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GET SPEEDERS, DRUNKS, CITY COPS ORDERED Morrissey Launches Giant Campaign to Slash Death Toll. FLAILS RECKLESSNESS Parents to Be Warned to Keep Children Out of Streets. Campaign to reduce the number of automobile accidents that have taken lives of ninety-two Marion county persons since Jan. 1, was launched today by police. Under direct orders of Chief Mike Morrissey, every member of the department is to enforce rigidly laws that will serve as precautionary in the accident reduction attempt. One of the chief points to be stressed in the drive is to prevent children from playing in or near streets. Morrissey directed his men to order every child off streets and to warn their parents of the possibilities oi death or serious injury. Aims at Drunks The campaign will include a drive against speeders, reckless drivers and persons driving while drunk. Co-operation of the courts in enforcing the laws against violators also is sought by Morrissey and other police officials. “Deaths of men, women and children will be the target of the mast intensive safety campaign ever conducted by an Indnanapolis police department,” Morrissey said, fit is humanly impassible, of course, to stop all accidents, but we can and will do much in the way of prevention. “Death Toll Staggering” “Every drunken driver, speeder or reckless driver is a potential killer. He must be stopped. Parents will be warned to keep their children out of the streets as an aid to the campaign. We will take care of the motorists who violate the law. "The. death toll of 92 is staggering. If that occurred in a disaster here the city would be shocked. But as it is now. with an average of more than three persons killed each week, the real tragedy of the situation does not strike hoYne.” Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan on Thursday said steps would be taken to reduce automobile accidents. INVENTS NOISE FILTER Device Eliminates Street Sounds in Hospitals. Offices, etc. fly United Press NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 17. Hiram P. Maxim of Hartford, noted as the inventor of the Maxim silencer for firearms, recently turned his talents toward development of devices for silencing other noises. He has put into production a “noise eliminator” for hospitals, office buildings and other places. It fits into the window' and filters out noise while permitting free ventilation. Some months ago he was reported w'orking on a silencer for the exhaust of airplanes. ORDER RATE REVISION Interslate Commission Ruling Affects Western Livestock Rails. flu l nited Pres s WASHINGTON. July 17.—A general revision of western livestock freight rates was ordered by the interstate commerce commission tori While substantial 1-eductions were ordered for the most part, the order prescribed increased rates on short hauls and higher rates for movements in the northern parts of Missouri. and in low-a, Minnesota and Wisconsin. DENY’" VALUATION PLEA State Tax Board Turns Down Indianapolis Water Company. Despite plea of Indianapolis Water Company officials that they are being taxed on greater valuation than similar utilities throughout the state, state tax commissioners today left the company properties valued at $15,138,320. In 1924. the United States supreme court valued the properties for rate making at $19,000,000 and many large improvements have been made since that time. HE CROWED TOO LOUD 'Alarm Clock’ Rooster Pat to Death on Peace Charge. By Scripps-Hoieard Xeiespoper Alliance PITTSBURGH, July 17.—“ Alarm dock Charlie." a Mt. Lebanon rooster, sounded off so regularly at 5 o'clock every morning that the neighbors charged him with disturbing the peace. The owners agreed that it was true and Charlie became a part of a chicken stew. MOBSTERS SLAY TWO Bodies Are Found on Lonely Highway Near Toledo. By United Prett TOLEDO, July 17.—The bodies of two men, apparently gangster victims, were found riddled with bullets on a lonely highway near here today. . The victims are believed to have been from Cleveland. 103-Year-Old Man Dead By United Press PETOSKEY, Mich., July 17. Marshall Sweener, 103, northern Michigan's oldest white man, died here today.

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The Indianapolis Times Generally fair and continued warm tonight; Saturday increasing cloudiness and somewhat cooler and probably showers by late afternoon.

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IT'S QUITE A LOVE-LY GAME

Answering public demands lor de* I ‘ ’""’""""’"jlariSi sases ln^ governmental An appropriation of $2,100 for Ice

SHERIFF PARES 1932 BUDGET Sumner’s Fund Request Is Reduction of $20,000. Answering public demands for decreases in governmental expenditures, Sheriff Charles Sumner today presented a budget request for 1932 to County Auditor Harry Dunn approximately $20,000 lower than last year’s request. “Prisoners at the county jail can be fed cheaper now because of lower food costs, and for that reason I slashed the food fund $9,000,” Sheriff Sumner stated in explaining his budget. An appropriation of $2,100 for ice at the jail was cut to S6OO in the 1932 request and the fund for returning fugitives was lowered SI,OOO. Sumner asked a total of $164,191 to run the county sheriff’s office and jail next year. This is $18,747 below the 1931 request of George Winkler, former sheriff. LIONS ELECT PRESIDENT Texas Man Chosen at Close of U. S. Convention. By United Press TORONTO, Ontario, July 17. Delegates to the Lions international convention chosce Los Angeles as their meeting place next year and Julien Hyer of Ft. Worth, Tex., as international president, at final convention sessions here today. ‘LIFER’ STARVES SELF 18-Day Hunger Strike Ends in Death for Convict-Murderer. By United Press AUGUSTA. Me., July 17.—Benjamin H. Turner, 43, serving a life sentence for murder, died of starvation at the state insane hospital here today after an eighteen-day hunger strike. KILL NEGRO IN RAID Racial Equality Meetings Scene of Fighting. By United Press DADEVILLE, Ala., July 17.—A large force of deputies kept order here today to prevent racial dis~ turbances after a Negro had been slain and four persons wounded, including Sheriff J. J. Young, in a raid on a Negro mass meeting. Eleven Negroes are held after reports of mass meetings recently at Camp Hill, near here, at which racial equality was said to have been preached, caused Young to raid the gathering. More than 100 Negroes ran when the officers arrived. Random shots were fired. Ralph Green, Negro, was killed and three others slightly wounded.

PANGBORN CHEATS DEATH IN TAKE OFF

By United Preen ROOSEVELT FIELD. L. 1., July 17.—Clyde Pangborn, the pilot who is credited with 17.0C0 hours in the air, and Hugh Herndon Jr., son of wealth, planning a flight around the world “just for the fun of it,” narrowly escaped death today on an attempted takeoff in an effort ‘to beat the time of Wiley Post and Harold Gatty. Their huge Bellanca plane, after their one-mile run down the field, ran down a twenty-foot embankment to Roosevelt Field No. 2. Their plane was loaded with 830 gallons of gas. The ambulance the crowd of spectators rushed across field No. 1 in pursuit of the plane which momentarily had vanished from view behind the embankment. , Then the Bellanca shot into the air, a steady spray of gasoline streaming from its tanks. After circling the field a few moments, Pangborn came back to field No. 1 from which the fliers first started, and made a safe landing. Herndon’s mother. Mrs. Dixon Boardman of New York, and his fiancee, Miss Mary Allen Farley, AlbapA and his father witnessed the fsjlure of the takeoff. Mrs. Boardmaa and Miss |

Every little movement has a meaning all its own—except on city tennis courts. And as a couple of swigs of sun puts the best of us under a shade tree, it’s no wonder that The Times photographer got definitions twisted in two of the above photos taken at the Riverside courts. F’rinstance, the top left photo is the photographer’s interpretation of “net.” Now “net” in the

RAIN ON WAY TO BRING RELIEF TO CITY, IS FORECAST

Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 77 10 a. m..... 92 7a. m 81 11 a. m 94 Ba. m 87 12 (noon).. 94 9 a. m 90 As the mercury soared today Indianapolis was optimistic over the prediction of the weather bureau that rains and cloudiness will break the five-day heat wave by Saturday afternoon. Clouds formed by noon, but the bureau said these carried no rain and the mercury would remain at a high mark tonight and probably Saturday morning. The temperature stood at 90 at 9 this morning and by noon had reached 94 with the heat of the afternoon still to come. According to the bureau, rains and cooler weather already have set in on western plains and are moving eastward. Change in condition should reduce the temperature about 10 degrees, which, combined with the after-nightfall drop, will make sleeping a possibility again. However, it is not expected rainfall throughout the state will do much more than relieve surface conditions of farm lands where crops are on the edge of disaster. Indianapolis precipitation is nearly nine inches below normal and the rains may aid somewhat in in-

were in another plane which was to have escorted Pangborn and Herndon as far as Montauk Point. Mrs. Boardman rushed to the plane and congratulated Pangborn on his handling of the plane in the emergency. Captain J. Nelson Kelly, manager of the field, also congratulated Pangborn. who told him: “We'll try it again either irbm here or from Barren Island this afternoon or tonight. This weather is too good to miss.” There was not a cloud in the sky when the fliers made their attempt and there was little more than a light breeze blowing.

HE LOVED AND LOST-BOTH GIRL’S AFFECTIONS AND HIS LIBERTY

BY SHELDON KEY ’'T'IS better to have loved and X lost than never to have loved at all! This thought is all that a rejected lover had to console his broken pride today as he started for the Indiana state prison to serve a one-to-flve-year sentence imposed by diiminal Judge Frank P. Baker.

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gravel ping-pong vernacular means a ball that tips the cord dividing line between two courts. But in the photo it’s Arthur and Nancy Thompson (not related) tippling between games. And the lower right photo only can be that much-abused word in tennis and life —yeah, “love.” But in the top right photo the camera eagle got the correct meaning -when this “lob” of Mrs. Marion Eppert, 5505 Winthrop avenue, was caught in full swing.

creasing the stages of White river and Fall creek that have dropped to their lowest point in history. Millions of gallons of water are accessible, so Indianapolis need have no fear that the (brought will result in lack of water. Slumping over the wheel of his car, Elmer L. Van Horn, 40, of 6174 Crittenden street, today was taken to his home suffering from heat prostration. He collapsed in front of 5360 Central avenue, and was given first aid by neighbors. He is an employe of The Times. Throughout the state it is reported cattle are dying rapidly due to lack of water and the heat. Indianapolis high temperature was 96.8 Thursday, less than the 98.4 record for the year set June 28. Today’s record, of forty-four years’ standing, is 100. Hig*i temperatures reported in Inidana Thursday were: Wheatfield, 104; Vincennes. 103; Cambridge City, 101, and Marion, Lafayette and Columbus. 100. A few traces of rain were reported in various Indiana weather bureau stations. Lowest reading in Indianapolis during the last twenty-four hours was 77.3 at 6 this morning. STARR’S SISTER TO POSE Tucker Faithfull to Wear Hats and Gowns for photographer. By United Press NEW YORK, July 17.—Tucker Faithfull, sister of Starr Faithfull, whose recent death constituted a major mystery, is going into the pictures, but pictures only for hats and gowns. She has arranged to pose for a commercial photographer for gowns and hats only, it was made known today. BURNS KILL OFFICER Captain on 111-Fated Goodyear Blimp Succumbs at Kansas City. By United Press KANSAS CITY, M 6., July 17. Captain Charles E. Brannigan of Akron, 0., died ijj a hospital here today from burns received when the Goodyear dirigible Mayflower was destroyed near the Kansas City municipal airport.

Criminal court was transformed into a dueling field for the two lovers of Margaret Sturman, today. Carl Hamilton, who wooed her for three years and lost, also lost the court duel. Episodes related on the witness stand indicated that. v *Hamilton's criminal instincts were aroused

PLUNGES FIVE STORIES, CITY MAN KILLED Claude L, Rollin Meets Instant Death in Downtown Tragedy. ACCIDENT, SAY POLICE Clerk Had Been Suffering From Heat, Officials Are Told. Falling five stories in the rear of the Guaranty building, Claude L. Rollin, 65, of 145 West Fall Creek boulevard, was killed instantly after noon today. The tragedy occurred in the dark recesses near the alley that borders the building from Meridian street. The streets were crowded with office lunchers and hundreds were attracted to the scene. According to employes of the Big Four railroad, 717-719 Guaranty building, where Mr. Rollin had been a freight transfer clerk forty-five jearh, he had been suffering from the heat throughout the morning. Pushed Aside Desk As Robert Hertz, 2131 Linden street, returned from lunch he heard E. A. Porten, 1011 Blaine avenue, scream. Both men saw Mr. Rollin’s body hurtle to the side and back through the window out of which he leaned to get air. Mr. Rollin pushed aside a desk to reach the window before he fell. Suicide motive was abandoned immediately by police when investigation revealed he had been suffering from the heat. The bocly was found on a court erected on the second floor in the rear of the building, which faces Meridian street and the Circle. Lived With Brother Mrs. Leola Crawford, employed in a detective agency on the seventh floor of the building, saw Mr. Rollin drop from the window. She collapsed after screaming for help. Mr. Rollin, a bachelor, lived with his brother, Eugene H. Rollin, at the Fall Creek boulevard address. A nephew, Paul Rollin, also resides there. The body was sent to the city morgue by Lieutenant Frank Owen. Mr. Rollin, a native of Lafayette, had lived in Indianapolis fifty years. KILL VIGILANTES’ CHIEF Mexican Rebels, Led by President’s Kin, Invade City. By United Press MEXICO CITY, July 17.—A band of forty-five agrarians, headed by Francisco Avila, invaded Cuitzeo, in the state of Michoacan, on Monday, killing Fidel Ortiz, chief of the vigilantes, a dispatch to the newspaper El Universal said today. Fidel Ortiz was a cousin of the wife of President Pascual Ortiz Rubio of Mexico. IMPORTS EXCEEDED U. S. Exports for June Are $11,000,000 More. By United Press WASHINGTON, July 17.—United States exports for June exceeded imports by $11,000,000, the commerce department reported today. Exports for June were valued at $187,000,000, and imports at $176,000,000. Comparable figures for last year were: Exports, $294,701,000; imports $250,343,000. The excess of imports in June 1930, was $44,358,000. For the six months ended June 30, 1931, exports were valued at $1,315,956,000, and imports at sl,109,694,000. This represented a favorable trade balance of $206,262,000. For 1930 comparable figures were; exports $2,075,717,000; imports $1,735,985,000. The favorable balance for the first six months of 1930 was $339,732,000. Exports in the first six months of this year decreased $759,761,000 from the first six months of last year. Imports decreased $626,291,000.

BAN ON BONDSMEN IN COURTS LOOMS

Probe into activities of professional bondsmen and shyster lawyers m an effort to prevent them from overrunning police headquarters was opened today by Police Chief Mike Morrissey. Information gathered in his investigation will be submitted to Municipal Judges Clifton R. Cameron and William H. Sheaffer with the request that they join in barring the bondsmen and lawyers. Although police are said not to be involved in the latest drive against bondsmen and attorneys, it was learned two motor officers connected with a recent auto accident inves-

when Alfred Isley of 1707 South Emerson avenue “stole” his sweetheart. Carl started stealing more material things, it was charged, than mere affection. Charges of burglary and petit larceny were filed against him by police when he stole his former sweetheart’s clothes, took his rival's overcoat and destroyed

France to Demand Pledges If Germany Is Granted Loan

Money Talks Bares Huge Liquor Cache in Sewer Hole to Federal Sleuth.

By United Press CHICAGO, July 17.—Eliot Ness, the college graduate prohibition agent who trapped A1 Capone, accidentally dropped a 50cent piece today on the floor of a garage which he and other agents were searching for liquor. The coin rolled across the garage, made a half circle and fell into a sewage opening. Ness decided the coin did not have the proper ring when it fell. Having found only a few empty bottles in the garage, the other agents wanted to leave. But Ness insisted on learning why the half dollar did not “clink” as it should have. ' “Aha,” he said a moment later from the bottom of the sewer,” “here is some liquor—lots of liquor.” The agents found 109 cases valued at $15,000. Also, Ness retrieved his half dollar.

RAID ON KRAUSE HOME FUTILE Police Fail to Uncover Gaming Evidence. Staging another raid on the residence of John Krause, 1210 North Wallace street, alleged big-time lottery operator, police today failed to find further gaming records. They had information records, not confiscated in last Saturday’s raid on his home, had been taken to the residence. Krause -was out of the city today. Charged with operating a lottery, Krause and his daughter Mildred, 19, will be tried in municipal court July 29. MILLION-DOLLAR LOSS Florida Everglades Blaze Spreading Rapidly. By United Press FT. LAUDERDALE. Fla.. July 17. —Fire raging through the everglades today had caused approximately $1,000,000 damage to valuable peat deposits. In eight sections of the great swamp, large muck blazes were raging. The fires were started, it was believed, by alligator hunters who tried to “smoke out” the reptiles with brush fires. A drenching rain failed to halt spread of the flames, which were spreading today and threatening damage to farm property. AIRPORT CONTRACT LET Mead Company Awarded Building Work Totaling 811,650. Contract for construction of taxiways and other improvements at the municipal airport was awarded the Mead Construction Company today on a $11,650 bid by the works board.

JO RIGHT TO PARK, IS VIEW OF JUDGE

Motorists have no right to park on city streets. This is the opinion expressed today by Superior Judge Joseph R. Williams, who has under consideration an injunction suit to halt enforcement of Indianapolis’ new traffic ordinance. According to Williams, any law

tigation have been questioned by Morrissey. According to Morrissey he has information that one shyster lawyer represented himself as a police officer during the accident investigation. At this time, turnkeys and bailiffs are under strict order to stop all bartering for bondsmen and attorneys between prisoners and police officers or others with whom they may converse. The Indianapolis Bar Association several months ago probed the situation and brought about several changes in the bond and lawyer situation at headquarters.

other personal property of Isley. "You even went to Isley’s home and broke all his beer,” the state’s attorney charged. When the defendant admitted this, the judge demanded: "Who made that beer? How much was it worth?” Isley stared at the court and squirmed in his f hair. "Well, I didn’t make it, your honor,

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Political Peace Promises Probably to Last 10 Years; Cruiser Program Vacation Likely. BY RALPH HEINZEN United Press Staff Correspondent PARIS, July 17.—An international loan to Germany will be made conditional on her solemn promise to renew the Young plan payments on expiration of the one-year Hoover moratorium, the United Press was informed today. The pledges of political peace which France requires from Germany, may constitute a “political moratorium” period corresponding to the term of the international loan, piobably ten years, during which Germany would have to agree not to change her present status. Thus, presumably, she would shelve the customs union with Austria and halt her cruiser building program. Bruening to Paris BY FREDERICK KUH United Press Staff Correspondent BERLIN, June 17.—Departure for Paris tonight of Chancellor Heinrich Bruening marks for the first time since Bismarck the visit of a German chancellor, actively in office, to the French capital. He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Julius Curtius. Prospects for the approaching Paris and London conferences aroused hopes Thursday, but skepticism became manifest today. It was reported the French might demand that anew big loan to Germany be guaranteed by an international lien on customs revenues and establishment of a commission to control the lien. An unequivocal rejection of such a plan was voiced today at Wilhelmstrasse. “In bygone days such measures could be introduced in China, Turkey and even in Germany after the era of inflation, but they are impossible here today,” it was said. Whereas some Paris advices indicated that the French would modulate their demands for political guarantees, the Wilhelmstrasse displayed misgivings that the French want to triumph through a degredation of Germany. Experts Open Parley By United Press LONDON, July 17.—The international conference of experts dealing with the salient points of the Hoover plan for a year’s war debts and reparations holiday commenced at the treasury at 11:05 a. m. The experts' are to prepare the ground work on which the plan can be put into practical action. It already is in effect, and war debts and reparations payments are not being paid, as of July 1. ISSUES STOCK WRIT Court Enjoins Ban Against Cities Service Sales. By United Press TOPEKA, Kan., July 17.—A temporary injunction prohibiting Carl Newcomer, state securities eommissinoer, from enforcing an order to suspend sale of Cities Service stocks in Kansas was issued in the Shawnee county district court today. Attorney-General Ronald Boynton announced he would carry the case to the Kansas supreme court.

prohibiting parking for a period of time or restricting it to a limited area is discriminatory. “People really have no right to park on city streets any time,” he said. “According to the law, it is the duty of the police department to keep streets clear of all obstructions.” Williams quoted the ruling of the Illinois supreme court in the Chicago loop case in which this theory is upheld. City attorneys today were expected to confer with Williams outlining plans for amendments to the new law which probably will be passed Monday night by the city council. The council now has for its consideration reduction of the area in which parking is prohibited between 7 to 9:15 a. m. Impounding of cars has been halted pending action by the council and the court. The suit is that of Indianapolis business men who have protested the law. Swell for Melon Lovers By United Press MENASHA, Wis., July 17.—The heat wave has resulted in such a demand for watermelons in Menasha that a price war has developed among rival retail merchants with the result melons have dropped from 30 to 18 cents each.

it just happened to be in my house.” Convinced that the rejected suitor had carried his revenge too far, the court was at a loss to know what to do with the girl in the case. “I must send Hamilton to prison, so I guess you, Isley, will be the lucky one,” the coArt concluded.

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‘MY MONEY I CAN SPEND IT,’ SAYS LESLIE M Don’t Need to Advertise for Bids/ He Avers About Cleaning. ANSWERS HIS CRITICS Governor Defends Caylor in Squabble Over Statehouse Job. “I don’t need to advertise for bids for work paid out of my emergency fund. That is my money and I can spend it as I see fit.” That was the reply of Governor Harry G. Leslie today to critics of the statehouse building cleaning contract for which he is spending ,$64,000 from his emergency fund. As in the past. Leslie ardently defended the conduct of Frank C. Caylor. statehouse custodian, who engineered the deal. Criticism was launched when it was asserted that the state might have secured a better bargain by some $30,000 had bids been received and $6 spent for an advertisement. No Figures Received No figures were received from any fhm except the one to whom the contract was awarded. "We made a good bargain as it is and the building is being cleaned in first class shape,” Leslie contended. “There are few firms financially able to handle such a deal and meet our of bonds, insurance and the like. “We invited competition from those that are qualified and other firms didn't want the work, a Chicago concern writing that they were too busy to handle it at this time. “I feel the w’hole thing has been handled properly and that the people will approve of washing this building at least once in fifty years.” Deputies Did Signing Edward Dux. Indianapolis stone contractor, and the Cincinnati Cleaning Company have the $64,000 contract. The Cincinnati company is washing the building and Dux will point the stone. New light on how swiftly and secretly the deal was handled was shed today by Floyd E. Williamson, state auditor. He says that the cleaning company was on the job with their equipment before his office was asked to sign the contract. The contract was approved and signed in the name of the Governor, auditor and secretary of state. None of them actually signed it, all being away from their offices, and signatures were made by deputies. “If there was any graft in this or any other deal in my administration I’d be the first one to help you find it,” Leslie told The Times today. GAMING SUSPECLHELD Charles M. Lagenaur Alleged to Have Had Lottery Tickets. A radio police squad today arrested Charles M. Lagenaur, 45, of 4307 Guilford avenue, in a shoe shining place at Fairfield and College avenues. He is held on a gambling charge. Police say they took nine baseball pool tickets from him. DEPORTATION PROBABLE Chinese Resident of Lake County for 25 Years Lacks Certificate. By United Press GARY, ind., Juiy 17.—Sam Lee, laundryman, resident of Lake county for a quarter of a Century, faces deportation to China’ as the result of a drive by United States immigration authorities on persons who entered the country illegally. Lee was called before United States Commissioner S. C. Dwyer* when unable to produce a certificate of residence. Lee said he was brought to America as a boy by his father and mother, who later returned to their native land and since have died. INDIANA BAND WIN NER All-State Group Chosen Best at Lions Internationa] Parley. By United Press TORONTO, Ontario, June 17. The Indiana all-state band has been chosen the best band at the Lions International convention here. Election of officers was scheduled for today, the last of the convention, together with selection of next year’s meeting place.

Mother Love By United Press SAN FRANCISCO. July 17. A white-haired mother, bowed by eighty years of toil, walked tearfully into Judge J. J. Trabucco’s court just as the case of William Nagel, 40, charged with passing a worthless check, was called. “That’s my boy,” she sobbed. “My boy, William. I’ve got the money here, Judge. I saved most of it.” She unwrapped a handkerchief on the judge’s bench and out rolled stacks of nickels, dimes and quarters, $77 worth, enough to cover the check. “All right, Mother, that fixes it,” said the judge, a litle catch in his voice. Hand in hand, the whitehaired mother and her "boi * walked from the courtroom. ' .