Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 198, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 December 1930 — Page 1

STATE CHAMP BASKET FIVE IS HUMBLED f Frankfort’s Brilliant Cagers Sweep to Victory Over Hatchets. 'RED' THOMPSON STARS Casemen’s ‘Stall’ Baffles Washington in Great Hardwood Fray. BY VER\ BOXELI. limes StafT Corrcspondr nt * FRANKFORT, Ind., Dec. 27.—A Midden break from back court, a flash of red streaking under the nc \ a swish of the draperies—two more points. Repeat this process often enough to ring up fifteen points in sixteen minutes of play and you have the reason Hoosier cage fans today were acclaiming Frankfort’s “Fighting Five” the greatest prep team in the state. Before a capacity crowd of 4,000 fans here Friday night, Coach Everett Case’s battling veterans snapped Washington’s string of victories which had extended through two seasons, by the decisive margin of 22 to 17. The “flash of red streaking under f he nets” was Red Thompson, whose streaking netted nine of the fifteen points scored by the Hot Dogs in the last half of a thrilling battle. Thompson’s sparkling offensive play at the pivot position in the foul ring, his superb defensive exhibition and his directon of the vetors’ attack was the bright spot in a brilliant game. Stall Baffles Hatchets Fans and coaches today were searching for anew word fitted to describe the so-called “stall" which the Casemen displayed to their distinguished guests, the state championship Hatchets, in the final quarter of the fray. It was a stall, unquestionably, but it, provided the most action of the evening as the white-clad basketeers flipped the ball around rapidly to draw out the Hatchet guards and send a sharpshooter dashing goalv*rd. It was this baffling play which had Big Dave Dejernet, the husky Negro all-state center with Burl Friddlc’s aggregation, running about the pine strips like a lost pup. and it isn’t often you see Big Dave in this condition. The Hatchets clearly outplayed the locals during the first quarter, a two-pointer from under the hoop just before the gun went off, giving them a 4-to-3 edge. Frankfort mado few attempts to rush the Washington defense, shooting mostly from long range. Washington Again Has Edge

In the second quarter, Washington again held an undisputed edge and increased its lead to 11 to 6. The champs outscored the locals, ; five to two from the field during : the first half, displayed a superior defense—in fact, outplayed them all the way around. Big Dave was taking passes over the guards hands and counted three times under the hoop. Coming back for the third period, Franfort appeared an entirely different team. Washington was held ! safely in mid-court and failed to even get near the basket. Their only scoring contribution was a free throw by Big Dave. Meanwhile Thompson and Lawhead had boosted Frankfort's count to a deadlock. 12 to 12. Thompson took a pass from Lawhead as the final period opened, giving Frankfort a 14-12 edge, and from then on everything was hotsy 'for the Hot Dogs. With five minutes to go, they went into their stall with a one-ponit, 16-15, edge. Shakes Off Guard Thompson shook off Heavenridge for another field marker. Locke, the elongated back guard who entered the game late, followed in on Lawhead's attempt, and Thompson added another, while De Jernet was marking up two from the free stripes to make the final count 22 to 17. Frankfort outscored Washington. 9 to 5. from the field. In foul tosses. Washington missed eight in thirteen and Frankfort counted on four out of ten. To the surprise of many fans, De.iernet, who usually can be counted on to control the tap, was forced to more than share the honors with Stroup. Frankfort's jumping jack, despite the Negro's superior height. WASHINGTON FRANKFORT FC. FT FF FG FT PF Wade, f -. 1 0 > Lawhead, f. 3 10 Moreau. 1.2 o l Thompson, I 4 1 3 Gross, t 0 0 0 Stroup, c... 10 2 Cherrv. t... 0 0 0 Shaver, e . 0 2 4 De Jernet. c 33 1 Garrett, c 0 0 2 Gorsaoc. c. 0 0 1 Locke, s. ... 10 0 Emmick. 8. 0 0 0 Hvnrtdgc. e 0 2 4 Totals ..6 5 S Totals .. o 4 11 Score bv Quarters Frankfort 3 4 5 10—22 Washington .4 7 1 5--17 Officials— Birch Bayh. referee; Geiger, umpire. SALES MEETING SET Annual District Session of Spark Plug Company Monday. Annual sales meeting of the Indianapolis district of the Defiance Spark Plugs. Inc.. Toledo, 0.. one of forty-five similar meetings over the country', will be held at the Lincoln, Monday. C. E. Fifer. 721 Euclid avenue, local district manager, will be in charge. Seven salesmen will attend. Fifer will point out records of the company show a substantial increase in business during the past year,

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Marshal’s Right Foot Is Amputated on Account of Gangrene. Bp United Pre** PARIS, Dec. 27.—Marshal Joseph Jacques Cesare Joffre, marshal of France and commander-in-chief of her armies during the World war, is in a serious condition today after an operation for arteritis performed eight days ago. The marshal’s right foot was amputated on account of gangrene. “The marshal’s condition is very grave,” Dr. Boulin, one of the physicians who attended the marshal, told the United Press. “He was operated on Friday, or eight days ago, but complete silence was maintained regarding the operation, because Joffre himself did not wish to make a fuss.” Five doctors were at the marshal’s bedside today, attending him in relays. He was in the hospital of St. Jean de Dieu, belonging to a

NI BLACK PROPOSES DRY REFERENDUM

State Senator to Present Bill to 1931 Indiana Assembly. A bill that would institute a state referendum on the liquor question will be presented to the 1931 Indiana assembly by Senator John L. Niblack, Republican holdover from Marion county, he said today. In the referendum Senator Niblack proposes there would be six questions upon which voters might designate their wet and dry opinions. The first question on the ballot, which the bill stipulates voters would mark the first Tuesday in November, 1931, asks: “Would you favor retaining the present state and national laws regulating intoxicating liquor?” Then: “Do you favor some modification of the present national and . tate liquor laws whereby intoxicating liquor may be purchased ilegally for drinking purposes?” Saloon Query on Slate “Do -you favor repeal of the eighteenth amendment for the United States Constitution?” “Do you favor repeal of the Indiana state laws prohibiting manufacture and sale of intoxicating : liquor?” ■ “Do you favor a legal return of the license saloon system?” “Do you favor federal control of manufacture and sale of beer, wines, whisky and other alcoholic or intoxicating drinks through the federal government permit and dispensary system?” The bill will be presented to the senate early In the legislative session, Niblack promised. Niblack Is Not Wet “No American, a willing subject of our form of government, conscientiously can oppose a referendum on any question of public policy, or free discussion of such subject.” Niblack said today, discussing his : proposed bill. “I am convinced the majority of | voters in the state are dry, espeI oially those who remember the saloon days,” Niblack asserted. “There has been a lot of talk by extreme drys and wets. It is the great majority, unvoiced and unheard that I want to express itself. “I am not a wet. I do not belong to the Anti-Saloon League nor ; the Association Against the I Eighteenth Amendment. I am just an average Hoosier with some lit—- ! tie interest in my state." THIEVES LOOT THREE HOMES. TAKING $250 Two Residences Within Few Feet of Each Other Robbed. Thieves who ransacked three homes, fwo of which are within a few feet of each other, obtained I lot valued at more than $250 Frij day night. At the residence of Earl Ceiger, 1833 East Tenth streec, burglars 1 stole clothes and money aggregat- | ing s3l, and next door looted the i residence of Joseph A. Baker, 1831 East Tenth street, of clothes and jewelry valued at sllO. Robert F. Patterson. 3350 North Drexel avenue, told police thieves stole a $125 radio from his home.

PORKERS END WEEK’S TRADE QUARTER OFF Cattle Market Holds Steady; Veals Unchanged. Porkers sold off this morning at the city stockyards with prices mostly a to 25 cents lower. Butchers showed the greatest decline. The bulk, 120 to 300 pounds, sold for $8.05 to $8.45 with a reported early top of $8.50. Receipts were estimated at 2.500; holdovers were 102. The cattle market held nominal with all classes higher for the week. Receipts were 100. Vealers were steady at $11.50 down. Calf receipts were 100. Sheep were quotably steady, choice western lambs bringing around $8.50. Receipts were 100. Lord Melchett Seriously 111 By l nited Press LONDON. Dec. 27.—The condition of Lord Melchett. noted British industrialist. became grave today. Lord Melchett has been ill at his Lonccni residence for several days suffering from phlebitis. He lost strength Friday night.

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Youth Robs to Get Money for Wedding; Dies By Times Special GARY, ind., Dec. 27.—Trapped in a store which he attempted to rob to obtain money for his impending wedding, Leon Rowell, 25, said by police to be a minor hoodlum, committed suicide rather than be captured alive. The suicide occurred Friday in a clothing store where Rowell had purchased some articles. As David Weiner, one of the proprietors, started to wrap the parcel, Rowell flourished a gun and obtained $9 from the cash register. Weiner was then commanded to walk to the front door of the establishment. As the merchant neared the opening he dashed outside, calling for aid. A crowd gathered at the door. Rowell ran to the rear of the store. Finding no means of escape, Rowell shot himself in the temple, dying two hours later. The body was identified as that of Rowell by a letter found in his coat pocket addressed to him and signed by Miss Anna Meichen of Newport, Ind., which said that the young woman would arrive here in a few r days for the wedding.

KIN HUBBARD RITES WILL BE MONDAY Flood of Condolences From Notables of Nation Reaches Family of Famous Hoosier Humorist.

Scores of telegrams and letters of sympathy from cultural and business leaders of the nation and by Hoosiers of high and low degree, who have for years treasured the homely philosophy of the Brown county sage, Abe Martin, were being received today by the family of Frank McKinney (Kin) Hubbard, who died suddenly Friday morning. Among those whose condolences already have been received are Will Rogers, close friend of Mr. Hubbard; John T. McCutcheon, cartoonist and novelist: Kent Kooper. general manager of the Associated Press; George Ade, Booth Tarkington and Meredith Nicholson, distinguished novelists; Governor Harry G. Leslie, Carl G. Fisher, former president and founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; Jesse C. Andrew of West Point, state prison trustee; Ellis Searles, editor of the United Mine Workers’ Journal; William Fortune, capitalist; Dexter W. Fellows, for many years representative of the great circuses; Richard Lieber, director of the state conservation department, and others: Tentative Rites Set Word of Mr. Hubbard's death has reached Horace K. Hubbard and Miss Ada Hubbard, brother and sister of the great caricaturist, who are in Jacksonville, Fla., on a vacation. and tentative funeral arrangements were made today. It is planned to hold the services Monday afternoon when the brother and sister arrive here from Florida. Arrangements will be completed later today, it was announced. News of Mr. Hubbard's death came as a shock to Will Rogers, according to a dispatch from Hollywood. where the cowboy-humorist is engaged on anew film. Met Twenty Years Ago “I met him twenty years ago while I was on the stage. Rogers said. “Every time I went to Indianapolis we had long visits. He used to send me every book he published. “Why Kin Hubbard was the top for real downright humor. He'd forgotten more humor than all the rest of 'em probably ever will know.” “No message could have dealt a harder blow,” declared Ade. Hubbard left us thirty years ahead of his time. His abilities were just ripening. -He was original, truthful, amusing, sarcastic and amazingly philosophical.” “Kin Hubbaid s humor was of the old, true,native American kind. It

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1930

THREE SLAIN BY DEMENTED WAR VETERAN Mother, Stepfather, Uncle Killed During Rampage With Big Hammer. SURRENDERS TO POLICE Regains Senses in Time to Prevent Death of Two Other Relatives. By f.'nited Press TENNYSON, Ind., Dec. 27.—The maniacal rampage of Shirley McNeely, 35-year-old farmer and World war veteran, m which he Friday killed his mother, stepfather and uncle, ended just as he was preparing to slay his wife, her mother and a half brother, when his mind cleared and saved them. McNeely first killed his stepfather, Mike Breidenbach, 63, and Thomas Watson, 59, his uncle, crushing their skulls with a machinists’ hammer. He then killed his mother, Mrs. Michael Breidenbach, 60. Then McNeely went to an adjoining farm, intending to kill his half brother, his wife’s mother and himself. but during the search for the brother he said his mind cleared, and he left for Evansville. Relatives there induced him to give himself up to county authorities in Boonville. McNeely had been acting queerly for several months, relatives said, and had the reputation in the neighborhood of being mentally unbalanced. BANDIT IS SHOT AT GAS STATION City Youth Is Near Death After Holdup Attempt. JEFFERSONVILLE. Ind.. Dec. 27. Shot five times by the son of a Memphis filling station attendant he sought to rob, Morris Picket, 19, of 3226 Roosevelt avenue, Indianapolis, is near death in a hospital here today. He loitered in a filling station | operated by John A. Volmer, at ! Memphis, sixteen miles north of Jeffersonville Friday, and excited I suspicion of Mervin Volmer, 29, the I son, who saw a gun in his pocket, j When Picket whipped out the gun Volmer fired five times and Picket ! fell to the floor. Physicians say his chances for recovery are slight.

contained neither self-superiority nor sneers. He made fun of things for which he felt a chuckling compassion and even affection. And that is why the news of his death will bring a sharp sense of loss, not only to us, his old friends and neighbors here in Indiana, but to thousands, and thousands of his friends everywhere, who never saw him.” Ade said. Cooper declared that “Kin and I were boys together in Indianapolis newspaper circles thirty years ago. I knew him then and loved him ever since. The kindly whimsical sayings cf Abe Martin and his homely philosophy were widely appreciated and he will be sadly missed by newspaper readers, the country over. “Kin Hubbard's death is a great loss,” McCutcheon wired. “There is no one else who can take the unique place he held in the affection of his countless admirers. Indiana will mourn one of her most brilliant sons and the nation will miss his homely philosophy.” SCOUTS HELPING NEEDY Appeals Made for Food, Clothing for Relief Distribution. Boy Scouts today joined in appealing for food, clothing and money to be distributed to the needy by City Employes’ Relief Association and the American Legion, from the aid depot at 225 North Alabama street. Since the distribution was started a month ago, 5,000 calls for relief have been answered. Dr. Frank E. Long. Seventh district commander of the legion, announced. Employment has been given to more than 200 men in the last two weeks through the “buy-an-apple” campaign of the legion, he said. Need for underclothes and shoes for children was outlined by the officials. CONVENTION IS SOUGHT Delegation to Invite Teachers to Hold National Session Here. Indianapolis will be the scene of 1931 National Commercial Teachers' Federation convention if a delegation of Hoosiers, headed by Loyal G. Minier. Jefferson high school. Lafayette, is successful at the 1930 conclave to be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Dcs Moines, lowa. Invitations from Governor Harry G. Leslie, Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan and several state Reaching organizations, will be delivered.

SOCIETY PARADES AS HELEN DOHERTY MAKES HER $1,000,000 DEBUT

Vice-President Curtis Is Among 1,000 Guests at Brilliant Party. BY DON A HIGGINS United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.—The most pretentious social event of many Washington seasons ended early today after a night of splendor had introduced the daughter of Henry L. Doherty to capital and New York City society. The thousand guests who had assembled from many social centers departed from the Mayflower hotel to the accompaniment of a thin trickle of rain shortly before the light of comink day showed in the east. It had been raining all night, but within the hotel all had been glittering light and magnificence. The affair was for Miss Helen Lee Eames Doherty, who wanted all her coming-out parties combined in one grand gesture of introduction. She’s 20, Tall and Blonde She is the daughter of Mrs. Doherty by a former marriage, but has been adopted by the gas and oil magnate. She is 20, tall, blonde and self-assured and the mistress of seven languages. Upstairs in a suite of the Mayflower, Miss Doherty will awaken some time this afternoon, yawn against her pillow and count another duty done, another conquest made. Then she may call for her book of Sanskrit or Greek synonyms and pursue liguistic leanings which have “charmed the courts of Europe” and excited the king of Spain.

Just One Big Frolic Helen, daughter of the Dohertys of Cities Service, bundled up her scheduled coming out parties into one big package. She bowed to capital and New York society with one sweeping, scintillating gesture which gripped attention of lorgnettes from Long Island to Laredo. She retired at daybreak with no curtail calls scheduled. Her dainty fingers ached with handshakes. Her arms had been burdened with a cartload of corsages. A thousand faces, one thousand smiles, paraded past in drowsy dreams as she snuggled into satisfying coverlets* The Doherty party took possession of the social center Friday night. All the hotel halls, enriched by costly decorations were given over to the event. Invitations had been sent to many parts of the world. Curtis Also Is Present The thousand guests, including Vice-president Curtis, cabinet members, dozens of diplomats and a special Train-load of New York’s elite, swarmed through the corridors, ball rooms and presidential dining hall, covering half a city square. In the center of the Chinese room, banked high in the background with ferns, subdued red and green lights and ornate thingamajiggs, stood the Doherty family, receiving. Helen was in the middle of the group. She appeared a statuesque, blonde figure gowned simply in pale pink chiffon embroidered with brilliants. She held a huge cluster of red roses. One piece of pewelry, a diamond cross, completed the costume. 5 Mrs. Doherty Also Blonde Mrs. Doherty, likewise blonde was dressed in white. She wore no jewels. The head of the family and directing genius of public utilities and oils stood on their left. He resembled, with goatee and a shock of grey hair, more the professional man than a magnate. Beyond them in the ballroom was jammed a sea of society. On its side stretched a double tier of ornate boxes draped with southern smilax and big blossoming poinsettas. Underneath shimmered the reflection of real gold leaf crested on the walls. Vice-President Curtis and his sister, Mrs. Everett Edward Gann, gowned elegantly, occupied one of the boxes of honor in the lower tier. Hires White House Orchestra At the far end, several good fox trots away, was arrayed a silvertrumpeted orchestra playing blue notes against a pale-blue background. It was the one band of syncopaters which was played in the White House. Miss Doherty hired the group a year ago when she met the conductor in Spain. She had selected especially a score of tangos for the ball. On the floor and along the promenade was emblazoned a fashion parade of America. There were willowy blonds in black, brunettes in blues. There were others in shell pink, wine red, pale green. Jewels glittered.

CAMPUS ROMANCE DIES ON GRADUATION DAY; GIRL ASKS $20,000 HEART BALM

By United Press MONTICELLO, 111., Dec. 27.—A college romance which flourished on the University of Illinois campus but withered on graduation day was cited today by .Rosemary Johnson, not yet 21. in a $20,000 breach of promise suit against William Lodge 111 son of a millionaire Monticello utilities operator. Rosemary displayed a large bundle of letters which she said were written by Lodge. The final one was dated last June, and said; “This is finally, defnitely and irrevocably good-by.” “That last letter had a 2-cent stamp,” she said. “I knew he wanted to end our love affair. Be-

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Marceline Day By United Press HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 27.—Marceline Day, motion picture actress, formally has announced her engagement to Arthur J. Klein .wealthy Los Angeles fur dealer, but no date has been set for the wedding. Miss Day said they had been friends for five years, but it was not until she was given a huge diamond ring for Christmas that she made public her betrothal. Her sister, Alice Day, also a screen player, recently was married to Jack Cohn, Los Angeles broker.

GIANT FAKE STOCK SWINDLE REVEALED

Thousands of Forged Fox Film A Shares Sold Through U. S. By l'iiiled Perns CHICAGO, Dec. 27.—A stock swindle in which thousands of forged share certificates of Fox Film A and other large corporations have been sold to brokers and investors, was revealed today after $89,000 worth of the fake certificates were discovered in Chicago. Stock Exchange officials and brokerage firms in Chicago, New York and other large cities were reported to have been notified of the scheme and a nation-wide checkup started to determine the authenticity of all stocks in circulation. Chicago brokers admitted the swindle might have extended over the nation. Stocks of at least two corporations in addition to Fox Film were said to have been counterfeited. Arthur Wood, president of the Chicago Stock Exchange, admitted that spurious stocks of three firms had been discovered, but he refused to reveal their identity. Neither would he divulge the amount of money represented in all of the counterfeit stocks found in circulation. Details of Plot Revealed Details of the plot were said to have revealed with the arrest of Louis Liss of Chicago, who assertedly sold $25,000 worth of the counterfeit stock to Stein, Alstrin & Cos., a brokerage firm, several days ago. Forged certificates representing 2,900 shares of Fox Film A and valued at $89,000 have been recovered in Chicago. Chicago Stock Exchange officials pointed out that the forged stocks reflect in no way on Fox Film. Otto Koegle, general counsel for Fox, issued the following statement: Clever Workmanship “The company is not concerned in the matter. We are sorry, but it is none of our affair. Purchasers of the stocks must protect themselves in such matters by being surfe of the authenticity of shares before buying.” The forged certificates were said to be of such clever workmanship

cause all his other letters were sent by air mail.” Miss Johnson said she met Lodge at the University of Illinois in 1927, when they were sophomores. During the next three year, she declared, their romance continued smoothly and Lodge many times asked her to marry him. Both were prominent students. Lodge was a member of Zeta Psi fraternity and she was a Theta Phi Alpha sorority girl. They were separated during vacations, but William wrote often. From one of the letters she read this paragraph: “I have a ankle, wrenched, arm, knee out of joint

that even experienced brokers would be unbale to detect them without careful scrutiny. Trading in temporary Fox certificates was stopped on several stock exchanges Friday. The Chicago Stock Exchange and the Association of Stock Exchanges advised their members to send in all of their stock certificates for inspection. The temporary Fox Film A shares were issued last spring when the corporation underwent reorganization. An issue of 2,500,000 shares was authorized.

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By United Pres* NEW YORK, Dec. 27—Reactionary tendencies in progress Friday were aggravated today 4 by some I selling of weak accounts which 1 brought out large blocks of stock ! and sent prices down fractions to more than a point. ! Nearly all issues participated. : Special issues made new lows. Lead- | ing industrials were down with I United States Steel receding below ! 137, after opening at 137 1 , after opening at 137 Li. off 'i. International Telephone made a new low at 19, off 12, and Bethlei hem dipped to a low at 48%, off %, on 5.000 shares. A block of 6,300 Chrysler came out at 15%, off Its. Other heavy | losers included Pennsylvania Rail- ' read at 55%, off Hi; Vanadium ! 5075, off s i; New York Central 111. off 1 1 1 : Norfolk & Western 193, off I 2; Gulf States Steel 17, off 1%; New Haven 70%, off 1; Safeway Stores 41 1 4 , off Hi, and Consolidated Gas 80%, off 1%. In the Air Weather conidtions in the air at 9 a. m.: South southwest wind, 8 miles an hour; barometric pressure, 30.18 j at sea level; temperature, 30; ceil- : ing. 1,200 feet; visibility, 3 miles; i field good.

and more broken ribs than I knew I had. But the only break that hurts is the break in my heart that I’m not with you.” William’s father is manager of the Platt County Telephone Comi pany. an official of the Monticello traction lines and president of the University of Illinois Dads’ Assc- ' ciation. “She won't get a cent,” he declared when informed of Rosemary’s suit. “Lots of college boys write silly letters, and besides William has no money and I won't give him any to pay her.” Miss Johnson's home Cairo,

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NORRIS HAILS ROOSEVELT AS ‘LIBERAL HOPE’ New Yorker May Be Man to Win Support of Progressives. OLD GUARD IS WORRIED Watson and Other Leaders Alarmed Over Hoover’s Stand on Lucas. Pi/ ScriDDt-f toward Xcicspancr Al.ianr* WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.—Declining to head the new political party proposed by John Dewey, Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, today named Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York as a Democratic presidential prospect who might command sufficient strength among western progressives to defeat President Hoover in 1932. Norris said he assumed that Hoover would be renominated, and expressed fear that “the moneyed interests, led by the power trust” would throw their influence behind owen D. Young in the Democratic camp. Such alsituation, the senator said, would permit the electorate no real choice on the ’ all-important issue of power,” and further increase the power interests’ influence at the capital.

When asked if he saw any Demoratic figure who might appeal to western progressives and Republicans. Norris named Roosevelt. Despite the latter’s anti-prohibition views, the Nebraskan took the position that power, rather than prohibition, will be the most important problem in the 1932 presidential contest. Third Party Not Practical Norris conceded the need of a third party, and based his refusal to start one solely on practical grounds. “There is no real difference between the two old parties, so far as I can see,” he said. “But it would require a political revolution for a third party to attain success.” Insurgent and regular Republicans found Norris' decision unsurprising. Majority Leader Watson intimated he had no expectation Norris would lead a third party movement. Senator Brookhart (Rep., la.) and other insurgent Republicans said new party movements could not be created by a small group of leaders, but had to develop among the masses of the people. Meanwhile, Norris proposed a farreaching reform which virtually would wipe out the need for such political mechanism as now exists, or would have to be set up by any new organization. He advanced as a constitutional amendment a proposal that would abolish the electoral college provision, and permit any individual to become a candidate for the presidency simply by having his name placed on the ballot. Hoover Back of Lucas “That would permit anew party to come into being almost overnight,” he said. “It would serve as such a distinct threat to the two major parties that the weapon might never have to be brought into play.” The White House is standing squarely back of Executive Director Robert H. Lucas of the Republican national committee in his quarrel with Norris, but the entire affair is causing President Hoover much concern. Already worried about the split within the Republican party and doubt for victory in 1932, the Presient’s attitude si said to be that Lucas' activities have made a bad matter worse. That Lucas, in secretly seeking to defeat Senator Norris, was not acting on his own initiative is taken for granted in informed political circles. The impression prevails that he indirectly was reflecting the views of President Hoover, who feels very bitter toward Norris because of his bolt in 1923 and also because of his consistent opposition to Hoover’s economic views. Old Guard Alarmed Because of this, the President probably will not immediately heed the appeals of the progressive group of senators that Lucas should be forced to resign. The ramifications of the Lucas attack of Norris are causing much concern to Republican senatorial leaders. Most of the old guard share the views of Senator Norris that a third party can not be launched successfully, but they know that voters can desert Republican candidates as they did last Nov. 4. It is the view of the Watson-Moses-Fess group that voters shall be attracted back to the Republican party and not driven away. They have their own city, county, congressional district, and state organizations in mind. Their view is that if Lucas has to go, he should go. even though it may appear that he is being sacrificed.

Good News A bag of newspapers today received the blessing of Clifford Sargent, 16, of 2352 North Illinois street, at Eleventh street and College avenue, Friday night. It stopped a bullet fired at him across the street by a Negro. Sargent told police he believed it was- a man he onJe identified as having stolen an overcoat.