Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 149, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 November 1932 — Page 6

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U. $. SYSTEM IS MENACED, SAYSHOOVER Democrat Theories Seen as Threat to ‘Destroy Foundations.’ (Continued From Page One) tion to our whole conception of the American system,” as the purpose of his opponents. Mr. Hoover was introduced to his audience in New York by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, widow of the late President. It was one of the most enthusiastic gatherings of his followers yet held during his campaign, and although they had strained against police lines for hours before they were permitted to crush through and into the great arena, their enthusiasm was not so abated but that they could give him a six-teen-minute ovation before permitting him to speak. Lone Heckler Ejected He paid a graceful tribute to Mrs. Rooseyelt, and for a moment was Interrupted by the lone, pioing voice of a young heckler in the gallery, who promptly was hustled out by police and secret service operatives. Outside, another crowd of 20,000 struggled vainly to reach the lobby of the Garden, but were forced to content themselves with listening to the speech from a series of loud speakers covering three square blocks. A second overflow meeting was more comfortably -seated in Carnegie hall. “This campaign is more (han a contest between two men,’’ President Hoover said. “It is more than a contest between two parties. It is a contest between two philosophies of government. “Our economic system has received abnormal, shocks during the past three years, which temporarily dislocated its normal functioning,” said Mr. Hoover. “These shocks have in large sense come from without our borders, but I say to you that our system of government has enabled us to take such strong action as to prevent the disaster which would otherwise have come to our nation.” List Progressives as Foes

The President urged his listeners to look further into “what revolutionary changes have been proposed by the candidates themselves.” “We must look,” he said, “into the type of leaders who are campaigning for the Democratic ticket, whose philosophies have been well known all their lives, whose demand for a change in the American system is frank and forceful ... I refer particularly to Senator Norris, Senator La Follette, Senator Cutting, Senator Huey Long, Senator Wheeler, William R. Hearst and other exponents of a social philosophy different from the traditional American one. “Unless these men feel assurance of support to their ideas they certainly would not be supporting these candidates and the Democratic party. “The zeal of these men indicates that they have sure confidence that they will have a voice in the administration of our government.” St. Louis Trip Next By United Press CHICAGO, Nov. I.—President Hoover will speak at Springfield, 111., Friday afternoon and at St. Louis, Mo., Friday night, but plans thereafter up to election day are indefinite, it was said today at Republican national headquarters. Mr. Hoover is to speak from Washington over a west coast radio hookup tonight. Whether his midwestern trip will be continued westward to Palb Alto, Cal., his official residence, however, is uncertain.

HIKE BURLESQUE PRICES TO KEEP OUT YOUTHS Higher Admission Rates May Keep Out Boys, Board Decides. It’s going to cost youth more to attend two of the city's three burlesque shows. Higher admission prices may tend to keep some younger persons out of the theaters, was the theory upon which the board of safety proceeded today. Representatives of all three theaters attended a board meeting today. At a meeting last week board members used such phrases as “rank” and “heavy with dirty jokes,” in discussing the burlesque show situation. It was decided “something should be done about it.” Hence, today’s conference. The board promises that, "We will watch the costumes closely.” One of the theaters charges admission prices considerably higher than the others, and it will make no change, while the two will raise prices slightly.

PURSE, $47 ARE STOLEN S2O Pair of Glasses Taken, Secretary Reports to Police. A purse containing $47 and a S2O pair of eyeglasses, belonging to Miss Ida Bradford, 3702 North Illinois street, were stolen Monday from a downtown office where she is employed as a secretary, she reported to police today. "AVOID UGLY PIMPLES Does a pimply lace embarrass you? Get a package of Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin should begin to clear after you have taken the tablets a few nights, if you are like thousands of others. Help cleanse the blood, bowels and liver with Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the successful substitute for calomel; there's no sickness or pain after taking them. Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do that which calomel does, and just as effectively, but their action is gentle and safe instead of severe and irritating. Thousands who take Olive Tablets are never cursed with a “dark brown taste.” a bad breath, a dull, listless, “no good” feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad disposition, pimply face. Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound; known by their olive color. Dr. Kdward* spent years among Patients afflicted with liver and bowel complaints and Olive Tablets are the Immensely effective result. Take nightly for a week. Sea how much better you feel and look. lfic, 80c, flOc.—Advertisement.

DIRGE SOUNDS OVER ‘SUNBEAM’ Old-Timers Recall Heyday of River Boat, Fire Victim

i-ears S aßo! y h fire ''has^'ended*^ her * the river’s yesteryears has given sh . the* f ”lunSem * ’ boats that would have heckled the 1" AUGHTER and a blaring -- -■ . . 12,000 ATTEND LEGION’S drowned out the swish- POST’S MARDI GRA!

The White river sidewheeler, the •'Sunbeam,'’ is gene. A veteran of many gay Broad Ripple outings, the boat went to obscurity in a river lagoon a few years ago. Now fire has ended her career. Although her end was not as tragic as that of her predecessor, the ' Sunshine,' 1 the ‘'Sunbeam’s'’ passing opens the chapter of memory to hundreds. BY JAMES A. CARVIN T AUGHTER and a blaring k nd drowned out the swishing c. t the waters. The banks of White river were lined with hundreds, who waved and cheered in the sunlight. It was the “Sunbeam’s” maiden voyage. And it was one of the great events of 1918 to Indianapolis and Marion county. Broad Ripple and White river again offered the thrill of “being on board.” Children, and many of their parents, who did not know the feel of a rocking boat, waited their chance to ride. On the banks were uniforms of olive drab and khaki. They represented some of Indianapolis’ soldiers on furlough, who forgot the worries of war to see the Sunbeam’s first voyage up the river. That was fourteen years ago. Today the story is one of memories, for the hull of the Sunbeam—a charred, water-soaked mass—bobs on the water of a hidden lagoon near Broad Ripple. Fire Sunday brought an end to the vessel, which once was the signal for festivity and gayety.

a a a MONTHS before the Sunbeam, a side-wheeler, was launched, the river held the appearance of a shipyard. The clatter of hammers and the whine of saws gave pleasure-seekers the information that soon there would be another source of entertainment. Hundreds gathered for the day when its stern split the water, as the vessel slipped from its temporary ways. The boat glistened with white paint. Its bells clanged and new deck chairs were reflected in the river’s surface. Then came the maiden trip and other similar trips up the river and back, multiplied by hundreds as the years passed. On her first trip, Captain Ben Stockdale stood at the wheel. The Sunbeam was his creation. He had come from boating on the Ohio to command this queen of White River. He had supervised modeling and building of the craft. He had brought to Indianapolis the pleasures of the future. Present at the launching were George Brattain, 6059 Carrollton avenue, and J. D. Sullivan, now of Victoria, Tex., the two owners. These men had conceived the idea of building the Sunbeam as an additional attraction to their amusement business. nan BRATTAIN, at his home today, recounted memories of the “Sunbeam” in past years. For seventeen years he owned the boathouse at Broad Ripple, providing canoes, pillows and paddles to Indianapolis swains of high collars. and ankle-length trousers so that they might enjoy an afternoon or evening beneath the moonlight with the ‘•only girl.” Four years ago he disposed of his interests in the business and the “Sunbeam.” The boat, stripped of all valuable equipment, was abandoned in a lagoon north or the park, its days of pleasure-giving ended except for adventurers who sneaked aboard.

But in the ten years of service, preceding her retirement, there was enough laugKter, music and gayety in the Sunbeam’s history to make her content. Those years had eased the pangs of her final desertion. There were the evenings when a fraternity or club would take over the boat for an evening. An orchestra would be provided, Japanese lanterns would swing gaily from the upper deck, and for hours the Sunbeam would be turned into a floating dance palace. And then there were the everyday business trips back and forth from Broad Ripple to Ravenswood, when the Sunbeam afforded residents of the two river resorts a dependable means of

Upper—The Sunbeam at the Broad Ripple dock before one of her summer White river excursions. Inset Alfred Metsker, former Indianapolis youth, arid one-time river pilot, who was the hero of a White river disaster. Lower (left) —The old Broad Ripple city hall that stood in the heyday of river boating. Center— THE holiday spirit would return on Sundays, when a horde of pleasure-seekers descended on the park for a day’s oufcing. No picnic was complete without a trip on the “Sunbeam.” Loaded to the rails on both decks, the “Sunbeam” majestically made the’round trip while Indianapolis youngsters experienced the thrill of being “on the water.” On every trip the “Sunbeam” was escorted by a fleet of canoes piloted by thrill-seeking bathers. Paddling furiously, canoers would gain proper position on the course, to “ride the waves” caused by the side-paddles of the ship. Their exploits also were a source of joy tp the passengers, who cheered and applauded, although secretly hoping that an unexpected wave would give the “showqffs” a ducking. Old-time residents along the river, while on the subject of the Sunbeam, recall an accident which nearly became one of the city’s major tragedies. It was caused by canoeists, although the Sunshine, predecessor of the Sunbeam by many years, figured in the event. And as they talked today, they recalled proudly how Alfred Metsker, then a boy in his teens and now the owner of Maple Farm, near Rochester, became the hero of the occasion.

a a a TOURING the summers, Mets-* ker, an expert swimmer, earned spending money working at Broad Ripple park. On numerous occasions, he piloted the Sunshine on her river trip under the direction of Frank Norvell, the boat’s captain. One day, with a capacity crowd aboard, a pair of canoeists attracted attention by cutting capers among the waves. The performance was so interesting that there was a rush of passengers to one side of the boat, and the strain proved too great, causing the Sunshine to “break in two.’” Many persons fell or were pushed into the water. Some

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Tom Metsker, who, before his death, was the marshal of Broad Ripple and guardian of river outings. Right—The old city jail which recent l v was torn down, after years oi service. The lower photo is that of a modern structure of Broad Ripple —the bank at 6235 Bcllefontaine street. couldn’t swim, and all were handicapped by their clothing. Young Metsker arose to the occasion by leaping into the water and seizing the nearest victims of the accident. He succeeded in getting several ashore and returned with a plank which supported others, until a rescue party could be organized. ana TT'OR his valor he was accorded the recognition of a hero in the next day’s newspapers and also received a more substantial reward from his employers. His mother, Mrs. Samantha Metsker, still lives at 6115 Broadway. Metsker’s father was the late Thomas F. Metsker, town marshal, years ago. It was in that era, marred only by the World war, that the dream

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of the “Sunbeam” became reality. But those days are gone. And, now, the last reminder of the river’s yesteryears has given way to roaring motor-propelled boats that would have heckled the “Sunbeam’s” regal reign. And the “Sunbeam’s” gone. 2,00 CT ATTEN D~LEG lON’S POSTS MARDI GRAS Dancing, Vaudeville and Awarding of Prizes Feature Ball. The annual Mardi Gras ball of the Bruce P. Robinson post, No. 133, American Legion, was attended by approximately 2,000 persons Monday night, in Tomlinson hall. Dancing, vaudeville and the award of prizes for the best Halloween costumes, featured the ball. The Indianapolis auxiliary drum corps, under the leadership of Mrs. Christina McClarey, entertained the guests. Honor guests were James F. Barton, national adjutant; Russell Cook, national Americanization director, and Mrs. Sylvia Pittman, state president of the legion auxiliary.

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'WHIP OF FEAR’ IS UNDER FIRE OF ROOSEVELT

Democrat Nominee Tells Unemployment Program at Boston. (Continued From Page One) But as the people have responded to our program with enthusiasm he recognized that we were boti candidates. .And then dignity died. “At Indianapolis he spoke of my arguments—misquoting them. But at Indianapolis he went further. He abandoned argument for personalities.” At this point Roosevelt explained that “in the presence of a situation like this, I am tempted to reply in kind. I shall not yield to the temptation to w’hich the President yielded. Crack Whip of Fear “On the contrary I reiterate my respect for his person and his office. But I shall not be deterred even by the President of the. United States from the discussion of grave national issues, and submitting to them the truth about their national affairs—however unpleasant that truth may be.” Commenting on the economic situation, Roosevelt then added that “the administration attempts to undermine reason through fear—to tell us the world will come to an end on Nov. 8 if they are not returned to power for four years more.

“They crack,” he asserted, “the •whip of fear’ over the backs of American voters.” New Breed of Statesmen Declaring that even Ambassador Andrew Mellon in England “invokes the same sinister threat, and seeks to spread it to the rest of the civilized world,” the Governor then told the story of the Roman senator, who threw himself into a chasm to save his country.

“These gentlemen are of anew j breed,” he observed. “They are willing to throw their country into 1 a chasm to save themselves.” In elaborating upon his charge of a Republican campaign of intimidation, the Governor insisted that certain industrialists were joining in “the chorus of fear initiated by the President, secretary of the treasury, and the Republican national committee, telling their employes that if they fail to support the Administration of President Hover, such jobs as they have will be in danger.” He said that the Hoover administration neglected to take advantage of the suggestions in the fivepoint program for unemployment relief, which was drawn up during the 1922 depression under the leadership of the President, who then was secretary of commerce.

\ Program Outlined Roosevelt then offered his program for relief, embodying among other things, the following: 1. Aid to meet the immediate distress. 2. Permanence of employment through scientific planning. 3. Expediting of actual construction of federal public works. He called also for a co-ordinated

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Butler Registrar Hit by Auto, Critically Injured

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system of employment exchanges, the advance planning of public works, and unemployment reserves. Roosevelt at Providence By United Press PROVIDENCE. R. 1., Nov. 1. Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, on his campaign tour through southern New England, came to the capital of Rhode Island today, expressing confidence that this state will be in the Democratic column next Tuesday, as it w r as in 1928. Police estimated that nearly 50.000 lined the streets through which the Democratic nominee passed. Escapes Accident By United Press NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass., Nov. I.—The automobile carrying Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt on his tour of southern New England almost became involved in an accident near the Plainville line today. A car which had been parked by the roadside cut in front of the Roosevelt machine in trying to get into line with the motorcade, and for a moment it appeared that the Governor's car might hit a pole. Expert maneuvering by the chauffeur averted a possible mishap, however. DETECTIVE NEAR DEATH Chauncey A. Manning, Veteran Officer, Is Moved to Hospital. 11l for several months with heart disease, Chauncey A. Manning, veteran detective, is in a critical condition today at Methodist hospital to where he w-as moved Monday from his home ’at 2430 Brookside parkway, North drive. For twenty-five years he was a member of the Indianapolis police department and later was head of the state bureau of criminal investigation. .

HOWARD DENIES STORY Typo President Declares He Was Not at Hoover Meeting. Charles P- Howard, president of the International Typographical Union, today said he was not at the Butler fieldhouse Friday night when President Hoover sppke. According to reports, Howard was introduced with other labor leaders, from the platform. Howard said he was not in the city that night, although he had an invitation to attend.

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Sarah E. Cotton Suffers Fractured Skull and Broken Arm. Miss Sarah E. Cotton. 60, of 22* East Forty-sixth street, Butler uni- ' versity registrar, is in a critical condition today at city hospital of injuries incurred Monday night when she was struck by ari auto at Forty-sixth and Meridian streets. She is suffering from a-fractured skull, a broken arm and internal injuries. John Bertermann Jr., 20, of 5881 Washington boulevard, driver of the car, was released today on a technical assault and battery charge. Search is being conducted by police for driver of a second car. believed to have caused the accident. Car Swerves, Hits Woman

When struck. Miss. Cotton was crossing the street in a driving rain, shielding herself with an umbrella. She was en route from the university to the East Forty-second street address, where she makes her home with Miss Cflrie M. Meredith, secretary to Dr. Walter Scott Athearn, president of Butler. Bertermann said he was driving north in Meridian street when he saw Miss Cotton step from the curb. A second car, being driven south, swerved to the wrong side of the street, striking Miss Cotton and throwing her into the path of Bertermann’s car, police were told. Her head struck the handle of the door of Bertermann’s car.

Picked Up Unconscious Bertermann said that he stopped within fifteen feet and went to Miss Cotton’s assistance. He wrapped her in his overcoat, carried her to the curb and then went to a nearby residence and called police and an ambulance. Driver of the second car escaped, meanwhile, Bertermann said. Miss Cotton was unconscious when taken to city hospital. Her identity was not learned until an hour later when Mrs. Athearn,* hearing that the accident victim resembled Miss Cotton, hurried to the hospital. Os wide acquaintance among students and alumni, Miss Cotton began her twenty-first year as registrar at the university in Ssptember.

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