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WRANGLE OVER PROGRAM FOR NAVAL PARLEY Five-Power Delegates Are Amiable, but Fail to Make Progress. U. S. STAND PROBLEM Insists on Priority of Cruiser Limitation: French Balk. BY WEBB MILLER United Prr,s Staff Correspondent LONDON. Jan. 27.—The fivepower naval conference, entering its second week, wrangled politely, but without making remarkable progress today, on how to start its work. The "big five," or heads of the delegations, met at No. 10 Downing street, the prime minister's residence. and discussed the program or agenda of the conference. The chief discussion was over Insistence of the United States that limitation of cruisers, submarines and other auxiliary craft be dealt with before battleships or political problems are discussed. The American proposal seemed likely to be adopted. France complicated it. however, by injecting the more fundamental problem of how Imitation is to be applied—whether each class of ship shall be limited separately, or a nation be allowed a total naval strength of so many tons, to be divided among such classes of ship as it desires. Admittedly Complex A member of the French delegation admitted the discussion had been complex, and suggested it reminded him of the old question of which came first—the chicken or the egg? He added hopefully, however. that he thought some progress had been made. The French proposition for a total tonnage limitation—known in the technical language of naval conferences as "global” limitation—gradually was being worked around to a compromise basis. The proposal is to limit ships by classes, but allow elasticity so a nation could, within limits and after giving due notice, transfer some of its strength In one class to another Class. The Italians, being specific, wanted some figures regarding the maximum tonnage to be allowed in each category, and the percentage of such tonnage that could be transferred to another category, outlined before the agenda is adopted. Agree on Submission Leaving it at that, the meeting adjourned after three hours until Tuesday morning at St- James palace, where all future meetings of the big five will be held. It was agreed that the agenda shall be submitted to each delegation for its approval before being adopted. The delegation looked grave and there was no light-heartedness as they emerged from the prime minister's residence at 1:30 p. m. The Japanese left first, followed by the French and Americans. Private conferences were the order for the rest of the day, with Premier J. Ramsay MacDonald seeing the British. French and Italian delegates at his residence, and the British and French delegations meeting later at St. James palace. A meeting of the British and Japanese scheduled for 2:15 p. m., was canceled because of the length of the big five conference. OFFER FLIER REWARD Employers to Give Up to SIO,OOO to Maury Graham’s Finder. 8v United Preen LAS VEGAS. Nev., Jan. 27. Western Air Express officials have announced that they will pay from $3,000 to SIO,OOO for information leading to the discovery of Maury Graham, mail pilot lost In a blizzard seventeen days ago. Amount of the reward will be based on the length of time required to find the aviator after the information is given, said officials of the company for which he flew. Only two of the forty-four planes In the search for Graham remained in the mountainous region today.

Three in a Row Another great sport series, the third in a row in recent weeks, will start today on Page 1 of The Times Pink Editions. You've liked Great Plays of the World Series, as told by John McGraw, and Tim McGrath’s racy gossip of the old days in the prize ring, and here’s another that 11 match up with ’em. Billy Evans, for more than twenty years an American League umpire, starts a series of ten articles on great games he has seen In his long and colorful career. The first to appear this afternoon tells a vivid story of the debut of the “Big Train,” Walter Johnson Tuesday he’ll tell how a rookie pitched a no-hit game against one of the heaviest hitting outfits in the American League. Don't miss any of this series. You’ll like all of them.

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Why Admiral Byrd Wants to Gtt Home

Herr are four good reasons why Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd , trapped behind several. hundred wiles of ice near the South Pole, wants io yet home. His three children (pictured, below) are counting the days until they see their daddy again. They are, left to right: Katharine Ames Byrd, Richard Evelyn Byrd. 11l and Evelyn Bolling Byrd, . In inset is Mrs. Byrd, wife of the explorer, upon whom falls the task of waiting.

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JO ALGER WILL BE TRIEOMAIN Jury Is Discharged After 20-Hour Deadlock. B.y Times Special WABASH. Ind., Jan. 27.—With the shadow of retrial hanging over her, Mrs. Josephine Miller Alger, wife of Gene Alger, convicted bank banit and slayer of a policeman, was en route today to her home in Jeffersonville, Ind., in custody of her parents. Mrs. Alger will await retrial on the charge of being an aid to her husband, when he is alleged to have held up the La Fontaine (Ind.) State bank last October. Gene is in the state prison for robbing the Paris Crossing bank last August. After hearing evidence for foux days, a jury in Wabash circuit court disagreed as to whether Mrs. Alger drove the automobile in which her husband is alleged to have escaped after the La Fontaine holdup. The jurors deliberated twenty hours, reporting to Judge Frank Switzer Sunday noon they were deadlocked hopelessly. When the prosecution agreed to dismiss an indictment today charging Mrs. Alger with bank robbery. Judge Switzer lowered the bail on the accessory charge from $15,000 to $2,500. GIRITeADS~BANDIT GANG r Trio Steals $25,000 in Jewelry From Store Safe. Bn United Press BUFFALO. Jan. 27.—Led by a bobbed-hair ydung girl, a trio of oandits today entered the jewelry store owned by David L. Gllckstein and stole jewelry from the safe estimated to be worth between $25,000 and $30,000.

$52,525 THEFT IS LAID TO EX-PASTOR

Bu United Pretl MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 27.—W. P. Noffsinger. a former preacher, faces charges of misuse of SBSO and embezzlement of $52-525.25 belonging to the Tri-County Mutual Protective Association of Muncie of which he was secretary-treasurer. He was arrested Saturday at his home in North Manchester following a report, by Milton K. Alexander, chief inspector for the state insurance department. Noffstager's surety bond is for only $25,000, it is reported. It is charged the former minister spent the money for Mrs. Margaret Shaffer, an Indianapolis restaurant waitress, to buy a restaurant, rooming house, home and two automobles. She is now residing in Terre Haute. Said to have been enamored of the waitress. Noffslnger, who is reported to have formed her acquaintance at the White Spot restaurant, where she was employed, arranged financial details for its sale to her. and later disposed of it to the Beverly Real Estate Company of Indianapolis, the state charges. Noffslnger next purchased a rooming house for Mrs. Shaffer at 1002 North Delaware street, paying SI,OOO down, with arrangements for her to settle the SBOO balance, according to Alexander. New furnishings costing SBSO were paid for by Noffsinger. he declared. He bought the waitress a medium priced automobile in 1927, later trading it in on a high priced car,

Sonny Boy! Bu United Press NEW YORK. Jan. 27.—Educators of Columbia university have drawn a picture of the perfect child. According to their ideas, some of the qualities of the perfect youngster of from 2 to 6 are: Goes to school willingly. Knows a funny story when he hears one. Knocks down little girls who snatch his hat. Hangs up his clothes without being told. Sometimes pretends he is a fire engine or a bear. Can lace his own shoes and tie a bow. Says "please” and “thank you” without urging. Voluntarily shakes hands if he likes your looks. Accepts punishment without resentment. Can blow his own nose.

ELEVATOR IS PRISON Boys Are Locked Up More Than Two Hours. For more than two hours, Edward Hall, 15, of 32 North East street, and Emory Walton, 13, East and Lockerbie streets, had a taste of imprisonment Saturday night. The two boys accidentally were locked In an elevator in the Union Title building. Police were unable to release the boys, when a late visitor to the building heard their cries, until the watchman was found.

a sale contract calling for payment of $3,675 being in her name, Alexander said. The next gift, says the state charge, was a modern bungalow with three lots, located in Holland Heights, the price being $4,950. There was a $750 down payment with a contract to liquidate the balance in five years. Reported threats of suicide by Noffsinger has resulted in Sheriff Puckett placing him in a guarded cell in the Delaware county jail 1 here. The former minister is married and the father of five children. ROB JEWELRY STORE Bandits Grab SIB,OOO Loot in Cash and Gems. By l nited PrtMß ELKHART, Ind.. Jan. 27.—Two armed bandits held up and robbed an Elkhart jewelry store and escaped with SIB,OOO in cash and jewels today. The two men walked into the store and forced the manager. Fred Wilkoff, into the basement, where he was tied with electric light cord. A clerk. Earl was forced to cpen the safe containing the moneyand jewels and then he was taken to the basement and bod. About $350 of the loot was in cash.

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TAXES LIFE IN ’ CLOSED OARAGE Carbon Gas From Motor Is Man’s Suicide Means. Leaving a lengthy farewell note, in which he said financial difficulties motivated his suicide, Charles Vinsent, 45, roomer at 11C9 North Holmes ftvenue, Sunday night closed his garage doors, started bis automobile, and was asphyxiated by carbon monoxide gas. His body was found today by Mrs. Edith Moran, owner of the looming house. The motor had stopped during the night. Police found the letter and took the body to city morgue for autopsy. FLOOD FUND MOUNTS Contributions for Relief Pass SII,OOO Mark. Contributions over the week-end raised Indianapolis’ Red Cross fund for relief of southwestern Indiana’s flood victims to $11,87143, according to officials of the local chapter this morning. Besides the fund, Indianapolis also contributed to relief of the flood sufferers through offer by the Columbia Conserve Company of a carload of soup, amounted to more than thirty-three thousand cans. H. B. Williams, national Red Cross representative at Vincennes in charge of flood relief, said the offer of the soup would be welcomed by his organization. He thanked the Columbia company in a personal letter. foran~storyTo _ hoover Treasury Investigation Into Dry Charges Is Completed. By United, Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.—The treasury investigation into charges filed against Colonel Arthur F. Foran, controller of customs at New York, by James K. Shields, New Jersey Anti-Saloon League superintendent, has been completed and a report sent to President Hoover. Shields charged Foran was wet sympathetically and that he had a bar and gambling devices in his country home in New Jersey. Treasury officials declined to indicate what the findings were.

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Starting today and continuing through Monday, Feb. 3, The Times will carry an entry blank for The Times-Indiana theater S2OO Sunshine Girl Contest. It'appears today on Page 2. This is for the convenience of talented girls over Indiana who wish to enter the preliminary on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 5. The coupon is to be filled out in full and mailed to “Sunshine Girl Contest,” third floor of the Indiana theater building. Final date for the coupons to be mailed is Monday, Feb. 3. On receipt of the entrance blank, officials of the contest will send in the return mail a complete set of rules and regulations concerning the S2OO in cash awards, and the opportunity for talent to “come out from its hiding place,” it was said. If you sing, dance, play any musical instrument or are talented in any other form of entertainment, here is your choice. Rules and full Information on Page 2. Those in charge of the contest also will appreciate it if the contestants mail m photographs of. themselves. This, however, will in no manner affect the chances of any of the participants to win. As was stated in Saturday's Times, tne contest is open to all unmarried girl amateurs between the ages of 16 and 26, inclusive. The preliminary Feb. 5 will be held to select five winners who will appear in every performance of the stage shows at the Indiana theater during*the following week. In every instance the winners will be determined by applause from the audience.

FIND WRECKED EIELSON SHIP NEAR NORTH Believe Bodies of Flier and Borland Are Buried in Snow Banks. DOG TEAMS START HUNT Searchers Hold Only Faint Hope for Safety of Lost Aviators. Ry United Pr. ss SEATTLE, Wash., Jan* 27.-Dog sled parties were to set out today for a point on frozen coast of northern Siberia to hunt for the bodies of Lieutenant Carl Ben Eielson and Mechanic Earl Borland, believed to be buried in deep snow near the wreckage of their airplane. The wreckage of the plane in which the fliers left Teller, Alaska, Nov. 9. en route to the ice-bound fur-trading ship Nanuk, was found by two pilots, Joe Crosson and Fred Gillam, ninety miles south of the Nanuk. There is only faint possibility Eielson and Borland are alive. Their emergency rations were found intact in the plane’s cabin, according to radio messages from Crasson. So it was with little more than hope, they will be able to recover the bodies from a snowy grave that the dog sled parties prepared to drive their tortuous way to the coast from the Nanuk. Wreck Scattered Crosson’s message said the wreck was scattered over an area of 100 feet, indicating Eielson crashed while in full flight and not while attempting to make a landing. When Eielson and Borland hopped off for the Nanuk on their fatal flight they were making their second trip. Earlier in the fall Captain Olaf Swenson, master of gie ship, radioed for help. He had more than a million dollars’ worth of valuable furs on board and was unable to sail out of the ice-locked waters. Eielson and Borland made the flight from Teller, Alaska, on Nov. 7, and brought out six of Swenson's crew and 1,200 pounds of furs. On the second trip they were going to bring out the captain, his daughter Marian and the rest of the crew. When Eielson failed to make the Nanuk it was thought for a while he had been forced down and he and Borland had made their way to a native village or were sheltered in some camp. Was With Wilkins Eielson won greatest prominence as a pilot when he was associated with Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins, the explorer. They met in Alaska and made a spectacular flight across the Arctic from Point Barrows to Spitzbergen in April, 1928. The flight across Ice fields, below the pole, was filled with daring and courageous incidents. They were forced to land just before reaching Spitzbergen and were isolated in their plane until a storm blew over. They later got their plane into the air and continued. Eielson was 34 and a native of North Dakota. Father Loses Hope Rit United Frees HATTON, N. D., Jan. 27.—Hope that hie flier-son, Carl Ben Eielson, had survived an airplane crash in the far north, faded in the household of Ole Eielson, his father, today with a wireless message telling of finding the airplane wrecked on the eastern coast of Siberia. "We had hoped for the best," the elder Eielson told the United Press, “but I guess there isn’t any hope now,” Since November, when Eielson disappeared in the wastes of the northland, the elder Eielson bolstered his hopes with the knowledge that his son was the most experienced of arctic fliers and that his disappearance only would be a matter of time until the flier walked out to safety. Eielson’s father, 65, said he hoped he could go to the scene of his son’s disaster, but feared he did not have the means.

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JURY WILL PROBE DISAPPEARANCE OF COUNTY PAY ORDER Judges Demand Quiz and Hurl Charge That Record for Boosts of Reporters’ Salaries Was Destroyed. Grand jury probe of the alleged destruction of a county order for the increase of court reporters’ salaries, which, it is said, will involve at least four county officials, was ordered today by Criminal Judge James A. Collins. The action was taken after county judges charged an order, increasing the pay of reporters in circuit and superior courts, from $2,400 to $3,000 annually, had* been destroyed while reporters supported by the judges, were waging their fight for the incerase. Search for the order alleged to be missing was made after reporters declared they were entitled to the increase and they had seen the order.

COASTING DEATH BRINGS WARNING Keep Sport on Restricted Streets, Says Kinney. Death of one boy and injuries to two others in coasting accidents over the week-end brought warning today from Police Chief Jerry Kinney against this sport on any but the restricted streets. Kenneth Davis, 11. who was kiled at Ohio and Mount streets Saturday, will be buried Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services are to be held at the parents’ home, 37 North Tremont street. Davis and two other boys had hitched their sled to an ash collection truck and he was ground under the wheels when the truck turned a corner. Thomas Barton, 10, of 14 North Jefferson avenue, is in critical condition in city hospital with a skull fracture. He coasted into the automobile of Carl Robertson, 1102 North Beville avenue, at New York and Beville avenue Saturday afternoon. LeEoy Matthews, 16, of 429 North Liberty street, was cut over the left eye when struck by a sled runner while coasting at Highland park Sunday. BISHOP SINKS RAPIDLY Episcopal Church Primate Takes Turn for Worse. nit United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 27.—A sudden turn for the worse had left Bishop Charles P. Anderson, primate of the Episcopal church of America, in an extremely critical condition today. While prayers for his recovery were uttered by communicants of ihe 130 Episcopal churches in the Chicago diocese and J?y thousands of others over the country, the 66-year-old churchman was sinking rapidly. Dr. Howard Wakefield, hastily summoned during the night, remained at the bedside. RUM BOAT IS SEIZED Liquor Load. Valued at SIOO,OOO, Confiscated by Guards. By I nit id Press NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27.—The Cecile S., a motcr-powered tug, was seized by coast guards in Chandeteur sound today and 850 cases of liquor, valued at SIOO,OOO, confiscated. Two men on board were arrested.

PROHIBITION POSTS PLUMS IS CHARGE

Bit United Prrus WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.—The prohibition controversy was revived today and spread over a wider front. The White House, the senate and Attorney-General Mitchell figured in the new developments, while Democrats entered the controversy with charges of political machinations in prohibition enforcement personnel. As Senator Burton K. Wheeler, Montana, was aserting in the senate tnat the prohibition issue is being made a political football, W. C. Deming. civil service commissioner, BABY MAY RECOVER Child, Poisoned by Dog, Out of Danger, Belief. M'-> United Prete SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 27.—Mark Freeman Phillips Jr., 19-month-old. baby, who was piisoned Saturday by putting hands which had been licked by a poisoned dog, in his mouth, was regarded as out of danger today. Indignation was high here and police continued efforts to apprehend the person who threw out the poison which was picked up by the baby’s dog. The dog died. PANTAGES FILES APPEAL Briefs in Assault Case of Theater Magnate to Be Offered Later. Bu United Peru* LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27.—The appeal of Alexander Pantages from nis comiction on a charge of assaulting 17-year-old Eunice Pringle, dancei was submitted to the second district court of appeals today. Briefs in the case will be filed later.

County Commissioners John E. Shearer, George Snider and Charles Sutton and County Auditor Harry Dunn probably will be among the first witnesses called before the cuiz body as pay records officially are in their custody. Dunn and Clinton H. Givan, county attorney, met with the judges last week when the matter was discussed in Circuit Judge Harry C. Chamberlin’s office. It was said after this session, that information had been obtained that the record had been destroyed. Before the probe move was announced Givan today obtained a temporary writ of prohibition from the supreme court to prevent Chamberlin from enforcing an prder for the salary boosts. Violation of the order of Chamberlin without authority from the supreme court, would place Dunn and Givan in jail for contempt of court. Hearing will be held on the writ Wednesday. Shearer, now commissioners’ president, denied having seen the record. “No record of that kind ever was made since I have been on the board,” Shearer declared. Snider stated he believed a separate increase order had been made tout no signatures were attached to it. Dunn said reported received the increase during 1929, but this was on a verbal agreement of commissioners after the county council appropriated money for the boost in 1928. He also statted. that a statement made by commissioners during the Hatter puart of 1929, in which contination of the pay boost had been rejected after the council. In December, 1929, reduced the salaries to the $2,400 rate, had been torn up. SERGEANT ON TRIAL Kills Guardsman Fleeing From Arrest. Bv United Press DETROIT, Jan. 27.—Although Governor Fred Green has indicated he prefers the civil courts rather than the military to try the case of Joseph Poggione, national guard sergeant, who shot and killed Private Stanley Prusinowski, 16, the prosecutor’s office today will decide what action, if any, will be taken. Poggione, sent to arrest Prunsinowski for failure to appear at drill, shot w’hen the youth ran, he said. James E. Chenot, county prosecutor, has ordered all witnesses and principals in the case to report to him today for questioning. Poggione is at liberty on his own recognizance.

was protesting to the house expeditures committee that the pending Williamson bill would lessen the influence of civil service on appointment of the prohibition personnel. Attorney General Mitchell preceded Deming on the stand, taking the position that more laxity should be allowed in the selection of attorneys when prohibition enforcement is transferred to his justice department from the treasury under the pending Williamson bill. He contended civil service restrictions hampered appointments and argued that selections of attorneys could best be made without regard to the rigid rules of the service. Wheeler brought the Issue before the senate in connection with the transfer of John F. C. Herbert from prohibition administrator at Baltimore to the same post in the Mon-tana-Idaho district. He demanded an investigation of the transfer and publication of the justice department concerning Herbert’s activities in Baltimore. Senator Borah of Idaho, unofficial dry leader who is planinng a fight to revise the existing enforcement personnel, declared he had seen the report and that if it were true Herbert “ought to be transferred out of the country.” “Political influence dominated this selection.” Wheeler said. CITY WOMAN IS HURT Struck by Automobile While Crossing New York Street. Struck by an automobile while crossing New York street r.t Pine street today, Mrs. C. A. Brockway, 50, of 425 Beville avenue, was injured, probably seriously. She was taken to city hospital. Ulysses River, 25, Negro, 5017 East Sixteenth street, driver, was held on charges of assault and battery and reckless driving.

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FOG HANDICAP TO RELIEF IN FLOOD REGION Fliers Land-Bound by Murk, Low Hanging Clouds; Thaw Is Menace. VISIBILITY IS VERY LOW Subsiding Waters Hearten Refugees, Isolated for Ten Days. F.y I'iire* Sin < ini VINCENNES, lnd„ Jan. 27. Heavy, low-hanging clouds today prevented further relief from the air from reaching scores of southwestern Indiana families isolated for ten days by ice and water. Three planes, under Major R. F. Taylor, commanding the One hundred and thirteenth observation squadron, Indiana national guard, were held to the ground at their base at Evansville, according to H. B. Williamson, national Red Cross representative, here in charge of flood relief. Relief to nearby sections, and to other flood districts near Princeton, was being furthered by sleds and trucks across ice and snowbound highways. Sickness Confined Sickness among flood refugees is not widespread, Williamson said today after conferring with Dr. M. L. Curtner, Vincennes physician who made a perilous flight, to Claypole hill, southwest of here, Friday, to attend two pneumonia sufferers. A few scattered cases of pneumonia and smallpox have been discovered, but preventive measures are being taken and epidemics are believed averted, he said. Williamson expressed fear of rains and a thaw, which would hinder relief work, and said the airplanes would be in service again as soon as the low celling lifted and visibility was possible from the air. No Relief Record While he has no record of the j number of families supplied by the national guard pilots with prosions, Williamson declared the planes were Invaluable in carrying on emergency relief. One plane will carry additional panels to a colony of refugees Isolated along White river, ten miles east of this city, whose plight was revealed by a man and boy who waded icy streams and crossed huge ice floes Sunday to summon aid. Provisions were dropped Sunday to one family near Shawneetown, 111. An airplane brought Mandy Maning from a marooned community southwest of Vincennes to a local hospital. At Princeton, a national guard truck plied between the city and flooded areas, laden with relief supplies for depots established in Gibson county. White River Ebbing White river was ebbing slowly today, according to reports from various points along its banks in flood regions. State road 50 between Washington and Wheatland was open after having been closed more than two weeks. Highway employes in ope place found six feet of ice covering the road. The Wabash river at Vincennes stood at 16 feet this morning, a drop of 1.9 feet in the lats twentyfour hours, but still two feet above flood stage. Pauline Witsman, 19, pnuemonia sufferer, was taken in a truck Sunday from a schoolhouse near Orville to Hazleton. She is seriously 111, said Dr. M. L. Curtner, who flew to her aid Friday. Views Blasting Danger Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. Col. George R. Spaulding, division engineer for the upper Mississippi river, recommended to the war department today that no federal action should be taken to break ice gorges at Palestine, 111., and above that point, on the Wabash river. In a report, Spaulding explained the rush of water, which would follow breaking at the gorges, probably would do more damage than is being done by standing water back up behind the ice which has flooded farm lands. Secretary of War Hurley intimated he would follow Spaulding’s advice. ALLEGED ROBBER CUT Negro In Hospital Charged With Attempt at Holdup. Maurice McDaniel, 19, Negro, 1563 Alvord street, In city hospital suffering from stab wounds In his body and cuts on his face and neck, is charged with robbery. He is alleged to have attempted to nold up Charles Thomas, 59, Negro, of 2120 Wendell street, Saturday night. Thomas menaced with a gun, seized the barrel and drew a knife, he told police. McDaniel lefc go of the gun and fled and Thomas fired one shot at him, police were told. McDaniel was found a shot ft distance away. Thomas was not held. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 31 10 a. m 33 7a. m..... 32 11 a. m 33 Ba. m 32 12 (noon).. 33 9a. m,.... 31 Ip. m~... 33

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