Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 263, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 January 1936 — Page 3

JAN. 11, 1935.

STATE EXPERTS PRAISE SGRIPPS TAX PROPOSAL Deserves Serious Study, Business Leaders and Officials Agree. (Coiitinu*>d From Page One) the expense of the Federal government considerably and at the present time Big Business as well as others are very anxious to see a decrease in expenses, which mean taxes. “The expense under this plan would be considerable as it would necessitate opening up credit books with many, many thousands of taxpayers. “It would also delay revenue coming into the treasury and would entail a tremendous amount of detail work, as readily can be visualized by every man who ha shad any experience in dealing with modern business that extends credit. Sees Temptation for Delay “If such a plan as Mr. Scripps suggests were put into effect it is quite likely that the first question every taxpayer would ask himself is whether he could not afford to delay payment of his taxes to the Federal government and pay the amount of interest required and use that money in his own business or for some other particular purpose. “In other words, the average individual in business would presumably have an additional source of credit by simply not paying th* amount of money due, but arranging to take advantage of the credit plan, whatever it happened to be in its final adoption by the Congress. “AH in all, knowing very little about the details or problems of Federal tax collection but viewing Mr. Scripps’ suggestion from the viewpoint of a state tax administrator, I would say that the plan should not be adopted if there is any way at all possible to avoid it. Fears for Uncertainty “As I see it. it would merely increase the cost of government and bring into tax administration problems many new phases that could mean long delay in receiving actual money, much litigation and at all times an uncertainty ot just what could be expected from tax returns when due. The best way to do any kind of business is on a cash basis. This the government should attempt to do as far as it possibly can. “Mr. Scripps, in my judgment, has set an example to Big Business in this country, that could be well followed by others. He presents the suggestion in his letter in a logical way and asks for objects or recommendation of his plan. “This is certainly more reasonable than merely to blindly criticise some method of governmental procedure without first searching for the facts in the case and trying to work out a needed solution in a business-like, patriotic and constructive manne.." William H. Book, executive vice president of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce: “Mr. Scripps’ description of the tax problem, which many businesses face, is well stated. Many of those who have faced the problem, or merely the prospect of it,' have felt that tax rates high enough to endanger chaos in business management, and hence to place a perpetual damper upon business enterprise, should be lowered. “It is certainly obvious that the Federal Treasury needs over the next several years will call for more, rather than less, revenue, and the problem probably is whether even these high rates, plus all other possible sources which Mr. Scripps objects to, may not have to be called into play. “If that be the true picture, then it seems necessary to find some way of financing extremely heavy tax payments so as not to cause the break-up of business enterprise. “Mr. Scripps’ plan should have a thorough exploration, which he urges.” Gavin L. Payne, investment broker: “I can see no objection to Mr. Scripps’ plan for amortizing these extraordinary taxes, indeed it will be but u short time until the government will be forced to such a procedure. “We are forced in Indiana to amortize property on a l-to-10-year basis. Os course, this is only temporary relief. Mr. Scripps’ suggestion of the government banking its tax paper seems to me a variant of the automobile companies' banking their own deferred payments and it apparently has worked satisfactorily in a fiscal way. “It is a very healthy sign to see busy men like Mr. Scripps thinking out these problems perplexing business. Too many business men either cuss or wring their hands over the existing situation. “We will have to think our way out of this depression. I would suggest to the business world it sit on a log and whittle instead of playing golf, if you get what I mean.” Mayor Kern: “I read the suggestions with interest. They are worthy of consideration of Federal taxing authorities.”

ALLEGED ‘ALKY’ TO BE I'SED AGAINST 2 MEN Colored Beverage Seized in Raids by State Police Here. What state police say is coloerd ‘’alky,” remniscent of pre-repeal days, is to be used as evidence against two men who today face charges of violating thet state alcoholic beverages act. In raids yesterday, the police arested John Goebel, 37, of 1166 Gil-bert-st. Edgewood. and Chester Justice, 47, of 934 Chadwick-st. At homes of each, officers said they found colored ’alky.” ASSOCIATION GETS SIOOO Indiana Christian Missionary Group Receives Memorial Gift. A memorial gift of a SIOOO fund to the Indiana Christian Missionary Association by John R. Smith, a member of the Nameless Creek Christian Church of Hancock County. was announced by the association today. The funds are to be used in stabilizing the work and enlarging the program of the association.

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EXPERTS MAP SOIL PROGRAMJOR AAA Land Conservation Seen as Solution to Problem. (Continued From Page Ore) members representing farm organizations met to draw up a definite program for recommendation to the full farm meeting. Observers believed it likely they would approve the soil conservation plan. It was said the committee might remain as a continuing body, to help in guiding legislation for a new farm-aid program through Congress. Confirmed by Roosevelt The soil conservation idea was confirmed indirectly by both President Roosevelt and Agriculture Secretary Henry A. Wallace at nearly the same time, Mr. Wallace in his opening address to the farmers and Mr. Roosevelt at his semi-weekly press conference. Details remain to be worked out. Roughly, however, it is understood to be based primarily on taking some 50,000,000 acres out of production, some through land rental by the government and the rest through payments to farmers complying with suggestions for the best use of land, supported by a system of domestic allotments. An organization would be set up to decide what products can best be grown on various land holdings, and how much the land should be forced to produce. Subsidy Would Be Paid Thus, each farmer might be told that his land should produce a certain amount of wheat; that if he produced more he would be taking more out of the soil than he should. If he complied with these suggestions he would receive a subsidy payment from the government. The payment would be made “for valuable services rendered” in preserving the soil's fertility for future Americans. Other lands, deemed io be submarginal but with possibilities if allowed to remain idle or planted to certain fodder crops or legumes, would be rented directly by the government.

4 BURGLARIES ARE REPORTED TO POLICE Thieves Enter Three Homes and Theater Booth. Burglars entered the home of Mrs. June Cook. 2330 Stuart-st, and stole SB7 in cash, and a set of harness valued at $25. she reported to police today. Mrs. Bertha Quinn, 3319 N. New Jersey-st, owner of a house at 2403 Station-st. reported that burglars entered the unoccupied residence and carried away two lamps, a din-ing-room table and four chairs valued at S3O. Burglars stole a radio, alarm clock, overcoat, pair of shot- and a watch from the home Oi Mrs. Mildred Cazee. 2132 W. Minnesota - st, while she was absent yesterday. The loot was valued at $96. C. S. Allison, manager of the Strand Theater. 1334 E. Washingtonst, discovered that the operator's booth had been jimmied and $25, hidden in a paper sack was mirsing. HOFFMAN FIGHTS TO SAVE HAUPTMANN (Continued From Page One) been rejected by every court in the land, a brief new lease on life. *'l may be sealing my political future," he said. "But when Hauptmann stands absolved of the actual crime my conscience will be satisfied." The Court of Pardons, which includes the Governor among its eight members, is to meet today in the Statehouse. Few doubted that its members : would by a majority vote turn thumbs down on Hauptmann's appeal for clemency. But the Governor. if he pursues his present intention. win override the court for a temporary stay—long enough to permit his doubts to be resolved.

Indiana Orchardists Will Meet Here Jan. 21 to 23 Horticultural Society to Discuss Latest Developments in Industry at State Fairground. Latest developments in the orchard industry are to be studied Jan. 21 to 23 at the Manufacturers’ Building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds at the seventy-fifth annual meeting of the Indiana Horticultural Society.

A large display of orchard supplies and equipment are to be shown. Thirty manufacturers and supply dealers from various sections of the country have reserved 15,000 square feet o 1 floor space for displays of new spraying and dusting equipment. R. A. Simpson, Vincennes, president, is to open the convention. A discussion of plans of the National Apple Institute by Dr. H. E. Barnard, Indianapolis, national secretary, is to follow. Other Speakers Scheduled Other speakers scheduled are Dr. B. F. Diggers of New Jersey, L. F. Steiner of Vincennes, Prof. J. J. Davis and G. E. Marshall of the Purdue entomology staff, Monroe McCown and R. C. Baines of Purdue University, Leslie Pierce of Vincennes, Prcf. C. L. Burkholder of Purdue, Merle Troth of Orleans and Frank Street of Henderson, Ky. An apple-washing demonstration is to be given during the convention sessions. The convention’s second day is to include committee reports and election of officers. The meeting is to close with discussions on pruning, soil management and the spray program for 1936.

COUNTY DRAWS ANOTHERVENIRE Third Group Called to Complete Personnel of Grand Jury. An additional venire of 15 women and 10 men has been drawn by jury commissioners from which two are to be selected to complete the Marion County Grand Jury. Four persons have been chosen from two venires, one of six names and the other of 25 names. They are William F. Peacock, 1833 Lex-ington-av; Mrs. Elma Hart, 135 E. 36th-st; Mrs. Faye D. Fisher, R. R. 17, Box 92-B. and Miss Delia Tarpey, 116 E. 25th-st. Those selected to report in Criminal Court next Wednesday are: Margaret Gray, 5307 Broadway; Minnie M. Peirce, 541 E. llth-st; Hazel M. Hollis, 5711 N. Hawthorneln; Alma E. Taggart, 514 N. Drexelst; Lila F. Vance, 1339 Wade-st; Arthur F. G. Gemmer. R. R. 16. Box 102-G; P. M. Goldrick, 4505 Car-rollton-av; Clarence Taylor, 610 N. Chester-st; Viola M. Pence, 905 E. llth-st: Ira L. Johnson. R. R. 10, Box 355; Gladys L. Hudson, R. R. 12, Box 619; Ellen H. Pedlow. 1244 N. Illinois-st; Robert B. Evans, R. R. 17, Box 210; Mary E. Dice, R. R. 17, Box 142; Alice Pearson. 1530 N. Arsenal-av; Margaret O’Mara, 25 N. State-st; Donald A. Underwood, 1633 Wade-st; Frances P. Pence, 1130 N. Emerson-av; Perry D. Unversaw. 1405 Linden-st; Chambers Underwood, 2149 Park-av; David Pendleton, 1313 N. New Jersey-st; Ruth Van Anda, 2611 N. Illinois-st; Anna L. Penish, 242 N. lilinois-st; Alice J. Pennicke, 2147 N. Wallace-st; Chris H. Vail, 1017 W. 34th-st.

FLETCHER ELECTIONS SET FOR NEXT WEEK Annual Meetings to Be Held Monday and Wednesday. Annual meetings of shareholders and direct ts of the Fletcher Trust Cos. and F.,tcher Joint Stock Land Bank are to be held at the main office, Pennsylvania and Market- ] sts. Monday and Wednesday. Directors are to be elected by both organiaztions Monday afternoon. Trust company shareholders are to meet at 4 to hear the annual report. Trust company directors are to meet at 11:30 Wednesday, to elect officers. Land bank directors are to meet at noon Wednesday to elect officers.

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WISE CHARGES FASCISMTREND Editor Says Threats Offer Challenge in Reed Club Address. The American people today were challenged to defend themselves against the threats of Fascism, economic strife and war by Jam{*7 Waterman Wise, militant liberal and editor of The People's Press. Speaking before the John Reed Club forum in Castle Hall last night, Mr. Wise charged that William Randolph Hearst, Father Charles Coughlin and the late Huey P. Long were “would-be Fascists.” “Fascism is capitalism in convulsions,” Mr. Wise said and charged that Hearst forces were back of “a campaign to smash civil liberties by gag bills, wantom vigilantism and red-baiting.” Attacks Organization Other potential Fascist forces in the United States are the American Liberty League, the Daughters of the Revolution and the American Legion. Mr. Wise charged. “If any propaganda is subversive and insidious, it is that propaganda which Hearst has spread in the schools, colleges, American Legion and even the labor movement,” Mr. Wise said. “The people can protect themselves by mass action against Fascism and its inevitable children, war and suffering. Too, Fascism in the long run is its own destroyer.”

ROOKIE COP SCORES AGAIN; NABS 2 ROYS Officer Captures Young Car Theft Suspects. Ralph Metcalf, rookie state policeman. has scored again. Recently, Metcalf rounded up a gang of four Texas armory bandits, aided only by a justice of the peace who relieved the hoodlums of their weapons while Metcalf stood guard. Yesterday, he again pressed an aid into service and captured two youthful car theft suspects who had taken an automobile from a man and his wife in Hancock County. The suspects, one 13 and the other 15, both from Cleveland, were armed. They were hitch-hiking to New Orleans and obtained a "lift" from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Otte, Cambridge City. The boys forced the Ottes out of the car at the point of revolvers. Hearing a radio alarm. Metcalf enlisted Ira Eubank. Clayton, and took up the chase. After firing several shots, Metcalf and Eubank overhauled the fleeing pair and Eubank "frisked" them while Metcalf kept everything under control. LAND SWAP PROPOSED BETWEEN STATE, CITY Trade Would Provide Site for Fire Station, Kern Says, A trade whereby the city would ded land along White River at Riverside to the state in return for property near the Central State Hospital may be effected soon, Mayor Kern said today. The city needs property near the hospital for a proposed fire station. The Mayor discussed the matter with Walter Boetcher, city controller, and Park Board members yesterday. Also under discussion was an arragement for staggering employment so that all Park Board employes will be given some work during the winter season.

JAFSIE'S TRIP ADDS MYSTERY TO BRUNO CASE Educator Is Not Available for Questioning at Pardon Hearing. (Continued From Page One) his case, assisted by Egbert Rosecrans and Frederick A. Pope. They claimed to have new' evidence that “undoubtedly” would win Hauptmann a reprieve for the duration of an investigation. It was supposed to attack his conviction on four points, contending: 1. That the child found dead near the Lindbergh estate in the New Jersey Sourland Mountains was not proved to be Col. Charles A. Lindbergh's son. 2. That ransom money appeared in New York banks from sourcex admittedly not connected with Hauptmann. “Jafsie” Identification Is Point 3. That “Jafsie” could not identify Hauptmann in a New York police station in September, 1934, but Identified him positively at his Flemington trial four months later. 4. That Isador Fisch, from whom Hauptmann asserted he obtained the ransom currency he had, told other persons before he left the country that he had some “hot” money. There were indications that Hauptmann’s lawyers might attack again the evidence of his guilt offered by the kidnap ladder. If the Court of Pardons permitted an unlimited number of witnesses to appear, the defense counsel also intended to re-offer testimony that he was host at a party in his home the night that Dr. Condon paid $50,000 to a man he identified as Hauptmann.

Departure Thought Important The angles at which attack was directed at Dr. Condon’s part in convicting Hauptmann raised the elderly teacher’s departure for South America to supreme importance. With Col. Lindbergh in Great Britain and “Jafsie” on the seas, the only witnesses who connnected Hauptmann directly with the kidnaping were outside the court's jurisdiction. Atty. Gen. David T. Wilentz, who prosecuted Hauptmann and appeared for the state today, announced that “Jafsie” informed him a week ago of his intention to depart before the Court of Pardons met.

“I saw no reason why he shouldn't,” Mr. Wilentz said. Gov. Hoffman, active for five months in investigating the angles of Hauptmann’s case, said he regarded Dr. Condon’s departure as “highly significant, in view of his actions and statements since the Flemington trial.” He refused to explain. Condon Refuses Explanation Dr. Condon refused an explanation of his sailing except to inquire, with his shaggy white head cocked: “Don’t you think I've earned a rest?” He has been appearing almost daily for several months on vaudeville and lecture platforms, telling of his services as “go-between.” He was accompanied on the Santa Rita by a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Hacker of West Englewood, N. J., and Gregory F. Coleman, former Bronx newspaper man. Gov. Hoffman took evidence to the court hearing which might weigh heavily for Hauptmann. Handwriting Experts Report Two or more handwriting experts reported to him yesterday that a note he received two weeks ago, signed “J. J. Faulkner,” was in the same writing as that of a J. J. Faulkner believed to have deposited Lindbergh .ransom bills in a New York bank in 1933. The note said Hauptmann was not guilty of the kidnaping, although the author did not explain how he knew. The nearly S3OOO of ransom currency that appeared in New York was connected tentatively more than a year ago with the deposit slip of a J. J. Faulkner who turned in a corresponding amount of gold certificates in compliance with the Federal gold daw. Although Federal agents and police searched intensively, and newspapers displayed the story prominently, no J. J. Faulkner ever was found. Weighing heavily against Hauptmann was the fact that five judges of the pardons court already have ruled against him. They form the court majority, and their votes can condemn Hauptmann. Gov. Hoffman has power to veto a clemency vote, but has the power only of a single ballot if the majority votes to sustain the trial court. The court is purely a mercy court and may order any degree of clemency it feels advisable, even to a full pardon. Stabbed in Neck by Stranger After being treated at City Hospital for a stab wound in the neck, Earl Edwards, 29, of 336 Prospect-st, was discharged last night. Mr Edwards was walking in front of the Three Pigs Tavern, 340 Virginia-av, when a stranger approached him from the rear, inflicted the wound and ran.

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Sunrise 7:1*7 Sunaet 4:40 TEMPERATURE —Jan. 11. 193.%-. 7 a. m 32 X p. m 40 —Today—fi a. m . 37 it a. m 34 7 a. m 37 10 a. in 35 8 a. m 30 BAROMETER 7 a. m ... 29.73 Precipitation 24 hrs. ending 7 a. m... .00 Total precipitation since Jan. 1 52 Deficiency since Jan. 1 .70 OTHER CITIES AT 7 A. M. Station. Weather. Bar. Temp Amarillo. Tex Clear 30.00 38 Bismarck, N. D Cloudv 30 02 e Boston Cloudv 29.88 36 Chicago Cloudy 29 78 32 Cincinnati Ram 29 68 40 Denver PtCldv 29 76 46 Dodge Citv. Kas Clear 30 00 34 Helena. Mont Cloudv 29.48 36 Jacksonville. Fla Cloudy 30.02 48 Kansas City. Mo Clear 29 94 30 Little Rock. Ark Clear 29.98 46 Los Angeles PtCldv 30.10 54 Miami. Fla PtCidv 30.06 70 Minneapolis Cloudy 29 78 24 Mobile. Ala Clear 29.98 56 New Orleans Clear 30.02 58 New York PtCldv 29.98 32 Okla. City. Okla Clear 30.00 36 Omaha. Neb Clear 29.92 26 Pittsburgh Cloudv 29 80 32 Portland. Ore Cloudy 29 58 48 San Antonio. Tex Clear 29.98 56 San Francisco Cloudy 29.98 56 St. Louis Cloudv 29.88 32 Tampa. Fla. Cloudv 30.00 66 Washington. D. C Cloudv 30.00 32 DR. WILSON TO SEEK COUNTY CORONER’S JOB Deputy Is First of Either Major Party to Announce Candidacy. Dr. Ethelbert R. Wilson. Democratic deputy coroner, today is the first candidate of either major political party to announce candidacy for county coroner. Dr. Wilson has served four years as deputy coroner under Dr. William E. Arbuckle. He formerly was medical superintendent of the Indiana Christian Hospital and is an assistant in the department of medicine of the Indiana LTniversity School of Medicine, of which he is a graduate.

SENATE MAPS SUBSTITUTE IN BONUSBATTLE Compromise Bill Would Pay War Veterans With Bonds. (Continued From Page One) tion farm mortgage refinancing bill vote and the Patman proposal to force payment of the soldiers’ bonus in $2,000,000,000 of new money. Majority leaders agreed there was but slight chance of blocking off the farm relief measure in view of the 209 signatures obtained by the Fra-zier-Lemke bloc. Only nine more signatures are needed to assure a vote. Passage of the bonus bill by the House yesterday under joint pressure of all veterans’ organizations was with the tacit understanding that Rep. Wright Patman ID.. Tex.), could push for his currency inflation payment method when the time comes. Three Financing Methods If the bonus passes, either over a veto or without, the issue of how it will be paid automatically comes before Congress. There are three methods, either new taxes, bond issues ot inflation. Rep. Patman, it was learned, was prepared to fight for the latter. The Frazier-Lemke bill, however, is the immediate threat. The House agrarian bloc and various Senators have served notice that currency inflation is to be the only way in their opinion that immediate relief may be given the farmer in view of the Supreme Court AAA decision. Last session the Administration succeeded in blocking the bill from coming to a vote by prevailing on 18 House members to withdraw their signatures. Leaders admitted today they believed they could not carry on this effort further. Completion of the petition next week would virtually assure a House vote before Feb. 1. Early Vote Is Assured The Frazier-Lemke measure has the approval of 32 state legislatures in memorials to Congress. It proposes to refinance all farm mortgages at m. per cent annual interest plus m per cent annual payments on principal. This would give farmers taking advantage of its provisions 30 years to pay off their mortgages, many of which at this time cost them 6 to 9 per cent interest alone. Tacit admission of House leaders that they were beaten on this Issue gave an incentive to the agrarian bloc to go ahead with plans for forcing an early vote. PLAN INSULATION ~TALK Construction League Will Hear of Development Tuesday. A discussion of the development of insulation is to be heard Tuesday at luncheon by members of the Construction League at the Architects & Builders Building. A. S. Bull of the Insulite Cos., Minneapolic, is to be the principal speaker.

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OFFICIALS, ANN DODGE JOB OF FILINGCHARGES Each Thinks That Criminal Proceedings Should Be Started by Other. By United Press SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11.—Ann Cooper Hewitt, 21-year-old heiress, and poliec authorities today dodged the responsibility of taking the initiative in filing criminal complaints against the four persons responsible for the sterilization operation performed upon her. Each wanted the other to take the step by which Miss Hewitt's mother, Mrs. Maryon Cooper Hewittt McCarter, Drs. Tilton E. Tillman and Samuel Boyd, and possibly Mrs. Mary Scally. a psychiatrist, would be charged with mayhem. The ball-tossing began when Assistant District Attorney August Fourtncr announced his office would approve issuance of the complaints and suggested to Russell P. Tyler, the girl’s attorney, that Ann file the proceedings. Two Suits on File Mr. Tyler said he felt police should initiate criminal charges. Two civil suits are on file in connection with Miss Hewitt's charges. Dne is the demand for $500,000 damages against her mother, the doctors and Mrs. Scally, and the other is her request for an accounting from her mother of the handling of the trust fund left by Peter Cooper Hewitt, third husband of Mrs. McCarter and father of Miss Hewitt. Although Mrs. Scally was named in the damage suit, it was possible she would be omitted in any possible criminal proceedings. She examined the girl and held she %vas a “high-grade moron.” On the strength of this examination, Drs. Tillman and Boyd performed the sterilization at the mother's request. RESEARCH OfTcOLDS DESCRIBED FOR CLUB Lilly Scientist Explains Progress to Local Exchange Group. Research progress involving the common cold was described yesterday to Exchange Club members at their luncheon in the Washington by Dr. H. M. Powell, research scientist of Eli Lilly & Cos. He said that within a few years medical practitioners were hopeful that oral immunization in the form of laxatives might be successful. Mark W. Pangborn, program chairman, presented Dr. Powell. Elmer Bertsch, club president, presided. leg" broken by ~autq Woman Walks Into Path of Car Near Her Home. Mrs. eJnnie Smith, 60, of 3653 W. lOth-st, is in fair condition today at City Hospital suffering a broken leg, following an accident last night when she wlaked into the path of an automobile driven by Ralph Hedrick, 25, of 2121 W. 15th-st. Mr. Hedrick said he was driving about 25 miles an hour when Mrs. Smith alighted from a trackless trolley near her home. He was arrested on a charge of failing to have a driver’s license.

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ITALY REPORTED READY TO TALK PEACE TERMS Strong Effort to Settle War With Ethiopia Seems Imminent. By United Press PARIS, Jan. 11.—A new. strong effort to settle the Italian-Ethiopian war seemed imminent today. Reports indicated that Italy was taking the initiative, through secret diplomatic channels, and that peace terms would represent major Italian concessions. Count Charles De Chambrun. ambassador to Italy, talked at great length to Premier Pierre Laval yesterday. Though it was emphasized that he brought no peace overtures from Italy, it was understood he told Laval that Premier Benito Mussolini hoped the League of Nations would oonsider Italy's need for raw materials and an outlet for its surplus population. Predicts Early Peace Today, Mme. Genevieve Tabouis, unusually well-informed political expert of the newspaper Oeu%'re, prophesied in detail the early conclusion of the Italian-Ethiopian war. Particular interest attach and to her assertions because she forecast accurately other important developments in the crisis. On the request of Italy, she asserted. it was likely that a neutral commission of inquiry would be sent to Ethiopia, ostensibly to investigate methods of warfare from the Ethiopian side; actually to inquire also Into the possibility of making peace, and report on social and economic reforms which might be desirable in Ethiopia. While the commission worked. Mme. Tabouis said. Belgium would propose to the League of Nations council a peace plan which probably would provide for French-Italian-British development of Ethiopia, Emperor Haile Selassie to retain full sovereignty. Seek Emperor’s Aid An effort would be made, she said, to persuade the Emperor himself to ask the League for aid. The League then. Mme. Tabouis said, would suggest that he invite France and Britain to study, with him. measures calculated to improve the social, economic and financial position of his country. France and Britain would supply funds for development and would aid in disarmament of chieftains, who are often a threat to him in peace time. It was hoped. Mme. Tabouis said, that such a scheme would remove the Emperor's objections to Italian participation in the economic exploitation of Ethiopia. STATE WOMEN ATTEND CHILD WELFARE PARLEY Conference Sponsored by Legion Auxiliary in Detroit. Miss Emma C. Puschner, Indianappolis, and Mrs. Maurice Barr, Princeton, are representing Indiana at a three-day conference of American Legion and Auxiliary child welfare workers of 12 states in Detroit. The conference opened yesterday. Purpose is to formulate means of merging the Legion’s child welfare activities with new state and national social security programs. States represented beside Indiana are Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, lowa Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Wisconsin. North and South Dakota and Minnesota. Miss Puschner is director of American Legion National Child Welfare Division and Mrs. Barr is Auxiliary national chairman in the same movement. COUNCILORS APPOINTED FOR CHEMICAL SOCIETY Dr. Shadinger and Ross Named by Indiana Section. Dr. G. H. Shadinger of Butler University and Auburn A. Ross of Eli Lilly & Cos., today are councilors of the American Chemical Society. They were named last night at a meeting of the Indiana section in the Severin. Dr. Francis Owen Rice, professor of chemistery at Johns Hopkins University was principal speaker. Dr. Martin Fisher of the University of Cincinnati is to be principal speaker at the next meeting, Feb. 14.