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TEACHERS OF STATE TO BE CITY’S GUESTS Convention Tomorrow and Friday Expected to Bring 17,000. FULL HOTELS FORECAST Attendance of 2000 More Than Last Year Is Predicted. Seventeen thousand Indiana teachers are to make Indianapolis a classroom and playground tomorrow and Friday at the eightysecond annual convention of the Indiana State Teachers’ Association. Business sessions will be held in Cadle Tabernacle. Increased attendance is said to be assured with the closing of schools in South Bend, Ft. Wayne, Laporte, and Portland tomorrow and Friday. Officials of the association estimate that 2000 more teachers will attend the 1935 sessions than in 1934 when 15,000 visitors registered. Reduced rail, bus and interurban fares may result in this being the largest convention held in Indianapolis. City hotels report capacity reservations for the two-day meeting. Varied Program Set The convention’s speaking program is said to be one of the mo. s t varied from an educational standpoint in the history of the convention. Leading speakers are: Edward Tomlinson, radio and Town Hall lecturer; Dr. Morris Fishbein, American Medical Association secretary and Indianapolis Times columnist; Miss Agnes Samuelson, Des Moines. Ia„ National Education Association's president; Dr. A. •T. Stoddard. Providence, R. I.; Dr, Preston Bradley, People's Church, Chicago, 111.: Dr. Wilfred H. Osgood, Field Museum curator, and Dr. James Adams, University of Kentucky. Forty-two departments of the association, two more departments than at any other time since the association’s natal days, are to meet in hotel assembly rooms, high school auditoriums and churches. Woman Chief Sought Battle lines in the convention may form with the election of officers and reading of the report of the committee on constitutional revision on Friday morning in Cadle. With Albert Free, Spencer school superintendent, the third consecutive masculine head of the organization, it is forecast that the 1936 head of the organization will come from the ranks of women teachers. Miss Hilda Maehling, Terre Haute, president of the State Federation of Public School Teachers, is one of the leading candidates boomed for the post now held by Mr. Free. Opposition to Miss Maehling’s (Turn to Page Twenty-Six)

ACE DISEASE FIGHTER CONTRACTS INFECTION Public Health Service Official 111 With Streptococcus Wound By Srienre Set rice WASHINGTON. Oct. 16.—One of the nation's ace disease fighters, Dr. R E. Dyer of the United States Public Health Service, is seriously ill at Naval Hospital here, with a streptococcus infection of the face. Several days ago a door to a guinea pig cage at the National Institute of Health swung open and accidentally struck Dr. Dyer on the face. Infection resulted. WORKS BOARD CANCELS BOILER FIRM CONTRACT PWA Wage Scale Dispute at Garbage Plant Held Reason. The Works Board today ordered rancelaltion of a sub-contract of the Central Boiler <fc Sheet Iron Works on a PWA project at the garbage reduction plant. Cancellation was ordered, It is charged by City Engineer F. B. Sieeg, because the company did not maintain PWA wage scales foi employes. Carl Sonnefield. company foreman. said he understood the work was halted today because of trouble over PWA work cards. He said the company had paid PWA scale wages. Times Index Page. Amusements 6 Auto News 10 Books . 17 Births, Deaths 24 Bridge 15 Broun 17 Comics 25 Crossword Puzzle ’ * 25 Curious World 25 Editorial 18 Financial 20 Pegler 17 Radio 26 Serial Story 11 Sports "..22-23 Womans Page 14-15

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VOLUME 47—NUMBER 188

Greenlee, Seeking Friendly Hands on Purse Strings of ‘2 Per Cent Club,’ Sharpens His Ax for Bowman Elder

Pleas,to ‘Retire’ Treasurer Opposing His Candidacy, Is Report. BY JAMES DOSS Timn Staff Writer Bowman Elder, Hoosier Democratic Club treasurer, is scheduled for "retirement" by the Greenlee Statehouse faction Saturday night, at the club's first annual election, it was reported today. Pleas Greenlee, state adminstra- | tion patronage secretary, has been noncommittal about his plans for ; the election, but it is regarded as I significant that the nominating committee is comprised of three men |on whom he has strong personal i and political claims. This committee, theoretically at j least, chosen by Frank Finney, club president, is Anderson Ketchum, State Tax Board secretary; Hallie , Meyers, chief hearing judge of the ! auto license department, and A1 j Johnson, a deputy attorney general and Greenlee leader among the | Young Democrats. They are to prepare two slates for | the election, one of which may include Mr. Elder for re-election as ; treasurer. However, it was said to- ! day the word is being passed quietly j around t hat Mr. Elder is to be axed j out of the picture.

TRAFFIC MEN'S NEEDS DEFINED Must Know Patrons, Sell Service, Speaker Says at Last Session. Knowledge of patrons’ needs and ability to sell service were termed two major requisites of a good traffic manager today by Dr. L. C. Sorrell, University of Chicago, at the closing session of the convention of the Associated Traffic Clubs of America in the Claypool. Homer S. Snow, St. Louis, Mo., vice president of the American Zinc Lead Smelting Cos., was elected president of the organization. Cities Seek Convention Members of the executive board met this afternoon to select the spring convention city. New Orleans and Los Angeles are chief bidders. Dr. Sorrell stressed the importance of experience and training younger men in practical traffic work. Other officers elected today are: John M. Fitzgerald, New York, executive vice president; Frederick A. Doebber, Indianapolis, re-election as secretary; William A. Vandenburg, Louisville, re-election as treasurer; F. E. Luebbe, Cincinnati, 0.. vice president; L. W. Land, vice president, Dallas, Tex.; C. R. Musgrave, Bartlesville? Okla., vice president. and G. Lloyd Wilson, Philadelphia, Pa., vice president. Women Tour City Feminine visitors and delegates were taken on a city tour this morning. Grave danger of the united States government taking over the nation’s railroads was expressed by Harry A. Wheeler. Railway Business Association president, last night at a dinner and dance in the Claypool. Gov. McNutt, another speaker, declared railroads are better equipped to handle mass freight movements than any other means of transportation.

BENJAMIN F. NIT 2 DIES AT HOME HERE Commission Firm Founder Passes at 79. Benjamin F. Hitz. one of the founders of the George Hitz & Cos., wholesale commission firm, died at his home, 1831 N. Pennsylvania-st, early today. Mr. Hitz was 79. Mr. Hitz had been ill several years. Mr. Hitz was born in Madison, Ind.. and came to Indianapolis with his brother George in 1880. started the commission house located at Alabama-st and Virginia-av. In 1883 Mr. Hitz married Caroline Ennis. A son, Benjamin D. Hitz, survives, and is active in the company. For many years Benjamin Hitz was a member of the Roberts Park M. E. Church board of elder*. Other survivors include the widow and two grandchildren, Benjamin and Miss Evelyn Hitz. Funeral services are to be held Friday afternoon at the Flanner & Buchanon Mortuary. Burial is to be in Crown Hill Cemetery. ATTORNEY IS JAILED Joseph Ryan Sentenced to 30 Days on Bad Check Charge. Joseph J. Ryan. 40. of 2009 N. Pennsylvania-st, former attorney for John Dillinger. today was sentenced to 30 days in jail on a charge of issuing a fraudulent check for $5. He was sentenced in Municipal Court by Judge Pro Tern. Floyd R. Mannon. Sam Hardy. Screen Actor Dies By i nitrd Press HOLLYWOOD. Oct. 16.—Sam Hardy, 52, stage and screen actor, died suddenly in a hospital today. He was taken ill yesterday and underwent an emergency abdominal operation, from which he failed to rally.

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Labor Votes to Condemn Italy’s War on Ethiopia Federation Convention Approves American Neutrality Efforts and Upholds Actions of League. Py I ni lid Prrtts ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.. Oct. 16.—The American Federation of Labor today voted emphatic condemnation of Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia. The federation convention approved a resolution declaring Italy an outlaw nation" and approving neutrality efforts of the American government.

The resolution also upheld the actions of the League of Nations in dealing with the African war. In its report to the convention, the resolutions committee said that a "peaceful nation” has been "invaded in an effort to carry out a policy of conquest by Italy and its notorious dictator.” A sharp cleavage between conservatives and liberals split the convention today in an angry debate over Communism and industrial organization of workers. The two controversies, linked because of the part played in each by John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers, were the chief battles still pending. Mr. Lewis threatened the Federation's executive council with defeat when he announced his intention of opposing the council's plan for a "purge” of Communistic members of the Federation. He objects to any attitude which might be interpreted as intolerant. Arrayed against Mr. Lewis was Matthew Woll, firmly determined in

PALIN LOSES S4OOO SUIT FOR RAGE FEE Local Reinsman Sought to Collect Prize Money. Sep Palin, famed Indianapolis reinsman. and Edward J. Baker, St. Charles (111.) horse .jwner, today lost a S4OOO suit against the Western Horseman Cos., publishers. The Indiana Appellate Court upheld a ruling of the Hancock Circuit Court in favor of the publishing firm. Judgment had been sought for prize money alleged to be due from the Horseman's Futurity on the Indiana State Fair race program in 1929. Petroguy and Contender, horses owned by Mr. Baker and Mr. Palin, finished first and second, respectively. The Western Horseman Cos., sponsor of the race, claimed the owners had not posted entry fees within the time limit. Mr. Baker and Mr. Palin appealed to the American Trotting Association. which decided in favor of the Western Horseman. The horse owners then filed suit in Hancock County and, upon meeting a reverse there, took an appeal to the Appellate Court.

Threatened Nation-Wide Increase in Bread Price Is First Problem of President’s ‘Consumers’ Cabinet ’

BY NED BROOOKS Times Special Writer WASHINGTON, Oct. 16. —The prospects of a country-wide increase in the price of bread today became problem No. 1 for President Roosevelt’s new “consumers’ cabinet.” Basing their case on higher costs of ingredients, leading baking firms are preparing for a general advance from price levels which have held fairly constant throughout 1934 and 1935. Philadelphia bakers already have announced a 1-cent-a-loaf boost. New York bakers are ready for similar action. Scattered reports of impending increases come from Ohio. Illinois. California and other states. Bread prices are to be the chief topic at a meeting of the American Bakers’ Association next week in Chicago. Walton H. Hamilton, the President’s official adviser on consumer problems and head of the “consumers’ cabinet,” was out of the city today, but associates said the

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1935

Statehouse Employes to Elect Leaders at Party Saturday. on the salaries of state employes for a campaign fund. Mr. Elder is reported to be among those of Gov. McNutt's advisors who view Mr. Greenlee's Governor ambitions with a jaundiced eye. The Greenlee adherents naturally feel that the hand that pulls the campaign purse strings rules the situation and that it would be better for Mr. Greenlee’s cause to have a Greenlee man as treasurer. An effort is being made to place as little emphasis as possible on the business side of the club meeting, scheduled for the Manufacturers’ Building at the State Fairground. Two bands will play for dancing and all state employes whose dues are paid are urged to trip whatever kind of toe they can and enjoy refreshments. However, the really important issue is control of an organization that originally was regarded as so near a violation of the corrupt practices act that the organizers themselves made haste to dissolve its incorporation and make it a club.

his long-standing enmity to com munistic principles. He resigned yesterday from the National Civic Federation, which Lewis considers inimical to the objectives of the labor movement. The issue of Communism reached the convention floor in debate over a proposal to sponsor a program of youth activities. The resolutions committee recommended rejection of the resolution, declaring it proposed a development comparable to youth movements under Fascist or Communistic governments. NORTH SIDE PROWLERS ROUTED BY GUNSHOTS Pair Frightened in Attempts to Enter Two Homes. Rifle fire routed two prowlers who attempted to enter north side homes last night. Charles Lancaster, Negro, reported to police he took three shots with a rifle at two men attempting to enter a window at 2038 N. New Jersey-st, where he is employed. He said he pursued when they fled, but stumbled and lost sight of them. Two men, believed to be the same pair, attempted to force entry to the home of Mrs. Charles McManama. 2258 N. Delaware-st, a few minutes later. Mrs. McManama said she heard them kick in a basement window *and that they fled when she appeared. CITY LAWYER DIES AT CAPITOL CONFERENCE L. W. Schoppe Succumbs in Office of Insurance Commissioner. Leslie W. Schoppe, 5155 Win-throp-av, attorney, died at noon today in the Statehouse offices of Harry McClain. State Insurance Commissioner. Heart attack caused the death. Mr. Schoppe had been in conference with Mr. McClain and Harvey B. Martin. 3035 N. Capitol-av, insurance agents. MIN E STRIKER KILLE D Alabama Negro Worker Victim of Renewed Violence. By United Presit BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 16. Sam Dowdell, Negro, member of the United Mine Workers of America. was shot and killed near here today when violence flared in the four-weeks-old strike of 17,000 soft coal miners in this district.

prospective increase was “receiving attention.” Field investigations have been ordered by Don E. Montgomery, consumers’ counsel for AAA. His study to date shows that the cost of flour in a one-pound loaf has risen about one-half cent since June. With bread now selling at an average of 8.4 cents for a one-pound loaf, the total cost of all ingredients to the baker amounts to about 3.6 per cent. The remainder is accounted for by costs of labor and marketing and bakers’ and retailers’ margins. Mr. Montgomery said studies of labor costs and other factors would be necessary before his division could determine whet increase, if any, is justified. Higher costs of lard and substitute products for shortening have been given by some bakers as an added reason for the increase, although AAA experts say this item amounts to only three-tenths of a cent in the price of a loaf. Higher hog prices have advanced lard about 10 per cent. While AAA figures show that margins of bakers and retailers on bread

BRITAIN REFUSES TO MOVE FLEET; ITALIANS READY FOR NEW THRUST; BATTLE NEAR ON EASTERN FRONT

‘BIG BATTLE' IS BELIEVED NEAR Major Italian Push Toward Harar Imminent, Say Late Dispatches. By United Press ROME, Oct. 16.—A major Italian push against Harar, gateway to the railway for the Somaliland army, was believed today to be imminent. Italian military operations on the Somaliland front will be kept strictly secret, the government decided last night. Revoking its previous decision to let three or four foreign correspondents proceed to the front, the government, on recommendation of the military authorities, decided to ban foreign newspaper men from the Somaliland sector. The reason was not divulged, but it was believed Gen. Rodolfo Grazini, in command in the south, would soon begin his drive toward Harar. Some of the worst fighting of the whole campaign is expected in that region. FRANKFORT PRISONER HANGS SELF IN JAIL Paroled Convict Prefers Death to Return to Reformatory. By United Press FRANKFORT. Ind., Oct. 16.—Edward Bastian, 29, Lafayette, committed suicide by hanging in the Clinton County jail today rather than return to the state reformatory from which he was released less than a week ago. Bastian's body was found a few hours before William Perdue, parole officer, was scheduled to return him to the reformatory. Released from the reformatory Oct. 10 on parole, Bastian was rearrested two days ago on a charge of beating a young woman.

are still below the “parity” years of 1924 to 1929, consumer officials argue that they are not entitled to their former profit since the farmer's margin and the consumers’ purchasing power are still below the average of the key years. Latest figures of the AAA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show bread prices at their highest level of the year. The 1935 average has varied between 8.2 and 8.4 cents, •compared with 8.2 cents for 1934, 7.1 cents for 1933, 6.8 cents in 1932. 7.6 cents in 1931 and 8.7 cents in 1930. Home economists of the agriculture department say bakers can offset a nominal increase in flour costs by using a grade which utilizes more of the wheat grain. Such flour is not as white as the higher grades but is equally nutritive, they say. The processing tax on wheat accounts for about one-half cent in the price of a pound of bread. Wide variations in bread prices are shown in the 53 key cities from which the AAA computes its na-

Haile Prepares to Lead Army Into Battle (Copyright, 1935, by United Press) ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 16.—The Ethiopian high command was ready today to lead an army out of Adais Ababa to engage the invading Italians in what may possibly prove the most decisive battle of the war. The destination of the troops concentrated here is being kept secret, but there are strong indications the place chosen to repel the Italians is north by northeast from the capital, between Dessye and Diredawa, important point on the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railroad. War Minister Mulu Getta and other members of Haile Selassie's cabinet probably will go to the front at the head of private armies. Practically every member of the government is a military chieftain in his own right. Despite secrecy surrounding preparations for a large-scale drive against the Italians, most observers here are convinced the emperor’s days in Addis Ababa are numbered. No one would be surprised if he suddenly disappeared to establish strategic headquarters near one of main points where the main push is expected.

BANDITS TAKE S4OOO IN JEWELRY AND CASH Armed Thugs Rob Proprietor of Ft. Wayne Store. By United Press FT. WAYNE. Oct. 16.—Two armed bandits held up Walter H. Strasburg, proprietor of the Strasburg Bros. Jewelry Store here last night and escaped with approximately S4OOO in jewelry and cash. Mr. Strasburg was ordered to the rear of the store when the two men entered. They took S3OO from a cash register and safe and scooped up about 75 diamond rings valued at $3700.

tional average. In Milwaukee, Houston and Salt Lake City, prices range from 6.6 to 6.8 cents; in Tucson and Albuquerque the peak is 10 cents. The newest increases recalled Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace’s war on the bakers two years ago, when prices were advanced as much as 3 cents a loaf in some cities following imposition of the wheat processing tax. Secretary Wallace recalled that in 1931, in an era of declining prices, the Bakers’ argument against cutting bread prices was that the wheat price was a minor factor. At that time the bakers argued that it cast $4.85 to make and distribute 100 pounds of bread, disregarding entirely the cost of the flour. A department publication points out that a bushel of wheat will provide enough flour for 62 loaves of bread, it adds that if an increase in bread costs is to be justified on the basis of wheat prices, the latter must rise 62 cents to warrant a 1 cent increase ip a loaf.

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ITALIANS READ! FOR NEW DRIVE Path Clear for 100 Miles Ahead, Air Observers Tell General. BY WEBB MILLER i Copyright, 1935, by United Press) WITH ITALIAN ARMY IN ETHIOPIA, Oct. 16. —Scouts of Gen. Ruggiero Santini's eastern columns fought off attacks by Ethiopian snipers and the army across northern Ethiopia consolidated today for a decisive drive southward. Gen. Emilio De Bono concentrated in his headquarters in Aduwa on efforts to establish Italian civil rule in conquered Ethiopian territory. Airplane scouts heeded by Count Galeazzo Ciano, son-in-law of Benito Mussolini, reported that there are no Ethiopian forces in the Italian path for 100 miles down the region between the Makale Caravan route and the Takkaze River, tributary of the Nile. Refuse to Reveal Zero Hour Army headquarters refused to reveal the zero hour of the new “push,” but all signs pointed to movement on a grand scale as soon as communications, supply trains, engineering corps and officers in charge of civil administration give the word. Minor engagements along the eastern plain threatened no delay to the general program. Ethiopian sharpshooters hidden in craggy heights overlooking trails and wells sniped persistently at Gen. Santini's advance forces but were driven back toward the interior’s plateau. No Casualties Reported Messages to De Bono did not report casualties. De Bono, generalissimo of all Italian expeditionary forces, may join Santini when the expected general advance is ordered. The commander-in-chief's central column and the force that took Aksum, the Holy City, expect little opposition until they reach Ethiopia’s deep center. De Bono anounced that Aksum will not be militarily occupied, because of its sanctity in eyes of adherents of the Coptic Christian Church, but will be stpongly encircled. In every other way possible, he said, Italian forces will respect customs of the native populace. Army engineers have performed almost unbelievable feats in preparation for coming advance. Tanks, heavy camions carrying tons of food and munitions, and (Turn to Page Three) 2 WOMEN OVERCOME BY GAS IN KITCHEN Housewives, Two Children Rescued by Neighbor. • Mrs. Helen McGuire. 1429 E. Ray-mond-st, and Mrs. Anna Doane, ft of 502 E. Morris-st were overcon by gas escaping from a kitchen range in the McGuire home today. ! Two children, June. 2, and Jerry McGuire, six months, were carried from the home before being affected by the gas. Mrs. Doane recived a head injury when she collapsed in & grocery at 1430 E. Raymond-st, to which she had staggered. G. m. Elliott, grocer, rescued the i two children.

HOME EDITION PRICE THREE CENTS

England Unwilling to Make Any Step Until Duce Moves First.

War Today

By United Fress LONDON—British cabinet refuses to move fleet from Mediterranean as peace gesture to Italy. PARlS—France and Britain seen at “cross-roads" in future relations. ROME—ltaly's eastern army advances to what may be decisive battle of whole war. ADDIS ABABA—Haile Selassie may lead forces into attack on eastern front. ADI W A—ltaly's northern army poised for new thrust into Ethiopia. Path clear for 100 miles ahead, air observers say. />' .'/ t'nited Pint* LONDON, Oct. 16. The British cabinet today decided to reject a French suggestion for withdrawal of the home fleet from the Mediterranean as a gesture of conciliation to Italy. At an important cabinet meeting, the United Press learned, the cabinet carefully considered the report of Sir George Clerk, ambassador to Paris, of his conversations wiih Premier Pierre Laval, and also reviewed the entire Italian-Ethiopian situation. The cabinet re-approved Britain's policy and decided there is no reason for a Mediterranean withdrawal. The capinet adhered to Britain's repeated stand that her Mediterranean concentration is not a threat to Italy, but a purely precautionary measure; also that there is no need for private negotiations outside the League, since the problem is entirely in the League's hands. Developments since the invasion of Ethiopia, the cabinet, decided, particularly reinforcement of Italian troops in Libya, did not justify any suggestions for a fleet withdrawal.

Britain Seeks Answer By United Press PARIS, Oct. 16.—Great Britain will be satisfied with the use of FYench port facilities in event of conflict with Italy in the Mediterranean and will waive any definite promise of active French military or naval support, it was disclosed officially today. The British are pressing for definite assurance from Premier Pierre Laval in response to their renewed questions about what France’s attitude will be regarding the use by the British of French naval dockyards in the Mediterranean in the event of conflict. It was stated the British consider Britain’s future participation in League of Nations affairs, as well as her entire future continental policy, depends on the French answer. Reliable sources said the British consider the present negotiations to mark the turning point in Franco-British post-war relations. It was learned officially that Britain has never received any peace proposals from Italy through Laval, as reported at Geneva. The only concession which was tentatively held out was withdrawal of Italian troops from Libya in exchange for withdrawal of the British home fleet from the Mediterranean.

Eden Asks Boycott • Copyright, 1935, by United Press) GENEVA. Oct. 16—Great Britain formally proposed to the League of Nations today an immediate complete boycott of Italian goods. The proposal was made by An- , thony Eden of Great Britain. As i soon as the economic sub-committee of the “general staff” which is framI in ? penalties for the Big League Penalties Committee had begun its (Turn to Page Three I MUSGROVE ARRAIGNED: FREED ON SSOO BOND James Surface Also Gives Bail, but John Arvin Is Jailed. Herschell Musgrove, dismissed Indianapolis policeman, is free today on SSOO bond following arraignment before United States Commissioner Fae Patrick on a charge of illegal possession of a still. Musgrove, with John Arvin and James E. Surface, was arrested following a raid on a Hendricks County farm. Surface also furnished SSOO bail but Arvin was jailed in default. ORDER REMOVAL OF~ STREET CAR TRACKS Works Board Acts to Improve S. Meridian-si. Resurfacing, reconstruction and removal of street car tracks on S. Meridian-st, from Washington to Maryiand-sts. was ordered today by the Works Board. The project is to cost $11,904. Indianapolis Railways, Inc., is to bear 5 per cent of the reconstruction coot and 10 per cent of the resurfacing figure.