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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-09
ROOSEVELT To
ASK LAW AIMED
AT SPECULATION
Message Urging Exchanges
Be Curbed Ready for
Delivery.
BBUnifed Press

By United Prcss
WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt planned today to
send to congress demands for dras-
tic curbs on the speculative activi-
ties Of the nations great security
exchanges.
A message setting forth his views
on the type Of legislation needed
to effect the reform which he be-
lieves essential was said to have
been completed last night.
Chairman Duncan U. Fletcher Of
the senate banking committee and
his investigator, Ferdinand PecOra,
worked on a bill based on revela-
lions at the committee investigation.
The bill was regarded as the ad-
ministration's answer TO demands
that the spectacle Of the 1923 Sc
curity mar6et collapse should not
be repeated. Teeth in the form
Of heavy penalties were expected
to discourage thpse seeking to cir
cumvent the law.
The bill represents the combined
efforts Of Mr.. Pecora and experts of
the commerce department who have
been making a study into the ex-
change methods and possible cures.
The bill is more drastic than was
recommended by the commerce de-
partment. Adoption of the measure
will mark a new epoch IN the his
tory of the exchanges, hitherto left
almost entirely TO themselves.
Later in the session it is planned
to pass legislation which will gov
ern speculation on the commodity
exchanges. Roughly, the bill TO be
introduced today provides for the
vesting of broad powers in the
hands Of the federal trade commits
sion.
The commission is to have the
power to demand periodic reports,
FIX requirements for the listing Of
stocks, raise margin requirements
above certain fixed minimum, if
needed, and limit the amounts of
credits to brokers or customers
brokers loans.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-09
RETAIL CODE GROUP
ASKS incorporation
MIRA Authority Directors
Siqn Petition.

Articles of incorporation for the
Indianapolis Retail Code Authority,
administrator of the NRA retail
code locally, were filed with the Sec
rotary of state yesterday.
The Incorporation articles were
signed by all thirty-two directors.
Officers listed are Theodore B. Crit
fifth, president; Arthur A. Brown,
vice president, and Toner M. Over
ley, secretary.
The code authority affairs have
been administered, since it was
formed several months ago, in the
Better Business Bureau Offices.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-09
BANKS SHAREHOLDERS
SUED BY STATE BOARD
Liability for Closed Etna Trust
Assets Tested in Two Suits.

Two suits to recover individual
liability from shareholders of the
closed Etna Trust and Savings
Company were filed yesterday in
superior courts by the Indiana de-
partment of financial institutions.
Judgment of $500 was demand
ed in a complaint against Percy B.
Goodrich: the second suit asked
judgment of $1,000 against Samuel
T. Brown. Several similar actions
have been brought by the state de-
partment against stockholders of
the bank.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-09
Flush Poisons From
Kidneys and Stop
Getting Up Nights

When you can get for IS cents a
supremely efficient stimulant and
diuretic that will flush from your
kidneys the waste matter, poisons
and acid that are now doing you harm,
WHY continue to break your restful
sleep by getting up thru the night. Just
ask your druggist for Gold Medal Haar-
lem Oil Capsules-but be sure and get
GOLD MEDAL. right from HARLEM in
Holland, which is also successfully
used to drive excess uric acid from
the body-the aggravation of sciatica
neuritis. lumbago and rheumatic pains.
Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-09
0rphanage Urged
BIZ Times Special

KOKOMO, Feb. Reconstruction
of a Howard county orphans home
is being urged by a group of citi-
zens, spokesman for which are Mrs.
George Locke, Omer Kirkendall and
E. H. Sage, who presented the pro-
posal to county commissioners.
The county now boards orphans
in various institutions over the
state. Cost last year for care of
twelve children was about $1,000
according to commissioners.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-09
Old Store Sued
BIZ Times Special

MADISON, Feb. 9.-Appoint-
ment of a receiver for the Marks
& Benson Corporation, which has
operated a clothing store here for
eighty years, is asked in suit tiled
in Jefferson circuit court by Frank
j. Pritchard, owner of stock in the
cOrDOratiOn.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-09
Licensing Proposed
BIZ Tim es Special

BLOOMINGTON, Feb. 9.-Ordi-
nance for licensing of plumbers, both
employers and workers, is being con-
sidered by the city council. The
measure provides for a written ex-
animation by a board of five men,
berS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-09
EDUCATOR TO SPEAK
William BOSse Lectures Before
Sahara. GrOttO.

William Bose, director of educa-
tional reference in the state super
intendent of Instructions Office, will
speak to members of the Sahara
Grotto luncheon club today at the
Grotto home.
His subject will be 1.-THE Cost and
Entertainment of Education"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
The Idea Is Good

\ The Massachusetts state division of the Izaak Walton League has great plans in prospect for cleaning up the Connecticut river from source to mouth. Every town or city that lies in the Connecticut river valley is being invited to send represen- tatiyes to a conference to be held Ill Springfield at which stream qualification plans will be thoroughly discussed. If these preparations result in the neces- gary action then we will surely exult, but we have read of so many similar ventures that failed to materialize that we always approach them now with caution.
 If the Connecticut river can be rid Of pollution and cities and manufacturing plants forced to treat sewage and wastes before dumping them into the river the age of miracles will be at hand. In the first place it is a long undertaking. In the second it is very expensive. Right here in Connecticut there are any number of towns and cities flirting with the thought of sewage plants and modern disposal systems They can't all install them on account of finances. However, 1t must not be thought that the city is the only offender in this case. Industry also is guilty.
 The Izaak Walton League has some thought of enlisting federal support in this tremendous project it visions. It mentions the qualification of the Passaic River in New Jersey and the sealing of old and abandoned mines in Pennsylvania as examples of federal aid. There are 349 cities and towns in the Connecticut river valley. If all of them subscribe to q mutual agreement to end stream pollu- tion it will be an accomplishment Never theless, it is one that should be done. The day is coming when our streams and ponds, now polluted, will be our sources of potable wateri That prospect isn't en- couraging irtheir present state. The alternative @s end the undesirable condi- tions now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
We Caught The Bear

The gentleman who caught a bear by the tail, and who found hanging on try ing proposition, but didn't dare let go, be- cause things would be very much worse Ii he did, seems to have had nothing on the present administration in it's civil works program. The administration has been spending something like $50,0C0,000 weed on civil works employment. At that rate the existing fund will be exhausted by the middle of February. The Presl- dent has asked Congress to vote $35O, ,OOO,- 900 more to carry the job along; yet It would require more than twice that sum to take the program through May l, Ii the present rate of operations is main tained. Right here the administration would seem to have wide-open chance to get itself into lot of grief.
 The tough part of it is that, back of those stupendous sums of money, there is a stupendous number of human beings who will get cruel and tragic disillusion- ment if the problem is not handled just so. Also, though it might be mean to mention the fact, they are all voters. Already the CWA is showing signs ot creaking. Money is beginning to run short. Hours of work have been reduced. In some localities men are being laid oil. The theory, of course, is that the CWA program can be tapered off as private business revives sufficiently to absorb the men who are discharged. But that time hardly seems to have arrived.
 One locality, where CWA men are being laid off, reports that applications for re- lief have been increasing of late. It would take an optimist to believe that prosperity will return so fast that private business can absorb all 100000 CWA men by next May. The administration has on it's hands a program which cannot be con- tinued indefinitely, but which cannot be cut off suddenly without causing pro- found disappointment to great many people.
 These CWA men had not had jobs for long time-for years, in many cases-be- fore the government put them to work Many of them had been on the relief rolls. To cut them adrift before new jobs are open would be cruel. So what? We'll, the administration would seem to be up against one of it's biggest tests. It may not exactly be between the devil and the deep blue sea, but it at least can under stand the emotions which beset the gentle man who had bear by the tail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
HISTORY

History about Waterbury does not reveal specific acts of heroism on the part of Waterbury soldiers, but 1t is not doubted, though unre- corded, that the bravery of local soldiers ranked with that of sol- diers of other localities. Six hum dred and eighty nine men in Wat erbury participated in the war, and private family records have heen cited by Dr. Anderson as containing interesting data concerning certain individuals. Two such instances are recorded in the diaries of Judah Frisbie which gave detailed &C., count of the march of Captain Porters company to New York in .1775, and that of Josiah Atkins, the period of tho latter diary extending from April to October 15, 1781. Josiah Atkins was of Farmingbury (WolcotD.
 As has been the result of wars through the ages, Waterbury was somewhat different after the de- moralizing effects of the Revolu- tionary war, as were all other American communities. Many dis- crepancies appeared in lists and to those that were compiled by Dr. Anderson and other historians, were added from time to time many other names. At the close of the war" wrote Dr. Anderson, Waterbury found herself territorily reduced by the towns of Watertowu and Plymouth of n large section of her former domain, and of perhaps fully one-half of her wealth and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31

conditions being as they were, most cos mopolitan group was on hand to partici-' pate in the celebration. 1t was a fine tribute to our President. It was fine tribute to the numerous citizens of this city who united to make the ball success. From financial standpoint it was a glor- ious success From every other stand point it was even more of success. It proved that even in the midst of depres- sion we have some thought for more un- fortunate persons.
 The Waterbury Democrat has been proud to join in the preparations that went before last nights party. If in our way we did anything to make the affair more completely successful we are satis- fled. Naturally the committee in charge should feel encouraged. Naturally it, will file glowing report of Waterbury's birthday ball with Washington. We sin cerely trust that those who gave freely of their time and their ability to make the night enjoyable will be amply thanked. And that includes long list of contribu- tors, not merely the man or woman who purchased a ticket, but everybody from musicians down to the humblest patrolman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
Young Drivers

The Motor Vehicle Commission of New Jersey made statistical study of driving accident records in that state. It was found that drivers between the ages of Is and 24 have the most accidents. One ill every nine in that group has an accident during the year. For the group from 25 to 34 years the ratio is 12 drivers to one accident The best record is made by drivers between 35 and 50 years. They have a ratio of 15 drivers to one acci- dent, although they comprise 36.23 per cent of the total registration. Their safety record is probably matter of ma turity, experience and judgment rather than extra skill.
 As a matter of fact, many young driv- CTS handle car very well. They may understand it's mechanism thoroughly. But they drive chiefly for pleasure, with a gang, and speed appeals to youth. What to do about it? That's problem. Teaching them that careful driving is an obligation they owe to other drivers on the road might help, and perhaps depriv.. ing them of the privilege of driving if they abuse it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31

We don't suppose it was after Congress hit at an employment project in which Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt was vitally
 interested that the mistress of the White House decided that all social functions would be held without the presence of liquors of any description, save simple wines Last week the Treasury-Post- office appropriation bill was slightly amended, and by democrats in the House too, so that furniture made at Reeds vile, w. Va, factory will not be used in postoffices of the country. The Reeds vile plant is being built with federal funds and is expected to give employment to many poverty stricken families in that section of the state. Mrs Roosevelt con- ceived the idea if this new factory could supply most of the postoffice furniture throughout the nation it would bring re- lief to hundreds of men and women. However, democratic congressman were of the opinion that throwing the business to Reedsville would simply be depriving factories now enjoying this business of orders that are necessary to keep men and women busy in their particular local ities. And as a result the Reedsville plant won't get the contracts. Mrs Roose- velt's reaction to this throwdown has not yet been revealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31

Washington. Jan. 31--Word of Herbert Hoover's forthcoming visit to New York gave Washing ton it's biggest political thrill of the year.
 Speculation immediately ran riot as to the real meaning of the. trip, No one took seriously the statement that the ex-president is coming east solely becauae of "private business" Too much is going on behind the political scenes to accept that simple ex- planation. First there is the in- creased activity and aggressive ness of the republicans against are administration. Second there is the Hoover opposition to Hiram Johnson's reelection as senator. Finally there is the bit- ter under-coVer struggle going on among republicans for con- trol of the party machinery.
 It is an open secret that pow erful elements, led by Indiana's ex-senator Jim Watson, and Charley Hilles, New York na- tional committeeman. are busily preparing to dislodge the pres- ent Hooyerite domination.
 A HOOVER STORY
 Pending MT Hoover's arrival, the politicos are swapping stor- ies about him. The latest is about a speech he made at the last an- nual jamboree of San Francisco's famous Bohemian club, of which he is a member. f.
 According to republican ver- sions, the gay evening was draw ing to 0 close when the master of ceremonies, without mention ing Mir Hoover's name, asked him if he wouldn't say a few words on how it felt to be an "ex-president." MT Hoover rose and said:
 q spend my time chiefly en- in California. In the morning I look out from my window over Santa Clara valley and think, How good 1t is to live in Cali fornla!'
 "Then I turn to my cOrrespon- dcncc. After that is finished l look out over Santa Clara valley and think, How good 1t is to live in Californian Then take a motor ride or walk, and think, How good 1t is to live in Cali fOrnia' Finally in the evening I again look out over Santa Clara valley, yawn bit and think, 'HOw good 1t is to live in Cali fOrniao"
 With thls MT Hoover. sat down. There was some laughter and applause, and the program pro- ceeded. As the gathering was breaking up, a guest who ob- ViOusly had not confined his thirst to ice-water, approached the ex-president, slapped him on the back, and said: ......
 "You know, yon sounded just like that guy HOOver!"
 WHERE HONOR IS DUE
 General Douglas Macarthur may be chief of staff under a democratic administration but the army is non-political-some- times-and the general does not mind getting 0 helping hand from the republican national committee.
 Recently John Cal O'Loughlin, assistant executive of the com mittce organization here, pro- posed the award of medals to those army officers who had con- ducted the best citizens conser- vation camps during the past year. Robert Fechner, eco di-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31

Georgia right now is besieged by hun dreds of bargain-hunting motorists from the other forty-seven states of the Union. Georgia some few years ago decided to improve it's fortune by special rates to motorists for license plates. By executive order flat charge of $3, passenger cars or trucks, was imposed. It more than in- creased the number of cars on the roads in Georgia It led motorists from sur rounding states to secure the plates. To- day applications from 2,5OO motorists outside Georgia have been filed for 1884 markers. There have been all sorts of complaints from commissioners and registrars in the states that are vitally af- fected by the low charge, but Georgia officials refuse to be disturbed and con- tinue to issue all the markers they can for $3 car. It's bringing in business and Georgia probably has to build as many miles of roads annually as the average state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
WashingtonLetter
By LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff CorresDonder

Washington. (UP)-Once a year President of the United States is permitted to go out in public with out making a speech. The occasion Is the annual dinner of the White House correspondents Association.
 Under such circumstances 1t is small wonder that MT Roosevelt hesitated not at all the other day when 8 delegation of reporters dropped into his office, reported that the annual party would take place early in March and prayed for Presidential patronage.
 Do I have to make speech 2" asked MT Roosevelt.
 "No speeches. MT President"
 "I'll be there." was the quick promise.
 And. if prospective hosts of this President will take tip from the reporters there is q suggestion how to obtain MT Roosevelt's presence at a function. Just assure him or any other President that he may have a night out minus the re- sponsibility of speaking and half the battle is won.
 It might be well for persons in Purto Rico, the Virgin Islands. the Canal oZne, California and Hawaii to remember about speeches if Mir Roosevelt makes his forecast jour ney to those points after congress adjoins.
 This correspondent, of course. does not presume to know whether the President wants to make speeches on that trip. Perhaps he will be full of messages for the people. But if at his ports of call the President should find that his schedule calls for a minimum of speech making the chances are he will be delighted.
 Many statesmen seek opportuni- ties to speak. There frequently are at the guest-of- of-honor table men who feel that they could and should be doing much better Joh of addressing tho assembly than is being done by the senator eabi- not member three seats down who happens 10 Do on his rect. presldents don't feel that way about it. They are automatically put down for q speech whenever they appear in public # there is sd much aH q pause in their pfogrenl from one place tO fhe next. If tI | la a banauet, the President usually Hneaks last and may contemplate tho ordeal through his meal and through ihe niimeg0un speeches which open the festivities. Nmnil wonder, then, that dI ffoOhaVait welcomed nD Invitation 10 dine in eaFiv March with several hundred noHhpaDnfmen, All % noa6 de that nIaflf fg appear. e1il ene be enleffained'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
The Nation Has Saluted

No more fitting salute was given a public parsonage on the occasion of his or her birthday than that paid Pres ident Franklin D. Roosevelt yesterday. Throughout the land merry-makers joined together not merely to wish the chief executive of the nation well on his b2nd birthday but tSsS to make M srsa, nsr aH thc % Prssident is responsible, namely, the Warm Springs Foundation, where the snedlcal and scientific world has joined forces te combat the dread infantilc paralysis.
 Waterbury did herself proud last night ln attending the birthday party held at tho Hamilton Park dance hall Weather
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
So They Say

This modern sculpture and painting is horrible, senscless, de- void of art--Edwin Markham, fa. nous poet.
 hope tho next witness will ex. plain the EinsteiD theory to us.-- Senator Carter Glass Of Virginia, at the senate hearing on banking and currency.
 scarcely can claim Co DO nn ex- pert in any fieid.---0won D. Young.
 TO bring a person into court in n HomI-heIpleas condition to bo tried i0 Do obnoxious i0 ordl' nary d0eanGey--Juage Joseph Das vid Of Chicago, wh0 declared q flin. trial ln Dr AlIo0 Wvnekoepg ease.
 | ihlnh if iH impossible i0 pay public and private debiB without dnnnfIna fhN du|Iafs Prof George Y, Wnffen eg Cornell.