe Fighting Reported
Inside Great Wall as
Japanese Advance.

By United Press
SUICHUNG, Manchuria, May g.
Heavy fighting between Chinese and
japanese troops near Shenhochen,
inside the Great Wall, was reported
here today when squadron of Jap
anese airplanes left to bomb Chi
nese concentrations.
The battle opened with brisk can
nonading Friday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
In the Air

Weather condition at 9 a. M:
West wind, Is miles an hour; tenn
perature, So; barometric pressure,
29.90 at sea level; general condi-
tons, overcast, hazy; ceiling, 1900
feet; visibility, miles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
T. B. CURE is CLAIMED
Scientist Asserts He Has Discovered
Germ, Perfected Serum.
By United Press

By United Press
BERLIN, May 6.-ProfeSSor John
Habthan, an American scientist
living in Berlin, today claimed that
he had discovered the germs caus-
ing leproSy and tuberculosis were
identical.
Professor Habthan told the United
Press that he already had perfected
successful treatment for tubercu-
losis through injections, and that
he successfully had treated 1900
patients with his new serum.
Habthan said he formerly lived
in New York, but also did work in
Eugene, Ore, San Francisco, Los
Angeles and Chicago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
BY KENNETH ID. FRY
United Press Staff Correspondent

LOUISVILLE, May 6.-The CLAM
our and the glory of another Ken
lucky Derby lured a vast, gay NOV
ing throng to old Churchill Downs
today, where the seasons best g.
year-olds await the strenuous mile
and quarter test for a $4,000 pot
of gold.
Fast horses and beautiful women
-Kentucky's boast-will be on
parade at the time honored Downs,
where the derby win be rum for
the 59th time late this afternoon.
Uncertainty marks every racing
angle of today's derby. Rain has
been predicted for three days. After
an afternoon of balmy weather
Friday, a brief torrent fell Friday
night More showers were pre-
dicted for today.
Field Is Large
A surprisingly large field of twen-
ty-one colts and one filly was named
overnight, but three were scratched
today. But if the Downs oval
dries we'll today not more than fiji
teen are expected to go to the post.
Several unexpected entries were
made when threatening weather
prevailed.
For the first time in four years,
the future book favorite selected
when nominations closed Feb. l,
has withstood training perils. The
favorite is LadySman, w. R. Coe' s
staunch son of Pompey. who failed
in the 1926 race here Coupled with
LadySman are Pomponius a n d
Pompoleon and they might be as
short as 8 to 5 by post time, about
5 O'Clock, central standard time.
Sonny Workman will be astride
LadySman.
A new feature was injected into
the Derby late Friday when Head
Play, the western favorite, worth
only $575 as a yearling, was sold
by Mrs. William Crump of Nashville
to Mrs. Silas Mason of Richmond,
KY, for 100000 and IS per cent of
Head Plays earnings in the Derby.
Head Play Second Choice
Head Play holds favor as a
Staunch second choice to the Coe
entry, at 4 to l. Another welI-liked
western colt, Charley o., is rated
at to l.
Colonel r. Bradley, whose entries
have won three Kentucky Derbies.
has named three starters. Fingal
Brokers Tip, and Boilermaker. The
latter two never have won a race.
although Brokers Tip, son of
Black Toney. sire of Black Gold. the
1924 winner, has trained we'll and is
supported heavily.
If F. A. Griffith'S Mr.. Khavyam.
winner of the mile start at Havre
De Grace last week, comes pounding
home under the wire, he will be the
third son of Derby winner to gain
the brackets in the $4,000 race. Mr..
khayyam is held at 10 to /.
At Top Doubtful Starter
No Jockey riding a Derby entry
today ever has been astride the VIM
ming horse in this event.
Racing writer's here for the Derby
are almost equally divided in select
ing the Coe entry and Head Play TO
win. The only filly entered, Nash
Turn to Page Two
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06

CHURCHILL DOWNS LOUISVILLE 6-L
~ like the thing the today
thing 2-yer-ods should pop right
back again. although warning
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
$40 Sombrero Is Stolen

A "f1ve-gallon" sombrero, valued at
$40, and a gladstone bag containing
$3.50 worth of clothing and toilet
articles were stolen Friday after
noon from the car of Albert McCabe,
circus employe, while it was parked
in the 5000 block, Coliseum avenue.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06

u w INs OOC NI1VIy O-OdUd WUct
farm entry.
Doubtful Starters-Good Advice,
Silent Shot, Pompoleon, Fair Ro-
chester.
Probable Post Tines p. m.
&C. S. To
Weather Forecast-Probably show
ers, clearing in afternoon.
Morning Scratches-Finga1, Boil
ermaker, Warren Jr.
Mutuel Field DARK Winter,
Strideaway, Spicson, Silent Shot,
At Top, Fair Rochester, Captain
Red.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
DERBY FIELD
BIZ I nifed Press

By nited Press
LOUISVILLE, May g. Here's
the official field for today's fifty
ninth running of the Kentucky
Derby:
Sixth race: $4,000 added, 3-year-
olds, IL miles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
IN CONGRESS TODAY

BY United Press
Senate, house and committees in
recess until Monday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-05-06
HOUSE SPEEDS
SHORTER WORK.
WEEK ACTION
Leaders Expect to Report
Bill Today; Snag Hit by
Wage Measure.
MINIMUM PAY URGED
Frances Perkins and Head
of Clothing Union Plead
for Set Price.
BY RUTH FINNEY
Times STAFF Writer

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Short
work week legislation moved several
steps closer to enactment today,
while substitute legislation for con-
troll of production and prices, as
we'll as hours of labor and wages,
ran into difficulties.
The house labor committee con-
Guided hearings on the first measure
late Friday and prepared today to
report a bill regardless of what
action may be taken by groups con-
ferring on the broader plan.
Those working on the industrial
control measure, however, have not
succeeded in drafting a bill accept
able to the divergent employer and
employee groups interested. AS soon
as agreement is reached, Senator
Robert F.. Wagner Dem, N. ",
will lay the bill before President
Roosevelt and ask his serious con-
sideration,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-04-26
THE SALES TAX cHIMERA
Tampa Tribune

If the Tampa Real Estate Board
should get the sales tax which it has en-
dorsed, we greatly fear that it would find
it had acquired gold brick. @
It has been the history of all such
measures, in this state at least, new tax
revenue brings with it new ways Of spend
ing it. With the large cost of administra-
ton and collection of a general sales tax,
and with the new methods for getting rid
of the money which professionally would
be devised, very little of the revenue would
be applied to relieving the tax on real
estate.
The question has been so often and so
thoroughly threshed out, and almost in
variably to the discredit of the sales tax
idea, that it is bit surprising to see it
still seriously advocated.
Anyway, the governor says he will
veto any sales bill which comes to his desk /;
and, as the Key West Citizen puts it, I'VE
know death knell when we hear it.