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JAPAN GIVEN U. S. WARNING AGAINST WAR Stimson Emphatic in His Declaration on Conquest of Manchuria. CLOSE WATCH IS KEPT America to Stand Firm for Peace Pacts, Secretary of State Says. BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS Scrinos-Howard Forciyn Editor WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—The most outspoken pronouncement emanating from Washington since Japan unchained her dogs of war against China, Secretary of State Stimson Thursday night put this country squarely against the military conquest of Manchuria and the wrecking of the treaties of peace. As one of the parties to the Kellogg pact and the nine-power treaty safeguarding the integrity of China, he said, this country can not conceal its interest and anxiety over what is happening in the far east. Thus while the United States is gratified at the unanimous adoption Thursday by the council of the League of Nations of the resolution designed to put an end to the bloodshed in Manchuria, it must not be taken to mean that we in any way indorse what has happened there. Furthermore, he added, the real test of the resolution is yet to come. Everything depends upon the good faith in which the principal parties thereto carry out its terms. Our watch, therefore, will not relax. Points to Pledges "The resolution,” he said, "provides for Immediate cessation of hostilities. It reaffirms the solemn pledge of Japan to withdraw her troops within the railway zone as speedily as possible. It provides for appointment of a commission of five to study on the spot and report to the council of any circumstance which disturbs the peace or affects fche good understandings between China and Japan.” All of which, said he, was in line with modern and enlightened methods of keeping the peace of the world. But, he went on frankly: j "The ultimate solution of the ; Manchurian problem must be worked out by some process of agreement between China and Japan themselves. "This country is concerned that the methods employed in this settlement shall, in harmony with the obligations of the treaties to which we are parties, be made in a way which shall not endanger the peace of the world and that the result shall not be the result of military pressure. Concern Is Expressed "These are the essential principles for which the United States and the nations represented on the council have been striving. And it is in itself a signal accomplishment that there has been arrayed behind these principles in a harmonious cooperation such a solid alignment of i the nations of the world. "On the other hand, the adoption of this resolution in no way constitutes an indorsement of any action hitherto taken in Manchuria. “This government, as one of the signatories of the Briand-Kellogg pact and the nine-power treaty, can not disguise its concern over the events which there have occurred. Japanese Cabinet Resigns BY MILES W. VAUGHN United Press Staff Correspondent TOKIO, Dec. 11.—The cabinet of Premier Rejeiro Wakatsuki resigned today. The resignation was tendered Emperor Hirohito at 5:30 p. m. The formation of a coalition rcgime was forecast, as the fall of the government was caused principally by the demand of Home Minister Kenzo Adachi for co-operation with the opposition party to meet Japan's domestic and international problems. The grand chamberlain to the emperor, Admiral Kantaro, consulted with prince Saionji, former premier and one of Japan’s oldest diplomats, regarding offers of the premiership in forming anew government. In the event that the Seiyukai (opposition) party is called on to form anew cabinet, or a coalition regime is decided upon, the emperor was expected to summon Tsuyoshi Inukai, president of the opposition party, to form a cabinet. Former Finance Minister Baron Yamamoto was regarded as a likely choice for premier if the Minseito party attempts to form anew government. It appeared that Baron Shidehara, foreign minister in the the cabinet which resigned, would not participate in anew administration, regardless of its composition. STUDY SUICIDE LETTERS Police Fear Opera Singer Has Sought River Death. ' By Times Special NEW YORK, Dec. 11.—Police today studied “suicide” letters written by Santa Biondo, young lyric soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Company, seeking a credible motive for her strange disappearance. Mins Biondo failed to turn up for Thursday's matinee performance of Italo Bontemezzi’s one-act opera,, "La Notte Ni Zoraima,” in which she had been given her first major role, that of Manuela. Investigation disclosed she had walked out of her apartment in the Hotel plaza annex some time before ; midnight Wednesday to "find death 1 in the waters.” j

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POWERS MUST DIE BY NOOSE Romeo Killer Found Guilty; Jury Out Two Hours. BY SIDNEY B. WHIPPLE United Press Staff Correspondent CLARKSBURG, W. Va., Dec. 11. —Brass bands blared forth martial music on streets near the jail Thursday night, and gave Harry F. Powers, convicted murdered of Dorothy Lemke, a restless night as he awaited an appeal that may save his life. The mail order Romeo who played his knowledge of feminine "psychology” to the last—to a mandatory sentence to death by hanging—was scheduled to be sentenced Saturday. He was convicted by a jury, deliberating an hour and 48 minutes, shortly after 5 o’clock Thursday afternoon. After the judge has told Powers, appearing Saturday for sentence, that he must die, Powers’ counsel, J. Edward Law, will move for anew trial. The motion will be overruled automatically. And then Law will say to the upper court that his client did not have a fair trial, for three reasons:' 1. He was tried in a community seething with rage against him. 2. He was denied the opportunity of presenting the two mythical characters who might have done the murders. 1 3. The state did not break down in any point Powers’ story that the last time he saw the woman he is accused of murdering in Clarksburg', W. Va., was in IJniontown, Pa., a month before her death. Powers sat as a graven figure, his face displaying the same bewildered expression shown during the entire trial, as the verdict was read. TORCH SLAYER TO HANG Delay of One Day Would Void SI,OOO Insurance Policy. By United Press CANON CITY, Colo., Dec. 11.— Preparations were completed today to hang James V. Foster, Greeley torch slayer, who drenched his wife and three children with gasoline and then set them afire, at the state penitentiary here tonight. By a queer quirk of fate. Foster’s estate will receive SI,OOO life insurance if he is hanged tonight. A reprieve of even a day would lose the sum of the estate. The insurance policy will lapse Saturday for nonpayment of premiums. SCHOOL BOARD WINS County Not to Appeal on Tax Levy Cut. School board’s victory in its court fight to block the 5-cent slice from the 1932 tax levy, as ordered by the state tax board, was complete today, when attorneys for county officers announced they would not appeal the case to the supreme court. In an entry filed with Circuit Judge Harry O. Chamberlin, counsel for Harry Dunn, county auditor, and Clyde Robinson, county treasurer, said they “would stand by the circuit court's ruling.”

THE BLACKSMITH AND THE LADY BOWLER ARE HAPPY; EACH CLOTHED A CHILD

TODAY the Blacksmith forges his shoes with quips at every red-hot spark from his hammer. Today the Lady Bowler crashes the ten-pins with a** chuckle at each tumbling pin. The Blacksmith’s quips and the Lady Bowler's chuckles emanate from one thing—they clothed children. They are two of the large list of pledges to the Clothe-a-Child campaign of The Indianapolis Times. And .their story of how they clothed their children, of how they found them in torn and feeble garments, and how they watched the transformation from chilled wisps of human beings to ones who could go to school without the banter of more fortunate schoolmates parallel like railroad tracks. Side by side, but in different

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Lad Slowly Losing Life Battle From Lack of Exercise. BY MERRILL E. COMPTON United Press Staff Correspondent MEMPHIS, Dec. 11.—An 8-year-old boy, who has been in a coma for fifty-three days from the effects of sleeping sickness, slowly was losing his battle for life today from lack of exercise. Scientists and physicians virtually have given up hope for recovery of Joe Huggins, stricken by the mysterious disease almost two months ago in Mississippi, and who since has lain unconscious in the Children’s hospital here, where he was brought to be nearer the latest remedies modern science has to qffer. Physicians pointed out that Joe has been asleep so long that his condition has reached the point where he is growing daily worse from lack of exercise. At first, Joe was fed through a tube. Later it became necessary for nurses to drop bits of food into his mouth. Slowly he chews the food, his only nourishment. The chewing is his only sign of activity. Dr. H. B. Turner, professor of neurology at the University of Tennessee medical school, was called into the case and explained that Joe’s disease is known technically as lethargic encephalitis, but added that “the medical world has come to realize that sleeping sickness never can be cured.” “We know of no way to restore nerve cells that have once degenerated,” Dr. Turner said. "The condition of the victim may be improved considerably, but we can not effect a real cure.” A blood transfusion several days ago resulted in a temporary rally, but his condition has grown -worse slowly.

MORROW IS EDITOR Cleveland Newspaper Man Promoted to Akron Berth. By United Press AKRON, 0., Dec. 11.—Walter W. Morrow, member of the staff of the Cleveland Press, today became editor of the Akron Times-Press, a Scripps-Howard newspaper, succeeding L. E. Judd, resigned. Before joining the Cleveland Press in 1930, Morrow had worked on Scripps - Howard papers in Pittsburgh, Memphis, New York and Buffalo, and had long Nexperieence on Oklahoma newspapers. Judd had been editor of the Times-Press since 1919. He made no announcement of his future plans. TOBACCO GROWERS RIOT Disorders Over Low Prices Close Gallipolis (O.) Salesroom. By United Press GALLIPOLIS, 0., Dec. 11.—The loose leaf tobacco salesroom here was closed today because of disorders caused by growers who protested low prices. Meanwhile, West Virginia warehouses were in full operation _ with second day prices averaging'sll. 76 a hundred pounds. Gallipolis sales w r ere stopped when a score of fist fights broke out among clamoring growers. It was a reenactment of scenes which attended first opening of Kentucky market.

Call Riley 5551—0 r write —and ask for the Clothe-A-Child editor of The Indianapolis Times. He will give you the name of a needy school child between the ages of 6 and 12 years. Each child has been checked for need by the Christmas Clearing House and the social service department

sections of the city, they found their children and shopped for them. Man GEE. when my girl saw the pair of shiny patent leather shoes, she just about cried. The clerk showed her a dull leather pair, but her heart was set on the patents. She got them. They’re shiny. The shine may come off, but it won’t inside me, nor her, either, I guess, at having them,” laughed the Lady Bowler, with the laugh that is akin to a cry.

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CORONER HIT BY CHARGES OF EXTORTION Vehling Received SIOO for Autopsy, Grand Jurors Told by Witness. ONLY $25 FEE LEGAL Doubt Is Cast on Need for Post-Mortems in Recent Months. BY DICK MILLER Coroner Fred W. Vehling today was branded an "extortionist,” in charges placed before the county grand jury that he forced relatives of Walter L. Juttemeyer of St. Louis to pay SIOO for an autopsy on the body of the automobile crash victim. Oscar Hagemeier, grand jury deputy prosecutor, said if the autopsy was necessary and legal, Vehling should have collected a $25 fee from the county, as the law sets out. Juttemeyer was injured fatally when his automobile struck a truck at Washington street and Rockville road Oct. 15. He died the following day. His wife, Mrs. Effie Juttemeyer, and their 12-year-old daughter, Helen Virginia, were hurt. Doctor on Stand Dr. E. Vernon Hahn, Indianapolis physician, who attended members of the family, testified before the grand jury. Vehling is alleged to have refused to issue a verdict and information to the insurance company without performance of the post-mortem. It is charged that attaches of Vehling's office told relatives an autopsy would cost between $250 and SBOO. Friends said there probably would be no way to avoid the autopsy and fee, as he insisted upon it before he would return a verdict. Vehling was paid a SIOO check after a compromise. Dr. Hahn acted as a witness at the post-mortem, he testified. Legality of the autopsy on the body of Edward Myers, 49, of 1010 Blaine avenue, killed Oct. 13, when he fell from the second floor of a near-downtown store, also will be weighed by the probe group. Autopsy Held Befqre Class Police reports reveal Myers fell while working as a carpenter and the right side of his skull was crushed. The widow, it is alleged, has been unable to obtain any information from Vehling or details of what action was taken with the body following death. Hagemeier gave Mrs. Myers the first information recently that the autopsy had been performed. It was learned the post-mortem was held before a class of nurses and other spectators. Dr. L. A. Stamper of city hospital testified before the grand jury today in the case centering around the autopsy on the body of Frank Glover, 14-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Glover, 428 South Alabama street, Aug. 18. Parents Forced to Wait In this case, Dr. Clarence Harris, Negro deputy coroner, is alleged to have performed the post-mortem while the parents waited three hours at the hospital for the baby’s body. They did not know of the operation until later. Stamper has stated he believed the autopsy was necessary because he suspected the child was poisoned, but no records or witnesses in the case ever substantiated his theory. He said this was based on the parents’ refusal to approve the autopsy. The child died of a stomach ailment and bronchial pneumonia. tax' rate is boosted Dunn Follows Court Order on Center Township Figure. Extensions of the Center township tax rate for 1932 were being prepared today by County Auditor Harry Dunn after court orders boosted it from the $2.72 figure of the state tax board to $2.79 for each SIOO worth of taxable property. The 1932 rate will be 1 cent higher than this year. Other township rates for 1923 are: Perry, $2,87; Warren, $2.73; Washington, $2.75, and Wayne, $2.87. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 50 10 a. m 63 7a. m 51 11 a. m 6o Ba. m 59 12 (noon).. 65 9 a. m 62 1 p. m 66

And the Blacksmith couldn’t resist his girl’s plea for a coat. “Sure, the coat wasn’t quite what I might have wanted, but it was warm. It was what Jennie, my girl, wanted. She got it. She’ll be warm during the winter months. Say, don’t forget there’s two other children in that family who needs things bad, too. You’ll take care of them?” he asked. We will. Blacksmith. There’s not a family that the Clothe-a-Child plan goes into that it doesn’t strive to give bodily

Six Convicts Recaptured After Leavenworth Pen Break; Warden Is Shot

Warden Thomas B. White of Leavenworth prison, left; at right is shown the main entrance gate through which six desperate lifers escaped today.

HOUSE WILL BE READY FOR BUSINESS TUESDAY; SENATE IS DEADLOCKED

Hoover Moratorium to Be First on Program, Garner Says. By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—Speaker John N. Garner of the house of representatives said today that the house would complete organization of its committees and be ready for consideration of legislation by next Tuesday. The Hoover one-year moratorium on European debts will be taken up first, he said, probably Tuesday or Wednesday. A tax bill, however, may be delayed in reaching the floor through necessity of holding committee hearings. Gamer said that committee consideration of the tax bill probably could begin by Tuesday. The Democratic policy committee also will meet Tuesday and is expected to consider the Democratic tax progiram. The senate was not in session today, leaders devoting their time to informal conferences, through which they hope to break the deadlock over the election of a president pro tem. There was talk that if the deadlock is not broken Monday, a movement to force the withdrawal of Senator Moses (Rep., N. H.) from the contest and the substitution of another Republican would follow. A small group of insurgents has prevented election of either Moses or Pittman, the Democratic candidate, by scattering its votes. Senate feeling also is being manifested in general support of the Johnson resolution to investigate the circumstances under which international banking houses participated in pouring some $15,000,000,000 in private loans into foreign Countries, and methods used in persuading smaller banks throughout the country to take large, blocks of these bonds and pass them on to small investors, and into estates of widows and orphans, when they declined in many cases later to a fraction of their cost price. ASK BUS FARE CUT Civic Leaders Will Confer With Trolley Chief. Civic leaders are demanding that bus fares within the city limits be lowered to the same level as street car fares will confer at 2 today with officials of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company. Charging that sections served by busses are discriminated against as compared with districts served by street cars, Samuel Harrig, president of the East New York Street Civic League, will head the civic representatives.

of the Indianapolis public schools. Community Fund relief agencies are providing the names of worthy children to be clothed. The Times gives you the name of a child. You clothe the youngster — that’s your Christmas, that’s the child’s Christmas, and that’s our Christmas.

warmth to each girl and boy between the ages of 6 and 12 in that family. ana TpRATERNITIES and sororities of Butler university interested themselves in the Clothe-a-Child-for-Christmas plan Thursday, with pledges made by Pi Beta Phi and Delta Delta Delta sororities, and Delta Tau Delta fraternity. The Indianapolis Round Table Club would not suffice its de-

Impeachment of Mellon to Be Demanded By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—A resolution calling for impeachment of Secretary of Treasury Mellon will be introduced in the house in about ten days, Representative Patman (De., Tex.) said today. The charge will be based on an old law forbidding the secretary of the treasury to engage in business. The Texas Democrat several months agoannounced his intentionof seeking Mellon’s impeachment. Secretary Mellon’s friends explained then that a similar charge had been brought against the treasury head when he first took office and Meellon was exeonerated, after investigation by a senat committee. PAY CUT IS FOUGHT No Agreement Reached on Railroads’ Plea. By United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 11.—Leaders of the nation’s railway workers still were at loggerheads today on whether to accept the railroads’ suggestion of a voluntary 10 per cent wage cut. After arguments since Wednesday, no decision had been reached and the prospect was none would be before tonight. A subcommittee of four, representing the four major divisions of union railway labor, was appointed at noon to draw into form a recommendation based on the discussions. The subcommittee was instructed to report, if possible to the committee of eighty-four, which would report to the main group of 1,500 delegates at 4 p. m. so the wage cut question can be brought to a vote. ROOSEVELT BACK HOME Returns From Vacation, Refusing to Talk About Politics. By United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 11.—Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt returned today from a three weeks’ vacation in Warm Springs, Ga., and sought to evade political questions with a dissertation on southern agriculture and finally professed himself as greatly surprised that he was being considered as a presidential possibility.

mands for Christmas and took another child. ‘ We’re back again,” telephoned employes of the Wadley company, “and with the memory of last year’s Clothe-a-Child campaign still with us. Just want to keep that spirit going in the next year. Give us a boy and a girl.” Then there was Man in a Hurry. He was going places and doing things and he ran into The Times office. "Here's ten dollars. Clothe-a-

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Bills to Alter Dry Law Introduced; Hull Teils of Beer Test. By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—A series of bills designed to alter the prohibition law appeared in congress today, while Representative Hull (Rep., 111.), regaled the house with an account of how he drank four pints of “muchin” beer before breakfast. The prohibition bills were offered by Representative Amlie (Rep., Wis.), and Senator Hawes (Dem., Mo.). Amlie’s bill resembles the suggestions for prohibition modification made by John J. Raskob, chairman of the Democratic national committee. Left to States Amlie's measure would leave to che states definition of “intoxicating liquor” under the eighteenth amendment. In states with no enforcement acta, the Volstead law would apply. In states with enforcement acts, enforcement would be under the state laws with their own definitions of “intoxicants.” Hawes proposed four measures. Two would change the definition of intoxicating liquor to liquor intoxicating in fact, instead of liquor containing a certain percentage of alcohol. Another bill would remove restrictions upon amount of liquor a physician may prescribe. The fourth would place prohibition agents under bond “for faithful performance of duty and protection of persons and property against illegal acts.” Tells of Beer Test Hull explained that he was in Stockholm during the summer. While not a drinking man, he said, he decided to get some evidence upon the effects of beer. He went to a brewery before breakfast, and, under medical supervision, consumed four pints of beer, "It did not affect me mentally or physically,” he informed the assembled house. “So, honestly, I can come before the congress of the United States and make an affidavit that it is my judgment that beer containing 3.2 per cent of alcohol by weight (the percentage in the beer he consumed) will not intoxicate.” photo hooverTcabinet President Is “Taken” With AH Members of Official Family. By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—President Hoover was photographed today with all members of his cabinet. It was the first group photograph of the “official family” since Labor Secretary William N. Doak joined the cabinet.

Child! for me. Haven’t got time to do it myself. No name. Merry Christmas to you,” he called and left as his bill fell on a desk. ana WANT to be one of those with Christmas inside you? Then call the Clothe-a-Child editor of The Times, Riley 5551, or write. New pledges to the campaign follow: Indianapolis Round Table (another child). Mrs. Eddie Mever. 3<>t<> North Capitol avenue, member or Pritchett’s Girls’ Bowline team. Kappa Kappa Sirma sorority. Girls of Second Floor. Indiana Trust buildinr. Rho Gamma Chi class. Riverside Methodist church. Office employes of Wadley Company (boy and *iri). Man In A Horry. C. W. Commisky. Pi Beta Phi sorority. Butler university. (Other donors on P*fe ?2)

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PRISON CHIEF TAKEN IN CAR AS HOSTAGE Desperate Thugs Beat I Locks Off Gates in Mad Dash for Freedom. GIVE UP IN CORNFIELD Seize Shotguns From Two Hunters, Battle Posse Before Surrender. | By United Press LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Dec. 11.—Six convicts, in a | ruthless gamble for their liberty, enjoyed but four hours of freedom today before they were captured by posses. Their capture came, however, only after they had shot and dangerously wounded Warden Thomas B. White of the Leavenworth federal penitentiary, whom they had taken with them as hostage. Announcement of the capture was made by S. H. Eckholdt, secretary to the warden. Eckholdt told the United Press at 1:05 p. m.: “Word has just been received of capture of the convicts.” The capture was made in a cornfield fifteen miles, or more, west of Leavenworth, the warden’s secretary said. Deputy Is Wounded Almost immediately after Eckholdt made the announcement, an automobile sped west from Leavenworth. Reports were received that James Galvin, deputy warden, leading a posse, had been wounded. White was brought to the Cushing hospital here, his left arm blown off. He had been found along the roadside near a schoolhouse fifteen miles west of here. Physicians, after examination of the warden, expressed belief his wounds would not prove fatal. E. H. Echtold, secretary to Warden White, announced that one of ! the men who escaped was Tom Underwood, sentenced to twenty-five years from Minnesota after a robbery there. Another prisoner’s last name was Brown, the secretary said. He said a check was being made of the prisoners to determine names of theothers who escaped. The announcement from the warden’s secretary was not supplemented by further details. There was one report that the men had split in two groups and that word to the warden’s office meant only one group of the fleeing convicts was caught. Warden Is Kidnaped Appearing suddenly in the warden’s office after 9 a. m„ the prisoners fo’ ced him to march out of the prison gates ahead of them. One report said they carried revolvers or rifles. Another said they had a supply of nitrogylcerin and threatened to “blow the whole place up’* if the warden did not go with them. Passing through the gates, the convicts jammed 'hem shut and battered the lock so that pursuit was blocked me jentarily. The six convic j, with the warden still ahead of ' iem, ran down the driveway a sh,rt distance, entered the warden’s car and drove hastily away. They swung the automobile to the open Kansas prairie as they drove oQt of the prison grounds. The fugitives raced a short distance along a road west of the prison, turned on a side road, and there their car mired in the mud. Take Negroes’ Car A moment later two Negro hunters drove down the side road and weie halted by the convicts. The Negroes were forced under threat cf death, to surrender their shotguns and their auto. The Negroes put up no resistance. The convicts entered the commandeered car, pulled the warden along with them, and drove on west. Eight miles west of Leavenworth they paused at a school in the (Turn to Page 20) LAUDS BRITON'S - SPIRIT MacDonald Government Stable, Says Churchill as He Lauds By United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Winston Churchill, former British cabinet minister and famous w r ar correspondent, predicted Ramsay MacDonald’s government would remain in power for the next five years, when he arrived here today on the Europa. “We have a stable government and a loyal people and it will last for years,” he said. “The vote in the last election was the most remarkable vote I’ve ever seen. Hundreds of thousands of the poorest of the poor went out and voted for cuta in the dole.”

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