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JIM WATSON BELIEVED OUT OF 1932 RACE Senior State Senator Denies Rumors He Will Resign Before Election. MEETS HOOSIER BOSSES Soon to Give Decision on Successor to Foote as Collector. BY' BEN STERN James E. Watson, senior United States senator from Indiana and senate floor leader, today Indicated strongly he would not be a candi-

date for re-elec-tion in 1932. At the same time the veteran senator denied persistent rumors that he contemplated retiring before 1932 to head a large association of manufacturers. "I am not contemplating retiring before 1932,” Senator Watson said In answer to direct questions.

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"However, it is time for me to make my personal fortune. “I have devoted thirty-six years of my life to public service. "During that time I have been a member of every important committee in the senate. I have gone as high as I can get and it is time for me to think of making my personal fortune.” Thurman at Conference M. Burt Thurman, national committeeman from Indiana, was present at the conference in the Columbia Club when Senator Watson indicated his intention of laying down the senatorial toga. The Hoosier solon has been in 111 health for some time. Several weeks ago hr relinquished his senate leadership to recuperate in Florida, but again has resumed it. He came to Indiana Monday to visit his family at Winchester and was in Indianapolis New Year’s day with Mrs. Watson to participate in the reception at the Governor's mansion where Senator and Mrs. Arthur R. Robinson also were present. Watson was to return to Washington this afternon. More than a dozen Republican leaders waited in the corridor of the club this morning to obtain interviews with Watson. The majority are interested in the appointment of a successor to George Foote as internal revenue collector.

Decision Due Soon Senator Watson declared that in the pressure of administration affairs he has not had time to pay close attention to state organization problems and to decide upon an appointee. “Senator Robinson and I have held several conferences regarding the post, but we probably will not come to a decision until next week,” he said. The two avowed candidates for the post are Miss Dorothy Cunningham, Indiana national committee■ftoman. and Harry Nichols of Madison. Third district chairman. N. M. Ktng has the past temporarily. Republican politicians pointed out that it would be more advisable for Watson to retire at the height of his political power and prestige than to risk another campaign for re-election which might turn out disastrously. His campaign in 1926 for re-elec-tion would have been ill-fated, but for Lake county, which turned the tide and achieved his election by 11,000 votes.

PRISON WARDEN QUITS Jennings Under Medical Care Since Auburn Riot, Dec. 11. Bv United Pres* ALBANY, N- Y., Jan. 2.—Edgar S. Jennings has rented lis resignation as warde . Auburn prison, the .;cene of two disastrous convict outbreaks last year, it was learned here today. Warden Jennings, who lias been under medical care since the last riot, Dec, 11, In which eight convicts were shot to death and principal keeper George A. Durnford lost his life, is reported to have given his physical condition as the reason for his retirement. Jennings, in another year, would have been eligible for retirement at half pay. under the fate employers' retirement system. TECH HIGH PUPIL DIES Youth Is Epidemic Victim; to Hold Funeral Services Friday. Frederick E. J. Schneider. 15, son ->f Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schneider, '223 Evison street, died in city hospital at 2:30 a. m. today of sp nal neningitis. Funeral services will be leld at the home at 2:30 p. m. FT * day. Burial will be In Crown Hill -emetery. The youth was a freshman at .Arsenal Technical high school. Surviving him. besides his parents, is e sister, Irma.

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R&xk UoiXS-AIVCC NtA Service Inc @ By LAURA LOU BMOKMAN CHAPTER ONE \yiTH sharp, grating violence Judith Cameron slipped a fresh sheet of paper into her typewriter. Her head bent lower and the keys, like vicious little hammers, began a mad dance, jumping back and forth. Judith told herself she would NOT look around. She knew exactly as well as if she had been watching that the four other girls employed in this particular office of Hunter Brothers’ publishing house were clustered about Carla Morrison’s desk. She had heard Carla's half-sup-pressed whisper (purposely pitched to reach Judith’s ears) “Oh, don’t bother Miss Ritz! She wouldn’t be interested!” Judith fully appreciated the sarcasm with which these girls had labeled her “Miss Ritz.” She went on with her typing. Giggles and whispers came to her. All these other girls seemed to be good friends. They chatted about dates and “boy friends” and the shows they had seen. They gathered frequently—as they were now—to exhibit new purchases of silk hose, lip sticks, handbags and the dozen and one other objects which New York’s army of girl employes find time to buy during hurried lunch hours.

Judith Cameron thought | that she might have been wel- , cornea by the other girls had I it not for Carla Morri- | son’s scorn. .She didn’t honastly mean to act superior to | her fellow workers. She just hadn’t chosen to answer Carla’s questions and so she hadn’t answered them. That was the beginning of her ostracism. Now, after two months in the employ of Hunter Brothers, Judith still was an outsider. “Hey Miss Cameron!” “Yes, Tim.” The sandy-haired, freckle-faced office boy grinned down at the girl "Why ain’t you in the hen party Miss Cameron?” Judith smiled. "Lots of work to do.” "Gee, Miss Cameron! Gee. you know I think you’ve got awful pretty hair.’* Bless Tim Mulligan’s 14-year-old heart! He was a friend in need if ever there was one. The resentful, slightly sullen expression which had clouded Judith Cameron’s face as she pounded her typewTiter keys was gone. Something happened in the dark blue eyes as she raised them, making them seem wistful. Tim, eldest of the youthful Mulligans, watched her in idolatry. "Thank you, Tim,” the girl said. “I’m glad you like it. You’ll be. spoiling me with your flattery though.” “Huh!—guess not!” The boy moved away. a a a THE fact that Judith Cameron was by far the most attractive of the five stenographers who worked in the office outside Arthur Knight’s private quarters in the big publishing house may have had something to do with her fellow employes’ disapproval. It may have had a good deal to do with it. Arthur Knight, executive of the textbook division of Hunter Brothers, was said to have shown faforitism toward the girl. This also (Turn to Page 7)

12 U. S, AIDS OUT District Attorneys Quit or Have Been Ousted. Bv United Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 2.—Twelve United States district attorneys have either resigned or been dismissed from government service since last March 4 as a result, of a nationwide survey conducted by the justice department. Attorney-General Mitchell announced today. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 39 10 a. m 38 7a. m 39 It a. m 37 Ba. m 38 12 <noon>.. 37 9 a m 38 1 p. m 38

MENINGITIS DEATH TOLL NOW IS 43

Death of Frederick Schneider, 15, of 1223 Evison street, at city hospital today brought the death toll from spinal meningitis to fortythree, including the deaths here of three persons from outside the city. Health department records show sixty-two cases to date. Charles Ross. 56. of 509 North Illinois street, and Melvin Mericle, 3, 1011 South West street, were taken to the hospital Wednesday. Deaths of Charles Moody, 42, Brookville, and Robert Griffin, 8, Noblesville. were reported to the state health board. There is an apparent lull in the spread of the malady, but it is likely that there will be sporadic cases for the next ninety days making it necessary for the public to continue preventive measures, Dr. Herman G. Morgan, city health commissioner, said. Outbreaks of the disease in three Indiana cities were recorded today

SULLIVAN MAN NAMED BANDIT City Prosecutor Identifies Road Assailant. Harry Gaii.se, 3515 North Pennsylvania street, deputy prosecuting attorney, today filed an affidavit in criminal court charging Walter Shepard. 23, of Sulllivan, with highway robbery on June 6. Gause filed the affidavit after returning from Sullivan, where he identified Shepard as the man who held him up and robbed him of $5 and his automobile on June 6. Gause was en route to a country club to play golf when he stopped to give a hitch-hiker a "lift.” The man held up Gause and escaped with his automobile and $5 in cash. Shepard was arrested at Sullivan after a family quarrel in which one of his relatives informed Sullivan authorities he was the man who robbed Gause. The gun with which the holdup was committed was found in Gause’s car, which Shepard had in his possession when arrested, Gause said. Detectives left today for Sullivan to return Shepard for trial here.

INDIANA MEN KILLED Two Are Victims in Ohio Bus Crash. Bv United Prt eg EATON, 0., Jan. 2.—Two persons were killed and seven others were injured when a Greyhound lines bus left the road and crashed into an iron bridge on the Richmond-Dav-ton pike, four miles east of here, today. Those killed were Thomas Karnev, 50, Alexandria. Ind., and Esther Masters, 30, Connersville, Ind. FAILURE BRINGS SUICIDE Chicago Broker Shoots Himself After Large Money Losses. Bu United Pregg CHICAGO, Jan. 2.—The plight of Max Dimentz, 46. who lost all his own money and that of merchants who had trusted him, seemed hopeless and he shot and killed himself as the year that had dashed all his plans drew to a close, it was determined with identification of the body today. Two weeks ago the broker appeared in New Orleans, apparently penniless. Friends refused to prosecute and gave him money for a ticket to Chicago. Green Favors Negro Unions Bv United Prest WASHINGTON. Jan. 2.—Unionization as a means of raising the standards of Negro laborers is urged by President William Green of the American Federation of Labor in an editorial appearing in the American Federationist.

by Dr. William F. King of the state health board. Four cases were discovered in one South Bend family. Two cases, with one fatality, were reported in Noblesville and two others in Martinsville. Other sections of the state are suffering trom an epidemic of smallpox. the w eekly bulletin of the state board of health disclosed today. Tabulations in the bulletin are for the week ending Dec. 21. During the same week in 1928 only fortythree cases of smallpox were reported while in 1929 there were 216. New smallpox cases listed during the week were as follows: Clark county, twenty-five: Allen, twentyfour: Delaware, three; Fayette.one; Grant, two; Green, two; Henry, three: Knox, seven; La Porte, five; Madison, eight; Marion, six; Marshall, one; Monroe, two; Pike, two; Randolph, eight; St. Joseph, three; Tipton, one; Wabash, one, and Wayne, lour.

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SWIFT ACTION PROMISED IN GARYMUDDLE Judge Travis -Agrees to Work Quickly in Effort to Avert ‘Civil War.’ ARGUMENTS ARE HEARD Controller Seeks to Enjoin Candidates From Taking Mayoralty Office, Predictions that "civil war” will prevail in Gary, Jan. 6, unless the state supreme court acts to solve the situation, today brought assurances from Chief Justice Julius Travis that immediate decision wilt be made as to the mayorship rights of three contestants for the office. Asa result of a petition for temporary injunction, filed by attorneys for Henry G. Hay, controller of Gary, who is act.ng mayor, since resignation of Floyd E. W.lliams, Republican, the supreme court today began hearing arguments on the appeal of Hay from a Lake county circuit court decision. Hay sought to enjoin both R. O. Johnson, Republican mayor-elect, and Emmet N. White, Democrat, defeated mayoralty candidate, from taking over the office Jan. 6. 'War 5 Is Predicted The Lake county court denied Hay’s application for injunction and he filed an appeal to the supreme court. Today his attorneys filed application for a temporary injunction, predicting “civil war” in Gary Jan. 6. The petition declared that Johnson and White supporters were planning to seize the office by force and that chaotic conditions would result. Johnson, elected by 3,600 plurality, is opposed by White on grounds tha his serving of a federal prison term on a liquor charge makes him ineligible for the position under Indiana laws. Johnson was pardoned by President Coolidge and his claim that the pardon restored his citizenship right was contested by White. Acting Mayor Hay names both Johnson and White in seeking the injuncion. Relief Is Promised Chief Justice Travis assured attorneys for Hay that immediate relief would be given by the supreme court and arguments were started on the appealed case. Hay’s attorneys withdrawing the petition for temporary injunctions when assured of action in the original cause. During course of the arguments, Justice Travis questioned validity of the pardon issued by President Coolidge to Johnson, because the pardon does not have the great seal of the United States attached. He questioned attorneys for "White as to alleged plans to seize the mayor’s office. After some evasion the attorneys declared their client would "do nothing illegal.”

SHOOT AT HEAD; Inspector Is Gunman Target in Detroit; Victim Once Lived in Muncie. 8 1/ United Pregg DETROIT, Jan. 2. James G. Garvin sat propped up-in a bed in receiving hospital today directing all available police in the search for the gunmen who failed In an attempt to assassinate him this morning. In a nearby operating room, surgeons worked over the shattered body of 11-year-old Lois Bartlett, who was struck by four of the bullets intended for the inspector. Inspector Garvin was wounded twice, in the head and chest. His wounds are not believed serious. The little girl was expected to die. Garvin was riding to work this morning in a small police scout car. As he steered his way through heavy traffic of an east side boulevard the nose of a long, black car appeared alongside the little machine, and the big car's horn rasped for the right-of-way. Garvin swung over. A shotgun roared and he slumped over the wheel, the car careening toward the curb Across the street the little girl, on her way to school, was mounting the steps of a friend's home, to “call for Mary.*’ A rattle of pistol fire came from the black car. The bullets ripped through the police car, and as Lois turned four of them struck her. Her school books fell from her hand and she crumpled and rolled down the steps. The black car sped on. Pistols flashing futilelv. Garvin's car bounded over the curb and stopped. "I saw nothing,” said the inspector, “but a big black car, which pulled alongside mine, and blew its horn for me to let it pass.” The child’s parents, Murray and Edna Bartlett, came to Detroit from Muncie, Ind., eight months ago. Bartlet is an automobile mechantf..

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WORK RESUMED AT FORD PLANT Production Starts Again With Half of Full Force. Several hundred unemployed men jammed the sidewalks and street in front of the Ford Motor Company, 1315 East Washington street, seeking jobs as the plant resumed production today. It had been closed since November. About half the maximum force of 1,100 men was back today, said Rex Hayes, assistant manager. The remainder will be taken back as quickly as working materials arrive. and additional workers will be employed later when production of the plant is increased. Between twenty-five and fifty cars are being assembled dally, Hayes said. Other Plants to Open Bv United Press FLINT, Mich., Jan. 2.—The Buick and Chevrolet motor company plants here will resume production within a few days it was announced here today. Fisher Body Plant No. 1, supplying the Buick company, reopened today, as did several subsidiary plants of both Buick and Chevrolet. The announcement from Charles S. Barth, vice-president and operations manager of Chevrolet, said 11,000 of the normal force of 14,000 workers would be put back on fiveday schedules xt week, after months of work on a short-schedule basis. RECEPTION FOR MORROW Ambassador to Mexico Greeted by 41,00 Jersey Friends. Bit United Press ENGLEWOOD, N. J., Jan. 2. Dwight W. Morrow, ambassador to Mexico and delegate to the London naval conference, was greeted by more than four thousand admirers and friends from sixty Jersey towns and cities in a great New Year's reception in the armory here.

POLICE CHILD HIT TRAGEDY FUND RAISED Money Sent to Scottish Families; Theater Fire Probe On. Bu United Press PAISLEY, Scotland, Jan. 2.—With the death list of children crushed in the panic at the Glen cinema meftion picture theater standing at seventy, and a score more hovering between life and death in hospitals, funds for the relief of suffering families began pouring into Paisley today. Preliminary investigations into the cause of Monday’s tragedy, leading to the official inquiries which are to come from parliament and other bodies, show that nearly all, if not all, of the victims died from asphyxiation, oy crushing or by bruises, and not from inhaling carbon monoxide nor by burning. WALES READY TO~~SAIL British Prince Will Resume Trip to African Jangles. But nited Pregg LONDON, Jan. 2.—The luggage of the prince of Wales—which does not include ceremonial dress—was on board the Kenilwcrh Castle at Southampton today as the heir to the British throne made final preparations for his trip to Africa. The prince will leave Friday to resume the big game hunting expedition which was interrupted a year ago when he made his way out of the jungles •with only a single companion to start a race home to the bedside of his father. 382 REVELERS ARRESTED New Year’s Day Busy for Berlin Police and Firemen. Bu t nited Press BERLIN. Jan. 2.—New Year’s day was a busy twenty-four hours for the police and fire department. Three hundred eighty-two revelers were arrested, chiefly as drunk and disorderly, and the firemen were called out fifty-two times. Ten of the calls, however, were practical jokes. .

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COURT DECIDES INSURANCE SUIT Nonassessable Policy Is Held Legal in State. Sale of nonassessable automobile insurance in Indiana was held legal by Superior Judge Linn D. Hay this afternoon in a decision in the suit of the Automobile Underwriters, Inc., against Clarence Wvsong, state insurance commissioner. Through the decision, Judge Hay made permanent a temporary injunction against Wysong to prevent enforcement of Wysong’s ruling against operation of reciprocal insurance companies in Indiana. The opinion was of great length, including fifty typewritten, pages. HOOVER IS 'UNSHAKEN’ President Suffered No Harm From 6,000 New Year Handclasps. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.—President Hoover appeared at his desk shortly after 9 a. m. today, little the worse for having shaken hands with more than 6,000 persons at the White House new year’s reception Wednesday. In the past, Presidents have some times aopeared on Jan. 2 with their right hands bandaged. Mr. Hoover, however, did not suffer any disability and was “feeling fine.”

WILLSON NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL BOARD

Russell Willson today became president of the Indianapolis school board as the result of organization of the new board which went into office Wednesday. Julian Wetzel was named vicepresident, and Albert Baker, board attorney. AIL three were elected unanimously, Lewis E. Whiteman and Fred. Kepner, holdover members, voted with the new members, Willson, Wetzel and Mrs. J. Don Miller. Several resignations were accepted and acting successors named. First resignation accepted was that of Superintendent Charles F. Miller. The board named Daniel T. Weir, former assistant superintendent and now Arsenal Technical high 4 school mathematics instructor, acting superintendent. Charles C. York, business director, was declared relieved of his post and his office vacated by the board today. A. B. Good, deputy city controller, was named acting business director. H. F. Osier, assistant building and grounds superintendent, was named acting superintendent, to succeed Carl W. Eurton. Resignation of Mrs. Margaret K Tyler, secretary to the business director for eleven years, was accepted and Miss Marie E. Hansen, 1602 South East street, was named. The board reinstated Mrs. Esther Hancfbaum, stenographer, dis-

BOARD OF WORKS SELECTED BY MAYOR-ELECT SULLIVAN; KIRK M’KINNEY PRESIDENT Charles O. Britton and Louis C. Brandt Are Other Members of Commission to Take Office Jan. 6. M’CLOSKEY ELIMINATION SURPRISE New Head Chosen to Represent Younger Element of Party, Is Assertion of Incoming Executive. Selection of E. Kirk McKinney, Democratic city chairman; Charles O. Britton. 2022 North Meridian street, and Louis C. Brandt, 1616 Pleasant street, as members of the board of public works was announced today by Mayor-Elect Reginald H. Sullivan. The three will replace Theodore Dammeyer, president; John C. McCloskey and Emsley W. Johnson, members of the Slack board, Jan. 6. McKinney, one of the younger Democratic workers, will be president of the board. Britton is the minority Republican member. The board of works is one of the most important boards at city hall, having jurisdiction over the expenditure of sev-

DEATH IN CHAIR IS FACING DORR Alleged Killer of Husband Keeps Calm Front. Bu United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 2.—Samuel Howard Dorr, accused of the murder of his sweetheart's husband, went to trial today for his life despite all efforts of his attorney to delay the proceedings. Dorr was brought into court with Mrs. Genevieve O’Brien, the blonde wife who tried to shield him by shouldering the responsiblity for the murder of her motorman-city clerk husband. Mrs. Dorr, soon to become a mother, sobbed throughout the preliminary proceedings and appeared to be near collapse. Dorr remained calm as the state demanded the death penalty in qualifying prospective jurors, but turned his gaze downward at specific mention of the electric chair. By a twist of fate and a crowded courtroom the O’Brien family and the Dorr family found themselves sitting in the same seat. Neither side appeared to notice the other.

P. 0. RECEIPTS INCREASE Gain for 1929 was 1.09 Per Cent Over That of 1928. Postal receipts at the Indianapolis postoffice in 1929 increased 1.09 per cent over 1928, Postmaster Robbert H. Bryson said today. They were $4,761,653.27 last year, and $4,709,862.68 In 1928. Total gain was $51,790.59. Christmas mail in 1929 was far in excess of that in 1928, figures for the months of December in both years indicate. In 1928, December’s receipts were, $465,062.33, and in 1929 they were $489,197.98. Muncie to Hear Raisa Bv Tiwes Bnecinl MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 2. Mme. Rosa Raisa, world famous soprano, will appear here tonight in the first of a series of concerts arranged by the newly formed Civic Music Association.

charged by York, Nov. 26. She had been with the board seven years. Miller, after his resignation was accepted, issued the following statement: “In submitting my resignation as superintendent of the Indianapolis schools, I wish to call the attention of the public to the following: "It is well known that it is contrary to good school policy and detrimental to the best interests of the schools to make a change in administration in the middle of the year. “The dignity of the position of superintendent of your city schools demands that a superintendent should be given a reasonable notice that his services are no longer required. “We congratulate the sagacity of the board in learning that a suitable superintendent can not be elected at this time as superintendents of other cities are working under contract and are not available until the close of the school year. “The school city of Indianapolis will have to establish in the minds ol' educational leaders that an election for a four-year term means more than a six-hour tenure before a good school policy can be established. “We take pleasure in saying to you that we are confident the morale of the teaching corps is excellent and the school organization one at the very best," _

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eral million dollars a year. Change in entire personnel of the works board came as a surprise to politicians, John C. McCloskey having been slated for reappointment. As president of the board, McKinney will receive a salary of $3,000 yearly, while the other memcers are paid $2,500. McKinney had been talked of as a successor to Dammeyer. who has given an unusual amount of time to the position. Politicians became irate over Dammever's refusal to vacate a forty-foot strip at East Washington street and South New Jersey on terms which were proposed by the 405 East Washington Realty Company, of which McKinney is secretary. Sullivan said this incident had nothing to do with McKinney’s appointment or the removal of Dammeyer. Represents Younger Set Sullivan announced that McKinney was named to represent the younger element of the party. “He is 36 years old, a hustler and uses good judgment. Such men as Evans Woollen, Attorney Charles Remster and Charles Cox, former supreme court judge, recommended him heartily,” Sullivan said. It was understood that McKinney was advised of the appointment two weeks ago and had objected to taking the post, but yielded to Sullivan's insistence. He is manager of the real estate department of the State Savings and Trust Company and former president of the Indianapolis Real Estate Board. He is a member of the First Friend* church and attended Earlham college, Richmond, Ind. Brandt, 60, is a member of Brandt Bros. & Cos., contracting firm, 618 Architects and Builders building. Tlie company has no business with the city and does not engage in sewer or street paving work. Bom in Germany He was bom in Germany and has lived on the south side 6ince he came to Indianapolis. He is president of trustees of the Zion Evangelical church and has been an active Democrat all his life. Britton, Republican member, was bom in Champaign, 111., and came to Indianapolis in 1884. He was educated in the Indianapolis schools, Shortridge high school and Harvard college. Upon returning from college, he entered the law office of Arthur V. Brown, now president of the Union Trust Company. Admitted to the bar in 1897, he has practiced law continuously in Indianapolis since. He never held public office but wat active in Republican politics for many years. He Is not affiliated with any faction of the Republican party. During the World war, Britton served as United States government appeal agent for Marion county draft board 4 and had charge of the Liberty loan campaigns in the Sixth ward. Member of Scottish Rite He attends the Central Christian church and is a member of Mystic Tie lodge of Masons, Scottish Rite, Shrine, Indiana Bar Association, Columbia Club, and a director in the Highland Golf and Country Club and in the Union National Savings and Loan Association. Britton is married and lives at 2022 North Meridian. Retention of City Engineer A. H. Moore, who works under the works board, was announced recently by Sullivan. It is understood that Street Commissioner Charles A. Grossart and Garage Superintendent Fabian Biemer are slated to continue. Dog Gives Fire Alarm; Dies Bu United Pregg NEW YORK, Jan. 2.—Prince, a 6-months-old airdale which had been left on guard, gave the alarm when fire started In a dry goods store last night, but died before firemen couk* reach him* ~ \

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