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1205 CHILDREN GLADDENED BY CLOTHE GIFTS Times Clothe-A - Child Drive Surpasses 1933 Mark by 400. $15,000 SPENT IN CITY Mile*of-Dimes Also Sets Record With $3365 on Line. A Mrrrv Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! This was the heartfelt greeting today of hundreds of children in Indianapolis’ less-fortunate families to the city's Good-Fellows. Here's why: ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED and FIVE needy school children of Indianapolis were rescued from winter's rigors and the march of flu and colds today by thousands of genrrous donors to the annual Clothe-A-Child campaign of The Indianapolis Times. FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS was spent, it is estimated, by men and women from every station in life as they joined hands to light the largest number of candles on Clot he-A-Child's Christmas tree in the history of the campaign. The FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS raised to put clothing on underprivileged boys and girls was the largest and most spontaneous Yuletide gift in a city’s history. THE ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED and FIVE boys and girls who wear warm clothing today are wearing that clothing because of thousands of donors of dimes and dollars, shopping time, and a great goodness of heart. FOUR HUNDRED more girls and boys are clothed today than in 1933 because of those donors. Clothe-A-Child touched 806 children dressed in the H 33 Yuletide. Dimes Record Is Broken Mile-of-Dimes, sidewalk Santa of Clothe-A-Child. passed its 1933 mark of $3207 by giving from a city's change-pocket THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED and SIXTYFIVE DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS to Clothe-A-Child. In rain, snow and sleet, the DIME line, famous for miles around, weathered the elements for 12 days and brought an offering of silver pieces .sufficient to rlothe FOUR HUNDRED and FIFTY-SIX children. FTVE HUNDRED and FORTYONE children were clothed by individual donors who sacrificed lunch hours, postponed dates, to go into the homes and take children to city stores to outfit them in clothing as well as in faith that there really is a Santa Claus. ONE HUNDRED and EIGHTYEIGHT children were clothed by cash donors who just couldn't find the time away from their business but who let The Times do their chopping for them. Every Clothe-A-Child dollar and dime was spent in Indianapolis to aid in turning a city's wheels of industry. I,ead Ranks of Donors In the front rank of the parade of individual donors into Clothe-A-Child homes to shop for their own boys and girls were: Real S(lk Hnsierr Mills Pent*.. .> chil|rrn. William H. Block Cos > emnlovf*. && Children. National Malleable and Steel Canting fn.. lit children. I*. Nvrew At Cos.. rmplorpa and f>ounMair* More. It children. Diamond C'hain Dent*., |2 ehildren. Indiana Bell Telephone Cos. emnlove*. fO children. The leader Store. JO children. The work days of employes of those rompames and hundreds of other firms in the city and in the bowling alleys of the city, or wherever Clothe-A-Child breathed its message of good-will, lightened at the remembrance of the grimy hands they held as they led them to their first views, in some rases, of a city’s sights, as well as city's wearing apparel. Then twelve days ago Mile-of-Dimes joined thosp generous individual donors. Dime at a time the sidewalk shrine grew until it reached a few feet over TWENTY rows when it was picked up Christmas Eve. But a group of The Times’ shoppers spent those Dimes while they lay on the sidewaik in front of L. S. Ayres * Cos. and S. S. Kresge Cos. Dimes Mired in Slush And as individual Clothe-A-Child donors rushed Christmas Eve to shop for the boys and girls they had taken for their own. a truck from Brink's Express Cos. backed up to Mile-of-Dimes and collected a city's change-purse to help a child. Long before those dimes, mired in slush, had been counted, the four corners of the city found boys and girls proudly displaying new clothing where only threadbare garments hung before. So Clothe-A-Child says its merriest of MERRY CHRISTMAS today to the men and women who shopped for their children and won't forget the thrill, and to those generous cash donors and those who worshiped at the shnne of dimes. Numerous city organizations gave up food, baskets, toys and clothing to a city's unfortunates and joined with Clothe-A-Child folk to say what has already been said by word, action, or smile, by children who wished vou what we wish vou— MERRY CHRISTMAS! Jailed Man Hangs Self By C nited Press ATLANTA. Dee 25 —The prospect of spending Christmas in jail was so dreary that Walter H. McDonald, 52. hanged himself with his belt from a 6team-pipe in the cell where he was held on charges of disorderly conduct, beating his wife, and resistuy^rresL

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SANTA FINDS RIVAL: STORK DELIVERS 2 CHRISTMAS BABIES

Santa Claus had a stork in his sleigh when he passed through Indianapolis early this morning. The jovial old chap stopped for a moment at 2:30 this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Swanner. 837 Edison-pl, and left a six-pound daughter. On his way back to the North Pole, he stopped at Methodist Hospital at 6:21 and left there a son for Mr. and Mrs. Everett Mullins. 3720 N. Pennsylvania-st. Christmas eve babies include a son bom to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mooreland, 2324 Kenwoodav. at City Hospital, and a son born at 6:59 last night to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dirks, 320 Ken-more-rd.

GIFTS FLOOD WHITE HOUSE 'Buzzie’ and ‘Sistie’ Dali Star for Roosevelt’s Christmas Day. By l nitrd Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.—President Roosevelt dropped for the day his role as head of a nation to become head of a happy family Christmas celebration at the White House. Plans at the executive mansion for the day centered around “Sistie” and “Buzzie” Dali, grandchildren of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt who were celebrating their second Christmas at the mansion. Christmas packages, many of the gifts from people all over the world, were piled high about a brightly lighted and gayly decorated tree. For days mailmen have been delivering thousands of Christmas greetings to the White House. The President, in his annual greetings to thp nation, last night called for a rededication of the country to a unity, not only of states, but. of the minds and hearts of the people. The last year has witnessed the fulfillment of many hopes and “this year again we are entitled to new hopes and npw anticipations lor 1935," the President said. Facing the statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Park, the President spoke to a visible audience of 10.000 persons and to numberless radio hearers. Let "courage and unity” be the spirit of this Christmas, Mr. Roosevelt said, for “it is the way to greater happiness and well-being.” After lighting the huge community Christmas tree the President drove back to the White House. Gathered about him to observe Christmas were his mother, Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt; Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt; all of the presidential family’s five children except Elliott, and "Sistie” and “Buzzie,” children of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt Dali and Curtis B. Dali. President Roosevelt planned to use the holiday calm that follows Christmas to put the finishing touches to his message to Congress, which convenes Jan. 3. CHRISTMAS EVE HERE IS QUIET; 20 IN JAIL Police Make Few Arrests on Liquor Charges. Indianapolis’ observance of Christmas Eve passed quietly, so far as the police department was concerned. Therp were only 20 persons in the city jail awaiting arraignment, in municipal courts. Last year, police records show. 70 offenders were in custody on Christmas morning. Veteran policemen commented on thp few arrests that had been made on intoxication charges. Whether policemen had been lenient or whether there actually was less drinking, no official would say. CHICKEN SERVED TO COUNTY JAIL INMATES Duckling Also on Menu for 210 Prisoners: Carolers Pay Visit. The Christmas spirit today overcame the gloom of prisoners in city prison and Marion County jail. Chicken and duckling were on today's menu for the 210 prisoners in the county jail, outside the walls of which last night choristers from Oak Hill Tabernacle. 2124 Roosevelt -av. sang Christmas carols. Fourteen of the prisoners in the county jail are held on murder charges. Among them are Willie Mason, crippled safe cracker and accused in the submachine-gun slaying of Police Sergeant Lester Jones, and Edward 'Foggy) Dean, held in connection with the same criifte. FAMILY OF FIVE IS * INJURED IN CAR CRASn All Recovering Rapidly From Effects of Collision With Trolley. Five persons today were recovering from injuries received last night in a collision of an automobile and a street car at New York and Ful-ton-sts. The injured are Roy Angle, 39. of 915 E. St. Clair-st; his wife, Mrs. Alice Angle, and their children, Roy Jr.. 5; Barbara Ann. 2; Charles Allen. 25. and Rosa Lee. 15. Fall on Ice Kills Hoosier By (nited Press CRAWFORDSVILLE. Ind.. Dec. 25.—Charles R. Trowbridge. 65. was killed when he slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk and struck his head on a concrete step while shoveling snow in front of his home. He suffered a skull fracture. a

Snow, sleet or rain tonight with lowest temperature slightly above freezin g. Temperature near zero tomorrow night and Thursday.

CITY OBSERVES CHRISTMAS IN JOYOUS SPIRIT Catholic and Protestant Churches Filled for Yule Services. POOR ARE REMEMBERED Food, Clothing and Toys Are Distributed by Charity Groups. At church and in the home, at welfare stations and other charitable ! centers where the needy gathered, Indianapolis today held the mast festive celebration of Christmas since 1929. Churches were filled for the observance of the most important festival of the Christian calendar. Protestant churches repeated programs given last night. Devout Catholics attended early masses today, the traditional Christmas eve midnight mass having been discontinued this year. It was not a white Christmas. Rising temperatures during the night and early today removed whatever hope the tveather bureau held for a snowfall today. The rain and sleet storm which yesterday turned streets and sidewalks into rivulets through which late holiday shoppers waded, abated during the night, and little snow remained. Cloudy and rainy weather was today’s praspect. Rejoicing and feasting marked the holiday observance in Indianapolis homes. Retail Sales Increase The pOor, aiw r ays the objects of thp Christmas solicitude of the more ; fortunate, appeared to have fared well. Charitable and other organizations turned in reports that the ; needy had been taken care of as far as possible. Increased giving, attributed to a favorable upturn of economic conditions, mack® possible a wider distribution of clothing and food. Retail seles had increased between 10 and 20 per cent, indicating a bountiful holiday for thousands. Postoffice employes, who for weeks have struggled under a load unprecedented during the depression, celebrated the holiday in their homes. There was one delivery of parcels and special delivery mail was handled as usual. All mail received up to 6 last night had been delivered. Rail Traffic Heavy Holiday traffic over trunk railroad lines continued heavy today. Highways were jammed with holiday parties en route to the city and other Indiana cities and towns for family reunions. Public buildings and banks were clased. Today’s program began with the early morning masses in Catholic churches. The Protestant services were conducted later. At James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children Santa Claus delivered gifts while nurses sang carols. Even the inmates of the Marion County Jail had a Christmas program. The St. Philip Neri Boys’ Choir was sceduled to give a special j Christmas program during the dinner hour when a special menu will be served. Holiday Baskets Distributed Holiday baskets by the thousands were distributed yesterday and this morning. Sunshine Mission delivered 82 baskets. Children—more than 400—received candy, toys and dolls at a pageant in the Mission headquarters. 1044 Virginia-av. Indianapolis Flower Mission delivered food and clothing to 60 homes and the 1908 club of the organization under direction of Mrs. Frank Bowers, president, made many children happy with toys and dolls. Candy and fruit were distributed j by the Variety Club at the Chrismas party at the Indiana Theater. Indianapolis Kiwanis Club last night staged its annual Christmas i party for 1200 children at the English Avenue Boys Club, and the Lauj ter Memorial Boys Club. Public Officials Celebrate Five hundred children were to be i entertained this morning by St. ! Vincent’s Hospital Guild at the Indianpolis Railways Highland barns. More than 100 men sat down to a special Christmas breakfast at Wheeler City Rescue Mission this morning. Tonight’s observance will include a Christmas dance of the So-Fra Club at Knights of Columbus Hall. Miss Ruth Day is chairman of the arrangements committee, assisted by Henrv Otterbach and Joseph Dux. Public officials yesterday played host to theip staffs. Glenn B. Ralston. county clerk, received an oriental throw rug from employes at a Courthouse party. Charles R. Grossart. county auditor, received an easy chair and reading lamp and County Commissioner Ernest K. I Marker acted as Santa Claus at the I large Christmas tree erected in the commissioners' office.

THAT ought to hold the little rascals." With those words. Santa Claus today retired from about all the stages there are in Indianapolis, and all the department stores, to private life again. Into the moth balls went the red suit and the whiskers, and into seclusion went Santa Claus. Today he is Mr. Brown, or Mr. Smith —and show him a child and hell scream and cry—force of habit, probably. Being the world's richest, besthearted, most generous, jolliest lei-

LIFE ISN’T ALL ROSES FOR CITY SANTA CLAUSES

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1934

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ACCIDENT DEATH TOLLHITSI3I 1933 County Mark Is Tied; Injuries Prove Fatal to Two. With the 1933 record tied and with a week to go, Marion County today appeared almost certain to set anew mark for automobile fa-

talities for 1934. The 130th and 131st auto deaths in the county occurred yesterday when Clarence Arnold. 3102 St. Paul-

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st. and Willis Phillips. 86, of 2747 Shelby-st, died .in City Hospital from auto injuries suffered in accidents Saturday. Mr. Arnold's skull was fractured Saturday at, Raymond-st and Key-stone-av when his car collided with an automobile driven by Thomas Smith. 1756 Kolliday-st. Mr. Phillips was injured in front of his home when he is alleged to have walked against the side of a car driven by Carl Bechtel, Beech Grove. URCHIN NABS KERCHIEF FROM CLERK'S POCKET “Merry Christmas,” Says John Gould to Fleeing Youngster. John Gould, chief deputy clerk of the Supreme and Appellate Courts, made an involuntary Christmas present yesterday to one of the thousands of grimy urchins at the Statehouse's annual Christmas party. Mr, Gould was pushing his way through the crowd when he felt a hand in his pocket. Mr. Gould started checking up. Both of his own hands -were in sight, so Mr. Gould decided his pocket was being picked. He saw a youngster making off with a handkerchief. “Merry Christmas. Buddy” said Mr. Gculd. who is very good at thinking of answers. UNIDENTIFIED MAN IS FOUND NEAR TRACKS Victim Found Unconscious After Fall From Train. Hurled or having fallen from a fast-moving train, an unidentified man was found unconscious this morning at the foot of a 20-foot embankment of the Big Four tracks near Dorman-a v and Tenth-st. He was taken to City Hospital, in a serious condition from head injuries.

low is no easy matter. The Indianapolis Times learned today in an interview with one of them who said he could speak for all, and did, with a rich vocabulary. "Pardon my southern drawl.” he began, flicking a bit of sawdust from his whiskers, “but sometimes these kids got in my hair. One of the hardest things I had to do was to explain how I could get in their homes Christmas night if the house didn’t have a*chimney. I'm not quite certain just what I did say, but they seemed satisfied, or bored.

TODAY’S WEATHER

Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 30 9 a. m 30 7a- m 31 10 a. m 30 8 a. m 30 Sunrise tomorrow, 7:06 a. m.; sunset, 4:26 p. m. In the Air Weather conditions at 9 a. m.: Wind, calm, up to cloud elevation; temperature, 30; barometric pressure, 30.18 at sea level; general conditions, overcast, light fog; ceiling, 800 feet; visibility, estimated five miles. BOTTLES EXPLODE IN . SSOO TAVERN BLAZE Merrymaker’s Cigarct Is Blamed for Fire. Firemen thought the battle of the Marne was being refought early today when fire caused damage estimated at SSOO to a tavern on Thirty-fourth-st at Capitol-a.v., owned by Louis Stein. Company 14. commanded by Lieut. Cecil S. Scott, thought only an awning was afire tv hen they answered the alarm about 4 a. m. Suddenly, there wds a smoke explosion through the transom and bottles in the bar started exploding with machine-gun-like rapidity. Breaking in, firemen extinguished flames believed to have smoldered since some merrymaker last night dropped a burning cigaret in a space in the wall near a booth. 3 KILLED, ONE INJURED IN CHRISTMAS CRASH Tragedy Visits Family When Auto Strikes Truck. By United Press WEST PLAINS. Mo., Dec. 25.—A Christmas party turned to tragedy last night when an automobile and a truck collided near here. Three persons were killed and another was injured seriously. The dead were Louie Peterman, 23, Brandon. Minn.; George Peterman, 14, and Orville Peterman, 10, Hocomo, Mo. Mrs. George Peterman was seriously injured. CHECKER TOURNEY SET Chess Also to Feature “All-Comers" Event at Y. M. C. A. Lee Munger. three-times Indiana checker champion, will meet all comers at the simultaneous checker and chess exhibitions Jan. 1 at the Y. M. C. A. In the chess play F. S. Anderson, yduthful prodigy in chess, wall meet all competition. Players may register in the Y. M. C. A. lobby.

“Then, there always were the incorrigibles who insisted I wasn't and were bent on proving it, to the extent of plucking my whiskers and pulling at my uniform. It became necessary to be a bit stern and that was out of character for the other believing souls who couldn't think of Santa Claus being rough or unkind. “Mind you. some of the little imps were sweet, and believed in me. But I always had a funny feeling when I saw myself in another department store, with the

CITY BANDIT IS KILLEDBY COPS Bernard Bradshaw Slain in Gun Battle After 50-Mile Chase. Bij United Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Dec. 25. State police shot to death a 22-year-old Indianapolis ex-convict in Bloomington’s holiday-decked residential section last night after an automobile chase over 50 miles of snowy highway. Sub-machine gun and shotgun reports interrupted trimming of Christmas trees in scores of homes as police shot down Bernard Bradshaw, whom they had surprised robbing a Bedford roadhouse with Charles Fuller, 23, also of Indianapolis. Fuller surrendered when detected, while Bradshaw fled. The police car pursued Bradshaw’s automobile so clasely that their bumpers were interlocked over the last few blocks of the pursuit, with police pumping machine gun and shotgun slugs continuously into the leading car. Bradshaw was tottering with a half dozen wounds when he stepped from his automobile to shoot to a finish. Ke fell a second later. Bernard Ray (Breezy) Bradshaw, who was killed last night by state police, lived at 2106 English-av. He had been released only five days ago from the Marion County jail under SSOOO bond on a burglary indictment. He has been arrested several times on various charges in the last two years, police said. Charles Fuller, held by state police, as Bradshaw’s companion, lives at 229 Spring-st. LEGION TO FEED NEEDY New Year’s Day Dinners to Come From Dance Proceeds. New Year's Day dinners for the needy will be supplied from the proceeds of a dance to be given Saturday night by Hilton U. Brown Post, American Legion, at Indianapolis Liederkranz Hall. 1417 E. Washington-st. An entertainment program has been arranged. Times Index Page Bridge 12 Broun 15 Comics 23 Crossword Puzzle 23 Curious world 23 Editorial 16 Hickman—Theaters 19 Pegler 15 Radio 24 Sports .....18-19 State News 17 Woman's Pages 12-13

same suit on, doing the same things. How could they, 1 wonder, when everywhere they went they saw another me? “Asa matter of fact I’m glad the season is over and I'm back up at the North Pole with my reindeer and Mrs. Claus. It’s good Christmas only does come once a 1 year, or I would be the world’s prize frazzle.” And with that Mr. Claus departed. sighing heavily, and mentioning that he might go fishing. But he won’t. This is Indiana, not I Florida.

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STATE-OPERATED WHISKY STORES BILL IS DRAWN Vigorous Demand to Be Voiced at General Assembly; Administration May Be Embarrassed. M’NUTT SILENT ON LIQUOR REFORM Governor Reported Opposed to Plan Urged by Legislators; South Bend Man Has Proposal Ready. BY JAMES DOSS Times Staff Writer A vigorous demand for establishment of state liquor stores will be voiced at the coming session of the state legislature next month and the increasing sentiment in their favor may prove somewhat embarrassing to the administration. Complete secrecy encompasses Gov. Paul V. McNutt’s plans for liquor reform. About all any one knows is that he has plenty of ideas which rapidly are taking concrete form and which do not include state stores.

ZERO WEATHER DUE FOR CITY Cold Wave Expected Here Tomorrow Night; Rain or Snow Today. Approach of a cold wave tomorrow night, borne on the wings of snow, sleet or rain tonight and tomorrow. was forecast today for Indianapolis, by J. H. Armington, United States weather observer. The lowest temperature tonight probably will be slightly above freezing, Mr. Armington said, but the mercury may slide to zero tomorrow night. Snow, sleet or rain was forecast for the state generally. Indianapolis had to do without the traditional white Christmas. A thin layer of snow which fell about noon yesterday was washed off the streets by a cold drizzling rain, some of the snow remaining on lawns. There was heavy snow at 'Kokomo, Marion, Crawfordsville and Ft. Wayne and other northern points. Crawfordsville reported one of the worst snow, sleet and rain storms in its history. Rain and sleet put a two-inch covering on a five-foot snowfall and made driving hazardous. Many minor accidents were reported. Rain and sleet at Vincennes, Richmond and Anderson converted highways into layers of treacherous ice and automobile traffic had to proceed almost at a crawl. Mercury on Slide By United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 25.—1 t was no wonder Santa Claus came south last night, because at 7 p. m. it was 54 degrees below zero at Dawson, Canada, and large quantities of the same chilly winds were moving down across the border. Over most of the United States, Christmas. dawned with mild temperatures. Small boys (and girls) with new sleds hailed with joy the advent of additional snow over most of the northern states from Washington to Maine. In Miami, Fla., and Brownsville, Tex., the temperature was close to 75, but in Oklahoma, Kentucky, North Carolina and states to the north forecasters predicted sharp drops in temperature. The mercury stood around 30 degrees in New York City this morning and was falling fast. Clouds and a near freezing temperature threatened snow in the nation’s capital. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh thermometers registered 35 in the early morning, but were on the down grade. Detroit and Chicago glistened with anew coat of snow ranging from two to four inches. BOY BANDITS’ ‘MOLLS’ RETURNED TO HOMES Feeney Releases Companions of Youths Charged With Robbery. Two girl companions of the two youths held by state police on i charges of robbing a filling station on Rockville road, today were in their Indianapolis homes following their release yesterday by A1 Feeney. State Safety Director. They were with Noble Goodman. 18, North Salem and Harvey Cox, 17, Jamestown, who were arrested in Decatur, 111. Saturday and held to the grand jury on charges of 1 auto banditry and robbery. TWO VISITORS HURT CRITICALLY IN CRASH Icy Windshield Blamed for Accident to St. Louis Couple. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Clifford, St. Louis. Mo., who came here to spend the holidays with Mr. Clifford’s brother Lee, Franklin-rd. are in City Hospital in a critical condition. Last night their auto collided with the rear end of a parked car on Senate-av, near lOth-st. An iceco\ :red windshield was blamed.

HOME EDITION PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marion County. 3 Cents

The Governor carefully has refrained in recent weeks from committing himself publicly on whisky legislation. Some time ago, however, he expressed himself as opposed to the state store plan. Whether he thinks the state store system offers too much opportunity for graft or whether he objects to putting the state into business ia problematical. Senator George Sands, Democratic holdover from South Bend, has a state store bill already drawn and plenty of support. He was assured of plenty support. He was regarded in the session two years ago as an administration man, but if he persists in his state store endeavors, may incur the Governor's dspleasure. The Sands bill embraces ideas similar to those incorporated in the Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan laws. The measure would place control under a three-man commission, members of which would be appointed for three-year terms by the Governor. Many Bills Are Expected No member of the commission, according to tentative provisions, can have either direct or indirect connections with any liquor business nor car. he have held any public office for five years prior to appointment. State stores could be established on the basis of one store to every 30,000 of county population and where the population of a county is less than 30,000, the commission could designate a liquor agent. It is regarded as extremely probable that scores of similar bills will be introduced both in tne house and senate, promising a busy session for the public morals committee, which has the preliminary handle j of such legislation. Proponents of the state store idea are strong for it chiefly because of the high whisky prices which have prevailed in Indiana since repeal became effective. Advisory Group at Work Whether state stores can be operated profitably is, perhaps, another matter, but a comparison by brands of the price lists in other states with the prices charged in Indiana leaves no doubt that the state store consumer gets a better deal. The Governor's liquor advisory commission, appointed shortly after repeal became effective, is supposed to have been inactive in recent months and the Governor is reported to have entrusted the advisory task to a group whose identities have been kept secret, so there would be no leak. This group’s reported activities include the consideration of the following ideas: Confinement of the sale of hard liquor to reputable eating places; establishment of an enforcement unit, possibly a larger group of excise inspectors or a unit of the state police; broadening the law confining package liquor sales to drug stores, but shying away from the state store idea; high license fees for by-the-drink establishments and relatively lower license fees for places desiring to serve only wine and beer; reduction of the state tax on hard liquor; banning hard liquor sales in roadhouses, taverns and resorts outside city limits. U. S„ NIPPON ENVOYS SAIL ON SAME SHIP Further Naval Limitation Discussions Are Expected. By United Pecan LONDON, Dec. 25.—The possibility of further discussions of naval and political problems by American and Japanese delegates to the defunct London Naval Conference was seen today in the announcement that Japanese Ambassador Yoshida and American Ambassador Norman Davis will leave for the United States Friday on the same steamer. Although officials denied there was any special significance to the joint voyage, it was believed that the trip would offer an opportunity for further, and perhaps important, discussions on the high seas.