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THIRD PARTY PLAN FROWNED ON BY NORRIS Intimates He Will Refuse to Act on Appeal of Dr. Dewey. IPROPOSAL TALKED UP Senator Heflin Steps Out to Boost Idea for Liberal Group. till I nitcd Press WASHINGTON. Dec. 26,-Sen--6 tor George W. Norris, invited by Professor John Dewey of Columbia university, to withdraw from the Republican party for the purpose ot leading a liberal party movement, intimated today he would not accept the invitation. Norris said he had seen Dewey’s letter only in the papers. Pressed for an answer whether he would lead a third movement, Norris said he would prefer to discuss the matter later, but finally remarked: “I don’t think any one thinks seriously I will do it.” The Nebraskan said he might make his position known in more detail later today. Heflin Boosts Proposal Meanwhile, a prediction that liberals of the west and south might join in a political revolt against eastern dominance of the major parties in 1932 was made by Senator Heflin (Derm, Ala.) Heflin said he thought Dewey had "made a pretty forceful statement” in his appeal to Norris. ‘ The country is in a state of political unrest,” the Alabaman added. “Anything might flare up before 1932. If the Democrats of the south and Republicans of the west joined to elect a President in 1932, it would be one of the most wholesome things that could happen to this country. "The people are in revolt against the Stock Exchange crowd—that seems to be a likely issue. As to v. hat actually will happen, it is yet too far ahead to say.” Urges Open Break Dewey urged Norris to abandon his efforts to convert the Republican party to the insurgent Republican platform and “to come out ot it and participate in the thrill and enthusiasm of a great movement.” Norris recently discussed third party problems and estimated the practical difficulties of organization almost would be insurmountable. Norris believed at the time there was no opening for such a movement. The conversation took place, however, before it was x-evealed that Robert H. Lucas, executive director of the Republican national committee, with that organization's financial backing, had opposed Norris actively in Nebraska this year. Deny Hoover Support Lucas <Rep.), Will R. Wood (Rep., Ind.) and other regulars who have joined in approving the attempt to defeat or oust Norris from the party insist the anti-Noi'ris movement developed without President Hoover’s knowledge. Such insurgents as Senators Brookhart (la.), Borah (Idaho), Howell (Neb.), to name only a few, refuse to accept this explanation and assert the regular organization opposed others in addition to Norris. The controversy is of proportions warranting speculation regarding a third party but seasoned Democrats, Republicans and insurgents are convinced no such movement will develop. They point to the difficulty of creating a national organization and recall the Taft-Roosevelt split in 1912, when even Roosevelt with his tremendous personal following was unable successfully to lead a formal insurgent movement. The consensus apparently is that a third party split among Republicans would deliver the 1932 elections and the presidency to the Democrats. *Win Presidency in '4o’ By United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 26.—1n his letter to Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, urging him to break away from the Republicaix "machine” and form anew party. Dr. John Dewey spoke of anew party which “will win the presidency in 1940 and finally force combination of conservative Republicans and Democrats into one of the old parties.” ‘Norris Should Accept’ Pft United Pros LINCOLN. f Neb.. Dec. 26.—1n fairness to the Republican party. Senator George W. Norris should accept the invitation to lead a third party movement, Samuel R. McKelvie, member of the federal farm board and former Governor of Nebraska. said today. But I do not anticipate that Norris will accept." McKelvie said. "He knows it would not succeed, and. besides, he is content to continue stigmatizing the ticket by his independence.”* McKelvie smiled at the DtweJ proposal that Norris stood f<jr ‘social planning and social control.” The former Governor said Norris was among the foremost of so- 1 called political socialists.

Yule Twins By United Press CHICAGO. Dec. 26—Christmas twins were born in Mt. Sinai hospital Thursday to Mrs. Rose Gittclson. Both are girls.

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The Indianapolis Times Unsettled with probably snow tonight; Saturday mostly cloudy; not much change in temperature; lowest tonight about 28.

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License Shopping Early

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Miss Jewel Markowitz, public stenographer at the Spink-Arms tat the window the top photo), led eai'ly shoppers for auto license plates at the SL.atehou.se today. Miss Julia C. Levensky, 3042 Park avenue (lower photo), is one of a busy staff in the auto license division typing certificates of title.

Indiana automobile license plates for 1931 went on sale todgv at the statehouse and branches throughout the state. In Indianapolis the plate sales are being handled by the Marion county Democratic organization for the benefit of the City Employes Relief Association, which is working with the American Legion to aid the unemployed. Proceeds obtained in no-

3 DROWNED AS BOAT CAPSIZES 10 Others, on Way to Party, Saved by Ferry. By United Press SAUSALITO* Cal., Dec. 26. Three young men were drowned and tefi others saved today when a small rowboat they were in capsized in San Francisco bay. AH were bound for a Christmas party aboard the Janidor, palatial yacht of Isadore Zellerbach. Those saved were picked up by two lifeboats, launched by the ferry Tamalpais. 1,000 Yule Cards to Lifer By United Press BRIDGEWATER. Mass., Dec. 26. —Jesse Pomeroy, America’s oldest lifer in point of service, who has spent fifty-four years in pi'ison, received nearly 1.000 Christmas cards.

$1,000,000 Will Be Spent on Brilliant Debut of Society Girl

Doherty Affair Tonight at Washington Hotel to Be One of Most Lavish Parties Ever Held. By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.—One of the most lavish society affairs Washington ever has seen—some estimate it is costing a million dollars—is being given tonight for the debut of Helen Lee Earnes, daughter of Mrs. Henry L. Doherty of New York. There will be a thousand guests. The entire first floor of the fashionable Mayflower hotel has been reserved for the party. Twenty-piece jazz orchestras and a troupe of imported entertainers will entertain throughout the night. It will not be until toward midmorning Saturday that the affair will break up. There will be two full n\eals served the guests, many of whom are coming from New York by Special train. a a a AT midnight there will be a fivecourse supper, then dancing until 5 a. m., when the guests will be served eggs, sausage, bacon,, rolls and coffee. Miss Earnes, tall axxd blonde, returned from Europe a month ago. She is an accomplished linguist, speaking seven languages, including tho Norwegian. At a recent social function she greeted the Turkish ambassador in his own language, and has surprised many with her fluency. At present she is translating a book from English into Greek for the University of Madrid. She also paints sport roadsters, giving them to her friends when completed a a a MISS EAMES was said at one time to have purchased a dozen such cars, xjhich she painted in gay colors and presented to friends. Doherty, millionaire head of the Cities Service Company, married Mrs. P. F. Earnes last year. At that time he legally adopted Miss Earnes. Miss Janies has lived abroad most

tary fees will be devoted to this charity. In Indianapolis the plates may be obtained at the following addresses: 528 South Meridian street, 2340 South Meridian street, 2421 East Washington street, 821 East Sixtythird street, 801 Virginia avenue, 2030 West Washington street, 219 North Alabama street, 1840 North Meridian street.

Just a Hint By United Press WOODBURY. N. J., Dec. 26. —Mayor Ernest Rig is a verypractical Santa Claus. He presented each of the thirteen members of the city’s police department with alarm c’ocks for Christmas so that the officers would report on time for duty henceforth.

SNOW IS FORECAST Little Temperature Change Expected for City. Indianapolis’ post - Christmas snow, rain and slush will endure at least until Sunday, with additional snow billed in for tonight, the United States weather bureau here forecast today. Meanwhile temperatures will not change greatly, and the lowest exected tonight is about 28 degrees. A combination of slush and ice on city streets today hampered traffic somewhat.

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of her life, and has been presented at many European courts. She was said to have made a great impression on King Alfonso of Spain when she met him a few years ago at fashionable Sebastian. Invitations fer tonight's ball were sent to all parts cf the world, even to Africa and China. a a a MORE than 2.000 invitations were sent in all, every European country every state in the

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1930

RAILWAYS TO CUT RATES ON PASSENGERS Frisco Leads Way by Adopting 2 Cents a Mile Policy. OTHERS WILL FOLLOW Decreased Fares to Go in Effect Where Service Is Parallel. Hy United Press , CHICAGO, Dec. 26—The Frisco railroad’s reduced passenger rate of 2-cents a mile will be met by all rail lines competing directly with it, G. J. McGuire, director of the Western Passenger Association, announced today. Permission to adopt the 2-cent rate was granted the Frisco Wednesday by the interstate commerce commission and was followed by reports that all other railroads in the country intended to follow suit. McGuire said no general plan had been formulated to reduce passenger rates to 2 cents on all lines. He was unwilling to say whether such a move was likely in the nefcr future. Among the railroads that expect to adopt the 2 cent rate between points where they are so-called “natural” competitors of the Frisco system are the Santa Fe, Illinois Central, Missouri Pacific and Rock Island, according to McGuire. The reductions, when they become effective, will apply only between points where the Frisco is paralleled, with pi - esent rates remaining unchanged elsewhei’e on the competing lines, it is understood. CONTRACTS ALLOWED BY BOARD OF WORKS Sheehan r npany Will Build Two City Sewer Projects. Contract for construction of the main sewer which will connect with the United States Veterans’ hospital today was awarded the Sheehan Construction Company by the works board on a bid of $26,261.10. The sewer will run from Belmont avenue and Tenth street to Eighteenth street and Rowland avenue. Completion is scheduled in five months. The company also was awarded the contract for a sewer on School street, from Thirty-fifth street to a point near Thirty-fourth street. The bid was $949.20 and the sewer is to be completed in.sixty days. Seize Bombs in Cuba By United Press HAVANA, Dec. 26.—A package containing 200 hand grenades and small bombs was seized by military authorities today. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 33 10 a. m 34 7 a. m 33 11 a. m..... 34 8 a. m 33 12 (noon).. 34 9 a. m 34 1p.m..?.. 34

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j Union being represented. It was expected that about half those invited would be able to attend. Miss Earnes will receive her guests tonight, nd Saturday morning, wearing a chanel red gown. She | will carry a bouquet of orchids and 1 roses. Expert artists were busy today : transforming the hotel rooms into ! a vast Christmas garden of red and j green. *■*

Santa Is Late By United Press ST. LOUIS, Mo., Dec. 26. When 7-year-old Margaret Marie Enslin’s parents went to wake her to “see what Santa has brought” they found her dead. She had been ill several weeks and had died during the night. *

‘HANDS OFF; IS DRY LEAGUE’S LOBBY POLICY Miles Will Work to Keep Gains Already Made in Legislature. Indiana Anti-Saloon League lobbyists likely will adopt a “hands off” policy during the coming legislative session, it was announced at the statehouse today by Ethan A. Miles, league attorney and its chief lobbyist. Miles came to the office of Governor Harry G. Leslie to inquire for the Governor, who is home recovering from a sinus operation. Miles had spent some time in conference with Lieutenant-Governor Edgar Bush, Salem. “We are unlikely to harrass the legislators with bills strengthening the Indiana dry laws,” Miles declared. "But we do expect to hold all the gains we have made. Calls Senate Dry “Although Democrats are inclined to be more moist than Republicans, if repeal of the Wright law passes the house it will be because many legislators have broken some strong pledges and these likely will be made public. “So far as the senate goes, I do not think there is a wet vote on the Republican side, with the exception of Senator James J. Nejdl. Then there are many dry Democrats there also. Someone has described the senate as being ‘too dry to spit.’ I am inclined to agree with this conclusion.” Myers Termed “Wet” Miles said he expects to confer with Leslie before the legislature meets, but he refused to disclose what he will talk about and failed to mention his conference with Bush. He indicated the league support for speakership in the house will go to Earl Crawford and not Walter Myers, whom he termed a “wet,” FOUR DIE FROM FIRE BUILT IN MOVING VAN Negroes Suffocate When Seeking to Get Warm in Parked Truck. By United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 26.—Attempt of four Philadelphia Negroes to keep warm in a parked moving van was believed responsible today for their death by suffocation. Their bodies were found in the van, pai-ked in Jamaica Thursday night by policemen who had been looking for the large vehicle after its owners, the Melville Storage Company, Philadelphia, became alarmed when nothing had been heard of it since Sunday. The four victims had lighted a coal fire on the truck, evidently to keep themselves warm, and death was caused by suffocation. 50,000 ‘WETS’ IN”JAIL Anti-Dry Group Contests Hoover View on Prison Congestion. By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.—The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment has compiled statistics which assertedly refute the statement of President Hoover that prohibitioix is responsible for but a small part of the felonies which have led to congested American prisons. Fifty thousand persons spent Christmas in jails and prisons for violation of dry laws, the pamphlet, compiled by John c. Gebhart, the association's research director, stated. REMOVE STREET SLUSH m City Attempts to Clean Downtown Section, Prevent Freezing Street crews today labored to clear streets in the downtown district of slush, water and snow in an effort to prevent hazardous conditions should temperatures tonight cause freezing. If the downtown section is cleared, 'Wilbur H. Winship, street commissioner, said an effort may be made to clean other streets in the mile square. IDENTIFY BANK ROBBER Dead Clinton Bandit Suspected in Lafayette Holdup in 1927. Thomas Beil, Clinton bank robber who was killed, was identified today by the federal government as a suspect in the Tippecanoe Loan and Trust Company bank robbery at Lafayette, Ind.. Nov. 1. 1927, it was announced by Chief E. L. Osborne of the state criminal bureau. During the holdup Captain Charles Arman of thetLafayette police force was shot to death. Tobacco Company Chief Dead By United Press NEW YORK. Dec. 26.—Funeral services will be held Saturday for ’Caleb C. Dula, chairman of the board of the Liggett, Myers Tobacco Company, who died at his home here Thursday after a long illness of pneumonia.

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KIN HUBBARD, HUMORIST, DIES WHEN STRICKEN BY SUDDEN HEART ATTACK

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BANKER DRAWS LONG SENTENCE Embezzler of $8,000,000 to to Serve 10 to 100 Years, j By United Press LOS ANGELES, Cal., Dec. 26. j Gilbert H. Beesemyer, whose de- j falcations, estimated at $8,000,000. i wi-ecked the Guaranty Building and | Loan Association, was- ordei-ed to- l day to serve from ten to one j hundred years in San Quentin peni-tentiax-y. Sentence was passed on the former general manager of the Guaranty company by Superior Judge Walton, who decided Beesemyer should serve the maximum time possible. Judge Wood gave Beesemyer one to ten years oxx each of the ten counts of grand theft to wlflch he pleaded guilty.

Dies at Feast By United Press WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.—A maiij suffering from lack of food and exposui’e dropped dead Thursday just as he began to eat a bountiful Christmas dinner provided by alms givers. He was about 50, and unidentified.

FATHER* WOUNDS CHILD Attack With Screw Driver Climax of Christmas Tree Quarrel. By United Press LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 26.—A distracted father, worrying over his inability to obtain employment, severely injured his 12-year-old daughter as they were trimming a Christmas tree in the presence of the mother and three other children. According to the story told police, Albert Krug, 43, struck his daughter Louise with a screwdriver. She was taken to St. Elizabeth’s hospital with a gash on the head and the father was placed in jail. Youth in Auto Hurt FRANKLIN, Ind., Dec. 26.—Robert Ruckmaster, 19, Hammond, is in a serious condition as a result of an automobile collision here. His nose was almost severed.

Basketball Series Will Begin Saturday in Times KEEPING stride with the short sessions. The Times will introduce another new feature on its sport pages Saturday, w-hen the first of a series of twenty articles on basketball by Everett S. Dean, head coach of Indiana university, will appear. Dean’s aiticles will vary from the usual analytical discussions and w-ill

include personalities as well as plays. Diagrams will be used to show how many effective plays are executed. The favorite- play of Johnny Wooden, Purdue ace, will be pictured. The scoiing play by which Branch McCracken, former Indiana star, set an all-time Big Ten record, and others will be explained. Other articles wiU deal with such topics as the Notre Dame offense, the Pennsylvania system, Michigan’s famous jump-ball play. Indiana's fast break, Oregon's percentage basketball’ and Wisconsin's intricate offense. Pictures showing proper footwork, passing, shooting and dribbling will be part of the series. Dean, an all-Conference center during his collegiate days, has coached two championship cage teams at Indiana and is well-known throughout hardwood world.

Start his series with the first article Saturday, “The Popularity of Basketball." They will provide you plenty of entertainment and a better knowledge of the game whiSh rules the Hoosier world during the winter months.

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Tribute Paid Governor Harry G. Leslie today paid the following tribute to Kin Hubbard, upon being informed of his death: “The death of Kin Hubbard comes with a great shock. The homely philosophy of Abe Martin and his humorous* satii-e were household phrases. Hubbard’s keen understanding of human nature and his generous attitude toward human weaknesses made him beloved by all who knew him.”

GOLD HOARD GROWS New Record Set by French Bank’s Huge Reserve. By United Press PARIS, Dec. 26.—The gold reserves of the Bank of France reached the highest figure in history today when the weekly state--1 ment of the Bank of France showed j the total bullion in the vaults was | 53,283,850,424 francs, an increase of 383,390,338 over the previous week |in spite of two holidays. The proportion of gold to paper was 53.78 per cent, also a record. I With today’s increase, France | possesses more than $2,000,000,000 | in yellow metal, which represents j nearly 20 per cent of the world’s Ltotal gold for monetary purposes. ! Between them, France and the j United States have almost a corner of the world’s gold, since their joint ! holding is nearly 60 per cent of the ! world’s total. FRENCH ACTRESS QUITS Madame Sorel Resigns Comcdie Francaise, But Returns. By United Press PARIS, Dec. 26—Mme. Cecile Sorel, the famous French actress, tendered her l-esignation today from the Comedie Francaise, but the managers declined to accept it. Madame Sorel was called before an extraordinary meeting of the directors, who declined her resignation, and persuaded her to” withdraw it. Theater Censor Is Threatened NEW YORK. Dec. 26.—A warning to New York theaters to “clean up from within or get censorship from outside” has been issued by Mayor James J. Walker.

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Creator of Abe Martin Was City Resident Since . 1891. NATION LOVED HIS WIT Yearly Books Acclaimed by Critics of World as Masterpieces. Meredith Nicholson's tribute to Kin Hubbard on Pate 2; Mr. Hubbard's own life story on Paue 1, Section 2. America’s most pungent humorist and cleverest paragrapher, Frank McKinney Hubbard, known to millions here and abroad as Kin Hubbard, creator of Abe Martin, died shortly after 4:30 a. m. today at his home, 5437 North Mericb ui street. Death came sud(' as result of heart disc Mr. . .bard was restless through the lE m and complained of pains in his upper arms and chest, Mrs. Hubbard said. He arose from bed at 4:30 and walked about the house. Death Without Warning His wife and two children, Tom and Virginia, were aroused by Iris evident discomfort and pain and attempted to assist him but to no avail. Death came as he sat down for a moment upon a divan. Without a sound, he fell forward, dead. “Kin.” as thousands in Indianapolis knew him, had been told two years ago by physicians that his heart was weak and should not be subjected to strain. He was 62 at the time of his death. The great paragrapher refused to tell his age and it is not even contained in his biography in ‘‘Who’s Who.” Came Here in 1891 Mr. Hubbard came to The News in 1891, from Bellefontaine, 0., where for a century his family has been in the newspaper business. He quickly sprang into prominence with his caricatures and it is as a “caricaturist” that he listed himself. In 1904, that quaint Hoosier character, “Abe Martin of Brown County,” came into existence. A few years bes ;re Mr. Hubbard created his Brown county philosopher, and while he still was struggling for recognition as a newspaper artist, he worked on the Indianapolis Sun, which later became The Times. He was on the Sun at the turn of the century, and from that paper went to the Indianapolis News. Never Made a Speech The pointed wit and aptness of the inverted sayings of “Abe” spread from coast to coast and soon became a widely syndicated feature. Each year his “Abe Martin” book was awaited by the world’s greatest critics and his latest, “Abe Martin's Broadcast,” was acclaimed by the leading English critics as “masterpieces of wit.” Mr. Hubbard never made a speech. In spite of the unceasing demands and the offers of large lecture fees, he refused to go upon the platform. Father of Two Children He would not even deliver little informal talks at dinners and it was a source of exasperation to his friends that he would not accede to their requests. In 1905 he mvried Miss Josephine Jackson of Indianapolis, and their two children are Tom, who has been working on the Bellefontaine paper, and Virginia, who lives with her parents. A brother, Horace/ K. Hubbard, and a sister, Miss Ada Hubbard, publishers and editors of the Bellefontaine (O.) Daily Examiner, are on their way to Florida by automobile. Efforts were being made today to get in touch with them. Funeral arrangements will not be made until the brother and sister have been reached. Boxing fans of Indianapolis long have reserved a warm spot for Mr. Hubbard., because of his little charcoal sketches of the awkward tyros and ‘ palookas,” who frequently feature the local bouts. Managed Ludlow Campaign Mr. Hubbard’s caricatures of Hoosier “statesmen” who attended the legislature and his sprightly comment were long remembered and every member of the assembly was eager to have “Kin” make a sketch of him. Mr. Hubbard's interest in the Democratic party was evidenced in the last general election when he successfully managed the campaign for re-election of Representative Louis Ludlow; and his proud boast was that he did it without a speech or a public appearance. Will Rogers and Mr. Hubbard were intimate friends and whenever the former’s tours brought him to Indianapolis Mr. Hubbard’s office at the News was Rogers’ first point of call. Girl’s Assailant Sentenced BLOOMINGTON. Ind., Dec. 26 William Syra, 22. is finder sentence of one to ten years in the Indiana reformatory for a criminal assault upon 14-year-old girl.

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