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Evening star., 1934-09-05
INTERIOR UNIT SITE.
CLEARING TO START.
National Park Service Calls
for Bids to Remove Tenn
porary Edifices.

The National Park Service today
moved to clear parts of the site for
the new Interior Department Building.
when it called for bids for demolish-
ing and removing temporary build
ing, No. /, situated between c. D,
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets.
The bids are to be opened in room
1915. Navy Building, on Tuesday next
ut II am. At the same time. Oliver
@. Taylor. chief of the Eastern
division. branch Of engineering, Of the
National Park Service, will consider
bids for razing the obsolete heating
plant and temporary building, No. 8
annex, located between Eighteenth
and Nineteenth streets and Consti-
tuition and Virginia avenues. This Is
to be the site for the new Pan-Ameri-
can Union administration building.
Temporary building No. occupies
some $4,000 square feet and Is two
story structure of frame construction
and exterior stucco walls. The heat
ing plant is 80 by 172 feet and is 40
feet high, and is of steel-frame con-
struction, with corrugated asbestos
walls and roof. The annex Is three
stories high and is of concrete-and-
tile construction. Formerly the Navy
Munitions and other buildings In that
section were heated by this plant, but
now they will be served by the new
central heating plant, near the Bu-
reau Of Engraving and Printing.
Evening star., 1934-09-05
FOREST FIRES CLAIM
LIVES OF 7 FIGHTERS
Survey Shows Score Injured and
Millions of Dollars of Prop
erty Destroyed.
ny the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
SPOKANE, WASH, September s.
Fires have claimed the lives Of at
least seven fighters, caused grave in
juries to o score or more, and de-
trcyed millions Of dollars worth Of
timber and property this year in the
West.
A survey yesterday. based on official
figures from the files of the United
States Forest Service at Missoula.
Mont, showed five Civilian Conserva-
ton Corps workers have given their
lives in Western Montana and North
ern Idaho this Summer. Another
youth died at Boise, and forest
supervisor was burned to death In
California.
The financial loss hardly can be
estimated. Millions of board feet of
pine, fir, spruce and other valuable
timber have been consumed by the
flames. In addition ranch homes,
mine buildings, Forest Service lookout
stations, bridges and other property
undoubtedly has added other millions
to the loss.
Walter Kolniak, 1s, of Sloan, N. 2,
and Raymond Ledvina, IL, Of Boise,
Idaho, are the latest casualties in
this seasons war against flames.
Kolniak was crushed by q falling tree
near Clarkia, Idaho, yesterday. Led
vina's skull was fractured by q falling
limb Saturday.
Evening star., 1934-09-05
FIREMAN PROMOTED
sergt. Altman, Lieutenant, Re
placing Liston, Retired.

Sergt. j. E. Altman of the District
Fire Department yesterday was pro-
NOTED to lieutenant to fill the vacancy
created by the retirement August ! of
Lieut.. j. j. Liston.
The action was ordered by the Com
missioners upon recommendation by
Charles z. Schrom, chief engineer of
the Fire Department.
Pvt. B. r. Ihrie was promoted at
the same time to the rank of sergeant,
to take the place left vacant by the
promotion Of Sergt. Altman.
Evening star., 1934-09-05
At Half Price
Clipped Pile
Bath Mats
ST
Regularly So
Regularly So

An unusual offering Of Bath Mats, of
quality decidedly superior to those regu-
larly sold at this modest price. With soft
clipped pile :. and in lovely colors to
match your bathroom color scheme:
Maize, peach, jade, blue or orchid (con-
bined with white in reversible pattern).
Or you may prefer white with the color
note confined to the border. We suggest
your taking advantage of this opportunity
to buy several . as we do not expect
to be able to duplicate this purchase.
LINENS, SECOND FLOOR
Evening star., 1934-09-05
Very Specially
Priced
Installed, With 275.Callon
Tank and Automatic Controls
Terms as Io,o as $25 do,gn and
$I2.M month for ~ months.

This oil burner, installed now, means freedom
this Winter not only freedom from SHOW
cling coal, rebuilding fires, and emptyins ashes,
but freedom from concern when the tempera-
ture changes suddenly, and from worry when
you cannot remember whether not you closed
the draft. For the "Home" Oil Burner auto
matically maintains whatever temperature you
prefer. 1t is designed to operate on the lower
priced fuel oils, and is capable of heating a
FIVE to fifteen room house.
Oh BURNERS, FIFTH FLOOR
Evening star., 1934-09-05

distinctive addition to your service or an appre.
ciated gift in this very worthwhile offerins which
will not be duplicated this season.
GLASSWARE FIFTH FLOOR
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
Thank You, Mr.. Groninger

return" on the "ear value" of its property used in
the public service.
What is fair return? What is fair value? Aye,
there's the rub. These two matters are the big
bones of contention in every rate case.
Millions of dollars have been expended through
out the country appraisal engineers ana experts
in search for fair value and fair return; and years
of delay have resulted from Investigations for such
value and return One rate case in Chicago
started in June, 1916 and the commission order was
written in November, 1920. The city of Chicago IN
its search for fair value and fair rate of return
expended 900 and used three and one-half tons
of paper in making field notes, exhibits, etc., while
the company expended $1,462,000 Is not this
about the acme of governmental stupidity?
Two competent accountants, within six to eight
weeks could have examined the connpanys books
and records and disclosed every dollar honestly in
vested in the property and determined the cost OF
money to the company in the operation of its
business.
Maybe, some day, the supreme court of the
United States will remove the wild uncertainties
of the Smyth " Anes rule by adopting Mr.. JUS
tice Brandeis' proposal of making prudent invest
ment the rate base and the cost Of the money IN
operating the business the measure of the rate OF
return.
Maybe, some day. the voters of the various states
will rise UP in their wrath and demand that state
officials state governments in the public inter-
est, instead of private interests
Maybe some day, politicians will learn that the
purpose of state government is the general welfare
of the citizens OF the state, instead OF the up
building of few private fortunes.
Until this is done, the press of this country can
render great service to the utility patrons by pro-
testing against writing up" values; "overstating"
depreciation; padding operating expenses and by
fighting for reasonable rate of return.
On behalf of myself and thousands of others
similarly situated" I thank you for making this
fight, and congratulate you on again demonstrating
the power for good that may be welded by fear
less free press.
TAYLOR E. GRONINGER,
Former Corporation Counsel.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
Thousands in Jail See Hope
in New Ruling of High
est Tribunal.
By United Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6-The
shadow of impending Jail was lifted
from a small army of alleged boot
leggers whose cases jam the dockets
of federal courts throughout the
country today as the result OF a
supreme court ruling which held the
courts may no longer punish dry
law violators.
At the same time another army
imprisoned in jails in all parts OF
the country saw a ray of hope for
early pardon. Attorney-G General
Homer S. Cummings has said he will
expedite the pardon requests OF
casual offenders with right of way
for the little fellow.
Little hope of freedom was enter
tanned for the racketeer and big
time" bootlegger. The authorities
plan to let them serve their SEN
fences.
1t was felt. however, that in view
of the supreme court action a
habeas corpus writ would soon be
applied for by some prisoners in an
effort to test the authority OF the
government to punish for violation
of a law repudiated by the people.
The court did not pass on this
question yesterday. It noted the
point was not before it.
Estimates of those affected ranged
from $4,000 by Solicitor General
Biggs down to 5000 by Cummings.
Dry law violators in Jail make up
half the population of the federal
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
The indianapolis Times.
Dear Sirs.

Inc 1HuldudPOlS AAllee'
Dear Sirs:
The expose by your paper of certain matters
connected with the public service OF electricity in
Indianapolis has borne fruit; and as result, the
company proposed voluntary" cut in rates.
Electric consumers owe you vote Of thanks
for the courageous fight made.
You presented facts, based upon investiga-
ton of records made by the company ITSELF that
must have struck home. 1t required nerve to make
this kind of fight. But, thank heavens, we still
have men who think straight and shoot as they
think.
For MANY years certain public utilities in In
diana and other states have had their own way.
Through political Vaccinations with both Re-
publicans and Democrats they have been able to
control state governmental agencies designed for
their control They have gotten everything they
wanted from legislatures; dominated public serv-
ice commissions and won favorable court decisions,
because of faulty and half-baked commission
orders.
1t seems that about the only means left to pre-
vent exploitation of public utility patrons is free
press and this voluntary" cut in electric rates is
a real testimonial to the power of the press to
bring to its knees rapacous public utility manage
ment
Indianapolis should be thankful that The In
dianapols Times is good enough to spend its money
in making Investigations of matters of such public
concern and then giving the public the benefit OF
such Investigations
Public utilities are favored creatures of our law
They are given their right to exist by the state;
they are dscharging public function; they are
granted rights and privileges not enjoyed by those
in the fields of competition, and their business is
clothed with monopoly privilege
Being engaged in public business, their business
is affected with a public interest. Therefore the
public is entitled to the fullest knowledge possible
of the Utilitys conduct of it's affairs.
Not only that, but when men invest their money
in business dedicated to public service and have
their business clothed with a monopoly privilege,
they should be content with a reasonable profit
their investment.
AS the law stands. under the decision in
Smyth V. Ames, the utility is entitled to fair
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
COUNCIL KILLS
TAXICAB BILLS
Maximum Rates Ordinance
Is Defeated; Charity Law
Is Passed.

Efforts of certain taxicab inter-
ests to boost rates were thwarted
last night by the city council when
the minimum rates ordnance was
killed.
In a public. hearing on the pro-
posed ordinance, representatives of
the Hoosier Cab the Union Cab
Companies declared that boost in
rates at this time would hinder
business and -demoralize the sery-
ice. A representative of the Red
Cab Company spoke in favor OF
passing the ordinance.
Harry w. Fuller, representative OF
the Hoosier Cab Company declared
that the present low rates have
made it possible for more people to
ride in cabs and that an elimination
of downtown cruising has been
brought about.
Edward Strather told the council
men that the Union Cab Company,
of which he is one of the owners,
had called in their drivers for an
expression of opinion on the pro-
posed ordinance and all were in
favor of the present low rates.
Strather said that the drivers felt
an increase in prices at this time
would mean a decrease in revenue.
An ordinance regulating and
licensing public charities was passed
by the council. AS a means of con-
trolling spurious charities promo
tons. the ordinance bans all types
of canvassing unless a license has
been granted and the charity cause
investigated by a nonsalaried COM
mittee of nine citizens. Established
organizations which have no paid
workers, however, are exempt from
the requirements.
The council also killed an ordi-
nance providing for a reduction in
taxicab drivers license fees from 81
to 25 cents.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
PRESIDENT TO PUSH
WAR DEBTS ISSUE
Determined to Put Matter
Before Congress.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt is unswervi- G in his
determination to place the explosive
war debt situation before this
session of congress, it was reported
authoritatively today.
Mr.. Roosevelt's views and sugges-
lions will be embodied in special
message. What the highlights will
be remain mystery.
Under no circumstances, however,
it was insisted, would he even hint
at cancellation or heavy down
ward revision of the figures that
are mounting daily through the &C
emulation of unpaid interest
charges.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
DERN ORDERS WAR
PURCHASES PROBE
Sweeping Inquiry to Be
Made by u. S. Agents.
By United Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Secre-
tary of War George H. Dern dis
closed this afternoon he had au-
thorized a sweeping investigation by
the department of justice into all
phases of the war Department.
commercial activities, both pur-
chases of supplies and sales Of sur
plus materials.
Mr.. Dern's announcement came
as District Attorney Garrett began
presenting evidence to grand jury
on certain phases of alleged irregu-
larities. An order barring Joseph
Silverman from doing further bust
ness with the war department was
the first public step in this investi-
CATION" Mr.. Dern said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
FIND INSULT ABLE
TO TRAVEL; MAY
GO TO DENMARK

By United Press
ATHENS, Feb. 6.-Samuel Insults
unwelcome visit to Greece, where
he has found refuge from American
extradition proceedings, neared its
end today as two government ply
sicians declared him able to travel
insult was understood to be seek
ing to charter a ship for Denmark
where he hoped to find new
sanctuary from the United States
governments effort to return him
for trial in connection with the col
lapse of his vast utilities companies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
NEW ELECTRIC
RATES GO into
EFFECT TODAY
8.3 Per Cent Cut Becomes
Operative in City and
Suburbs.
u. S. MAY AID SURVEY
Appraisal of Light Company
Property Will Start
Next Week.

A new schedule of electric rates
was in effect throughout Indianap-
oils and its suburbs today as an or
der from the public service COM
mission directing cuts in household
light rates of S.3 per cent was pro-
mulgated.
simultaneously, it was learned
that the federal power commission
at Washington was studying the re-
quest of Sherman Minton for an
appraisal of the property of the
indianapolis Power and Light Com
pany and probably would make a
decision today or tomorrow.
Tt seemed likely, from reports to
The Times from Washington, that
the federal power commission at
least will offer to aid in a, dis
tribution cost study in Indianapolis,
which might include not only cleo
trio light and power, but the distri-
button systems of other utilities in
the city.
Meanwhile, according to Dudley
Smith, publicity director for the
public service commission, negotia-
tions have been begun for an ap-
praisal and inventory of the light
company by an independent firm of
engineers. Actual appraisal of the
property will be started next week,
it was learned.
Formal Hearing Planned
officials of the public service
commission made it clear that the
engineers engaged by the light
company will work with members
of the engineering department of
the public service commission in
making the appraisal upon which
fair and permanent rates are ex-
pected to be established. The ap-
praiSal is expected to take about six
months.
An inventory, which also will be
checked by representatives of the
public service commission is con-
sidered by utility experts to be the
most arduous part of the appraisal
work.
Following the complete appraisal
and inventory of the company's
property, Y formal rate hearing will
be held which will establish fair and
permanent valuation and rates.
Sherman Minton, public counselor
before the public service commits
sion, whose efforts in behalf of
lower rates resulted in the petition
to show cause why rates should not
be reduced in Indianapolis, ex-
pressed displeasure with certain
elements in the city obviously deter
mined to undermine the efforts of
the public service commission.
Raps Dissatisfied Element
"The new schedule of rates put
in effect today-while only tempo
rary-nevertheless leaves the way
open to fair and permanent rates
for Indianapolis consumers" said
Mr. Minton. 81 feel that the public
service commission has made for
ward step. The new rate schedule
benefits every consumer in the city.
The fight has only begun. When
we complete the appraisal we will
establish rates, 1 am confident,
which will bring permanent relief
to Indianapolis electric consumers"
Mr.. Minton praised The Times for
its militant fight for lower rates.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
Courts No Longer Can
Punish Dry NOIdtOrs

prisons and, counting those in local
jails, total 5000.
Elimination of these two groups
from consideration by the federal
government was greeted by officials.
The United States courts, en-
barrassed throughout prohibition by
the nondescript type of defendants
that gave their courtrooms and cor
ridors a police court" atmosphere,
were believed to welcome the disap-
pearance of this type of offender.
The court ruling which in effect
quashed all pending prohibition
prosecutions whether awaiting trial
or on appeal was rendered in the
case of Claude Chambers and By
rum Gibson, accused of violating
the Volstead act in North Carolina.
The day after repeal became effec-
tive they challenged the right of
the federal courts to try them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
FAIRBANKS NAMED
IN LONDON DIVORCE
Movie Star RuSheS to See
His Lawyer.

By United Press
LONDON, Feb. 6.-Papers in the
divorce suit of Lord Ashley, were
served today on Lady Ashley and
Douglas Fairbanks ST., who is named
as correspondent.
London society and the public were
in a fever of interest over the action
involving the famous movie star
and the beautiful peeress, formerly
Sylvia Hawkes., musical comedy
actress.
Mr.. Fairbanks is accused of mis-
conduct with Lady Ashley. After
being served with the papers, both
Lady Ashley and Mr.. Fairbanks hur-
ried to their solicitors for long con-
ferences.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06

active presiding officer of Indian
apolis lodge No. II, and in 1907 was
named treasurer of the lodge. He
served at this post until his death.
His wife also was active in the
Moose order.
Mr.. Mahoney served as district
supervisor of the Moose up to his
death.
He was employed as local super
visor for the Metropolitan Life In
surance company and was organizer
for the Majestic Life Insurance
Company.
Democrats named to the senate
at the last election.
He was a member Of SIS. Peter
and Paul cathedral.
Surviving is the daughter, Mrs.
Joseph Beck, and two grand
children.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
Senate Studies Bill to Halt Utilities
DELAYING Rate Cuts In Federal Courts
Passage Predicted for Act
Backed by Johnson
and Norris.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. - Two
rugged senate independents, Hiram
Johnson of California, and George
w. Norris of Nebraska have given
such a powerful shove to a bill
aimed at great public utility corpo-
rations that its passage was pre-
dicted by some as it neared a vote
in the senate today.
senator Johnson Is the author Of
the bill and Senator Norris wrote
the judiciary committee report
favoring its enactment. The bill
would prevent utility companies
from fighting the decisions of state
utility commissions in federal dis
trict courts. The practice in the
past has led to long delays in max
ing rates effective and in some
cases multiplying rate decisions en-
tirely.
"A delay of justice very often is
an absolute denial of justice" Sen
dUO1 1NOI11O Od10 Ill LID 4CHO1 Ue
Bar Association Opposes
At the time it came to the floor
of the senate after its long delay
while being opposed by the Amer
lean Bar Association and the large
corporations, the supreme court in
the same wing of the Capitol was
furnishing an illustra ton of the de-
lays frequently encountered in pub
lie utility rate cases.
The court took under advisement
for a decision at some future date
the appeal of the Illinois Bell Tele-
phone Company from an order OF
the Illinois state utility commits
sion. The commissions order was
rendered in 1923, nearly eleven years
ago, and it has been tied up in the
courts since then.
At the time the appeal was
started through the courts it was
held that income from rates in eX-
cess of the prescribed rates should
be held in escrow, for return to the
COIlSuIl1CIS IL OllS COl1lI11AoOAO1l WCA Z
upheld. Since 1923 this sum has
grown to $17,000,000, money that
would have remained in the pockets
of the public if the commissions
rate had been put into effect. The
sum represents the accumulated diff
ference between the commission rate
and the rate charged by the util-
ity.
Public Pays Twice
Speaking of the dull expense in
Cured by the public in utility cases,
Senator Norris said:
The people not only pay the bill
of the power company but they pay
the expense of the defense to which
their state authorities are put in
defending the action Of the state
boards. The people pay one side by
increased local taxation; they pay
the other side by increased prices
for electricity, gas, water and tele-
phone rates. 1t all comes out of the
people. 1t is remarkable that they
have patiently submitted for so
many wears to this unjust tribute. -
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06

Il went to the studio TO show
them how to put blue rings around
the moon" Walters declared in the
pSychopathic ward of General hos
pital. IF I stabbed boy he must
have got in my way
Mr.. Wolverton was wounded as
he wrestled with his assailant. The
latter's knife pierced his skull to
the brain. He died in Georgia
Street Receiving hospital within a
few minutes.
Mr.. Fehlman, who also sought to
overpower Walters, was slaShed on
the head, but his wounds We're not
considered serious.
According to Miss Grace Kane, a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
STATE SENATOR
MAHONEY DEAD
Taken at North Side Home
After Illness of Sew
eraI Months.

State Senator Michael M Ma
honey died today at his home, 2129
North Meridian street, after an ILL
ness of several months.
His wife, Mrs. Nell Mahoney, died
on Jan. 25.
Last rites have not been ar
ranged.
Born at North Vernon, Ind, Oct.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06
Nadmdn Goes Berserk in Radio Station, Slabs TtUO,
One FdtalIy As Screams Are Carried Into Micr0plOne

secretary in the artists bureau of
the station, Walters approached her
desk and after mumbling few
incoherent words, whipped out his
knife. He shouted:
by G., I'm going to get a job
here"
The girl fled III terror as Mr. VOL
verton, appearing for an addition,
entered the Office Walters turned
on him. There was brief strug-
gle before Mr.. Wolverton fell. Mr..
Fehlman, entering moment later,
was attacked. His coat was cut to
ribbons before Walters, breaking
free, dashed down the hall, scream
ing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-06

He accosted c. E. Wylie, station
manager, in the corridor. Mr.. Wylie
struck him glancing blow with
his fist. Walters fell and before he
could regain his feet, other studio
attaches overpowered him.
The pandemonium penetrated the
audience from where Mona Van
Dyke was broadcasting cooking
lessons in the presence of $50 other
women. A panic was averted by at
PENDANTS barring the door.
Walters renewed his struggles
when several police officers carried
him to patrol wagon. Hours later
he quoted under restoratives and
blurted out an incoherent story.