Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 February 1938 — Page 3

UTILITY EARNS " S370.112ASMORE CUSTOMERS BUY PRODUCTS DURNE YEAR

Firm Prepares to Pay

$90,000 off City Bonds;

Profit Shown Despite Rate Decrease In1937, Annual Report Shows.

The Citizens Gas & Coke Utility last year spent $350, 343

on plant improvements, lowered rates by $505,000, raised

_ wages to some employees and set aside money for the first payment on purchase bonds, its third annual report showed

today.

~ Because of increases in domestic, commercial and manufacturing customers amounting to 2629. meters, and because

of other operating revenues increases, its gross operating revenue was $6,210,078 as compared with $5,975,125 for 1936,- the report showed. The net income for the year was $370,112, and the utility prepared to pay $90,000 on the city’s debt of $8,000,000 bonds used to purchase the plant from the Citizens Gas Co. Officials -explained that the accounting system was changed this

year. Computed on the same basis as last year, they.said, net. income would have been $596,345.29 as comto $554,186 last year. : ~The $90,000 payment, the officials said, represents the first that eventually will wipe out this city debt and pave the way for probable lower

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Tal 8 uckion of domestic coke did not increase this year, officials said. During the year sale of all coke amounted to $2,692,613, a decrease of $20,656 from last year’s total. The revenue from-the sale of gas declined $26,510, but the consumption was up 12 per cent, the discrepency occurring because of two rate cuts made during the year. Sales of tar and amonia and miscellaneousrevenues totaled $412,780, a 2 per cent gain over 1936. Sale of appliances amounted to $500,166 in 1937 as compared to $278,497 in 1936.

New Mains Laid

The report stated that no effect of the bituminous coal minimum rates, recently abandoned, was shown in the report. Sixty-seven miles of were laid during the year pressure mains now reach

plying many districts which were not before served, the report stated > Officials explained -that plant projects calling for an expenditure of $200,000 were proposed for this year, but said there is no capital budget and each project will be decided on its own merit. The report said the utility paid taxes amounting to $118,798 last year as compared to $64,716 in 1936; built up the accrued charges under the standstill agreement with the Indianapolis Gas Co. to $978,408, and applied $132,654 to-bond retirement.

ASSESSORS WARNED ON PROPERTY QUERY

County and township assessors received letters today reminding them they must obtain answers under oath to a new question on 1938 personal property assessment sheets as to whether property owners paid 1937 gross income tax. The letters, signed by Clarence A. Jackson, State Gross Income Tax Division director, reminded the assessors. they are liable for fines up to $20 for each case of omission cr neglect in replies.

DRIVERS FAIL IN ROAD RULE TEST

Education Needed, License Judge Says After 2157 ‘Flunk.’

Lack of knowledge of Indiana highway regulations was the chief cause of failure in drivers’ license examinations, Roberts C. Hill, Auto License Bureau hearing judge, reported today. ’ Of the 43,454 drivers who took examinations from J4n. 1 to Feb. 15, 38,484 passed and 2157 failed. Others are coming back for re-exami-nation.

“Education is an important fac- : tor in the new program,” Mr. Hill

said. “We found many people who were skilled drivers who never had taken the trouble to study traffic laws. “We provided them with material on this subject, and a great many were able to come back soon and pass.”

Many Successful

Of the 3021 persons between 16 and 18 who took tests for beginner permits, 2917 were successful and the others signified their intention to take the examination again. * With the beginner's permit a youthful driver is allowed to operate an automobile if accompanied by an experienced driver. The permits are good for three months. After that period the driver can take a second examination for a year’s license. | A total of 24,056 persons took the beginner’s license examination, 20,900 passed and 1856 came back for reexamination, of which number 996 were granted licenses. Records showed that 4320 out of 4749 handicapped drivers passed. Among truck drivers 5492 took examinations, 4445 passed and 667 were successful on re-examination. In the taxi and bus driver classification, 6136 took examinations, 5902 passed and 45 passed on their second attempt, In the last two classifications, Mr. Hill said, ignorance of laws was practically the only cause of failure.

U. S. OFFICIAL INDICTED

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 26 (U. P.).—Evasion of income tax payments of $3292.46 during the past four years was charged against Fred S. Hudson, Federal bankruptcy referee for Western Missouri, in an indictment returned yesterday by the Federal Grand Jury. Hudson said he intended to discuss the case with friends before he made a

statement.

IN INDIANAPOLIS

Here Is the Traffic Record

County Deaths (To Date) 3938 ........ 18

City Deaths

(Feb. 25) Accidents .... Injured

rit 3 MARRIAGE LICENSES (These lists are from lofficial records in the County’ Court Ho The Times,

therefore, is not responsil for errors in - names or 30d7esses.)

Darrell L) "Buck, 32, of 344 N. Hamflton Ave.;- Winif: red Bowm #23 N. Highisnd Ave oWman, 91, of 161 Sines ¥ ER 74% 3 Box 190% X Ralph | Shear aa, 1 6th Kathatine Ficklin, 19 of 1938 N. Olney

Joha William Conley 33, of 41 Ruckle St.; Frances tel aidine: Bewaid

Spink Arms Ri of 1328 College 3 Perk Ave. ty: Lois Wallace

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wlings, 26. M ha Jean Mann, 122, © Pa Park.

M. Streibick, 21, of ; Betty Stanley, 20, 20," jot 2

1. Hawkins, 21, of 728 Madison e.: Tate 8 Fh, a 663 5.

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Parker, at 1232 Deloss. “Robert, Edith Grieder, "at lait Ohatles. 3 Girls

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Fred, Lovesta Stokes, at 2352 Co: alorest. Dorothy McMillen, at ra Frank, Hattie McGraw, at 642 N. Pine.

DEATHS May Burnett Hewitt, 69, at 5021 Central,

eran J. Morrow, 41, at Long, diabetes ALE gt ve re i. osclerasis. 64, St. Vincent Hospital, myocarditis. aay Russel Mason, 12, at Riley, brain

Garne ‘arteriosclerosis

t Smiley. 57. at 1709 Carrollton, rtha M. *bou ht: abgess of live a ery. > at W. 21st., y pan : eney, - din ayils Jost ney. at Riley, car aren Ww. Ewing. 63, at Methodist, indeta Lytle, 44, at 2524 Guilford. carMaurice D. Moria Henry. chronic Sich! 54 a1.413 w.

Joseph Elmer 2 el Brisben, 56, at City, lobar

OFFICIAL WEATHER

United. States Weather Bureau ___

INDIANAPOLIS FORECAST—Cloudy tonight becoming generally fair tomorrow; not much change in temperature; lowest tonight about 32.

Sunrise ...... 6:23 | Sunset ...... 5:33.

TEMPERATURE —Feb. 26, 1937—

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MIDWEST WEATHER

Indiana—-Cloudy tonight becoming generally fair tomorrow; ig LLL 0 not much change Tilinois—Generall morrow; not muc ture.

Lower Michigan—Unsettled tonight, tomorrow cloudy to morrow ¢ oudy do partly cloudy; little

Ohio—Cloudy ad by light rain or snow in extreme east portion tonight; tomorrow fair, not much change temperature.

Kentucky—Partly clou - Jnorrow; not much ORaY Aonizhi an a jo

fair tonight and tochange fa tempera-

WEATHER IN OTHER CITIES AT 7 A. M. Station

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Greta Garbo

ROME: gagement o today.

woman upon her arrival at the

~ Reunion in Rome Reported.

Leopold Stokowski

Feb. 26 (U. P.)—Gossip concerning the reported enGreta Garbo and. Leopold Stokowski was revived here

The arrival of a Swedish woman by the name of Xthel Baltzer Gustavson created a stir in Rome theater and newspaper circles, and newspapers displayed headlines announcing that Greta was in the city. Mr. Stokowski arrived in Naples two weeks ago but since has kept out of view. The local press here said the conductor met the Swedish

railway station. Metro-Goldwyn-

Mayer representatives here denied that Garbo was in Rome.

BOB BURNS

OLLYWOOD,

Says: Feb. 26. —

When people visit a place for the

bit nervous. That’s the reason the local officials who come ‘in contact with them should be kind and pétient. That’s why my - Uncle Fud was such a good conductor on a train down home. One time a young married couple was ridin’ on his train and when Uncle Fud asked for the tickets, the groom was so nervous he handed my uncle his marriage license instead of his ticket. Uncle Fud looked at it and says “Well, young fella, you got a ticket here for a long, weary journey but

it ain’t on this line.” (Copyright, 1938)

PROBE IS SOUGHT IN COUNTY CONTRACT

Taxpayers’ Heads Call for Investigation.

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ley said. “The other firm said that the supply company would provide

it. ”

Co. said’ in its bid it intended to provide a roof with a 15-year guarantee and bond. John S. Newhouse, the third Commissioner, refused to sign the contract and declared he would not do so. “We're paying to make sure the Specifications are followed,” he said. “If the bidder would fail to live up to the specifications on his contract he would be liable.” William H. Book, Chamber executive vice president, said he would investigate the award promptly. Taxpayers’ Association officials said that the law provides a “good reason” must be advanced for awarding contracts to high bidders. They hinted the association might ask for a legal test. It also was indicated that a suit might be filed to break the contract and have it reawarded. The General Asbestos bid was the highest of four entered. One was

g. | rejected because it failed to meet

the specifications, Commissioners

said.

$100,000 COLISEUM PROJECT PROPOSED

The State Agriculture Board finance committee today studied a proposal to spend $100,000 to modernize the Coliseum at the Fair Grounds, according to E. Curtis White, board president. He said recommendations under consideration were to increase the seating capucity by 1800 to .6000 and to install a heating plant to make the building usable at all seasons. He said WPA funds would be sought if the project is undertaken.

ROBERT W. LYNCH DIES DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 26 (U. P.) —Robert Wilson Lynch, retired former United States Steel Corp. official, died yesterday of heart disease. He was 68.

first time, they're naturally a little.

the bond, but that company denied | ¢400 However, the Interstate Lumber

BANDIT HOLDS UP STORE ON GIRGLE

Takes $46 From Till as Employees Look On; Show ‘Windows Looted.

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the bandit. She said she was too scared to move. Mrs. Romer said the gunmen fled with a warning: “Don’t say anything about the law or I will come back and blow your brains out.” Burglars who stole the furs and jewelry broke front plate glass windows with stones and then raided the stores. Edward Burns, 310 N. East St, a cab driver, told police he was crossing N. Pennsylvania St. on Ohio St. when he heard a crash of glass. - American District Telegraph guards appeared at the fur company quickly but five window models already had been stripped of expensive furs. Fred Davidson, secretary-treas-urer of the company, told police the burglars had escaped with a brown ermine coat valued at $450; a leopard skin coat, $450; silver fox neckpiece, $165; a double-skin silver fox neckpiece, $225, and another silver fox piece, $75. Mr. Burns said he did not. see anyone leave the front of the building following the crash of glass. Krauss Co. officials said the stolen articles were valued at $300 and

Youth, Two Women Held Police noticed the smashed window at 5 a. m. today. They notified Aaron Dee, 5343 Park Ave. store manager. Police held two women, one 21 and one 31, and a youth today while they investigated the holdup at 1 a. m. at a gas station at New York and Meridian Sts. in which $130 loot was taken. Joseph Griffith, 22, of 4458 Allisonville Road, told police ® youth wearing a white mask held him up with a double barreled, sawed-off shotgun and took money changer and cash drawer contents. Detectives located the youth and two women at an address in the 400 block of E. 11th St.

MAN ATTACKED WITH HATCHET IN LIBRARY

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (U. P.).— John C. Abbott, 27-year-old engineering clerk, was near death today from wounds received when he was attacked by a hatchet-wielder in the Public Library last night. A guard seized Charles Frankel, 32, to whose ‘right wrist a small hatchet was attached. ~ At the time that Frankel was entering the library, detectives were calling at his home to question him about an attack on another man in the library’s main reading room last Tuesday,

TWO MILLION ON RELIEF

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (U. P.). —President Roosevelt was informed today by Aubrey Williams, acting Works Progress Administrator, that the Federal relief rolls now exceed the 2,000,000 mark.

GENERAL TO BE HONORED Mexican Border Veterans of Indiana are to pay tribute to Maj: Gen. Edwin M. Lewis, who commanded the Indiana forces. on the Mexican border, at a memorial meeting at ‘Hotel English tonight.

soo White Changes * Plans, Enters Race for Juvenile Bench.

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nile Court Judge. He is the father of seven children. = “It is not ignorance of the law that causes children to bécome delinquent, nor would teaching children the law do any good,” he said. “Children’s problems cannot be met ‘with measurements of the law. They must be met with common sense in each particular case.”

Like Making Custards He said that “rearing children is like making good custards. . You are liable to turn on too much heat.”

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not. ask “so-called civic leaders” to tell him “how to run my office,” but would appoint “broadminded’ men and women and be personally responsible for everyone connected ‘with the operation of that office.” An - estimated 50,000 to 60,000 voters signed the petitions for Mr. Sullivan, received yesterday at party headquarters, County Clauer said after the meeting. He said as mamy more signatures are expected to be obtained by Tuesday. “If Mr. Sullivan has 50,000 supporting him, I have 100,000,” the Sheriff Ray said. Mr. Sullivan, party workers said, does not intend to seek the nomination, but will not refuse it if it is offered him. He was Mayor of Indianapolis from 1930 to 1935. Prior to that he had served as City Controller and as a State Senator,

Report Pleases Clauer

Mr. Clauer said he was pleased and encouraged by the report of ward chairmen, “We received more signatures than we expected,” he said. After next Tuesday’s meeting, he said, certified accountants are to check the lists and they are to be presented to Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan could not be reached for comment. He was graduated from Wabash College in 1897, and from the Indiana Law School two years later. Admitted to the bar, he practiced here until 1930, when he became Mayor. He is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church and the Shrine. Mr. Hill, who has lived in Indianapolis for 34 years, said if elected he would lead a fight to “take the tax burden off the backs of renters and real estate owners.” Mr. Hill has held no other public office. He described the present taxing system in Indiana as “based upon the economy of the Revolutionary War day, which has become entirely unwieldy, inequitable, unfair, unjust, unrepresentative and uncontrollable.” He charged that taxes upon rental property are the “greatest of hidden taxes.” Mr. Hill is a graduate of Butler and Harvard Universities.

Idorse Remy, Bradshaw

The Indianapolis Exchange Club today had indorsed the Juvenile Court Committee’s candidates for nomination for Juvenile Court judge. The candidates are Municipal Judge Wilfred Bradshaw, Democrat, and William H. Remy, Republican. County organizations of both parties have givén their support to the candidates. The Exchange Club board of directors first voted to support the Committee’s campaign. The board’s action was ratified by club members at a meeting yesterday.

Noblesville Editor To Run for Auditor

NOBLESVILLE, Feb. 26 (U. P.).— Everett E. Neal of Noblesville, former member of the Indiana House. of Representatives, said today he would seek the Republican nomination for state auditor at nexf summer’s convention. A former president of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association, Mr. Neal has been editorial writer for the Noblesville Ledger for the last 25 years. He sought the nomination as state auditor in the 1936 convention. :

CARDOZO IS IMPROVING

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (U. P.). —Attendants at the residence of Associate Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo said today the ailing justice was improving slowly, sitting up occasionally and eating solid foods.

MEASLES ON INCREASE A total of 1481 measles cases were reported to the State Health Board during January as compared with

‘48 for the same month last year, it was announced.

Schoolhouse Refuge of Flood Victims

FOR SUPERIGR | COURT, ROOMS

Mr. White added that he would

Chairman

Mayor of Graz Resigns as ‘Hidden Swastika Is i Revealed.

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| Delbos Denies Surrender; || Austrian Nazi Foes Unite; 4 Powers Reject Jap Plea

Are Reported Hurt by Spanish Bomb.

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mined to face a showdown with the Nazis, sent special instructions to police all over the country to ban against demonstrations or propaganda of any sort. . Hid Nazi Flag It was understood Mayor Schmid ‘decided to resign because of the revelations that he had stored away a Nazi flag for to fly on the city hall and that he agreed to participate in a Nazi banquet last Thursday night. I came to Austria’s capital; thinking I might find a tense, perhaps frightened population. I did not. The words “gay Vienna” are more than a phrase; they are a state of mind, and that state of mind prevails today. Every one seems to be relaxed. There is a| significant phrase that you hear in the coffee shops: “Things are hopeless but not serious—why worry?”

are light-hearted. Nazis march down one side of a street, singing “Deutschland Ueber Alles.” NonNazis march down the other side, singing the Austrian national an-them-—and to the same tune. A few heads are sore from political scuffles. Many more throats are sore—from shouting and singing. There has been almost no bloodshed. Nation Relaxed

Schuschnigg’s speech - steadied and relaxed the nation. If also appears to have united behind the slogan of “independence” elements which hitherto have been unco-op-erative. There are neutral observers, however, that believe that not even a union of non-Nazi element can prevent, in the long run, the capitulation of Austria to Hitler. Equally competent observers emphasize the fact that Chancellor Schuschnigg has placed a check on Nazi members of the Cabinet by appoiniting Dr. Michael Skubl, Seccretary of State for Public Security. Those observers also stress: that the Cabinet contains two prominent ex~-Socialists. The outside world seems to have concluded that the Nazification of Austria has been accomplished. There are competent observers who doubt it. They point out that the predominant Catholic influence in this country, together with the Social Democrats and Jews, may make the Nazification of Austria less rapid and less effective than is generally supposed. An American who has been watching Austrian affairs closely for 20 years put the situation this way: “You can’t be too sure of anything in Austrian politics. Nothing is absolute in Austria.”

RECEIVER NAMED . FOR LABOR UNION

CHICAGO, Feb. 26 (U.P. .—For the first time in Illinois history, a labor union—the Marble, Mosaic and Terazzo Workers, Local 98— was in receivership today. Circuit Judge Michael Feinberg appointed Joseph Keenan, Chicago Federation of Labor secretary, as receiver to “clean house in the union and take no dictation from anyone.” Judge Feinberg acted on petition of 90 of 110 members.

TRIANGLE APPEARS IN BABY DERBY “CASE

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 26 (U. P.)—Vital statistics pertinent to three characters in a Canadian “Design for Living” were presented be- ‘| fore the baby derby elimination court today in an attempt to unravel the conflicting claims of aspirants to a fortune. The principals were chic and smartly dressed Mrs. Pauline Mae Clarke, 26, her husband, George, and Harold H. Madill. Mrs. Clarke testified in an attempt to prove that her nine living children—Madill is listed on birth certificates as the father of five of them—were born in legal wedlock and hence

are legitimate. She appeared to

‘contest the rights of four other women who have been recognized as legitimate claimants of the $500,000 prize.

RELIEF INCREASED AS SUPERVISOR DIES

—_—— HOBOKEN, N. J., Feb. 26 (U. P.) —Governor Moore, acting under emergency powers, placed $1,500,000 in relief funds at the disposal

of municipalities today as local authorities pressed a murder

'|charge against Joseph Scutellaro,

unemployed carpenter, for the fatal stabbing of Harry L. Barck, hardboiled - supervisor, during an argu-

| | ment over relief.

The money was allocated to reimburse towns and cities for relief expenditures during January. Governor Moore declined to say whether his action was prompted by Mr.

'Barck’s death

BOMB FOUND UNDER COURT * SAN ANTONIO, Tex., Feb. 26 (U.

| P.). — Janitors today discovered a

homemade bomb ‘hanging by an electric wire,in the basement of the

Bexar County Courthouse, directly

~{ beneath the courtroom where a

row: at - First

| hearing is being held on the San

Antondo pecan workers’ ‘strike. CHOIRS TO APPEAR

present a concert at 7 p. m. tomorChristian Church,

Spencer,

JURY GETS THEFT CASE

Harold B. Veller, 20, of 1141 Olive ., today was bound to Federsl rand ey under $10,000 bond on charges of theft from interstate shipm vas arraigned ' be-

Even. the political demionstiulions I

The Indianapolis Civic Choir and |" | e Community Choir will}

tiers. That is contrary to France's mission, her. tradition, her commitments, her friendships, so the Gov--ergment resolutely rejects it.” As to demands of Left Wing elements in the Government’s own coalition, he rejected their demands for active intervention in Spain and China and said: “France cannot play the role of world’ gendarme. We must engage prudently but never capitulate before force.”. > Former Premier Etienne Flandin was greeted by ironic Communist cries of “Heil Hitler.” as he rose to speak.

take no greater responsibilties in Europe than Great Britain.

Britons Reported

Injured in Raid

HENDAYE, Franco - Spanish Frontier, Feb. 26 (U. P.).—Three seaman were injured when the British steamship Bremden was bombed in a Rebel air raid at -Sagunto, north of Valencia, an‘ official anBouncement from Barcelona said toay. " Six Rebel seaplanes participated in the bombing. One of the injured, among them

.| the wireless operator, was reported

in grave condition from head wounds inflicted by shrapnel.

Powers Agree on Reply to Japan TOKYO, Feb. 26 (U. P.).—The United States, Great Britain, France

and Germany have informed Japan

that they will held her responsible for any damage to property belonging to their citizens in China, it was learned today. The notes, uniform in character though varying in text, were replies to a Japanese circular note two weeks ago' in which Japan sought to waive responsibility to property of foreigners in portions of China not under Japanese control. The United States and France, it was. learned, replied early this week and Britain and Germany replied today.

Big Air Battle Staged Over Nanchang

SHANGHAI, Feb. 26 (U. P.)—A Japanese communique said today that 30 Russian and American made warplanes had been shot down in a gigantic air battle over Nanchang, capital of Kiangsi Province. Chinese reported that Russian pilots with their forces shot down eight Japanese craft in the fight which involved 100-planes. Nothing was said regarding Chinese losses,

J{but the Chinese also claiméd a

‘great victory.” A raid was conducted by 29 Japanese planes against Wuchow, far to the south in Kwangsi Province, in the belief that the city served as a base for large numbers of Chinese pursuit planes. Little damage was reported despite an intensive bombardment. : Authorities at Hankow meanwhile awaited with interest the German reply to the Chinese Foreign Office protest against- Adolf Hitler's declared intention to recognize Manchukuo.

BRYAN SON TO GET POST WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (U. P.). —President Roosevelt has accepted the recommendation of Senator McAdoo (D. Cal.) that William Jennings B- + Jr. be named collector of ct _.ns ati Los Angeles. Senator McAdoo said today after a conference with the President,

Tie British - Seamen

He argued that France should !

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PER GANTT

AUTO GADGET “DUE MONDAY

Tengo Injunction on Title Holder Law to Be Sought.

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crashed into a building and moved it fight inches off its foundation. Deputy Coroner Ezra Alexander reported today that Otis Johnson, 40, Negro of 1463 E. 16th St. had died three days ago from injuries received when struck by an auto driven by Urban R. McGuire, 1510 W. 22d Sf, at Senate Ave. and Michigan st. on Feb. 19. The nine arrests for speeding were made after police warned yesterday that they were extending their drive on this type of violator over a 24-hour period.

21 Autoists Fined

Judge McNelis fined 21 traffic law violators $65 and suspended $151 in Court today. He fined five speeders $1 and costs each. Judge McNelis issued his warneing to high school youths as he took under advisement a case involving five Shortridge High School boys. They had been arrested on come plaint of Julius Travis, K Jr. 1040 Fairfield Ave, who charged that they were in a group of three auto loads of youths who approached his car late at night, struck him and used abusive language in the prese ence of his wife, They were Harold L. Freyn, 17, of 4925 N., Meridian St., charged with assault and battery: Herman Leeth Jr. 18, of 1512 N. Meridian carrying a pistol without a permit; Alder Breiner, 16, of 815 E. 57th St.; Robert Hall, 17, of 4485 N. Delaware St., and Riche ard K. Fisher, 28 E. 57th St., the latter three charged with vagrancy. “The vicinity of 38th St. and Central Ave. is made a speedway by these youths with their yellow, pink and cream Troadsters,” Judge McNelis said. “They double park in front of double-decker sandwich shops and think up ways to spend their time until the wee hourg This court and other courts have ree ceived many complaints.

Car Strikes Building

“I think you all ought to be home by midnight at least. There's certainly no reason why you should be driving aimlessly about after 11 o'clock as you appear to have done in this case.” Harold Howell, 20, of 2861 N. Olney St. reported that his car struck a building at 2802 N. Olney St, when he swerved his car to avoid hitting another and lost cone trol. Police said the structure was moved eight inches off its foundation. Mrs. Howell, who was in the car, received a scratch on the nose. Howell was arrested for failure to have a driver's license. .

Ft. Wayne Man Dies In Auto Crash

FT. WAYNE, Feb. 26 (U. P.).— Frank Green, 58; Ft. Wayne, was injured fatally last night when struck ' by an automobile as he crossed a street.

PENHSYLVANIAN LEADS IN U. B. BISHOP RACE

DAYTON, 0. Feb. 26 (U. P.)= Dr. J. H. Ness, Pennsylvania Cone ference superintendent, York, Pa., today received the largest number of votes when ballots were tabulated for the position of United Brethren Bishop. Because Dr. Ness did not receive 51 per cent of the votes cast, a sec ond ballot is being sent out. Dr. Fred L. Dennis of Dayton was announced as second in the balloting on a successor to the late Bishop

A. B. Stratton, Kansas City.

An ‘Ambulance Call’ at Sea

: When Seaman Cc. A. J. Maas, working on the Europe-bound Dutch tanker Woensdrecht was suddenly stricken with a serious intenstinal ailment, a radio message for medical ‘help brought a response from the American liner Pennsylvania which was New York-bound. They: met at a point 120 miles off the Florida coast. The photo at the top shows a small boat putting out from the Dutch vessel with Maas aboard. Below, the emaciated and apparently Sufiering sailor is