Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 55, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 July 1932 — Page 9

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BUSTLING CITY OWES LIFE TO TOBACCO KING Reynolds’ Advanced Ideas Built Winston-Salem From Small Town. ONCE PEDDLED ‘PLUG’ Father of Tragedy Victim Amassed Fortune of Hundred Millions. By United Press WINSTON-SALEM, N. C., July 14.—Richard J. Reynolds, father of Z. Smith Reynolds, whose death has focused attention on the Reynolds family, built from a plug of North Carolina tobacco one of the country’s great fortunes. The family originated in the Piedmont section of Virginia. Richard J. Reynolds’ father—Smith’s grandfather—used to “peddle plug tobacco” there, old residents of Winston-Salem relate. There still are people in this region who remember when young Richard Reynolds came down out of Virginia, Selling plug tobacco, and finally established himself in the little village Os Salem, it was largely a religious colony in its early days and had not attained its distinguished hyphenated name of today. . Reynolds established a little plant for the preparation of plug tobacco. Negroes did much of the work. It took only a few of them at first. But the business grew. Reynolds began cutting up the plug for pipe smoking. Year after he expanded. Introduces Tinned Tobacco Then, in the early part of the present century, he had an idea. The country was given a tinned tobacco. Its introduction is reputed to have marked the institution of modern advertising sales methods into the tobacco business. The impetus given pipe smoking by the advertising of this tobacco had great returns for Reynolds. Soon his factory was expanding over much of Winston-Salem and the banks were beginning to bulge with Reynolds’ money. Then, about 1912, he is credited with having conceived the need for a cigaret of low price. A special cigaret resulted. To this he applied the same extensive advertising methods which had brought success to the tobacco. He applied one more idea. The Reynolds factories were to concentrate on the one cigaret on a quantity production basis. People here contend that here was the beginning of the present era of cigaret smoking and that the American Tobacco Company took Reynolds’ idea and amplified it. Cigarets by Millions Reynolds’ cigarets today are turned out by the millions. It is said here that, despite the depression, the income of the Reynolds Tobacco Company has increased at a rate of approximately $2,000,000 a year since 1929. All the Reynolds tobacco industries are concentrated in WinstonSalem. Almost in the business section, one finds block after block of warehouses and factories with the Reynolds label and all busy. The aroma of good tobacco hangs over the city. It can be detected for miles when the wind is in the right direction. It is estimated that today 16.000 people are dependent upon the pay rolls of the Reynolds industry in Winston-Salem, out of a population of some 75,000. Reynolds is credited with a benevolent attitude toward his employes. Large numbers of pensioners draw their regular pay checks from the company. Negroes and whites are treated alike in that regard. Intricate modern machinery has been developed.

Largest in Country Today the village which was but a tiny place when Reynolds came here with his plug tobacco is said to be the largest tobacco center in the country. While he was pioneering in tobacco, Reynolds also was establishing a dynasty on the outskirts of Winston-Salem. Clustered around Reynolds, the Reynolds home, are the homes of others of the relationship. The officials of the tobacco company reside here. They are a democratic lot. Every one knows them. Will Reynolds, a brother of Richard, and weil-known sportsman, is “Mr. Will” to the townspeople. James Dunn, a brother of Mrs. Reynolds, is “Uncle Jim." Reynolds died about 1918, leaving an estate of more than $100,000,000. His will gave each of his children an Income of $50,000 a year, provided that for each dollar his sons earned, two dollars should be added, and placed the rest of the fortune, after numerous small bequests, in trust to be divided equally among the children as they attained the age of 28. There were four children—Mrs. Charles Babcock and Mrs. Henry Walker Bagley of New York and Philadelphia: Richard J. Reynolds Jr., and Smith, the youngest. ATTACK TRAM ‘UNION’ Street Car Employes to Protest “Representation” Plan. Protests against the employes representation plan of Indianapolis Railways, Inc., will be voiced at a meetings of street car men tonight at 8 and at 2 Griday morning at 312 East Washington street. Speakers will be Adolph Fritz, Indiana State Federation of Labor secretary, and Frank P. Baker, criminal judge, and former attorney for the railway union. James Green. Union employe, opened the battle against the plan which was submitted to the employes last week for their approval.

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TREATY READY ON WATERWAY Accord Near on 1,000-Mile Sea-Lakes Link. By United Bren* WASHINGTON, July 14.—American and Canadian diplomats were rushing work today on the final treaty for construction of the world’s greatest waterway, the St. Lawrence waterway connecting Great Lakes and river ports with the sea, and giving them easier access to the markets of Europe. Preliminary terms for building the 1,000-rrtfle seaway have been agreed upon by the two countries. The White House said the final treaty would be ready for signature “at an early date.” An authoritative source informed the United Press that the agreement set the cost of the project at about $800,000,000, twice as much as the Panama canal cost. Total cost is to be divided equally between the United States and Canada, but each will be allowed credits for work already done. Canada has completed more work than this country. She will be given a $120,000,000 credit for the Welland canal, which will become a unit of the new waterway. The channel in the international section of the river is to be twentyseven feet deep, with a thirty-foot channel at all permanent structures such as locks. COLUMBIANS PICNIC Annual Outing Is Held at Ulen Country Club. Annual picnic of members of the Columbia Club and their families was held today at the Ulen Country Club, Lebanon. Families will compete for the Henry C. Ulen trophy. The award goes to the family winning the most honors in various events. The family winning the trophy three times keeps it for permanent possession. The program began at 11 a. m. and will close tonight.

Upholds Art Efforts Not Appreciated, So Decorator Will Bolt Party.

THE Indiana Democratic Club may decorate its interior as it sees fit, and ban all interior decorators who differ with them. And, if the carping interior decorator arises under the alleged influence of ‘’moonshine" to argue with them he may be arrested on the club’s private property, but a municipal judge, even though he’s a Republican, can do nothing about it, for the law says, “whosoever is intoxicated on private property can not be arrested without the use of a search warrant by police.” These points came up Wednesday when John Doe, alias Ed Hinton, 3014 English avenue, faced William Henry Harrison, judge pro tern., in municipal court on a charge of drunkenness. Hinton, police testified, was arrested in the club at the Sign-of-the Rooster for giving the unofficial major-domo of the club, Joel Baker, criminal court investigator. the “Old Ned” for having him arrested in another trial. Club members in the other fracas charged Hinton became in-# tcxicated and stacked the club's furniture as he saw fit. His slapstick method of interior decorating caused the club to prosecute Hinton in municipal court. The judge discharged him on Wednesday. And Hinton hinted that he will take his unappreciative art in interior decoration to another political party. And that, as far as he is concerned, the club and its “majordomo” can “go to and staf put.”

Beer Scoops Foam Again; Lash of Mussolini Breaks Strike

By United Press CHICAGO. July 14.—The great beer strike went up in a lot of foam today. It was nipped in the bud by the much-harassed “syndicate” that once boasted A1 Capone as its leader. The end came Just in time to save the parched throats of thirsty Chicagoans in the summer's first real heat wave. The strike, which involved beer

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SENATE FACES SHOWDOWN ON LIQUORISSUE Glass of Virginia Carries Fight Over Prohibition to Republicans. MAY DELAY ADJOURNING Organized Drys Gather to Decide Which Candidate Gets Their Votes. BY LEO R. SACK Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON, July 14.—While prohibition leaders confer in Washington today on methods to throw the organized drys behind the presidential, candidacy of Herbert Hoover and against Franklin D. Roosevelt, a fight for submission of a constitutional amendment to repeal the eighteenth amendment was being organized in the senate. If it succeeds, prospective adjournment of congress Saturday will be delayed until the house can accept or reject the measure. The prohibition board of strategy, which lost two fights at Chicago in its efforts to prevent both conventions from adopting any sort of an anti-prohibition plank, is meeting today and Friday to make the best of a bad situation. Neither party platform appeals to the uncompromising prohibitionists and they may avoid a decision as between parties, although, as between candidates, Hoover’s lack of declarations thus far are more satisfactory than Roosevelt’s frank acceptance of the Democratic repeal platform. But until Hoover discusses prohibition in his acceptance speech, the board of strategy will withhold decision. Glass Demands Action Meanwhile, Senator Carter Glass (Dem., Va.), one of the leaders in the successful fight to pigeonhole the Bingham 2.75 per cent beer bill, has introduced a repeal resolution to carry out the pledge of the Democratic and Republican platforms. Prevented by Senator Norris (Rep., Neb.) from obtaining immediate consideration, glass announced he will call up his measure again. Aside from repealing the eighteenth amendment, Glass’ plan reserves to each state the regulation of the liquor traffic, except by sale through so-called “saloons,” which are prohibited, and it prohibits transportation of liquors from wet to dry states. Glass says his proposal is not a “mere gesture,” but is an attempt to carry out the purposes of the Democratic platform, as well as the one agreed to by the Virginia Democratic convention. “It is a proposition,” he said, “which no Republican who is disposed to be guided by party declaration can resent or resist. It is a declaration in conformity largely with the Democratic platform.” Test for Repul .loans Glass announced that he seeks to “test the good faith and sincerity” of Senator Bingham and other Republicans “who have been engaged in testing the sincerity of the Democratic party.” "Glass denied his resolution was “political retaliation” against Bingham, because he had placed Democrats “on the spot” earlier in the week, when they voted against his beer plan, but he admitted that his measure might be regarded as “retaliation.” Democrats, smarting under the reported loss of prestige they suffered when they evaded a direct vote on the Bingham resolution, are rejoicing because they believe Glass is turning the tables on the Republicans. Vincent Bendix Divorce Looms By United Press CHICAGO, July 14.—Mrs. Vincent Bendix, wife of the motor and airplane manufacturer, announced she would file suit for divorce today. A property settlement reputed to be in the neighborhood of $2,000,009 has been arranged out of courts, Mrs. Bendix said.

Trade Acceptance Use Is Urged to Help Industry

By Scripps-Howard Newspaper AV o NEW YORK, July 14.—A campaign to provide quick cash for industry in place of torpid credit accounts spread over the nation today, with appointment of bankers’ committees in each of the twelve federal reserve districts to urge broader use of trade acceptances. Wall street experts believe that, by this plan, a large part, if not most, of the $60,000,000,000 in business purchases of a normal year can be transformed into a cash basis. Trade acceptances have been used ordinarily as a last resort to transform an open account into cash, but the new plan contemplates using it generally—and in place of taxable bank checks, incidentally—in buying and selling of goods. Many of the larger industries already have accepted the plan. Robert H. Bean, executive secretary of the American Acceptance

truck drivers and their helpers, started last Saturday. A wage reduction was the cause. When the weekly pay-off came, drivers found only SIOO in place of the usual $125, helpers wan* cut to SSO from the accustomed $75. “It’s the depression,” one of the suave syndicate officials explained to his irate employes. “We have to keep this corporation in liquid condition. Collections are terrible.

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PROHIBITION IS ONE BIG RIDDLE Scores of Plans Are Advocated to Replace Dry Laws

This is the last of four stories on the history of prohibition, made especially timely by the recent action of the Republican and Democratic national conventions. BY BRUCE CATTON NEA Service Writer WHETHER the end of prohibition as a national policy is actually any nearer today than it was in 1920 is something that only time—and, possibly, the coming election —can tell. One thing, though, is obvious: Tactics of both the wets and the drys have changed profoundly in the last few years. As has been seen, prohibition went into effect with hardly a dissenting vote, aside from the plaintive cries of the brewers’ and distillers’ associations. No prominent political leader lifted his voice to denounce it; no party even suggested that the question of repeal or modification was worth debating. In 1924 there was no wet-dry issue in the presidential campaign. The way in which the Smith-McAdoo cohorts cut each other’s throats at Madison Square Garden saw to that. In 1928 both parties had dry platforms, but one candidate generally was recognized as a dry while the other generally was recognized as a wet. Since then things have happened fast. Witness the 1932. Democratic and Republican platforms. # n tt NO longer are the wets simply demanding a change. They are getting down to cases now and offering specific suggestions as to the way in which a change should be brought about. They actually are basing their policy on the assumption that something is going to be done about prohibition and that the chief problem now is that of how and what. At the same time, in some sections of the dry camp a change in strategy has become apparent. Until very recently, no friend of prohibition would consent to any proposal that the amendment be submitted to any kind of vote. Lately, however, many dry leaders (though by no means all of them) have stated frankly their desire to have anew vote on the subject. Some of them, as devoutly in

Conflict Will Be Waged on Public Pay Slashes

Members of the Indiana house of representatives drew their lines today preparatory to a battle on reduction of salaries of all public employes. The fight broke to the surface in a house ways and means committee meeting ending in recommendation for passage of a bill reducing salaries of legislators from $lO to $8 a day. After stormy debate, the house moved the wage cut bill forward before an impending flood of bills affecting salaries of all persons on the public pay roll. Leading opponent of the bill cutting legislators’ salaries was Repreresentative Delph McKesson, PlyDROP LEGION POST New York Unit Disciplined for Bonus Stand. By United Press NEW YORK, July 14.—The Willard Straight post of the American Legion in New York City, which denounced the “Washington lobby” conducted by representatives of the legion to obtain bonus payments, has been suspended by the legion’s New York state executive council, Hugh Gallaher, commander of the post, said. Maurice Stember, adjutant of the state organization, had threatened suspension at the time of the Willard Straight protest. The suspension was ordered in June, it was said.

Council, points out that It would have the effect of putting nearly all business on a cash basis. This, it is hoped, will epeed up production and take up the slack of consumption of the period when goods are in warehouses or on store shelves. The banks would furnish the money. As the trade acceptance—a draft indorsed both by buyer and seller—is one of the most highly valued types of commercial paper, the banks would be provided with opportunity for use of their present stocks of money and credit, through the immediate rediscount operation involved. The council has drawn up a standard form of acceptance, and the Owen D. Young committee and other bankers advocating the change in business methods have approved it. Du Pont, Westinghouse and other large firms already are sending out the forms to their customers.

You’ll have to take the cut. Every conservative business man will tell you the same thing.” THE drivers and helpers were unconvinced. They pointed out that the syndicate still is charging $55 a barrel for beer. They cited the great danger in hauling the loads through the city in these days of vigilant federal enforcement activity.

favor of prohibition as ever, have V || urged that a national referendum \ . % '< yjT %j|v’ ’ ilk on the question be held, so that it V. ~*) \jgt V' can be settled, one way or an- Ijj ' k Confident that a majority of the citizens still are “sold” on prohibition, they are prepared to wel- li? Jilll It is about the ways and means M Hf illllll of holding such vote that much ■ :v - v - MWM nf t.hp riismssiirYn t.nriav is rpntpr-

favor of prohibition as ever, have urged that a national referendum on the question be held, so that it can be settled, one way or another, for good. Confident that a majority of the citizens still are “sold” on prohibition, they are prepared to welcome a test vote. It is about the ways and means of holding such vote that much of the discussion today is’centering. u m m THE most obvious way, perhaps, is to have the wets try to get prohibition out of the Constitution in the same way that the drys got it in—by constitutional amendment. One school urges that congress simply pass and submit to the states for ratification a straightout repeal of the eighteenth amendment. This demand is contained in the Democratic platform. Advocates of this measure point

mouth, Democratic floor leader, who declared sentiment of “the people” is that legislators are “damn fools” for being members of the assembly for $lO a day. Defending the bill, Harry Stamp (Dem.), Roachdale, asserted the only way to begin paring expenses is to start with legislators.. Representative Earl Crawford (Rep.), Milton, charged opponents of the bill with attempting to “profit,” and declared that living expenses of assembly members could be cut in accordance with lower pay. “If we go home with a record of cutting salaries, from tliS Governor down, we’ll be pleasing the people,” declared Representative Sam Benz (Dem.), English Representative Albert Walsman (Dem.), Indianapolis, said he is drawing a bill providing for graduated reductions of all government salaries. His bill will provide cuts of 20 per cent for salaries of $5,000 or more; 15 per cent for wages between $3,500 and $5,000; reduction of 10 per cent of pay from $2,000 to $3,500, and a 5 per cent cut for all employes receiving from $1,400 to $2,000. Stamp urged a flat reduction of 20 per cent for all public employes.

That’s Wright Ketchum Proves That Rum No Bar to Man’s Longevity.

A FACETIOUS note was injected in senate proceedings Wednesday afternoon when petitions pro and con regarding Wright law repeal were being introduced. Senator Anderson Ketchum (Dem.), Greensburg, offered the following: The horse and cow live thirty years. They never touch light wines or beers; Sheep and goats are dead at twenty, They drink no liquor—water plenty; At ten the cat has lost nine lives. On milk and water no man thrives; At five the birds are mostly dead. They look not on the line that’s red; Bugs few days remain on earth, They do not know the cocktail’s worth; But awful, wicked, rum-soaked men, Live three score years and ten. SCHULfTwiNS RECOUNT Hammond Man’s Nomination for Congress Is Upheld. By United Press HAMMOND, July 14.—William T. Schulte, Hammond, held undisputed claim to the Democratic nomination for congressman from the First district today as the result of a recount by the board of canvassers. Frank Martin, Hammond, Schulte’s opponent, demanded the recount after it was announced that Schulte had a plurality of 327. On the recount Schulte’s lead was increased to more than 350. - In his action for the recount, Martin charged fraud dnd error.

For two days not a driver or a helper appeared for work. Joe Fusco and Bert Delaney, directors of the syndicate’s beer business, were frantic. They even were forced to roll a few barrels out themselves. Finally the strikers were persuaded to attend a conference. Arguments in favor of the wage cut were presented. Threats were made.

The turning of the tide against prohibition in 1932 Is illustrated in the above picture, showing delegates at the recent Republican national convention as they demanded a repeal plank. This move failed, but a resubmission plan was inserted in the G. O. P. platform. The Democrats followed a week later with a straight-out repeal plank in their platform. Also shown here are Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut (above), leader of the senate wets, and Senator William E. Borah of Idaho (below), leader of the senate drys in the forthcoming battle.

out that even if the amendment were repealed, the old, pre--1918 state prohibition laws would remain in force. In states which never went dry, the old license laws would remain. States that had voted dry before the adoption of the eighteenth amendment still would be dry. Furthermore, the Webb-Kenyon law would remain to prohibit shipment of liquor from dry states into wet ones. Another school insists that the eighteenth amendment can not be repealed without a carefully thought out substitute measure to take its place. This group suggests that anew amendment to the Constitution be submitted; one that would not only repeal the eighteenth amendment, but that would also set up some new law to ’control the liquor traffic. This is the plan suggested in the Republican platform. This group of course, has a dozen different factions. Some favqr a very simple federal law that would provide for state option. Others have elaborate schemes for federal ownership or control of the liquor traffic through government stores, dispensaries and what-not. Some have drawn up copies of Ontario’s famous liquor law; others would have the federal law more like Quebec’s. n a a THE chief problem is the question, how is the job to be done? The amendment was voted in in the first place in the traditional method. Passing both houses of congress, it went to the states for ratification by the legislatures. When the legislatures of thirtysix states had ratified it, it became law. Some wets, and some drys also, would have any repeal proposition submitted in precisely the same way. But there is room for a lot of argument here. Some wets are opposed sharply to this plan, remembering the influence which the Anti-Saloon League once wielded in every state capital. Some drys are just as sharply opposed to it, feeling that legislatures would not be as responsive to Anti-Saloon League pressure as they used to be. In addition, some members of both camps feel that this method would not provide for a clear expression of opinion by the electorate. In many, if not most states, they

Uruguay and Argentina Order Relations Broken

By United Press A break in diplomatic relations after a series of minor misunderstandings between Uruguay and Argentina, and an attempt to revolt in Ecuador were added toiay to South American political troubles. Ecuador claimed the revolt was quelled and that the country remained loyal to the existing regime. The Brazilian government ap-

“Nerts,” said the strikers, and walked out again. u a a ANOTHER day went by and the situation became desperate. Saloons reported beer supplies vanishing. The recalcitrant drivers were called to a second meeting. But this time the syndicate had a more potent argument ready. A massive Italian, nicknamed “Mussolini,” was present. “Mus-

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assert, the amendment would come before a legislature which had been elected before the measure got through congress; a legislature whose members had not campaigned as wets or drys and who, in many cases, would have no definite idea of the wishes of their constituents on the matter. To avoid this difficulty, a number of leaders on both sides, but especially among the wets, have proposed that congress, in passing the repealing act or the substitute amendment specify that state conventions be called to ratify it. Both major party platforms this year suggest such a measure. n u u STILL others feel that before any change in the law is brought up for definite consideration, there should be som* sort of plebiscite which congress and the legislatures could look to for guidance. Few of these people have submitted concrete plans. Mostly they argue that there should be either a national referendum or a series of state referendums in which the people would be asked to declare whether they favored a continuation of the prohibition law or a drastic revision. After such vote had been held, it is proposed, congress would have enough light on the subject to enable it to pass a law accurately expressing the wishes of the voters. If the law that congress passed called for further consideration by the different states, the legislators also would know just how their constituents felt about it all. ANOTHER way to settle the matter would be to call a national constitutional convention. This idea, however, has had few backers; for such convention would be empowered not only to consider a change in the eighteenth amendment, but also to make any other change in the Constitution it saw fit, and the prohibition issue well might get lost in the shuffle long before the proceedings ended. Finally, there is a group of wets which frankly leaves alteration of the amendment itself out of consideration and urges congress simply to repeal the Volstead act and leave the nation with a constitutional provision for prohibition, but no means of enforcing it. The idea, of course, is that the law would straightway become a dead letter, and that each state could have as much or as little prohibition as its chose by passing its own laws on the matter.

propria ted $1,450,000 to break the revolt in the coffee state of Sao Paulo. President Vargas was said to have refused anything but surrender. Peru started court-martial action against instigators of the revolt at Trupillo, one of the bloodiest in recent years, in which a death roll of more than 200 Included 150 civilians and army officers, massacred in the Trupillo jail.

solini” is an adjuster for the beer corporation. In his hand he held a long whip. Nearby two syndicate guards, revolvers drawn. After an hour’s “argument,” in which the whip figured prominently, the strike was broken. Today the drivers and helpers covered their usual routes. Many had pillows placed on their truck seats and grimaced a bit when the heavy trucks bounced over rough pavement.

SUMNER BANS PRISON LABOR FORJOUNTY Sheriff Hits Back When Commissioners Deny Budget Boost. LAW CITED BY BOARD Legal Right to Use Jail Inmates on Road Work Is Claimed. BY SHELDON KEY “County jail prisoners no longer will work on county roads or projects at county institutions.” This defiant notice of retaliation was handed county commissioner* today by Sheriff Charles Sumner, aroused at criticism commissioners gave his 1932 budget. The break between the sheriff and commissioners resulted from statements concerning Sumner’s request for increases in jail and office operating expenses. Democratic board members indicated they will “put prisoners at hard labor, if they choose.” Defied by Sheriff “We feed the prisoners and have legal right to use them,” declared Commissioner Dow W. Vorhies, when informed that Sumner intended to block the county’s use of labof. Two prison gangs were at work today, one on the tunnel between jail and courthouse, and the other at Julietta insane hospital. “Just let them try to take any prisoner out of the jail,” Sumner warned. "They can say what they please about the law. I'm taking the men off county jobs.” Vorhies charged Sumner with declaring: “I will not save the county any more money by furnishing jail labor.” * "I don’t understand why he should take that attitude. The law is with us. We can use prisoners if we want to,” Commissioner Thomas Ellis said. Items in Sumner’s budget request calling for increases were an appropriation of $28,000 to restore the county road patrol and a few salary increases for employes. He also seeks to put the radio system in operation next year at a cost of $6,000. Statute Is Cited Councilmen struck these items from his 1931 budget. Commissioners cited the Indiana statute on use of prison labor as follows: All able-bodied prisoners, sentenced to any county jail or workhouse, while held for punishment, or non-payment of fine or may put at hard labor upon, public wharves, streets, alleys, or other thoroughfares or public grounds In any city, town in the county where convicted or upon any public highway therein, or upon any other public work, under such rules and regulations as the board of commissioners shall prescribe; and the sheriff or custodian of such prison shall obey aU such rules and regulations. EDUCATION COSTS CUT IS PROPOSED IN BILL' Repeal of Teachers’ Minimum Wage Law Is Sought. Drastic reduction in state educational cost was being considered today in the Indiana house educational committee, following hearing Wednesday on a measure proposing repeal of the teachers’ minimum wage law, requiring payment of at least SBOO a year. A score of teachers and superintendents, including George C. Cole, state superintendent of public instructions, appeared at the hearing to defend the measure. Representative John M. Cantley (Dem.), Logansport, and Hardin S. Linke (Dem.), Columbus, declared teachers' compensation must be reduced. They suggested the minimum wage be cut from SICO to $75 a month. The committee withheld judgment on the bill. AUTO ASSOCIATION IS AGAINST POLICE CUT Asserts State Force Abolition Will Not relieve Motorist. Fight to defeat the house bill of Representative Earl Crawford (Rep.), Milton, providing for abolition of the state police department, one of the legislature's economy measures, was launched today by the Hoosier State Automobile Association. “The motorist pays the entire expense of the 'department, and if it is abolshed it would not relieve the motorists’ tax one dollar,” a statement of the association declares. BEER - SEIZED IN RAID 16 Gallons Found Brewing at English Avenue Address. Seizure of ninety-four quarts of beer in bottles and sixteen gallons brewing was reported by police who Wednesday night raided the home of Gurena Bailey, 2627 English avenue. Bailey was arrested on a blind tiger charge. John Starkey, 3733 East Thirtieth street, was arrested on charges of blind tiger and possessing gaming device when police said they found a pint of alcohol and a 5-cent slot machine. YEGGS’ BOOTY IS~ SSO Break Into Color Company Office, Work Combination on Safe. Office of the Stickney Color Company, 2245 Valley avenue, was looted Wednesday night, the combination worked on the office safe, and SSO taken, A. W. Moody, superintendent, reported today to police. Russell Barry, 2055 North Keystone, reported to police that his home had been entered and a billfold containing $35 taken.