Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 200, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 December 1930 — Page 1

PRISON BREAK PLOT LEADS TO BUDGET BOOST Warden Daly Comes Before Committee to Revise Request Upward. • |new cells necessary Overcrowding Is Blamed in Part for Attempt of 12 to Escape. Using the thwarted prison break at the Indiana state prison, Michigan City, Monday as a dramatization of the need for expansion, Warden Walter H Daly of the prison appeared before the state budget committee today and withdrew his budget request so that it may be revised upward. He already had filed a request with increases of $579,080 over the present appropriation asked, the biennial budget request being for sl,643.080. Os this amount, $250,000 was to be expended for anew cell block. Overcrowding was blamed by both prison authorities and Governor Harry G. Leslie for the attempted delivery by twelve of the most desperate criminals. They point out that the prison is faced with caring for 530 prisoners with but 340 cells. Idleness Is Forecast 1 Daly was accompanied by Clifford araig, chief clerk at the prison, and irtnur L. Deniston 'Dem., Roches|r), member of the board of •ustees. They dwelt particularly upon the eed to increase appropriations for uards and recreational facilities, as he prison is being faced with the possibility of idle men. Kanpen Furniture Company, which employed prison labor, has already deserted Michigan City and he shirt factories are threatening o leave they said. This is attributed to the law which will give federal sanction to states prohibiting interstate shipment of prison-made goods in 1933. Desk Making Suggested Daly conferred with the Gover- i nor and again the matter of prison employment was discussed, together with the new budget proposals. One jplan advanced is to manufacture (school desks to be sold under the j"state-use" system within Indiana r nly - I Although Daly said overcrowding was not directly responsible for Monday’s attempted break, he pointed out that with only five solitary confinement cells where fifteen are heeded, it is difficult to segregate, desperate criminals. “Those men were criminals —desperate fellows,’’ he said. “Men of (heir type will attempt to free themselves under most any circumstances.” Brands Wright Law “Silly” “Crowded conditions, however, could have made it a very mean situation if other prisoners had been freed too. With every available quarter packed with confined men. there always is a potential danger," Daly said. Daly pointed out to the budget committeemen that there are two solutions to the Hoosier prison problem. They are to adequately provide for their care and discipline. or to stop sending so many persons to prison. Representative H. Curtis Bennett < Dem., Dillsboro), member of the budget committee, declared that repeal of the “silly Wright Bone-Dry law'” might aid in preventing overcrowding. SWAIM MAY BECOME PARK BOARD COUNSEL Democratic Chairman Expected to Be Named Attorney Today. Appointment of H. Nathan Swaim, attorney and Democratic county chairman, as park board attorney, was expected to be made this afternoon at the session of the. board. He succeeds Russell J. Ryan, superior court judge-elect. Selection of anew member to succeed Adolph J. Emhardt, whose term expires Wednesday, probably will not be made for some time, according to word at the city hall. Meredith Nicholson, author and former councilman, and Fred Hoke, local business man, have been mentioned for the post. FARM MARKET GROUP GATHERS AT SEVERIN Producers’ Commission Association in Annual Meeting. Eighth annual meeting of the Producers’ Commission Association at the Union Stock Yards, farmowned and co-operative marketing agency opened this morning at the Severin. The entire forenoon session was given over to the annual report, read by C. V. Spencer, secretary-treas-urer. This carried the statement that a 25 per cent patronage refund would be made at the end of the fiscal year. P. O. Wilson, secretary-manager of the National Live Stock Marketing Assocation, was the principal speaker this afternoon. Two Justices of Peace Named Walter I. Good was reappointed lustice of peace of Calumet township, Gary, and. Miss E. Parker Wheeler, was appointed justice of peace of North township. Whiting, by Governor Harry G. Leslie today.

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VOLUME 42— NUMBER 200

JOFFRE BETTER IN DEATH FIGHT Condition Improved, Say Physicians; Wife Leaves Side for First Time in Days.

BY RICHARD D. McMILLAN United Press Stiff Correspondent PARIS, Dec. 30.—Marshal Joseph Joffre remained in a critical condition today, despite a slight improvement. “Marshal Joffre’s respiration is becoming more regular with a strongly marked pulse,” a bulletin issued by his doctors at 5:30 p. m. said. CThe slight improvement remarked last night continues.” Reports of temporary improvement or at least cessation of retrogression apparently were confirmed by Mme. Joffre, who left s he hospital at 4 p. m.—the first time she had left the marshal’s bedside since Friday. Injections of camphorated oil were being given Joffre to stimulate his heart, while injections into veins helped blood circulation. Dr. Rene Fontaine, who spent the

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Winner Friday The Times on Friday will announce the winner of “Hell's Angels” review contest. Because hundreds of reviews have been received by The Times and the Palace theater, where the big air picture was shown for two weeks, it has been impossible to announce the winner earlier. The winner will receive a free air trip to Hollywood and back, as well as the privilege of visiting the United Artists studio and see talkers actually made.

JUDGE MAY STAY ON Leslie Changes; Likely to Reappoint Wetter. Although it had been practically decided several weeks ago that Governor Harry G. Leslie would not reappoint Judge Paul C. Wetter to the Marion county municipal bench, a change of front is reported to have taken place and Wetter’s reappointment loomed as highly probable today. Judge Wetter’s term expires Jan. 1. But Leslie points out that under the Indiana Constitution all appointive officers continue on until their successor is apointed. The large lobby for Wetter will be responsible for the Governor’s alleged change of heart, if any. STATE OFFICIAL SAYS CLERK IS EFFICIENT George Hutsell Lauded In Letter From Accounts Board Head. Lawrence F. Orr, head of the state accounts board, today lauded County Clerk George O. Hutsell for efficiency the latter has maintained during his four years’ incumbency. In a letter addressed to Hutsell, Orr said: “It is refreshing to note that in an office as large as yours and dealing with the many important trusts placed in your hands you have not only been scrupulously careful in the interests of those whose trusts you have guarded, but your accounts have been kept in a systematic and expert manner.” HOSPITAL VISITOR STAYS Mother Starts With Daughter, but Remains as Inmate. Too. By United Press CENTER OSSIPEE. N. H.. Dec. 30.—En route to a hospital with her young daughter who was to undergo a minor operation. Mrs. May French finished her journey in an ambulance after an injury in an a'uto accident.

EXPLOSION OF GAS STOVE BURNS WOMAN SERIOUSLY

When a gas stove oven exploded today while she was curling her hair, Mrs. Geneva Myers, 37, of 829 Thompson street, was injured seriously. The blast hurled her from a chair to the floor. She was unconscious and suffering from face burns when persons in the neighborhood rescued her from the gas filled kitchen. Mrs. Myers was sitting near the stove heating the curler from an open blaze when the gas accidentally was turned on in the oven. The gas-filled oven compartment was ignited and exploded. Curtains in the kitchen caught fire and threatened the house and Mrs. Myers, lying inert on the floor.

ESCORT DENIES CAUSING GARY GIRL’S DEATH

By United Press CROWN POINT. Ind., Dec. 30. In his first version of the tragic Gary gin party, which ended in the death of Arlene Draves, 17-year-old high school graduate. Virgil Kirkland, her escort, insisted Monday night that he was innocent of causing her death. The 23-year-old youth Is awaiting trial with four companions* on a charge of first degree murder. The state charged that on the night of Nov. 30, he and his friends criminally attacked and beat the girl. The trial is expected to be called early in January. ■

night by Joffre’s side, described his resistance as “absolutely phenomenal.” The marshal slept fairly well, Dr. Fontaine said. Thousands of Frenchmen stood in the rain outside the hospital of St. Jeane De Dieu during the 1 night awaiting news of the marshal. Joffre was not suffering, his physicians said, and he never groaned or complained. A continual line of distinguished visitors, including many members of the diplomatic corps, called at the hospital to inquire about his condition. The marshal’s doctors admitted their surprise at Joffre's stamina in a bulletin issued at 11:30 o’clock Monday night, which said: “Unexpectedly, Marshal Joffre came out of a state of coma and spoke several words and ate liquid foods.

Eastern Roads Agree on Four Big Trunk Systems by Consolidations. By Unitea Press WASHINGTON. Dec. 30.—President Hoover today confirmed reports that eastern railroad executives. meeting in New York Monday, load completed the negotiations for railroad consolidations which will bring about the organization of four main trunk lines serving the eastern railway territory. The four trunk lines will be the Pennsylvania, the Chesapeake & Ohio, the New York Central and the Baltimore & Ohio. Tlie consolidation plan, involving one of the outstanding railroad and financial developments of recent years, was inspired by Mr. Hoovt and has his entire approval. Approved for Hoover The President fostered the consolidation plan, it was brought out at Mr. Hoover’s regular conference today with press representatives, to carry out the intent of the railroad consolidation act of 1920. The President believes it will be a valuable factor in stabilizing employment and that reduced railroad rates and better rail service should result. Under the plan agreed upon by the railway executives on Monday night, the New York Central will obtain the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, which already it controls, bat which the interstate commerce commission had assigned to the Wabash system. The Baltimore & Ohio was granted control of the Reading and with it the Central of New Jersey, providing it with the long-desired entrance into New York City. Pennsy Gets Trackage The Central of New Jersey, which is a part of the Reading, enters New York by ferry over the Hudson river, an advantage which the Baltimore & Ohio never has been able to obtain. The Chesapeake & Ohio-Nickel Plate system, under the agreement, would acquire the Lehigh Valley, which the commission had assigned the Wabash system. Tire Van Sweringens, owners of this system, also would retain control of the Wheeling & Lake Erie, which was to have been disposed of under the commission’s final consolidation plan. The Pennsylvania, which now owns a controlling interest in the Lehigh and Wabash systems, is understood to have obtained the trackage rights over the Nickel Plate into Buffalo. This allocation was understood to have been the stumbling block in the way of previous agreements between the four carriers.

Mrs. Edith Schlott, living in the other half of the double house, heard the explosion and ran to the Myers’ residence. She saw Mrs. Myers threatened by the flames 'and screamed, attracting Frank Smith, 6420 Cornell avenue. Smith smashed the window out of the kitchen and. beating out the flames, dragged Mrs. Myers, with the aid of Mrs. Schlott, to safety. Dr. L. B. Hunt, 814 West Fiftyninth street, was called and administered first aid, but due to the woman’s dazed condition, was unable to determine the extent of injuries. Claude Myers, husband of the injured woman, is a plumber with a shop at. 6366 Bellefontaine street.

“I should have been lynched,” Kirkland said, with tears in his eyes, “if I were guilty of all that has been said against me. “But I didn't kill Arlene. I didn’t force her to do a thing against her will. I didn't beat her on the head with a golf club as they charged either. “We were all having a good time at the party, just like at any other of a dozen parties I've been to. Arlene and I were out on the porch with Dick Strutridge, one of those at the party, and his wife. “Mrs. Sturfridge got sick and had to go inside*- Arlene wasn’t feeling

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1930

CITY-OWNED CAR SYSTEM PLANSTODIED Marott and White Place Proposal Before Committee at Meeting. OPPOSE INSULL DEAL No Immediate Stand to Be Taken on Issue by Municipal Group. With municipal ownership of the defunct Indianapolis Street Railway Company the foremost question, the city hall street car committee today studied proposals relative to future operation of the transportation organization. E. Kirk McKinney, chairman, announced the committee will study the problems two or three weeks before announcing a definite stand on the proposition. Insull interests want to buy the property under an indeterminate franchise, to which the city objects, and civic leaders and business men have proposed municipal ownership as the solution. Marott, White Speak City ownership was laid before the committee by George J. Marott, hotel owner and merchant, and John F. White, legislative representative and member of the Indianapolis Federation of Community Civic Clubs’ utility committee, at a public session Monday night. “I don’t believe Insull seriously expects to obtain this franchise on such terms and conditions,” Marott said. “It is the duty of our city government to pay very close attention and scrutinize any attempted act in the coming legislature in making or amending any laws that would aid the Midland United Company (Insull unit) or its associated interests, or that would deter the opportunity 'or the city to own and control the creet car, bus and traffic systems ..pon its streets. City-Wide Directorship “If the city wants to own this utility it must, at once, get busy and draft a bill and present it to the legislature for passage into a legal and binding law, I believe this bill would provide for nonpolitical control and should be in the hands of fifteen directors and five trustees. “The north, east, west and south territories of the city should be represented by three directors each and the remaining three should be chosen, one each, from the Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trade and Merchants Association. “The trustees should be chosen likewise one for each territory, the remaining one to be chosen by the three organizations mentioned above. Vital to City’s Future “I have no prejudices against Insull, in fact I admire his ability and also his capable representative, Charles W. Chase, but I do think this is the most opportune time for the making of Indianapolis into the most prominent and prosperous (Turn to Page Three) 5 OIE IN OLD MINE Officials Make Test of Air in Abandoned Shaft. By United Press PITTSBURGH, Dec. 30.—Officials of the United States bureau of mines today planned to test samples of air to determine exact cause of the deaths of five boys asphyxiated in an abandoned mine. r ii’.e bodies of Steve Polka, 16; Andrew Novak, 16; John Vojick, 14; Walter Kubala, 15, and Joseph Kasicik, 17, were brought from the mine late Monday. They had been playing and gathering coal. Saul Klein, battalion chief, who crawled through the entrance to rescue the youths was overcome. He was carried out, taken to a hospital and revived. The mine, idle for almost thirty years, had an entrance about two feet wide. The mouth had been partly blocked by a fall of debris. The boys climbed through the opening and made their way about 1,000 feet into the chamber. POSTAL FRANK MISUSED Secretary Hyde Agrees to Pay for Christmas Cards Mailed Free. By United Prexs WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—Secretary of Agriculture Hyde arranged today with the pcstoffice department to pay postage on several hundred Christmas cards his clerks mailed out under the secretary’s frFJik. It was explained the clerks used the frank inadvertently.

very good either, although she had only taken a few drinks of wine. “Just as the Sturtridges left. Arlene slid out of her chair and fell on the floor. This made a big noise. As I picked her up, Sturtridge ran back to see what happened. He helped sit her in a chair and then went to his wife. “I figured that Arlene was feeling bad and that a little air would do her some good, so I took her out to my car. She settled back and seemed to go to sleep. It was then that the others went to see her. • %

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PICK NEW SITE FOB BOS STOP South Side of Circle Choice of Safety Board. Removal of the bus stop from the northwest segment of Monument Circle to the southwest section will be made by the safety board following investigation of the site by police officials. Complaints against the northwest stop in front of business places were received by the board recently. But when proposed removal to the other location was presented to business men, no objections were registered. ANOTHER COURfIjRGED Superior Tribunal for Porter County Desired by AttorneysBy Times special VALPARAISO, Ind., Dec. 30.—A full time superior court for Porter county is favored by the Porter County Bar Association. A resolution urging creation of the court was adopted unanimously at a called meeting of the association. At present, a superior court is shared by Porter and Laporte counties. Harry J. Crumpacker is judge. A Porter superior court has been advocated by county attorneys at previous legislative sessions. At the 1929 session, a bill creating the tribunal was adopted, but it was nullified by Ed Jackson, then Governor, with a pocket veto. formeroffTcTal^held Wife and Child Desertion Charges Filed at South Bend. By Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., Dec. 30 Roy Eger, former member of the St. Joseph county board of commissioners, is free on bond following his arrest in Michigan City on charges of wife and child desertion. A lengthy conference between Eger and his wife, who instituted the charges, was taken as a precursor to abandonment of the case. An additional warrant issued by Goshen authorities on fraudulent check charges, was not served when Eger’s former associates in official life volunteered to meet the $240 obligation involved. ARREST FOLLOWS CRASH Motorist and Three Young Women Hurt at Mt. Vernon. By United Press MT. VERNON, Ind., Dec. 30. Charges of driving while intoxicated have been filed against Vernon Gash, 40, arrested here after his automobile crashed into another, injuring himself and three young women. It is alleged Gash drove from a side street into a main thoroughfare, colliding with the automobile of Milford Blackburn, young farmer of the vicinity, in which three young women were riding. Miss Mary Blackburn was the most seriously Injured. She suffered a broken leg and cuts on the face. Gash was cut on the head. One Hundred Get Work ANDERSON, Ind., Dec. 30 Through efforts of the local branch of the United States employment bureau and the George Hockett post, American Legion, 100 unemployed men were enabled to earn SI,OOO in two weeks. They sold Christmas trees, holly wreaths and apples.

“Arlene and I had been intimate earlier on the front porch. I didn't force her, and if she hadn't bumped her head, there wouldn't have been any trouble.” Kirkland said the party began to break up about 1 a. m., and that he, with his companions and the Sturtridges, left in the same car. After the Sturtridges got out, he said, he drove about a little to see if Arlene wouldn't “come to.” “When she didn’t get better,” Kirkland added, “we went to a doctor. and there he told us she was dead.

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Who has the 55 and who the 59 for the first twelve holes—Charles S. Fishel, left, or his pal, Loycurcus Gorton, right?

FRIENDSHIPS of the sort that stick “through thick and thin’’ have a cheering example on a snow-swept Indianapolis golf course. And that goes, whether the adjectives apply to bad times and good, or to the texture and density of golfers’ wearing apparel. For, in shirt sleeves and white flannels, or sweater coats and red flannels, this twosome, “in their seventies;” pursues the gutta percha over South Grove’s rough and fairway, winter as well as summer. Changing red ball for white, their friendly rivalry drives along over snowdrift and frozen hazard just as happily as it did over dusty sandtrap and velvety green last spring. Charlie Charles S. Fishel, retired wholesale grocer, really is the “kid” of the pair. He’s only 71. Loycurcus Gorton, auto accessory dealer, is 73. The latyer has been playing “Highland shinny” seven years. Charlie but five, but both figures should be doubled if you count as many winters they’ve been at it. Charlie, pupil, is crowding Gorton, his instructor, for, when these photos were taken at South Grove municipal course Monday, Charlie’s card for twelve holes read 55 and his friendly rival’s 59. When snows get too deep they while away the melting hours with two-cushion banks on the pool table in the basement of Fishel’s home, 2644 Sutherland avenue. “I’ve spent two winters in California and one in Florida, but you can’t beat South Grove in the winter for fun if you’ve got a yen for golf,” grins Charlie.. GROCERY IS ROBBED Bandit Forces Clerks and Patrons to Lie on Floor. Forcing five persons to lie on the floor behind a counter, a young, nicely-dressed bandit robbed a Kroger grocery, 1029 North Alabama street, of about sllO today. He held up Virgil Willson, 32, manager, and marched him behind the meat counter, where he herded J. E. Rush, 1601 North Delaware street, the butcher; Clayburne Blue, 3165 Kenwood avenue, a clerk, -and a Negro and small boy, customers. Ordering them to lie there until he escaped, he rifled two cash registers and walked out the door. Dawes Is Visiting Paris By United Press PARIS. Dec. 30.—Charles G. Dawes, American ambassador to Great Britain, was a holiday visitor in Paris today, accompanied by his family.

MARSHAL SHOT IN FEUD JAIL RAID NEAR DEATH

By United Press NEW ALBANY, Ind., Dec. 30. City Marshal Elmer Gerald, wounded Saturday when members of the Gibson clan raided the jail at Salem, was reported sinking today at a New Albany hospital. Attaches announced he was not expected to live through the day. By United Press SALEM, Ind., Dec. 30. This southern Indiana town and its vicinity retained today the* appearance of a military encampment as

“I nearly fainted, but I drove to her father sand told him. I wouldn't; have done that if I had been guilty of ail the things they claim I am, would I?” Kirkland's story was told after a conference here between his attorneys, Barratt O’Hara, former Lieu-tenant-Governor of Illinois; Oscar Thiel and Ronald C. Oldham. They indicated thay wpuld ask for a chahge of venue, a separate and immediate trial for Kirkland. The others charged with Kirkland are Henry Shirk, 24; Leon Stanford, 21; Haul Barton, 20. and David Thomps®. 23.

ASK AUTOMATIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL New Light at 14th Street Would Aid Children. Installation of anew traffic light at Fourteenth street that gives Meridian street traffic preference, will be discussed by Catholic church and school heads and police officials in the next few days. The light would operate automatically to ive Meridian street traffic the “go” until a car approaches on Fourteenth street. This car, striking a trap would cause the light to change, halting north and south traffic. Pedestrians can push buttons on each of the corners halting traffic while they cross. Safety of children attending the school and church will be the chief point discussed by the church heads and police officials. BANK ON WEST SIDE IS CLOSED BY STATE City Institution Is Expected to Be Able to Pay All Claims. The state banking department was forced to close the Citizens State bank, 2602 West Michigan street, at noon today because of heavy withdrawals. A run was started this morning and Luther F. Symons, state banking commissioner, was called there. He closed the institution and announced that, in his opinion, the bank would be able to pay all claims. John W. Pullen is president and Frank Driver cashier. The bank had deposits totaling $1,403,000; capitalization was SIOO,000; surplus, $100,000; undivided profits, $27,000; loans, $678,000, and other liabilities, $53,000. ORPHANS HAVE PARENTS Bartholomew County Acquires Eleven Wards in Paradoxical Cases. By Un.tcd Press COLUMBUS, Ind., Dec. 30. Eleven children of two Knight families have become wards of Bartholomew county, although all four parents are living. Six of the children are those of Elza and Sylvia Knight, who are separated. The children’s ages range from 14 years to 6 months. A few weeks ago the county took custody of five children of William and Minnie Knight.

posses of deputies and war veterans deployed over several townships in search of two fugitive feudist brothers. The feudists. Dan and Alonzo Gibson, escaped Monday night from a trap which a posse led by Lieutenant John C. Weir of the state police set for them on the Jade Collins farm near the Kentucky border. Dan and Alonzo were wanted for the shooting of Sheriff Milton Trinkle; Mrs. Trinkle, who Is a deputy, and Town Marshal Elmer Gerard during an attempt by them and two of their brothers to raid the Salem jail where their enemies, Cleas and John Spurlock, were imprisoned. The Spurlock boys were charged with Patton Gibson, chief of the Gibson-* clan, which has waged war against the Purlocks in the Tennessee hills for at least two decades. One Gibsop brother, Otis, was killed by Town Marshal Gerard after he had shot Gerard through the abdomen. Another of the raiding brothers, Gilfred, was captured Sunday. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 12 10 a. m 14 7a. m..... 12 11 a. m 16 Ba. ra .12 12 fnpon).. 18 i 9am 13 1p in 20

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CITY CLUBS TO BAN NEW YEAR DRINK ‘SETUPS’ Warnings Sent by U. S. Dry Forces Brings Smiles to Revelers. ABANDON TWO PARTIES Secret Service Men Will Be on- Duty Watching tor Violators. Smiling at the gesture of enforcement agencies banning soft drink setups. Indianapolis today went merrily on Its way toward prepsfring the flowing bow] for New Year '3 eve. Demands of Chicago federal prohibition officials that ginger ale not be served in Mubs. hotels and other scenes of potential Bacchanalian revelries at first aroused disappointment among many prospective consumers of contraband liquor. But as the initial worry subsided, the wise in such matters predicted that Wednesday night, will be no less wet than previous New Year s eves. That, it will be no more drenched they also asserted, on the same grounds that savants predict the Atlantic never will be wetter. The Columbia Club, which probably will mtertain the largest number of celebrants to gather at a single spot in the city, will serve soft drinks but not with ice as set-ups. No Ice to Be Served Reservations at ihe Columbia Club closed Monday, with almost a thousand names on the list. Today, members received letters quoting thfe missive of Colonel J. F. Herbert, Chicago, prohibition administrator for the Seventh district. Indianapolis Country’ Chib and Woodstock Country Club abandoned their New Year’s parties and notified members Monday of their action. While in no sense ignoring the order from Chicago, Joseph J. Tyroler, manager of the Indianapolis Athletic Club, said: “We do not serve soft drinks to be mixed with intoxicants. The club will comply with every rule that Kfsc prohibition department or the department of justice sets out. ’ “However, we can not refuse to serve a member a bottle of ginger ale and ice if he wants them. The menu warns him that he must not mix alcoholic drinks and our employes will warn him not to do it.” Secret Service on Duty The letter of Norman A. Perry, president of the Columbia Club, said Colonel Herbert's letter informed that secret service men would be in attendance at all clubs to arrest violators. Service of setups, the letter quoted from Colonel Herbert, involves the managements, and a nuisance case might be prosecuted without search warrants, merely on observation. “Serving ginger ale or other soft drinks and ice is a dangerous practice,” said James G. Browtiing, deputy prohibition administrator for Indiana. Branded as Nuisance He added that proprietors of a well-known roadhouse near New Albany recently were convicted for maintenance of a nuisance on evidence that they served soft drinks and bowls of ice to patrons who brought their own liquor. He suggested a motion picture to substitute for the usual New Year’s revel. “You can have a better time, and you'll feel better the next day,” Browning said. Bi owning today said there would be no more “concentration” of dry agents in Indianapolis New Year's eve than in any other city of this size. Warns of Arrests He said his operatives will circulate among the diners and merrymakers at clubs and other large New Year’s gatherings, watching for open violations of the “setup” edict. Open violations will bring arrests, he asserted. Police Chief Jerry E. Kinney this morning said he had not been interviewed by any one concerning what city police would do to stem the flow of contraband booze New Year’s eve, but declared no plans would be made until he had talked with the safety board. Special squads of police will patrol the city’s streets Wednesday nigh' and members of the accident prevention bureau will be on duty all night, to protect citizens from reckless and intoxicated automobile drivers. Kinney said. New deputy sheriffs who will go on night duty- will be sworn in at 5 p. m. and will aid police and federal agents in keeping Marion courty as dry as possible. Sumner to Aid Winkler Although Sheriff-Elect Charles Sumner officially does not assume office until noon Thursday, he will take office Wednesday and rule jointly with Sheriff George Winkler to settle any question of authority. Records shows a large number of accidents and some fatalities occur each year-end. Lieutenant Frank Owen, in charge of the accident prevention bureau, said today. “We urge every person who seca an accident of any nature to jot j down the license number of the j cars and note whether it Is a 1930 or 1931 plate,” he said. Every policeman on duty Wednesday night will receive special order* j at roll call to be on watch for driv- I ers who have been drinking, Kinpey 1 said.