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YOUNG BUSCH HEIR IS HELD BY KIDNAPER Extensive Police Hunt Fails to Unearth Single Clew to Whereabouts, BIG REWARD OFFERED Boy, 13, Is Stolen Near St, Louis From Auto on Way to Party, i.j CMcd Pruts •ST. LOUIS. Jan 1 —Thirteen-year-old Adolphus Busch Orthwein, scion of one of the wealthiest families in the middle west, was kidnaped Wednesday night as he was oeing taken to the home of his grandfather, August A. Busch, for a New Year s eve dinner party. One of the most intensive police searches in years here failed early today to reveal a single clew as to the whereabouts of the blonde and strikingly handsome boy. His lather announced his offer •‘to reward generously, and with absolutely no questions asked, any information” leading to the child’s safe return The boy, grandson of the president of Anheuser-Busch, Inc., and great-grandson of the late Adolphus Busch, millionaire brewer, was kidnaped shortly before 7 o’clock. Halt Chauffeur With Gun •The Orthwein family chauffeur, Roy Yowell, called for him at the front door of the Orthwein mansion in exclusive Huntleigh Village, and Adolphus jumped in the front seat of the limousine. ‘A Negro or dark complexion ed man tried to wave* me down, but I didn’t stop,” Yowell told police. “The man then climbed on a trunk at the back of the car and pointed a revolver at me through the glass window. I stopped the machine and he got up on the running board and ordered me out. I got out.” The kidnaper took $£ from Yowell. The chauffeur said the gunman then motioned him out of the way, but refused to let the boy leave the car, and drove away. Alarm la Spread The chauffeur ran back to the Orthwein mansion. Police were telephoned, and county authorities immediately stationed guards on all main highways. Mrs. Orthwein, who was Clara Busch before her marriage, collapsed and was under a physician’s care today. The limousine later was found, abandoned, a short distance from the Orthwein home, and police said the kidnaper apparently transferred with the boy to a smaller car, which he had parked on a boulevard. The kidnaper was described by Yowell as poorly dressed, wearing an old tan overcoat and overalls. Yowell was brought to St. Louis police headquarters for questioning b :t released later File kidnaping took place as the Orthwein families and others in the exclusive little incorporated town of Huntleigh Village were preparing for New Year's eve festivities. Offered Present to Kidnaper Mrs. Orthwein and her husband were dressing for a dinner ftarty and young Adolphus, or ”Bub,” as he was known, had dressed up for the party at his grandfather’s. In the afternoon he had. painted a mtall match box in decorative fashion and carried it with him as a present for his grandparent. Yowell said that when the kidnaper demanded money, “Bub” held out ‘ the matchbox, but the man ould not take it. The fi-year-old brother of the k dnaped boy was asleep at the time The Orthweins live in one of the how places of Huntleigh Village, a tone mansion of the French chateau type. Adolphus is known as a skilled horseman, despite his age, having won several prizes at shows. He attended the country day school. His father is vice-president of D'Arcy Advertising Company, member of the Racquet Club, and graduate of Yale university. Police Chief Joseph Gerk of St. Louis ordered the entire police force to question all Negroes ‘who acted suspiciously.” MILK PRICE SLASHED Cost Is Cut Cent a Quart by Chicago Producers. By United Press CHICAGO. Jan. I.—To many wage earners in Chicago. New Year's was rather a day of Thanksgiving. Shortly after midnight, as the merrymakers roared their welcome to 1931, the Pure Milk Producers’ Association announced that, starting today, the price of milk was reduced from 14 to 13 cents, a quart SHIRES PAYS $lO FINE Ball Player Prefers Handing Over Money to Ten Days in Jail. By United Press LOfe ANGELES, Jan. I.—Arthur (The * Great)- Shires, ball player, boxer, and newlywed, was found guilty in municipal court Wednesday night on a charge of intoxication and paid a $lO fine rather than go to jail for ten days. Shires was arrested Monday when he wandered into the Hollywood police station. A charge of carrying brass knuckles was dismissed Hourly Tempera tares a. m..... .10 9 a. m 12 7a. m 10 10 a m 17 • Sa m.... 10

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‘Very Low. Last Word on Joffre Marshal Is Suffering No Pain, However, Report From Bedside Says. By United Press PARIS, Jan. I.—An announcement at the office of Premier Theodore Steeg, who has been in constant contact with attendants at the bedside of Marshal Joseph Joffre, said that at 1:05 p. m. (7:05 a. m. Central standard time) today the General was extremely low. The announcement said he was suffering no pain, however. The Marshal’s condition remained practically unchanged after a calm night, a medical bulletin issued at 7:30 a, m. revealed. The bulletin said: “The night passed without new alarm. The invalid is somnolent. Respiration remains variable. There is no sign from auscultation (the listening with the ear or with a stethoscope) of the lungs. Pulse regular, 140.” Joffre, propped up on pillows in his bed, demanded a barber, who shaved him He drank milk after the shave. Joffre was propped up in bed, instead of lying flat, for the benefit of his heart. He drank orange juice and milk and received injections for his heart and to stimulate circulation:

JOBLESS; BABY WILIBE SOLD $250 Is Price Asked by St. Louis War Veteran. By United Press ST. LOUIS, Jan. I,—Thomas' Thompson and his wife received two cash offers today for their 4-months-old son, Charles. They offered their baby for sale for $250 to any one who would give him a good home. One of the would-be baby purchasers was a 17-year-old girl. The other was a wealthy, married woman. The Thompsons have, not decided yet which offer to take. Thompson, who was with the British East -Yorkshire regiment during the World war and who was captured at Ypres, said that he and his wife decided to sell their child when they were threatened with eviction from their attic home and when grocers refused to provide further credit. “We can’t ever give him the things he deserves,” said Thompson. “I’ve lost my job as janitor, and Charles perhaps will be a great man, long after we are forgotten, if somebody will only educate and feed him.” FEDERAL RAIDERS TAKE WEAPONS AND LIQUOR Goods Believed Stolen Also Seized in Arrest of F’our. By United Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind.. Jan. I. Four persons were arrested and a veritable armory confiscated by federal agents in a raid, on a residence in West Terre Haute. All four were charged with conspiracy to violate the federal prohibition laws and are under SIO,OOO bond each. Those arrested were Robert Irving, 33; John Wright, 50; Frank Stagner, 39, and Junabell Moore, 21. Twelve firearms, including sawedoff shotguns, automatic rifles and a revolver were found in the house and a quantity of goods, believed to have been taken in recent robberies, were confiscated. Included in the articles believed to have been burglary loot were ten expensive watches, seventeen razors, a pair of hair clippers, automobile wheels, tires and batteries. A moving van was required to remove the goods to police headquarters. , Two five-gallon cans of alleged alcohol were taken from an automobile in the rear of the house and a quantity of other liquor and home brew was found in the house, officers reported. GAME" WARDENS BUSY State Conservation Department Issues Year’s Report. Four hundred and thirty-two arrests and 418 convictions for violations of fish and game laws is the record of Indiana game wardens for December according to the report to state conservation department officials made today by Walter Shirts, chief of the fish and game division of the department. Fines and costs totaled $8,646.15 the report shows. * Township Trustee Missing Bn Times Special TERRE HAUTE. Ind.. Jan. I. Search is being made for Everett Fox, 48. Riley township trustee, who disappeared after attending a meeting here Tuesday night. His automobile has been found in a downtown garage,

PRESIDENT AND MRS. HOOVER TO SHAKE HANDS WITH 4,000 TODAY

By United Pres* WASHINGTON, Jan. I.—The highest and lowest in the land, supreme court justices and street urchins were welcome guests at the White House today. Gates of the executive grounds were thrown open early for the annual New Year reception, during the course of which President and Mrs. Hoover were expected to shake hands with more than 4,000 persons. AJp?rogram allowing the Presi-

GAY WELCOME IS GIVEN BABY 1931 BY CITY No One’s Ginger Ale Thirst Is Unquenched Despite Federal Warning. FAIL TO MAKE RAIDS Can’t Serve ‘Setups’ But Cracked Ice Already Is in Soft Drinks* “W-ring out the old and b-ring In the new!” was the anti-Volsteadian cry that arose from hilarious merrymakers as church bells and whistles accorded the usual noisy welcome here to the infant 1931. “The usual speed but more control” appeared to be the situation in the city’s largest clubs where the federal prohibition department’s edict against “setups” had caused trepidation. No one’s thirst for ginger ale, ice-cooled, seemed unanswered, but the application of the forbidden element was perhaps a bit more sureptitious than usual, No Arrest Are Made At some clubs where warnings had been given members that setups would not be obtainable, the diners and dancers found that their orders for ginger ale brought the highball vehicle already iced in a glass. What they did with it, once in hand, was “their own idea.” Federal agents, whose presence at major New Year's functions was promised by their chiefs, made no arrests. Private detectives augmented federal police and sheriff’s forces at some clubs, effectually preventing indiscriminate drinking and carousing, that caused club alarm in former years New Year’s liquor, cheaper than for years, bothered police less than in many years, Captain Jesse McMurtry declared. While the noisiest welcome was accorded the New Year’s birth at clubs, hotels and private parties, many Protestant congregations observed the event with prayer and song at watch services. Thousands at Parties "W Probably the largest club event was the Columbia Club’s dinnerdance, attended by approximately 1,200 persons. The main and ladies’ dining rooms, as well as private dining rooms were filled to capacity. Almost 1,000 attended the Indianapolis Athletic Club's dinner and dance while hundreds made merry at the Hoosier Athletic Club, the Hotel Antlers, the Athenaeum and other colorful functions. At Municipal Gardens, approximately 1,000 members of Sahara Grotto, their wives and friends, gave the New Year a rousing welcome. One man was injured fatally in a traffic crash and several liquor arrests were made during the twentyfour hours which ended at 6 this morning, police records showed. Four of the liquor arrests were for drunkenness. JOT FOR PRISONERS First Defendants in City Courts Go Free, First .cases up in municipal courts this morning started off the new year with a bunch of good luck. Robert Johnson, 28, Negro, 409 Douglas street, was the first man to face Judge .Paul Wetter in municipal court four. He was charged with operating a blind tiger, because officers found a bottle of liquor on his person. t “Happy New Year Good-bye,” said the judge. , Mason Clawson. 36, of 24 East Michigan street, was the first prisoner to appear before Judge Clifton Cameron in municipal court three. He pleaded guilty to being drunk. Sentence: Thirty days; suspended Ten dollars fine; on probation to pay it. FREE AFTER 3 YEARS OF COURT FIGHTING Virgil Vandagrift’s Case Finally Is Erased From Dockets. After three years of legal maneuvering, in which his case has been on the dockets of local criminal court and in circuit courts of adjoining counties since 1927, Virgil Vandagrift found himself a free man today. Vandagrift, a former member of the public works board in the administration of John L. Duvall, was indicted for alleged violation of the Indiana securities law. The final action Wednesday was a motion to quash by defense attorneys, which was granted by Alonzo A. Blair of Shelbyville. special judge in Marion county criminal court.

dent and First Lady ten minutes of handshaking and then two minutes of rest was to be followed from 11 a. m. until the last have gone, probably around 4 p. m. The day also has been accepted by the President as the appropriate time for proclaiming the new London naval treaty. He announced that on this day of peace and good will he would issue the proclamation putting into effect the document ratified last sum-

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY JANUARY 1, 1931

They Really Turn Over New Leaves Today

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“Turning over anew leaf” involves more than a strong resolution in many a place about town. It’s an actual event in many offices when “Jan. 1" beams from the brand-new calendar. The photos depict some of the “new leaves” turned today for chronicling of another year's joys, sorrows, misdemeanors, tragedies and —wet feet. Upper left, Horace Lineback,

BANDITS SLAY CHICAGO COP

1 f Six Other Men Wounded in New Year’s Eve Battles, By. United Press CHICAGO. Jan. I.—A pjgiceman was killed 'and ’Six then, one a notorious gangster, were wounded in New Year’s day battles between officers and holdup men in Chicago. John Dondruska, an officer detailed to guard a -west side taxicab office, was slain in a battle which he started with five bandits who attempted to hold up the office. It was believed he wounded at least one of the gunmen before he fell himself, a bullet through his heath •* ■ Another policeman was shot through the stomach, two cabaret patrons were wounded. Sam Battagia and another bandit were shot and another reveler was hit on the head in a battle that developed when Battaglia, one of the most notorious gangsters in the city, led two others in an attempt to hold up a New Year’s party on North Clark street. Battaglia and his pals ate a midnight lunch at the C. and O. cabaret. At 4 a. m.. when the NewYear’s eve celebration was at its height, they attempted the holdup. A squad of police happened in a few minutes later and the battle began. •’ Policeman John Maier was shot in the stomach. He was not with the squad, but was celebrating with other revelers in the cabaret. Mathew Joyce, a policeman, was rhot in the stomach. GIRL FIRST FOR 1931 Five Bom at Start of New Year; No Boys. Depositing Indianapolis first New Year's baby a girl at Methodist hospital at 1:13 this morning, the stork circled over four other local hospitals before daybreak and left a girl at each. Mrs. Leely McDuffee. 2114 East Michigan street, is the mother of the first New Year’s babe here. Next in order came; 2:45 a. m., Mrs. Wilma Hopewell, 6220 Washington boulevard, girl, St. Vincent’s hospital; 3:45 a. m., Mrs. Pearl Bess. 531 East New York street, girl, city hospital; 4:30 a. m., Mrs. Ethel Ford, 1514 Spann avenue, girl, Coleman hospital, and 5 a. m., Mrs. Lloyd Angerwood, 1529 Linden street, girl, St. Francis hospital

Chicago Livestock

By United Press CHICAGO, Jan. I.— Hogs. 13,000, including 8.000 direct; holdovers, 8,000; slow; asking around 10 to 15 cents or more higher than Wednesday’s general market; few early bids steady with the best time' ’.50-180 lbs., ‘$8.10; best light lights held above $8.25. Cattle. 3.000; calves, 1,000; steady. Sheep, 5,000; strong

mer, limiting the major naval strength of the world. * •* a THE IRISH FREE STATE de- | posited at the state department Wednesday its papers of ratification. All nations now have ratified and only the proclamation of the President was necessary to make the treaty effective, ’so far as this country is concerned. In the reception litte. first place has been reserved for'•members of

marriage license clerk in Marion county courthouse smiles his willingness to make weddings of wooings. Upper right, J. H. Arniington, senior meteorologist in the United States weather bureau here, has his big book ready to chronicle January snows, April showers, midsummer droughts and fall winds of another year. The lower left photo may add a sinister aspect to the New Year outlook, as Police Captain Otto

Never Slap a Bandit on the Back; It’s Costly

Robert Martell, 65, Apt. 610, St. Regis apartments, made a New Year's resolution today that he vows he'll keep: Never slap a bandit on the back, for it’s bad, bad luckIt was New Year’s eve and good cheer and happiness brooded over the Martell apartment. Congenial company sat at the tables and everyone was rejoicing. \ The doorbell tinkled, and three more guests, uninvited ones, t walked in. One oi them carded a pair of blue steel guns, pointed v carelessly in the general direction bf all the company. “Oh, ho! A holdup, is It? A good joke,” and Martell slapped the gunman on the back. The bandit lacked a sense of humor, there was a scuffle, and Martel] emerged with a torn shirt. Working rapidly, he took $62 and a watch from the Martells, $75 from Glenn Melville, one of the guests, and some small change from Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Swinehart. Then the three invaders forced the quintet into the bathroom, locked the,door, and went on their way. Freeing themselvs by breaking down the door, the prisoners aroused John Jones, Negro porter, who called police.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CAR CRASH FATAL Irvin Botts Dies of Injuries in Hospital After Autos Collide; Several Injured in Mishaps.

One man is dead and several persons injured as the result of New Year's Eve automobile accidents. Irvin Botts, 42, of 1825 Commerce avenue, was injured fatally when the automobile in which he was riding with Clarence Butler, 1222 Sterling street, crashed into one driven by Clarence Cary, 1905 Charles street, at Caven and Union street. Botts suffered a fractured skull. Butler was cut and bruised. Both were sent to city hospital for treatment. Botts died five hours later. Butler is being held on a charge of involuntary manslaughter; Cary for assault and battery. Two automobiles crashed into moving freight trains during the night with little damage. The first, driven by William Tuttle, 309 North Rural street, hit a Big Four : rain at Cedarlane drive. Tuttle and Shelley Anderson, 616 North Oakland avenue, one of his passengers, were slightly injured. Miss Katherine Van Hoy, 536 North Eastern avenue, and Miss Mildred Parker, R. R. 12, Box 49, the other passengers, were not hurt. Carl Cracraft, 615 South Rybolt street, hit a Belt railroad train at Morris street. His car was wrecked, but Cracraft was not hurt. Edward Belter, 34, of Greenwood, Ind., made a left turn at Fourtenth and Shannon streets last night. O. Givens, 34, 1401 East Raymond street, was right behind him and crashed into the car. Madeline Givens, 12, riding with her father, was slightly injured. Lester S. Bercoe, 51, of 248 North Walcott street, was a victim Wednesday night of a car out of control. Machines driven by John Sauer, 17, of 3849 East Fourteenth street, H. H. Mcrtsolf, 29. of 415 North Walcott street, collided in front of Bereoe's home. The Sauer car kept on going across the side-

the cabinet, diplomatic corps, and tne director general of the PanAmerican Union. After this first group, the following groups will be received during fifteen-minute periods: Justices of the supreme court, customs court and patent appeals and federal judges in the District of Columbia. Congressmen, director of the budget, comptroller general, treasurer, public printer and librarian of congress

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Petit puts fresh pages in the police departments “squeal book,” where will be inscribed every report made to Indianapolis police in the next year. “But the right kind of New Year resolutions will keep you out of here,” he observes. Boys and girls, twins and triplets, who get their first peep at this old world in what's familiarly termed “1931 A. D.” will find the

walk, knocking Bercoe down and injuring his shoulders and head. Sauer and Mortsolf both were arrested. Mrs. Inice Rather, 30, of 707 South Keystone avenue, was injured when an automobile driven by her husband, Bura Rather, collided with -a car driven by Edward Kuhns, 64, of 843 Woodlawn avenue, at Barth avenue and Pleasant Run boulevard. A small coupe jumped the curb at 317 North Arsenal avenue, smashed into a utility pole, was wrecked and the driver, thrown out, kept on running. Police think it was a stolen car. Early this morning a sedan driven by Edward Albers, 43, of 3209 Graceland avenue, crashed into another sedan driven by Mrs. E. J. Holloway, 34, of 120 East North street, at Central avenue and Thirtieth street. Mrs. Prudence Albers, riding with her husband, was cut. DIME CAUSES STABBING Argument in Grocery Store Results in Wounding of Boy. Harold Dwiggins, 403 North Rural street, and Allan Deverick, manager of a grocery store at 2726 East New York street, were arguing over a dime Thursday evening when a third man pulled, a knife and attacked Dwiggins. In the melee, Francis Dwiggins, 9, who rushed to the aid of his father, was stabbed in the hand. He was taken to city hospital for treatment, but was returned home. Water Plant Issue Authorized Public service commissioners on Wednesday authorized a $2,500,000 securities issue for the municipal water plant at Ft. Wayne, the money to be spent on betterments and improvements.

A RMY, navy and marine corps, militia, coast guard, public health service down to lieuten-ant-colonels and commanders. Executive assistants of members of the cabinet, the various federal commissioners and lesser government officials. All war veterans’ organizations. Citizens come last, starting at 1 p. m, after hour is allotted for lunch

event entered in the big volume Miss Margaret Galey, of 3180 Kenwood avenue, employe of the city health department, opens in the lower right photo. But the brightest prospect unfolded by the turning of anew leaf is that in the center picture —Gertrude Mahoney, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Mahoney, 713 East Fifty-fourth street.

MERGER PLAN SPLITS G. 0, P. Fess Defends President In Attacks by Couzens, By United Press WASHINGTON. Jan. I.—The four-system eastern railroad consolidation approved by President Hoover had occasioned another division of opinion in the Republican party today, this time with Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio arrayed as a defender of the administration against the criticisms of Senator James Couzens of Michigan. Fess, chairman of the Republican national committee, Wednesday night came to th© defense of Mr. Hoover after Couzens had attacked, the consolidation in statements and interviews during the day. Fess declared Couzens’ attacks to be unjustfied and charged that the Michigan senator, chairman of the senate interstate commerce committee, was contriving to intimidate the interstate commerce commission “in order to carry out his own private views, which are opposed to the intent of the consolidation law.” The committee of which Couzens is chairman has jurisdiction over railroad legislation. Couzens has not indicated that he would seek legislation to block the consolidation plan, but made it apparent that he might change his mind. THREE CITY TELEPHONE VETERANS ARE RETIRED Total of 86 Years of Public Service Represented by Trio The last three remaining veterans of Indianapolis pay telephone stations, Mrs. Harriett M. Keefauver, 829 North Pennsylvania street; Mrs. Nora Phipps, 812 Laurel street and Mrs. Augusta Osborne, 3459 North Illinois street, retired today with a total of eighty-six years of public telephone service. Mrs. Phipps, with the longest record, started work as an operator at thp old Indianapolis exchange at Ohio and IP'nois streets in 1895. Mrs. Osborne dates her period of service from 1902 when she joined the Central Union company at Nelsonville, Ohio, coming to Indianapolis later. Mrs. Keefauver started in 1906 as an operator for the Central Union Telephone company. SEE K~~WOR LD'S~REC 0R D Two Women Fliers Plan to Set New Endurance Mark. By United Press LOS ANGELES, Jan. I—Two women fliers, Edna May Cooper and Bobbie Trout planned to take off from the Los Angeles Municipal Airport at noon today in an attempt to shatter the world’s air endurance record. Just before the take-off their Robin monoplane was to be christened Lady Rolph. A bottle of sea water taken from San Francisco bay by James Rolph 111, son of Governor-elect Rolph, was to be broken over the propeller by Anita Page, movie actress. C L u d Mrs. F. C. Porter, Who Seconded Coojidge Nomination, Passes, By United Press SOUTH PASADENA, Cal., Jan. 1. —Mrs. Florence Collins Porter, 78, who seconded the nomination of Calvin Coolidge for President at the Republican national convention in 1924. died here late Wednesday. Mrs. Porter formerly was president of the Maine Federationyof Women's Clubs.

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LONDON NAVAL TREATY TAKES EFFECT TODAY Hoover Will Issue Formal Proclamation as Holiday Gift to Nation, STIMSON LAUDS PACT Measure Is Called ’Happy Augury for Peace of World,’ By United Press W’ASHINGTON. .Jan l.—President Hoover today signed a proclamation informing the American people that the United State, has entered into a. treaty with Great Britain and Japan for the limitation of naval armament His action formally promulgated the London naval treaty in the United States BY JOSEPH H. BAIRD. I nited Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON. Jan I.—President Hoover was prepared to proclaim formally today the putting: into force of the London naval treaty, after Secretary of State Stimson, in a statement Wednesday night, had acclaimed the treaty as a development of “humane understanding,” Mr. Hoover was able to announce the impending proclamation because of the Irish Free State’s deposit of ratification Wed.nesdav This enabled the United States to open the New Year with the proclamation declaring the treaty effective. Secretary Stimson declared the completed treaty "effectively eliminates competition among th© greatest navies of the world. ’ "This happy augury for peace and this example of the limitation and reduction of armament by agreement. Stimson said, "will. lam convinced, serve to stimulate further peaceful endeavors during the coming year. New Policy Visioned The proclamation of the treaty for the renunciation of war in 1929 (the Kellogg anti-war treaty) and of the naval treaty on the first day of 1931 mark the completion of two achievements w'hich. more then anv others that I know, indicate the development of humane understanding as the guide of international policy.*’ , It was recalled here simultaneously that the two principal foreign signatories Great Britain and Japan—have delayed for more than two years in acting on the arbitration proposals made by the state department in 1928 Relations between the three nations being on excellent terms, this delay has caused no apprehension here. But it has impeded the state department's program of concluding arbitration and concilation agreements with all nations. Moreover, there has been much speculation as to the reasons for the delay. Treaty Hangs Fire A conciliation treaty negotiated between the United States and Great Britain by former Secretary of State Bryan still is in force. Witti Japan, however, we have neither a conciliation nor an arbitration agreement. The state deaprtment. when questioned, said it did not know why the British were delaying their answer. In informed quarters, however, it is believed the MacDonald government may be working on some plan to exclude from consideration certain questions ari-'ng; in her spheres of influence. Such reservations, it is believed, might establish a “British Monroe doctrine.” Meanwhile, proposals made by th© state department to Japan* in March, 1928. for negotiation of both arbitration and conciliation treaties have not been acted upon by the Japanese government REGRETCARD ATONES FOR NEW YEAR ‘ERRORS’ Easy Way Out Found for Rrvrlrrs Who Brrab Social Code, By United P. ess KANSAS CITY. Jan. I.—Full instructions on how to atone for social breaches committed because of unduly enthusiastic celebration of the New Year were available here today for penitents. The regret card is rcfaced with a blank for the name of the offender and “humbly craves pardon for exceedingly deplorable conduct while a guest at your party.” Offenses listed include: Striking host with bottle Spanking female guests Throwing food. Upsetting goldfish bowl. Imitating the canary and other loud singing Weeping. Complete loss of equilibrium Standing on piano. Thoughtless introduction of unconventional phrases into parlor conversation BRITISH FLIEFTtAKES OFF Amy Johnson Stars Flight t© Peking From London. By United Press LONDON, Jan. I.—Miss Anr - Johnson, noted British flier, left on a flight to Peking today in her Gypsy Moth plane. She expected to stop at Berlin tonight. Friday, Miss Johnson planned to reach Warsaw, proceeding to Moscow Saturday and thence to Samara. Omsk, and along the route of the Trans-Siberian railroad to Irkutsk and Chita. From there she will cross the Gobi desert She was IF - ing alone.

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