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FUGITIVE FOR 13 YEARS, MAN BUILDS CAREER Letter Leads to Capture of ‘Boy’ Who Fled Ohio Jail When 17. FRIENDS URGE PARDON 30-Year-0!d St. Louis Husband and Father Well Liked. By United Preen MANSFIELD, 0., April 23—William J. Kennedy, assistant state welfare director and personal emissary of Governor George White, came to the Ohio reformatory today to study the case of Frank M. Preston, 30, who for thirteen ■'•ears, as a fugitive from justice, lived as a respected citizen in St. Louis. His identity was detected last Week and he was returned here to serve out his unexpired term in the reformatory. Coincident with Kennedy’s arrival, Superintendent T. C. Jenkins disclosed communications which he had received from three prominent St. Louis residents, urging the prisoner’s early release and vouching for his behavior. Guaranteed Job in St. Louis The appeals were made by Maurice Weil, manufacturer and philanthropist; Louis M. Monheimer, merchant, and Louis Mellick, parole officer of the St. Louis county circuit court for criminal causes. “I will guarantee Preston a job here, and am confident he will make good,” Weil’s letter said. ‘‘His wife joins me in this request for executive .clemency.” Weil Wednesday wired a similar request to Governor White asking for a pardon. Asa boy of 17, Preston walked away from the reformatory after serving one year of an indeterminate term for auto stealing. He fled to Kentucky and then to St. Louis, where he established himself in the restaurant business and gained a wide circle of friends. He married and is the father of a small child. Letter Leads to Capture A letter to St. Louis authorities from an anonymous informant led to his recapture a week ago and he was returned to the reformatory. Under Ohio law he may not apply for a parole for at least a year. The welfare director’s assistant was ordered here by Governor White, who has intimated he will pardon Preston if reports of his good behavior in St. Louis are verified. Since his return the prisoner has been allowed extra privileges and excused of prison duties, Superintendent Jenkins said. POOR LOAN BLOCKED BY BOARD MEMBER Banks Refuse to Honor Bonds Without Commissioner’s Signature. Refusal of the minority member of the board of county commissioners to sign bonds in a $380,000 temporary loan blocked efforts today of the board to pay three months’ grocery bills for poor relief. As two banks, which had negotiated for the loan, refused to accept the bonds without the signature of Commissioner John E. Shearer, because he signed the ordinance providing for their issuance, County Auditor Harry Dunn sought other means of settling the county’s bills. ! Court suits against the county to be filed by nearly 100 grocers to which money is owing, loom as a possibility unless the bills are paid soon, it is said. GRAND IURYjTCALLED Judge Raltxell Orders Special Session for Rum Probe. Federal grand jury for the November term today was called into special session by Judge Robert C. Baltzell to meet Monday to investigate about thirty liquor cases, defendants in which are in Jail. It also is expected to probe an alleged counterfeiting ring operating in Louisville and Indianapolis, several members of which were caught here recently. The counterfeiters made $lO gold pieces and gold notes, according to treasury 1 department agents. OPPOSED TO BARBERS Beauty Parlor Operators Against Regulatory Ordinance. By Times Special HUNTINGTON. Ind., April 23. Huntington barbers and beauty parlor operators will appear at a session of the city council Monday night. The operators oppose an ordinance sponsored by the barbers, which would apply to both kinds of shops. Among its provisions is one for regular inspections of such places, by a committee composed of two barbers and the secretary of the city board of health. DENIES HE KILLED WIFE Oklahoma Barber Admits He Does Not Expect to Be Believed. By United Press OKLAHOMA CITY, April 23. Norman J. Smith, 40, a barber, pleaded hysterically today that he had not killed his wife, but said he did not think any one would believe him and that he was “ready to take his medicine.” Smith reported to police that his wife was killed at midnight Tuesday by bandits, who attacked them In their car.

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MICHIGAN U. RAIDS ASSAILED IN QUIZ

Legislators Report Drinking Is Not Major Problem at School. By tMited Press LANSING, Mich., April 23.—Use of Intoxicating liquors by students is not a major problem on the University of Michigan campus, a legislative Investigating committee reported to the house today. There is less drinking on the campus by the students than there was before the adoption of prohibition, the report stated. The report comes as a sequel to liquor raids on five Michigan fraternity houses two months ago, in which liquor was seized and seven-ty-nine students arrested. Subsequently, the fraternity houses were temporarily “padlocked.” It is the opinion of the committee that the police officers who actually raided the fraternity houses were “indiscreet and overzealous,” the report said. The report concludes with the observation that drinking “conditions at the University of Michigan are better than at most colleges and universities.” GUNMEN WILL FACE COURT FOR HOLDUP Pair to Plead Guilty at Danville, Prosecutor Watkins Says. D. R. Williams and Andrew Kozlowski, said to have confessed holding up William Fisher, auto salesman, near Greencastle Tuesday, were to be arraigned in Hendricks circuit court in Danville some time today, according to Prosecutor Riley Watkins. They met Fisher here for a demonstration of an auto, rode with him west of the city, and then took the car, forcing him out, it is charged. Watkins said they indicated they would plead guilty to robbery with a gun, carrying a tenyear sentence in state prison. HURT BY GOOSE;" SUES Woman Given SSOO Damages for Injuries Inflicted by “Vicious” Fowl, By United Press WASHINGTON, April 23.—Mrs. Amelia Facteau won SSOO damages for injuries inflicted by “a vicious goose,” which, she charged, flew at her, bit and scratched her, and threw her to the ground.

You Can Be Beautiful

This is the week that you learn how to be beautiful. Just a little trip downtown, a little elevator ride, and an hour or so of close attention—that’s the recipe. V. E. Meadows, famed as the man who made Hollywood stars moj-e beautiful than Nature ever dreamed of doing, opened The Times Beauty School at 2 o’clock this 'if ter noon in the Travertine room of the

3 KILLED BY TRAIN Hoosiers’ Auto Is Struck at Gary Crossing. By United Press GARY, Ind., April 23.—Three men were killed today when their automobile was struck by a Pennsylvania train at an unprotected grade crossing as they were going to work at the steel mills. Two were identified as Jesse Johnson and Elby Melton, Wheeler, Ind. The third was believed to be a Gary man. BANKRUPTCY HEARINGS ON COAL MINE HELD fStockholder Charges Knox Firm in Solvent Condition. Two petitions affecting the Knox Consolidated Coal Company were being heard today by Federal Judge Robert S. Baltzell. The first, filed by William Johnson, stockholder, asked the court to set aside the appointment of Theodore Stempfel of Indianapolis as trustee in bankruptcy. Jackson argued that the company is solvent and not bankrupt. The second petition asked the court to dismiss the motion of Stempfel to have the assets of the company turned over to him by x ~Gn E. Lowish, who was appou ~d as receiver for the Knox Consolidated by Judge Joseph R. Williams of superior court two. Hearings began early today and continued through the afternoon. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 35 10 a. m 43 7a. m 36 11 a. m 44 Ba. m 39 12 (noon).. 44 9a. m 42 Ip. m 45

LAWRENCE, CALLED TO PALACE BY KING, TURNED DOWN COVETED ROYAL HONORS

This is the fourth and concludinr Installment of “Lawrence of Arabia Speaks." BY HENRY T. RUSSELL United Press Staff Correspondent (Copyrieht. 1931. In all countries bv United Press. All rights reserved.) PLYMOUTH, England, April 23. —How at Buckingham palace he refused two decorations from the hands of the king of England himself, today was revealed for the first time by Aircraftsman T. E. Shaw (Lawrence of Arabia), once an army colonel, today an air force private. After his work In rallying to the allied cause thousands of Arabs in i

Roof Rompers By United Press % NEW YORK. April 23.—A machine civilization has moved the schoolhouse roof to seek the New York school child to recreation. August Heckscher recommended, in dedicating the first school roof playground, that the roofs of 120 public schools here be converted into playgrounds. Heckscher estimated that twenty-five acres of roofs, could be converted here at a cost of $1,000,000.

COUNCIL ADOPTS PARKING BANS New Ordinance Will Be Effective in 30 Days. (Map on Pago one. Second Section) City council this arternoon in special session adopted the ordinance amending the present traffic code. The ordinance, which will not become effective for approximately thirty days, is aimed principally at halting all-day parking in the congested area. Principal feature of the measure is a ban on parking in the area bounded by New York, Alabama, South streets and Senate avenue from 7 to 9:15 a. m. After 9:15 a. m.. one-hour parking will be permitted in this area, except for Market street from Pennsylvania to Alabama streets, where parking is limited to thirty minutes. No parking at any time will be permitted on Monument circle and its approaches and on the Plaza block bounded by North, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Meridian streets. The ordinance also provides for impounding of cars improperly parked, not including overtime parking, and requires cars on four-lane streets to keep to the right except when overtaking and passing other cars. No parking will be permitted on Meridian street, west side, Vermont to Sixteenth Streets, from 7 to 9:15 a. m. and east side, New York to Sixtenth street, from 4:30 to 6 p. m.

Lincoln hotel, lecturing and giving demonstrations. Just go to the fourteenth floor, take a seat, get out your pencil and paper and write down all the secrets of makeup that Meadows will impart. There’s no expense. Every woman in Indianapolis is invited. And there’ll be sessions Friday at 2 and 8 and again Saturday afternoon at 2. Be there.

‘PIRATE’S DEN’ OWNER GETS SENTENCE, FINE Pleads Guilty to Carrying Gun, Issuing Bad Checks. Once the operator of the Pirate’s Den, east side night club, Burl D. Fisher, 29, today was sentenced to thirty days on the state farm and fined s3l, He pleaded guilty to John Rochford, municipal judge pro Hem. on charges of issuing fraudulent checks and carrying concealed weapons. Another sentence of 180 days was suspended, and will not be enforced if Fisher makes restitution on false checks within ninety days after his state farm term. When asked “where his money had gdie,” Fisher said he had been “burning the candle at both ends and spent most the money gambling.” He refused to tell the judge where he had gambled. ROMANOFF JAILED IN INVESTMENT ‘DEAL’ Movie Official Who Tried Suicide Faces Grand Theft Charge. By United Press LOS ANGELES, April 23. —Michael Romanoff, who attempted suicide by leaping into the ocean a week ago after the exposure of the activities of a fraudulent “Prince Michael Romanoff,” who victimized Hollywood screen stars, was in the county jail today, charged with grand theft. Romanoff, who proved conclusively he was not the fugitive who posed as a brother of Czar Nicholas 11, assertedly obtained $4,000 from Meyer Levin of Glendale, Cal., promising him 100 per cent return on his investment. Romanoff’s bail was fixed at $50,000.

the desert, the British government sought to reward him. It offered him money; he refused. It offered him high posts; he turned them down. In the same way he spurned decorations which, he said, would have “shut my mouth.” He said he would not take a thing until the government had fulfilled promises made by him to the Arabs on behalf of Britain. In spite of these objections officials notified him that he had been recommended for two coveted honors: V. B. (Commander of the Bath) and D. S, C. (distinguished service order).

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VEACH NAMED SECRETARY OF BOXINGBOARD Appointed to State Rjng Post; Recommended by Legion Chiefs. OFFICE TO OPEN MAY 1 Weisberg, Chairman, Says Deputies, Inspectors to Be Chosen. (Picture on Page Five) Appointment of James I. Veach, Indianapolis, as secretary of the state boxing commission, was announced today by Andrew Weisberg, South Bend, chairman of the commission. The post pays $3,000 a year. Veach’s appointment did not come as a surprise, as he had been recommended strongly by Indiana American Legion officials. He had been in charge of the ticket sales for the Legion bouts here the last three years. The contest for the post was between Veach and Felix (Star) Brown of Bloomington, who was postmaster of the senate in 1931, general assembly. Because of Veach’s familiarity with boxing, and also as Indianapolis had no representative on the commission, he was given the post. Devoted to Routine Matters Afternoon session of the commission was to be devoted to the consideration of routine matters preliminary to active work. Weisberg declared that he hoped to have the commission office here open by May 1. A meeting of the board will be held next week when contract forms between promoters and the board and between promoters ana boxers will be framed. At thg.J, time the state will be divided into three districts, each under the jurisdiction of one of the commissioners. Five deputy commissioners and a number of inspectors also are to be appointed. Declare Politics Is Out Both Weisberg and Commissioner Lee Bays of Sullivan were insistent today that politics would play no part in the activities of the commission and boxing would be regulated strictly. Invitations have been received from Illinois and Michigan commissions to attend their sessions and Veach and G. A. Farabaugh, who was named as counsel Wednesday, will inspect the methods of operation in those states. The new secretary was a member of Battery A, One hundred fiftieth field artillery, Rainbow division. Veach was overseas eighteen months. Since his return he has been employed as a salesman for the Indianapolis Power and Light Company.

SIAM’S KING RESTING Settles Down in Purchase, N. Y., in His U. S. HomeC* By United Press PURCHASE, N. Y.. April 23. King Prajahipok, one of two remaining absolute monarchs in the world, and his consort, the beautiful Queen Rambai-Barni, were settling down today in what will be their home during most of their visit in this country. The royal couple planned to spend a day of absolute quiet and the king has intimated there will be no functions in his honor until he has made his official visit to President Hoover at the White House next week. UTILITY VALUE~RAISED Indianapolis Water Company Assets $263,240 Over 1930. Indianapolis Water Company valuation was increased $263,240 by the state tax board today, the 1931 figure being set at $15,138,320 as compared to $14,975,080 in 1930. Local valuations of the company were increased from $1,497,820 in 1930 to $1,634,030 for 1931, Frankfort Water Company, Frankfort, was increased from $270,000 to $280,000. Seymour Water Company was increased from $225,000 to $200,000. Planes Crash in Air; Two Die By United Press SEAHURST PARK, SUSSEX, Fngland, April 23.—A plane carrying lel ton- Vesey Holt, air vicemarshall, and Flight Lieutenant Henry M. Moody collided in the air with another plane today and crashed, killing both officers.

DESPITE his protests, both the awards was “gazetted,” and he was summoned to Buckingham palace to meet the king. “I was ushered into the presence of the king,” he said today. “He was kind enough to chat about my job in the desert. “Imagine my surprise when, in spite of my previous refusals to the government, the king motioned to two decorations which lay on a nearby table and signified that they were intended for me! “Immediately I explained that when officials suggested I was to be honored, I objected and declined. Os course, I apologized. I deplored the fact misguided officialdom should brought

Art Exhibit Draws Throngs

Above, Forrest Stark instructing his class in sculptu re at the John Herron art school; below, advanced painting in oils under supervision of Wililam Forsyth, clean of Indiana artists. Forsyth is at the right of the picture touching up the work of one of his pupils.

Over the shoulders of budding sculptors and artists, Indianapolis this week is getting an impressive glimpse of one of its outstanding cultural and educational centers —the newly-housed art school of the John Herron art institute, Sixteenth and Pennsylvania streets.

GANDHI RESENTS MISSIONARIES People of India Don’t Need Them, Says Mahatma. By United Press BOMBAY, India, April 23. — Strong resentment against proselytizing in India by foreign missionaries was expressed today by the Mahatma M. K. Gandhi in an article in “The Young India.” Gandhi reaffirmed that foreign missionaries, if they were guilty of proselytizing instead of merely confining themselves to humanitarian work, should withdi'aw, because of the opposition in India to such activities. “Great faiths held by the people of India are adequate for them,” he said. “India does not stand in need of conversion from one faith to another.” He said that those who would convert India might heed the warning, “physician, heal thyself.” MAKES THINGS WORSE Fined $3 He Tells Judge He Voted 4 Times for Him; Gets 10 Days. By United Press JOLIET, 111., April 23.—Steven Smith, 45, an iron worker, was given ten days in the county jail instead of a fine of $3 and costs on a dis- : orderly conduct charge today when j he told Police Judge John Nicholson | that he had cast four votes for him j in Tuesday’s election.

MOTHER, 18, FIGHTING TO KEEP 4-YEAR OLD CHILD

An 18-year-old mother today fought in juvenile and circuit courts to keep her 4-year-old daughter. Tile mother, Miss Katherine Stearns, 1112 North Jefferson street, battled with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robards, 153 South Emerson avenue, guardians of Betty Jeanne. She won a “draw verdict” in juvenile court when Special Juvenile Court Judge Frank Symmes held up a decision to dismiss child neglect charges against her until April 30. But a few minutes following the judge’s decision, a habeas corpus action was served on Miss Stearns

'about the circumstances. And I told him that my previous decision not to accept the decorations ' must stand. a a a the whole thing was most awkward. It was neither the fault of the king, nor mine. The officials-had no business to recommend me against my wish. “Many versions of this incident have been circulated. It is said that I went to the palace in Arab costume. I did not. I was a colonel in the army at the time and went in my uniform. “I have heard it said that the king pinned one decoration to my breast, only to find that I had

Record crowds are attending the annual exhibition by fourth and fifth year students—the first exhibit in the new structure, which opened Wednesday night. Portrait painting from life and the work of classes in sculpturing from models attract the attention of visitors. Students paint, mod-

$13,000 -IN GEMS LOOT Bandits Continue Sensational Raids on Chicago’s Gold Coast. By United Press CHICAGO, April 23. Bandits continued a series of sensational raids upon the gold coast district Wednesday night by holding up Mrs. Horace L. Mayward and Mrs. Clair E. More in front of Mrs. More’s home and robbing them of approximately $13,000 worth of jewels. FROST DANGER GONE Rain to Accompany Rise in Temperature. Danger of more frost is past, the weather bureau predicted today, with the forecast that cloudy skies late today probably will precede rain in most sections of the state by Friday night. Rise in temperature also is forecast for late Friday. The only possibility of f Dst tonight is in the northeast sr in of Indiana and this would be negligible, forecasters said. The frost throughout the state Wednesday night ranged from light to killing. In the vicinity of Indianapolis the frost was heavy, but, due to the small growth of vegetation and the advanced warning by the bureau, damage was not gerat. Temperatures reached a low of 28 in the state, including Columbus and Wheatfield. Lowest in Indianapolis was 35 early today.

and she was commanded to produce the child in the circuit court of Judge Harry O. Chamberlin on May 4 or show cause why the child can not be brought to court. “I’ll go to jail before I’ll give Mr. and Mrs. Robards my baby; I don’t know’ where she is myself,” Miss Stearns said following the juvenile court hearing and prior to the serving of the writ of habeas corpus. According to testimony of Mrs. Robards, the child was taken from her hoftie on Dec. 16 by the mother and spirited to another state. Robards, it is said, with the aid of detectives, traced the child to Jasper, Mo., but could not find her.

removed it when he went to pin the second one. “This and other versions may sound better than the original, but they are not true. “Nothing could have been more awkward and unpleasant than what actually occurred.” ana ALTHOUGH, in refusing the decorations, Lawrence complained bitterly to the king of the manner in which the cabinet had dealt with the Arab question, no ill-feeling resulted. “The king,” he said, “was most kind and understanding.” Several months later Lawrence again saw the king. This time he went to Buckingham palace in

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el, sketch and design books while visitors admire their skill and artistic ability. Exhibition of the work of fourth and fifth year students will continue for the balance of this month, open daily on week days, and on next Sunday from 2 to 5 p. m.

AWAITS RULING ON BUS BILL Mayr to Publish Disputed Act, Unless Mandated. Secretary of State Frank Mayr Jr. announced today he will not publish the acts of 1931 without Including House Bill 6, unless mandated to do so by a court. Temporary injunction against including House Bill 6 has been issued by Marion circuit court. Meanwhile Mayr is holding up new state police appointments which will double the force under a 1931 statute. The boxing commission also is functioning without authority until the acts are published. “The law specifically states that the secretary of state is to publish all the acts,” Mayr explained. “If I should permit their publication and leave one out, I w’ould be liable. But a court has power to issue an order requiring their publication, and that will relieve me of the responsibility.” Under the state contract with the Ft,. Wayne Printing Company the acts are to be printed, bound and ready for distribution May 1. The printing has been done and upon receipt of a court order the acts could be distributed at that time with or without House Bill 6, Mayr said. IT SEEMS ART ISN’T ARTJMTEARS LATER Myrtle Didn’t Like Her Poses in Arcade; Invokes Court. By United Press NEW YORK, April 23.—Myrtle Miller posed for some pictures several years ago and considered them art. The other day she walked into a penny arcade and saw the same pictures on display. * ’'That she did not consider art, so she called her lawyer, and her lawyer called on Justice Frankenthaler, who signed an order restraining two arcades from showing the pictures, FALL INJURIES FATAL John Nichols, 86, Dies as Resalt of Breaking Hip. John Nichols, 86, of 1115 North Rural street, died today at the Methodist hospital from injuries suffered April 14, when he fell at his home, breaking his right hip.

Arab costume. He acted as interpreter between the king and Feisul, king of Iraq. The king recalled Lawrence’s previous visit on this occasion and spoke to him cordially, ana WHEN the king heard that Lawrence was publishing his now famous “Seven Pillars of Wisdom,” he instructed his secretary, Lord Stamfordham, to offer a subscription. He meant, thus, to forestall a possible gift by Lawrence because he had learned of the high value of the edition ($150). But Lawrence wrote to say that in calculating the sale price of the edition he had planned to (Tam to Page 3) * ‘

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WILSON FIGHTS BRIDGE DEATH TRIAL OF BOYS Prosecutor Refuses to Let Deputy Take Case in Juvenile Court. SIX NAMED IN ACTION Huckster Slain by Rifle Shot Aimed at Shack as Target. Hostilities flared today between Prosecutor Herbert E. Wilson and juvenile court authorities after the latter filed affidavits charging six youths with shooting In the city limits as a result of the death of a man at the Delaware street Fall creek bridge April 2. Wilson, following investigation of the case, announced he would not prosecute and dismissed all charges against the boys because “they had not violated a state law.” When the court heads took their step today, Wilson announced his deputy in juvenile court., Wilfred Bradshaw, “will not prosecute the cases.” Fired Into Shack The boys fired a .22-ca!iber rifle, the bullet entering the head of William Ruthart, 52, of 5006 College avenue, huckster, who was sitting in a shack under the bridge. Two of the youths also are charged with stealing cartridges for the gun. Robert Warren Leslie, son of the Governor, who was playing with the boys before the tragedy, was not named in the affidavits, but Charles Downey, juvenile police officer, said the boy would be summoned as a witness. Downey said withdrawal of prosecutor’s aid in trying the case will not block court action. “Whatever the prosecutor does will not make any difference. We got along here without one for many years. The boys’ cases will be heard Saturday just like any other juvenile case,” he said. Six Are Named Named in affidavits are: Eugene Max Webber, 142 East Twentyeighth street; Stewart Krauss, 2121 North Pennsylvania street; Junior Miller, 2152 North Delaware street; Walter Nolte, 2716 North Illinois street; Raymond Breinlng, 2848 North Illinois street, and Howard Kilman, 2843 Kenwood avenue. Nolte and Webber are the boys accused of theft of the cartridges. WETTER NOT TO FIGHT FOR PLACE ON BENCH Municipal Judge Denies He Will Oppose Sheaffer Appointment. Reports that he will contest appointment of William H. Sheaffer as municipal court judge, were discounted today by Judge Paul C. Wetter who will be replaced by Sheaffer May 1. According to rumors circulated at police headquarters and the courthouse, Wetter was considering taking a stand against the appointment of Sheaffer by Governor Harry G. Leslie because the latter did not make the appointment of a successor when Wetter’s term ended in January. “I haven’t looked into the law," Wetter said. “I don’t contemplate such action. I’m a good sport and I’m out of the place.” Prosecutors already are seeking advice on action on cases in court four should there be a fight for the place. HENLEY WILL ATTEND ANNUAL CONFERENCE Central Figure in Court Scandal to Represent State at Capital. Adjutanu-General Manford G Henley, whose resignation has been expected since he was the center of a court scandal growing out of his marital difficulties, remains in office and will represent Indiana at the annual national adjutant-generals’ conference in Washington, D, C. Henley announced today that he will drive to Washington for the conference, leaving Saturday. He will be accompanied by Lieutenant Lindley Pennypacker of the Indiana national guard, who is in charge of supplies in the adjutantgeneral’s office. BUTLER TO HELP COPS General Will Discuss Oregon Troopers With Gov. Meier. By United Press WASHINGTON, April 23.—MajorGeneral Smedley D. Butler probably will go to Oregon some time after May 15 to consult with Governor Julius L. Meier of Oregon, regarding methods of organizing the new Oregon state police. Butler has not been offered and does not contemplate, accepting the position of head of the Oregon police force, however, it was emphasized on his behalf. GOTHAM JUST ‘SO-So’ It’s All Right, but Reno’s Sheriff Wants None of It. By United Press NEW YORK, April 23.—New York is all right in its way, according to the sheriff of Reno, but he wouldn’t take it if someone wrapped it up and gave it to him. The sheriff is C. Russell Trathen. He Is spending a few days in Manhattan examining the so-called “night life.”

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