Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 195, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 October 1935 — Page 1

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ITALY’S ‘BIG PUSH’ IN ETHIOPIA MAY START ON MONDAY

The War Today

ADlGßAT—ltaly's armies ready for “big push" into Ethiopia. Attack may start on Monday, anniversary of Fascist march on Rome. LONDON— Ethiopians reported repulsed in attack on Italian flank. One hundred reported slain. House of Commons hears intimation naval parley will include seven nations. V\ ASHING’I ON—Lniteri States apprehensive on navy conference, fearing nation will be made "the goat."

All Seems in Readiness for Smash Starting From North. RV WEBB MILLER iConvrtKht. 1935, bv United Pressi ADIGRAT, Ethiopia, Oct. 24. I have the impression after a visit to the extreme Italian front line that everything is ready in the military sense for an advance southward. Premier Benito Mussolini's attachment to anniversaries is well known. The fact that Monday is the anniversary of the. start of the Fascist march on Rome in 1922. and the presence at the front of his "Oct. 28” division of Fascist black shirt militia, may mean that the attack will start on that day. Again the mountain trail to the Iront is jammed with infantry, donkeys transporting canvas sacks of water, detachments of picturesque black Askari native troops with mules, chanting songs in the Tigrine language. Thundering artillery tractors with wheels five feet high clamber over rocks as big as houses, helping motor trucks up inclines of 35 degrees. Gen. Umberto Somma, commanding the Oct. 28 division, personally accompanied me to a wonaerful observation post which commands a view 50 miles ahead toward the dim mountains of the hell hole of Danakil on the left of the Italian line, shimmering in heat. Outposts Are Fortified The black shirts of the Oct. 28 d'vision are busily fortifying the outposts, placing solid stone walls and even rolling up huge stones for Italians who died in the campaign ot 1896. The hard, continuous labors which these volunteer Fascists—many aged between 40 and 55—willingly endure at this altitude is astonishing. Despite erroneous reports abroad I am able to confirm that Adigrat has not been damaged by Italian aerial bombs, as all bombs w'ere purposely dropped outside of town. A French military eye-witness cf the bombardment said that the only casualties were two natives wounded and five oxen killed. Town Is jntaet The town is intact. Had he wished to, count Ciano (Count Galeazzo Ciano, Musosl ini's son-in-law, who commanded the bomber squadron) could have demolished the little town with half a dozen bombs. This squalid village lies cupped in a lovely mountain, rimmed with a valley of green fields of corn and millet and dotted with herds of humped African cattle, donkeys and goats. It. is intercepted by little streams where hundreds of naked Italian soldiers are bathing. Gen. Ruggiero Santini’s camp with its tents and men is spread over the 'alley. Smoke rises from camp fires. Thera are hundreds of motor trucks! a big assemblage of tanks and artillery. telephone lines and even electric lights, the first in northern Ethiopia. 100 Reported Killed Hir 1 1 me* Special LONDON. Oct. 24.—An Ethiopian attack on the Italian line between Aksum and the Sudanese border was repulsed early today after lass of more than 100 men by ‘the attackers. according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from a correspond-, ent with the northern Italian forces. Haile Selassie's warriors, reportedly under the leadership of Ras Siyoum, were attempting to cut the Italian right wing and also to divert Italian troops to Aksum from points farther east on the Italian line. Several forays were made against the Italians and it was believed that renewed attacks were being planned today. There were about 800 men in the Ethiopian force that advanced against outpost, west of Aksum after fording the Setit River.

Duce Withdraws Troops A'.-' I h ilrrl Prcs LONDON. Oct 24.—Italy notified Great Britain today that it has instructed a division of troops to move nway from the Egyptian frontier in Libya, but it was indicated Britain has no intention of responding immediately with a reduction of her Mediterranean fleet. Informed sources emphasized that Italy s action is in no sense a part! of any bargain. On the contrary, i it was said, although the gesture is j fully appreciated in London, there I is no definite indication whether the Libyan troops are merely shift- ' ing their position or returning to Italy. Also, It was declared, the Italian forces in Libya still are left considerably above normal, and four times as great as the British forces in Egypt. Diplomatic negotiations were expected to continue.

The Indianapolis Times FORECAST: Fair tonight and tomorrow; rising temperatures tomorrow.

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Britain May Extend Naval Parley to Include Seven Nations. Bp I uilrtt Pits* LONDON, Oct. 24. Negotiation of a seven-power naval treaty including: Germany and Russia to supplant the Washington and London pacts of 1922 and 1930, may be under consideration in London, it was disclosed today by Sir Bolton Eyres-Monsell. first lord of the admiralty, before the House of Commons. Announcing that Britain had sent an invitation to the other signatories of the existing naval treaties—the United States, Japan, France and Italy—to a naval limitations conference here Dec. 2, Sir Bolton added: ‘The purpose of the conference will be to secure agreement on as many aspects of naval limitations as possible with a view to conclusion of an international treaty in place of the two naval pacts expiring at the end of 1936. Churchill Flails Nazis "Thereafter we are hopeful of extending the scope of the conference to include representatives of other naval powers.” Sir Bolton did not mention the powers he had in mind. It was regarded as obvious, however, that Germany w'as one of the countries to which he referred and that Soviet Russia probably was the other. Earlier the House was told by Winston Churchill that German rearmament emboldened Mussolini to start his war of conquest against Ethiopia. "I do not believe," he said, "that Mussolini would have embarked upon his Ethiopian adventure but for France's profound preoccupation with German rearmament and the real, or supposed, military and naval weakness of Great Britain.”

U. S. May Be 'Goat’ BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS Scripps-Boward Foreign Editor WASHINGTON. Oct. 24.—There are indications that the United States may find itself the “goat” at the world naval conference to be held at London starting Dec. 2. It is known here that Great Britain, sponsoring the parley, plans a tremendous increase in armaments, particularly on the sea and in the air. Premier Baldwin yesterday told the House of Commons he intends to go to the country on a rearmament issue. When the American delegation arrives in London six weeks hence, therefore, it expects to find a Tory, big-navy government not only firmly in power, but with a national defense mandate behind it. It is understood here that Baldwin plans to spend a billion dollars, mostly on new warships and airplanes, as fast as British industry can turn out the work. But it is the situation behind the rearmament mandate, and the way the government at London apparently plans to exploit it, that promise to spell trouble for this country. Japan, according to many of her spokesmen, is willing that Great Britain shall have a dominant navy. There is reason to believe she will go to London prepared actively to support that thesis—at a price. The price, it is said, will be British support for Japanese parity with the United States. Britain will demand a greatly increased navy—not for herself, but as an instrument of the League and for mankind. The United States, not being a member, will be “selfish” if it demands a navy equal to that which Britain proposes to create for the sake of the whole world. Failure of the approaching conference is almost certain. The American delegation will go to London prepared to argue that the present ratio has proved, by practice. to make for world peace. Hence it should be continued. Naval tonnages should therefore be limited according to existing treaties. Should the conference go on the rocks—as it almost certainly will— America may find herself in the position of blocking anew naval agreement, and so responsible for the naval race which will almost certainly follow.

Hitler Asks Aid—From a Jewish Doctor!

Up l'nit id I‘rcss VIENNA. Oct. 24.—An invitation to examine Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler's throat and if necessary to perform an operation on his vocal cords has been sent to Prof. Heinrich Neumann. Vienna s famous Jewish throat specialist, the United Press learned today. The invitation was submitted by Franz von Papen. German ambassador to Austria. Hitler was operated on by the Berlin surgeon. Prof. Sauerbruch. three months ago. The small tumors of the vocal coids from which he suffers are not of a malignant nature, at least in their

Ruthless Gang War Is Feared After Shooting of Schultz, Four Aids

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$400,000 GOAL OF DRIVE TODAY City Fund Workers Report $312,947 at Third Meeting. Additional subscriptions to the Indianapolis Community Fund reported today at luncheon amounted to §92,017.40, bringing subscriptions to date to §404,970.11. The latter figure is 55.9 per cent of the §724.360 goal. Community Fund , canvassers hoped to reach the $400,000 mark at the fourth report meeting in the Claypool at noon today. The 3000 workers had raised $312,947.62 up to yesterday. The special gifts division, which started in advance of the general solicitations W'hich began Oct. 18, hoped to report additional pledges of $60,000. Leaders again stressed that increased giving must continue and more gifts must come from those who did not pledge last year if the fund's goal is to be achieved. The fifth report will be made at noon tomorrow. There will be no report Saturday. The drive will close Monday. Local canvassers expressed interest in an address to be broadcast tonight at 8:30 (Indianapolis time) by President Roosevelt in behalf of the annual Mobilization for Human Needs drive.

COURT DISRUPTED RY THREATENED RATTLE Two Lawyers Separated by Burly Detectives. Criminal Court w'as thrown into an uproar today as two burly detective sergeants assigned to the court broke up a threatened hand-to-hand encounter between tw'o Indianapolis attorneys. Court was crowded for opening of the trial of Ernest Tait.. Donald Nye and James Flaherty on burglary charges, and the commotion led many to believe an attempt to escape was in progress. It developed that Lawwers James Lamkin and W. A. Whetsel had some difficulties over a personal matter. The disturbance followed continuance of the trial until Tuesday after Special Judge James D. Ermston had been served with a temporary writ of prohibition barring him from presiding over the joint trial. Counsel for Flaherty and Nye seek a severance. KERN ASKS EXTENSION OF LIGHT CONTRACT Requests Continuance of Present Temporary Agreement. Mayor Kem today requested the Works Board to secure another temporary extension of the street and public buildings lighting contract with the Indianapolis Power and Light Cos. The old contract expired April l. but wi.., conitnued by mutual consent until Nov. l. COLLINS ~IS~ ARRESTED Alleged "Switch and Sell” Stock Salesman Held in Chicago. Word w'as received at the United States District Attorney's office here today of the arrest in Chicago of Harry N Collins, in connection with the Louis Stern Cos., alleged "switch and sell” stock case. Trial of those indicted has been set for Dec. 15.

early stages, but have a tendency to grow soon again after extirpation. Dr. Neumann was understood to have replied that although he feels greatly honored by the invitation. he felt obliged to decline because in case his treatment is not successful the lack of success might be construed as being connected with the fact he is a Jew Dr. Neumann, who has treated many members of royalty, is known as the "king's doctor.” He recently treated the Prince of Wales for ear trouble.

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1935

Mob Chief Is Shot Down in Newark Case: Two Guards Killed. AWAIT SWIFT REPRISAL Mad 21-Year-Old Gunman Hunted as Bloody Battle Nears. BULLETIN Bp I iitied Perft* NEW YORK. Oct. 24.—Hope for the recovery of Arthur (Dutch Schultz) Flegcnheimer, millionaire gangster and New' York's public enemy No. 1, w'as abandoned late today. Bp United Press NEW YORK, Oct. 24.—The terror of a ruthless gang w ? ar hung over the New York underworld today. Arthur (Dutch Schultz) Flegenheimer, head of a multimillion-dol-lar gang; his chief lieutenant and three of his bodyguards w'ere wounded during a wild night of assassinations. The next move was up to the Flegenheimer mob, and police feared the reprisals would be fast and bloody. Flegenheimer, one of the nation's biggest criminals, w'as reported dying in a Newark hospital. Two of his gunmen, Otto Berman and Leo Frank, already were dead, and Bernard Rosenkrantz was expected to die at any time. In a Manhattan hospital Martin Krompier, Flegenheimer's chief lieutenant, also w r as reported in a dying condition. He was shot down in a theatrical district barber shop an hour after his chief and subordinates w r ere shot in a New'ark chop house, across the Hudson River, from New York. Sam Gold, a bookmaker, also was dangerously w'ounded. Mad Gunman Hunted Police immediately sent out anew general alarm for A1 Stern, mad 21-year-old gunman believed responsible for at least seven killings in the last two months. He had been tentatively identified as the gunman who emptied his pistol at Krompier and Gold. A general roundup of criminals also was ordered, but brought scant results. Almost all persons connected with the rackets apparently had gone into hiding. A theory that Flegenheimer and his aids were “put on the spot” by a woman, was investigated. The woman, smartly clad in a brown velvet ensemble and a silver fox neck piece, was with the notorious gangland leader for a half hour just before he was shot down, authorities said. Police later found an abandoned automobile. In it W'as a saw'ed-off shotgun, which authorities believed might have been used in cutting down Flegenheimer. Woman’s Glove Found Directly under the sawed-off shotgun authorities said they found a woman’s glove. It was a white fabric and for the left hand. Stool pigeons brought the alarm of the underworld to New York and Newark detectives. They reported the Schultz gang of the Bronx and the Amberg gang of the tough Brow'nsville section of Brooklyn were locked in a war of extinction and that Schultz and Krompier had been shot in reprisals for the murders of Louis (Pretty) Amberg and his brother. Joe, w'hose deaths had been listed as reprisals for the unproved but almost certain demise of the Schultz mobster, “Bo” Weinberg. Schultz, millionaire at 34, victor over the Federal government in its efforts to send him to prison for alleged income tax evasion, a ruthless but quiet spoken gangster of almost unlimited power, w r as caught by his assassins in a moment of relaxation. With Berman. Rosenkrantz and Frank, he had gone to the Palace chop house in Newark. The restaurant and bar was empty except for the gangsters and the bartender. Jack Friedman. While they sat drinking and talking, tw : o gunmen apparently were watching through the street windows. “Duck,” Gunman Cries The gunmen entered, pistols in hand. “Duck,” said one to the bartender. Friedman fell flat behind the bar. Berman, Rosenkrantz and Frank all apparently began shooting, but were not fast enough. The assassins disappeared through a rear door. At the hospital where Schultz underwent an emergency operation and a blood transfusion, police asked him w'ho shot him. “I don’t know,” he replied. “But they were pretty good shots.” Accepts Pacific Mail Bid Bp United Press WASHINGTON. Ocr, 24—The Postoffice Department today announced acceptance of the bid of Pan-American Airways Cos. for carrying air mail over the 8000-mile trans-Pacific route to be established between San Francisco and Canton, China.

GO-TO-CHURCH CAMPAIGN TO BEGIN NOV. 1 Mass Meeting Scheduled in Movement to Increase Attendance. CIVIC LEADERS TO AID Indianapolis Federation and Layman's League Are Drive Sponsors. A "Go-10-Church" campaign, with 165 church co-operating, will be launched at a mass meeting in Tomlinson Hall Nov. 1. The drive is to climax several weeks of preparation by district committees. The campaign embraces Marion County, its objective being to increase church attendance during November. Hundreds of men will take the field following the mass meeting to establish contacts with men and boys in an effort to interest them in church work. Campaign sponsors are the Christian Layman’s League and the Indianapolis Church Federation. Final arrangements were made yesterday by a committee headed by P. A. Wood, statistical committee chairman, and including James M. Ogden, league president; Eugene C. Foster, vice-president, and the Rev. Virgil P. Brock, promotional director. Others at the meeting included A. B. Cornelius, Harry W. Krause,. Culver S. Miller, John S. Lloyd and Herbert F. Mitchell, the latter manager for the visitation campaign. Mayor Kern and a group of civic leaders are interesting themselves actively in promoting the mass meeting and the campaign to follow, according to Mr. Brock. Other community leaders enlisted in campaign are: Dr. Ernest N. Evans, Indianapolis Church Federation secretary; William H. Book, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce secretary; Paul C. Stetson, Indianapolis schools superintendent; Clarence G. Baker, Hawthorne Community Center director; Dr. James W. Putnam. Butler University president; Dr. I. J. Good, Indiana Cen(Turn to Page Three)

THOMAS PREDICTS ERA OF TYRANNICAL CHANGE Hanover College Refuses to Cancel Engagement of Socialist. | By United Press HANOVER, ind.. Oct. 24.—An era of tyrannical change for the United States as result of disintegration of old institutions was predicted by Norman Thomas, Socialist, leader, in an address before Hanover College students here yesterday. Mr. Thomas spoke despite protests of district American Legion officials. The student council of Hanover College refused to cancel his engagement. LIBERAL PARTY TAKES CONTROL IN CANADA Cabinet Is Installed in Simple Ceremony at Ottawa. i By United Press \ OTTAWA, Oct. 24.—New Liberal ; government with the undisputed mandate of the electorate to carry out its policy of free trade and “sane government,” today began the task of guiding Canada's destiny for the next five years. Headed by W. L. MacKenzie King, twice before Prime Minister, the new cabinet was installed in a simple ceremony last night, succeeding Richard B. Bennet and his defeated Conservative government. 5 MILLION CHINESE FACE WORST FAMINE Flood Waters Sweep Over Vast Areas in Two Provinces. j By T tiiled I*reus SHANGHAI, Oct. 24.—One of the | greatest potential famines in modern history threatened 5,000.000 Chinese farmers today as flood waters swept over vast areas in Shantung and Kiangsi provinces. Engineers of the National Economic Council reported that 3000 square miles—half again as much as Italian troops now occupy in Ethiopia—are under water. The farmers | of the flooded region face the third | successive loss of crops. THREE HURT IN BLAST Linton Residents Burned When Gas Stove Explodes in Home. By Times Special LINTON, Ind., Oct. 24.—Three persons were burned, one seriously, when a gas stove exploded at the home of Mrs. Mattie Herndon late . yesterday. In addition to Mrs. Herndon, who suffered severe burns to her head, arms and back, Sheldon Herndon. 28. her son, and Margaret 24, his wife, were injured. SUES CITY FOR $25,000 Woman Charges Hole in Street Caused Injuries. The city of Indianapolis was named defendant in a $25,000 damage suit filed yesterday by Mrs. Genevieve M. Walsh. 559 N. Oak-land-av. in Superior Court 4. The complaint charges that Mrs. Walsh suffered severe leg injuries June 3 when she stepped into a hole in the 1100 block on Larch-st.

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WIND CHANGE SAVES MALIBU Firefighters Now Believed to Have. Brush Fire Under Control. Bp United Press LOS ANGELES. Oct. 24.—A sea breeze, whipping brush fire flames inland, saved the Malibu Beach motion picture colony from destruction today. A thousand wearied firefighters cheered as the wind sent the blaze cracking into an unpopulated mountain area, back of the expensive beach homes which the film stars w r ere beginning to evacuate. > Capt. Jim Motley of the sheriffs Malibu substation reported the shifting wind had brought the fire under complete control. The fire veered tow'ard new stretches of brushlands in the Santa Monica mountains, damaged to the extent of $3,000,000. The $56,000 country home of Lionel Atwill, screen actor, w'as a heap of embers. At Escondido Beach, seven miles north of Malibu, the SIO,OOO home of Charles Farrell was burned. Farther back in the bills several summer cabins owned by actors had been reduced to. ashes. . , Fires centered generally in three sections. Altaderia on the east. La Canada in the center and Malibu on the west.

FT. WAYNE LABOR HEARING DATE SET First Wagner Bill Dispute to Be Heard Nov. 6. Notice of the nation's first hearing under the Wagner Labor bill on collective bargaining for company elections W'as sent today to representatives of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers and the Wayne Knitting Mills by Robert H. Cow'drill, Regional Labor Board chairman. The hearing is to be held Nov. 6 at Ft. Wayne Federal Building. Ralph A. Lind, National Labor Relations Board representative, is to preside. For several months company and union representatives have been conferring concerning the question of permitting only production employes to participate in company elections. The Wayne Mills so far have failed to recognize the American Federation of Labor in the dispute. The company’s union workers do not want to recognize the organization favored by the mills, it is said.

STEWART SAFE FOILS WOULD-BE CRACKERS Burglars Enter Washington-st Store Through Third Floor. Safecrackers, entering through a third-floor window, failed to get S3OO in change and an undetermined amount of yesterday's receipts when they broke into the W. K. Stewart Cos. store, 44 E. Wash-ington-st, last night. The safe was battered, but resisted efforts to pry off the door. BANGS”" GIVEN SETBACK State Tax Chiefs Lop 20 Cents From Huntington Levy. By United Press HUNTINGTON, Ind., Oct. 24. The State Board of Tax Commissioners lopped 20 cents from the 1036 Huntinington tax levy today and Mayor Clare W. H. Bangs suffered another reversal in his utility fight. Bangs had proposed a 23-cent increase in the city levy to finance extensions and improvements to the municipal electric, plant, his chief weapon in the battle with the Northern Indiana Power Cos. Times Index Amusements 18-19 Books 13 Bridge ll Broun 13 Comics 21 Crossword Puzzle 21 Curious World 21 Editorial 14 Financial 15 Radio 19 Serial Story 9 Sports 16-17 Woman's Pages 10-11 Pacific Flight Nears End By United Press ALAMEDA. Cal.. Oct. 24—Roaring down the home stretch on the first trans-Pacific round-trip flight from California to Guam. PanAm“rican Airways' big silver clipper ship was 592 miles from Alameda at 7 today.

POLICE ORDERED TO HALT ‘BANK NIGHTS’ OF CITY THEATERS Chief Issues Instructions After Prosecutor Spencer Asserts Drawings Are Illegal; Action Follows Riot at Rivoli. COURT ACTION IS THREATENED Bair Group to Go Ahead Unless Stopped by Officials, Says Owner; Declares Prize Awards Held Legal Elsewhere. A police drive against “bank night” drawings conducted by a number of Indianapolis motion picture theaters was ordered today by Chief Morrissey as the aftermath of a riot and alleged fraudulent drawing last night at the Rivoli Theater, 3155 E. lOth-st. Chief Morrissey said he has been advised by Prosecutor Herbert M. Spencer that the “bank nights” are lotteries and

Br-r-r-r! Indianapolis and most of Indiana were visited by heavy frost during the night. Temperature dropped to a low of 36. Despite the frost and cold snap, little damage was done to fruit and garden crops, according to the Weather Bureau which explained that most of the garden crops had been harvested and fruit still unpicked had matured to the point w'here frost could do little or no harm. Extra blankets which w'ere called into use last night probably can be discarded tonight, however. Today's temperatures will be in the 50s and gradually rising temperatures are forecast. Tomorrow the mercury is expected to hover in the 60s. Weather Bureau forecasts are that a period of comparative mildness should persist for several days.

1931 TAX RECOVERY OUTLAWED. IS CLAIM Attorney Holds Refund Impossible Despite Levy’s Illegality. Any claims to $135,000 due Indianapolis taxpayers by a recent Supreme Court decision holding the 1931 civil city levy of SI.OB illegal, have been outlawed, it was charged today by Louis B. Ewbank, attorney for the Indiana Taxpayers Association. Mr. Ewbank said that since taxpayers did not take steps to protest the tax when paid, they can not hope to recover now. However, County Auditor Charles Grossart announced his office will accept claims lor refunds. TRACKS ARE DAMAGED BY DERAILED FREIGHT Pennsylvania Trains Are Rerouted at Winchester. By Times Special WINCHESTER. Ind.. Oct. 24Seven cars of a north-bound Pennsylvania freight train were derailed here last night, causing unestimated damage. More than a mile of tracks were torn up by the crash and all of the street crossings here were damaged. Trains will be rerouted tor two days while repairs are being made. MEXICAN REBELS LOSE Government Says 32 Slain. Others "Completely Routed.” By United Press GUADALAJARA. Mexico. Oct. 24. —Thirty-two rebels were killed in three engagements with Federal troops in the state of Jalisco, the state military commander announced today. Most important of the engagements took place yesterday near Lagos where the rebels attacked the railroad station and escaped with stolen funds after wrecking communications. The official statement said “The Lagos rebels were completely routed. 27 of them, including their leader, being killed.’’ .FACE CUT IN CRASH Mrs. Louise Wright Figures in Auto Collision. Mrs. Louise Wright, 27. R. R. 9. Box 393, was cut and bruised in the face today when her automobile collided at Emerson-av and Ray-mend-st with a car driven by John Love. 72, R. R 5, Box 575. Love was arrested on charges of failure to have a driver's license and reckless driving. He also received face cuts. ,

Cheated. At least one poiiceman has a personal Interest in the "bank night” riot last night at the Rivoli Tneater, 3155 E lOth-st. He has a season pass to the theater, but refuses to use it on "bank nights.” paying his way in so he will be eligible for the drawing. He is very irked about the bad investment he made.

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illegal. Accordingly, he ordered all police lieutenants and sergeants to notify theater operators to stop the practice immediately or arrests will he made. Possibility of a court battle over Chief Morrissey's order was indicated by theater operators. 'Bank nights,” where patron* have a registered number and win various amounts if their number is drawn, are conducted by most of th 25 neighborhood theaters in Indianapolis. The major downtown theaters do not hold them R. R. Bair, owner of the Rita, Uptown. Oriental, Strand and St. Clair Theaters, said he intends to go ahead with plans for holding three "bank nights” in his theaters tonight, unless stopped by police. Held Legal, He Contends Mr. Bair declared he does not believe the “bank nights" are lotteries and said that test cases in other cities have held them legal. He said he would not defy a police order, but to stop voluntarily would be an admission of "guilt” by the theater managers and owners. Discovery that more than half of the numbers were identical in the Rivoli “bank night” drawing last night resulted in arrest of two persons on vagrancy charges. All in all, it was a very hectie evening at the Rivoli. The featured motion picture last night was "One Frightened Night.” Detectives are seeking for questioning A. E. Fletcher, 1825 Ingramst, "the winner of $550” who is alleged to have fled from the theater stage after his number was drawn and it was discovered there was a duplication of stubs. Detain All Employes Under arrest are Urban Anderson. 1820 N. Talbot-av, theater manager, and Raymond Vick, 23, of 933 Spruce-st. Vick was identified by Mark G. Margolis, 410 N. Meridian-st, president of the corporation operating the theater, as one of a group which dashed on the stage during the drawing. Police temporarily detained all employes of the theater and Mr. Anderson and Vick w'ere released on S2OOO bond after being slated for vagrancy. Arswering a riot call, four squads of police went to the theater and said they found the stage packed with irate patrons and the audience in an uproar. The "bank night” plan operates on a system whereby each theater patron is given a number and stubs are dropped in a locked barrel. Each drawing is for SSO. if claimed within three minutes, but if the lucky ticket holder is not present the “pot it sweetened" that amount. Advances to Stage The drawing was made in the regular manner last night, according to Mr. Margolis. Judges were selected from the audience and a little girl was chosen to do the drawing. She pulled out No. 6344, which was found to be Mr. Fletcher’s. Mr. Fletcher, according to Margolis, came to the stage to collect the prize and identified himself by his driver's license and photograph. Suddenly, according to Mr. Margolis, several persons rushed the stage and one man reached into the ticket barrel and shouted: “They'rt all No. 6344. It's a fake.” “Call the Police” Fletcher was said to have disappeared when someone cried “Call the police.” Mr. Anderson, Mr. Margolis and Earl w. Penrod, representative of a Des Moines <la > syndicate operating bank night, charged that the ticket barrel was packed by outsiders in an effort to discredit the theater. Searching for Mr. Fletcher, police were told at the Ingram-st address by George Fletcher, his father, that he had not lived there for some time. Police brought the ticket barrel to headquarters after restraining some of the more enraged spectators from damaging the theater. The Northern Theaters Inc., operator of the Rivoli Theater, today offered a SSOO reward "to any one giving information leading to arrest and conviction of the person or persons guilty of having caused forged registration cards to be inserted in the registration coupon container at the Rivoli Theater.” Dies of Hit-Run Injuries By United Press EVANSVILLE. Ind. Oct. 24.—Injuries suffered when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver were fatal yesterday to Edgar Allen, 47.