Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 334, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 May 1927 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 334

SNYDER GIRL GRAY HEARD FROM STAND Child, 9, Tells of Notifying Neighbor Day After Father’s Death. ACCUSED MAN UNMOVED Makes Short Answers to Opening Questions. fin Unit id Press „ _ ~ LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y., May 3. —Henry Judd Gray, the lean, black- j headed corset salesman, accused of j having wielded the window-weight i which crushed the life out of Albert Snyder, began the recital of his ver- j ion of Snyder’s death today. He was called to the witness stand after 9-year-old Lorraine Snyder had given answers in childish voice to two questions, .and after Mrs. Ruth Brown Snyder had completed her four-day effort to pin upon her former paramour the responsibility for the murder. “Do you remember the morning your mother awoke you and was it daylight or dark?” asked Edgar Hazleton, counsel for Mrs. Snyder, asked the child. "Daylight,” came in childish ! treble. “Did you go for Mrs. Mulhauser (a neighbor) right away?” "Right (tway," nodded the little girl. She was not cross-examnied. Uses Low Tone Gray spoke shortly to his attorney. He sat in the chair as though he had been put there forcibly and told not to move. His voice was so low that even the microphones and loud speakers failed to carry it to all parts of the courtroom. Gray said that as a corset salesman he was able to make enough money annually to give his wife and child $3,200 a year for their upkeep. The witness was asked if he had ever been seriously ill. fie said he had pneumonia twice and apppendicitis once. Home Life Happy “Was your home life a happy one?” asked Miller. “Yes.” “Were there any domestic disturbances?” “No, sir.” Mrs. Snyder was watching the witness intently. Gray was precise in his answers. (Turn to Page 13) PARALYTIC STILL LIVES Booth Awakens on Twelfth Day of Forced Breathing to Ask Food. fin United Press ROANOKE, Va., May 3.—Walter L. Booth continued to fight off death today, tw r elve days after his lungs collapsed in an operation. Doctors who sat up with him all night expecting the end were startled this morning when he awoke from restive sleep to ask Injections of food. His condition later was described as the same as yesterday, when he rallied slightly following a relapse. The 18-year-old farm boy, paralysed from neck to waist, smiled wanly at friends who have been , pumping his arms since April 21 to force life-giving air Into his chest. J. L. HENRY GUILTY Co-defendant Will Also Be Sentenced by Judge Baltzell. James L. Henry, 657% W. Washington St., did not fare ns well in Federal Court here today on liquor charges as he has on several appearances In county courts. Henry was found guilty after a Jury deliberated twenty minutes on evidence heard on the sale and possession charge. Eddie Lockwood, Henry-s employe and co-defendant, also was convicted. They \yere to be sentenced ''this afternoon by Judge Robert C. Baltzell. Officers charged Henry sold liquor from a garage at 438 W. Pearl St. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. rn 61 10 a. m 63 7 a. in 62 11 a. m 65 8 a. m 62 12 (noon) .... 68 9 a. m 62 1 p. rn 70 ,

RUTH AS POORER WITNESS MIGHT IMPROVE CHANCES Murder Defendant Too Good on Stand to Gain Advantage of Being Brow-Beaten Little Woman.

By Maurine Watkins Author of "Chicago.” NEW YORK. May 3.—"A remark, able witness," is the general verdict on Ruth Snyder, “she's bearing up wonderfully.” And so shella keen, nimble fighter, worthy of any prosecutor’s steel. But It might be better for her case if she were a little less remarkable and bore up a little less well. For the American public (of which the jury is twelve) loves the under dog, and Ruth, crushed, brow, beaten, bewildered, even confused by the scathing, lashing, stinging, pounding, prodding, biting prosecution, would be an appealing semi-

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Part, of the man-made flood Dial was loosed upon the two Louisiana parishes of St. Bernard and Plaquemines in the fight to save the city of New Orleans is pictured above in this remarkable panorama of territory near the levee at Poydras. The swirling current in the foreground, shown just after racing through the crevasses the dynamite wrought, increases in swiftness and turbulence as the outlets are widened by the flooded Mississippi. This picture taken almut thirty-six hours after the first blast. In the background are partly submerged homes and farm buildings left deserted when the State ordered the parishes flooded to save the city. Soinf of them have been swept from their foundations and are floating down to the Gulf of Mexico.

MINE PARLEY ON A! TERRE HAUTE Will Endeavor to End Suspension in State. fin I nited Pres* TEURB HAUTE, Inih, May 3 The negotiation parley of Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators and district No. 11, Workers of America got under way here today to terminate entire deep coal mining suspension in the State. The joint conference was executive, only the representatives of thfc parties involved attending. Neither operators nor mine workers would comment on the possible outcome of the conference nor on how long It might last. Strip mine operators, repiesenting 20 per cent of the State's tonnage, recently signed a contract with the mine workers’ organization and arc now operating their mines and a number of independent mine operators are continuing operation of deep mines under the old Jacksonville agreement pending settlement of the entire situation. Four Elephants in ‘Row’ Damage Truck Elephant hoofs wreaked havoc to a. Ford truck' today. Four elephants, drawing a heavy Sells-Floto circus wagon loaded with cook tents and equipment, had things very much their own way early this morning when they “argued” over “whether to work or not to work.” As the result, a Ford truck parked on Sixteenth St., between Bellfontaine St. and the eßlt Railroad, was damaged at least to the extent of broken wheels and a crushed radiator and hood. Ownership had not been established by police at noon. According to circus agents, the elephants “argued The four were teamed in pairs. The lead team was willing to work, but the second two were hungry and inclined to balk until after “breakfast." The rear team antagonized .the leaders and In the "tangle” that followed the animals rearer and a pair of huge hoofs came down or. the flivver. Circus officials told police they would pay the damage. What! Parachutes? No Plane Luncheon fin l nited Press WASHINGTON. May 3. The luncheon In the clhuds planned by five women at Bolling Field here today was called off when the Ford passenger plane In which they were to fly developed temporary engine trouble. The women declined to disarrange their clothes by putting on parachutes, as required for flight In an army plane, so an offer of one of these for the luncheon was declined. However, they took their lunch In an army plane on the ground, and were photographed. Woman Under Arrest Arrested In the L. S. Ayres store Monday when operatives say they caught her taking merchandise worth Dorothy Wesley, 24, of 414 E. St. Clair St., today was charged with grand larceny. Charles Wesley, 29, arrested when police searched their room, Is slated for vagrancy.

| nine figure with a claim to sympathy and chivalry—or is chivalry dead? “They always lose when they bulldoze a woman,’’ is a court axiom. “But not when the woman fights back.” She Fights Back And Ruth does—stroke for stroke! When Assistant District , Attorney Froeseel barks at her in raucous voice, she snaps right back. Several little snarls showed the animal beneath this frigid calm and may have caused the jury to wonder if Albert Snyder really had such a jolly life with the little lamp-mak-(Tum to Page 12)

MILTON C. WORK IN CITY FOR BRIDGE LECTURES

Milton C. Work, recognized as the authority on Auction Bridge, and whose dally lessons appear on the Times editorial page, arrived in Indianapolis today for a two-day stay under Times auspices. He was met at the train by a number of bridge “fans.” He went directly to L. S. Ayres & Cos. store, where he gave a demonstration this nfternoon of open play of hands, followed by a lecture on the tine points of the game. ”1 should say—and my observation has extended over two generations—that auction bridge is one of the finest mental stimulants that can be found,” commented Work. “It stirs the blood, the imagination, the thinking faculties. It has most of the advantages and really hardly any disadvantages of any of the national sports you can name. No, this statement is not too enthusiastic," he laugher). “While auction bridge is in no way a "high brow” amusement, it lias- indeed intrigued some of the ablest minds of the country. Lawyers, professional men—real thinkers are deeply enthusaistic over the game, because it brings their mental faculties into pleasant play. It requires concentration, memory and a reasonable amount of ability. The acquiring of these, if they are not already possessed, in the learning, practice and playing of the game are highly stimulating and beneficial. “Auction bridge is the extremely interesting grandchild of whist,” he concluded. The Times has arranged to give as many Indianapolis devotees of bridge as possible the benefit of contact with Work, believing those who have profited by work’s daily bridge lessons in The Tiipes will be

DESERTED BRIDE-TO-BE NOW GLAD SHE’S UNWED Miss Mabel Taylor Aids Hunt for Former Fiance Now Wanted on Wife Desertion Charge.

Miss Mabel Taylor, 22, of 602 E. Ohio St., believes fate smiled kindly upon her when it kept the prospective groom of a Louisville wedding from calling for her, the bride-to-be, at the appointed hour Saturday morning. Today, at police headquarters, she identified a picture sent here by Mrs. Ray Fleming of Cincinnati, Ohio, as that of Ray Fleming, the man she was to have wed. Fleming disappeared from his room. 209 N. Noble St., early Saturday, soon before the couple was to have started their trip to the Kentucky altar. Identifies Ring Miss Taylor also identified her engagement ring as one taken by Fleming from his Ohio bride when he abandoned her in Cincinnati. She will return the ring to Mrs. Fleming.

Spelling Champs Assigned to Zones

Indianapolis public schools will swing into the final round of the spelling bee, preparatory for the State Spelling contest, in zone bees, Thursday morning. The oral bees will be held at 9 o’clock Thursday morning in eight zone centers, which have been selected by the spelling bee committee. The eighty building chartnnions, chosen last week, have been assigned and will compete for the zone championships, the winners to enter the State bee, which is being sponsored by The Times. The State champion will be sent to Washington, ar. expense of The Times, to compete in the National Spelling Bee, in which a total of $2,500 in cash is offered as prizes. The zone centers and assignments:

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glad to meet the author fare to fare. The coining of Work is the outstanding event of the year in Indianapolis bridge circles. During his demonstration sessions Work will actually play with those who attend, giving them the opportunity of learning how to take Hie extra tricks which mark tile difference between the real player and the novice. Work "ill he in the city until Wednesday evening, appearing miller Times auspices at the events listed in the accompanying program. TODAY. * to 3 I*. 'l.—Autographing Work books for- customers in Ayres book department. 3 P. M. —Public bridge tea. lecture and demon.- ration in Ayres Tea Room. < 8 |. M. —Demonstration and lecture for Indianapolis Athletic flub members and guests at Athletic club. WEDNESDAY. JO to 2 A. M.—Autographing his books for customers in Ayres book department. 2 to 3 P. .M. —Autographing books at Ayres. 3 I’. M.—The second bridge tea and demonstration at Ayres tearoom. Admission 51.50 Ineluding refreshments. 8 I*. M.— Demonstration ami lecture for Columbia club members and friends at the club. Coolidge Appoints Woman fin United Pee** WASHINGTON. May 3. President Coolidge today appointed Miss Helen Varick Boswell, New York City, as commissioner to represent the United States at the Seville (Spain) International Exposition.

Miss Taylor urged detectives on in their search for Fleming. She hopes for his early apprehension and return to Cincinnati to the home of his wife. There is nothing of the “woman scorned” in the attitude of Miss Taylor. She told authorities that she believed fate had befriended her by preventing her marriage to the man she had known for nine years, and who would have become a bigamist had the wedding taken place as scheduled. Vanished Suddenly Fleming had strapped the luggage to their car and had purchased gasoline and oil for the trip to Louisville. He left the house about midnight, promisingto return at 3 a. m. Cincinnati Welfare Society officials have signed - the warrant for Fleming’s arrest.

Zone Centers No. I.—Bldg. 60—Bell School, 3300 N. Pennsylvania St. No. 2.—Bldg. 45—Woollen School, 2301 Park Ave. No. 3 —Bldg. 50 —Hawthorne School, 73 Belleview. No. 4.—Bldg. s—McCulloch School, 612 W. Washington St. No. 6—Bldg. B—Fletcher8 —Fletcher School, 520 Virginia Ave. No. 6—Bldg. 39—McKinley School, 801 State St. No. 7 —Bldg. 55—Washington School. 1675 Sheldon. No. B—Bldg.B—Bldg. 3—Mott School, 23 N. Rural St.

INDIANA AVENUE, BRIDGE DAMAGED Center of Span Sinks Under Circus Wagon Weight. Police today regulated traffic over the Indiana Ave. bridge at Fall Greek to one conveyance at a time, while city engineers made temporary repairs to place the structure in condition for hea\ v traffic expected I tonight to the Sells-Floto Circus, ; Sugar Grove Ave. and Eighteenth st. Sergt. Patrick O'Conner "as assigned to duty there when it was discovered that coupling plates in I (lie center of the bridge had given ! way, causing the bridge to sink 1 slightly In the center under weight |of circus wagons. Circus officials 1 were warned of the bridge danger and notified that they were crossing ! at their own risk. Assistant City Engineer Arthur Han tier pronounced the bridge safe for light traffic. Workmen began immediate rcjwiirs. and if they are not completed by night, traffic will be rerouted. Haufter declared the bridge has given trouble before. The circus gave a performance at >2 and will give another at S. There was no parade Special ears were run on the RNei side line to handle the crowds. MAYOR, BOARD CONFAB Bos serf, Former Kltut Head. \ Liter at Duvall’s Office. Members of the board of safety conferred with Mayor Duvall today regarding the proposed purchase of SBO,OOO worth of fire department equipment. Chief Jesse Hutsell and City Purchasing Agent John Collins also attended the conference. After the meeting Chief of Detectives Claude M. Worley visited the mayor. Walter Bossert. former grand dragon of the Indiana Klan. appeared and entered the mayor's office shortly after Worley left. Bossert carried a p iper In his hand. The regular hoard of safety meeting was held at noon today. Arrest Made at Gary in Slaying fin United Preen CHICAGO, May 3 —Dallas Scholar, 22, taxi driver, was being held by Chicago police, while Buford Chunn, | his friend, Is held in Gary. Ind., in connection with (he shooting to death Sunday of State Highway Policeman Sam Mates at Sturgis, Mich. Schobe says he wits hired by a “red-faced, scarred bootlegger, about 30 years old” to drive an automobile from White Pigeon, Mich., to Chicago. Chunn was hired for the same purpose, he said. Chunn was arrested In Gary, and gave Informs tion leading to arrest of Schobe. Police believe that Schobe and Chunn were Implicated In the crime, but think that the "red-faced bootlegger” did the actual shooting. Chunn said he followed the larger automobile Ima smaller one containing a cargo of Canadian ale. Philanthropist Dies fin United Prise PASADENA. Cal., May 3.—C01. Edward E. Ayer, 86, California pioneer philanthropist and director of the Field Museum, Chicago, died today at a local hospital.

Contestants Champions of the eighty city grammar schools competing in the eight zone contests Thursday morning, May 5, are assigned as follows: Zone 1, Bldg. 60 Richard Frietz, 11, 6A, Bldg. 60. Ludi Roper, 11, 68, Bldg. 23. Edward Brown, 10, 68, Bldg. 36. Andre Rhoads, 11, 78, Bldg. 41. Marie Hines, 12, 88, Bldg. 42. Margaret Sissinguth, 13, BA, Bldg. 43. Charles Becker. 12, BA, Bldg. 66. Mary Walters, 12, 7A, Bldg. 69. Frances Strong, 12, BA, Bldg. 70. Florence Hinshaw, 12, 88. Bldg. 80. Zone 2, Bldg. 45 Marcella Ardera, 11, 6A, Bldg. 45.

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FLOOD AREA SURVEY ACT BY COOLIDGE Order to Army Engineering Corps Designed as Pre- S ventive Step. MENACE IN LOUISIANA Levee Breaks Peril Homes of 200,000.

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President Coolidge orders survey of flood area by army engineering corps. New levee breaks In northern Louisiana menace homes of 200,000. Death toll remains around 350. Health conditions in refugee camps repoiled excellent. Boats mobilized to give speedy aid to residents endangered by sudden rise of waters. fin United Press WASHINGTON. May 3—President Coolidge directed Secretary of War Davis today to order the Army Engineering Corps to conduct a complete survey, of the flood control problem in the Mississippi valley with a view to permanent Federal legislation. The corps will Inquire Into the feasibility of constructing dams, spillways, reservoirs and stronger levees to harness the Mississippi and prevent a recurrence of the vast inundations which occur every spring. Keport to Congress Tho\ will report their recommendations to the I’resident before Con- ! gress reconvenes in December, so ! that body may have full information ! in drawing up ameliorative laws. Coolidge also issued an appeal for I increased generosity for the lied Gross flood relief fund, the goal of which is now $10,000,000. The I’resident feels that, Inasmuch as sll,- j 000.000 was raised for Japanese re- ! lief several years ago, corresponding j response should be expected from | donors interested in the welfare of | native sufferers. tt was announced that Coolidge would not oatl a special session of Congress to deal with flood rqhabili- . tation and that he found It impos- I stble to m ike any personal Inspection of the flood area ta this time. | tIOMFS OF 200,000 t\ PERIL Louisiana Fights I rising Battle Against l>cvee Breaks fin t mted /‘irss Louisiana fought a losing battle today against an invincible enemy j —the crest of the Mississippi flood. There are homes of 200.000 persons in the path of waters which have broken through levees in the northern part of the State. Other levees are crumbling, both along the Mis(Tum to Page 13)

MAN PREPARES FOR SIXTH PROPOSAL-LESS MARRIAGE J. Thedore Murphy, 55, Vaudeville Actor, to Wed Mother of Eight, 27—You Just Tell ’Em, He Advises.

fin United Press BOSTON. May 3—Five times a widower, J. Theodore Murphy, 55-year-old New York vaudeville actor, will say ”1 do” for the sixth time Sunday. Accompanying him on his latest trip to the altar will be Mrs. Aldena Marie Fanion Whitney, 27, New Haven. Conn., who last year divorced the father of her eight children. Murphy’s other wives died. Murphy, plump, genial veteran of two wars, told newspapermen here, after filing marriage Intentions, that he never had proposed. His plan, he said, was to merely announce that he and the girl In question were to be married and then not wait for her reply. He said he tried this in New Haven tw T o weeks ago w r hen he met Mrs. Whitney for the first time, and, as usual, tt worked. Asked for something in the way of advice to the lovelorn, Murphy said: “Never marry a woman near your own age. Take a young chap of 20. He will marry a girl of the same age. When he is 40 he Is still a

Louise Bailiff, 14, 88, Bldg. 2. Madelle McMaine, 13, BA, Bidg. 10. Robert Lichtcnauer, 12, 88, Bldg. 27, Helen Davis, 12, 88, Bldg. 29. Jane Davis, 12, BA, Bldg. 32. Idella Hutchins, 12. SB. Bldg. 37. James Cornett, 10, 68, Bldg. 40. Anna Spilth, 10, SA, Bldg. 66. Alberta Lee, 11, 7A, Bldg. 76. Zone 3, Bldg. 50 Doris Wilson, 11. 78, Bldg. 50. Bessie Butcher, 12, BA, Bldg. 16. Edmond Simon. 14, 68. Bigd. 24. Elizabeth Wimer, 12, BA, Bldg. 30 Maxine Van Sant. 13, BA, Bldg. 44. Virginia Miller, 12, 88, Bldg. 52. Ada Gooden, 11, 68. Bldg. 53. (Turn to Page 9)

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Japan Urges Unity in Chinese Policy | fid United Press | TOKIO, May 3. —Japanese ambussadors to Great Britain and the United States were instructed to- | day to urge upon those governments the importance of cooperation among the five powers In dealing with Chinese nationalists In connection with the Nanking disorders of | last March. The powers are Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan and the United States. Rn United Press WASHINGTON. May 3. —Reported Toklo instructions to Japanese Ambassador M&tsudaira here to urge united action by the powers In the Chinese situation are not expected to change State Department policy. President Coolidge and Secretary of State Kellogg believe a “watchful waiting” policy more effective for the moment than a second strong note. The President wants to warn the American public against accepting reports of foreign origin regarding United States policy In China, and its attitude toward its representatives in China. In this connection, the President authorized repetition of his denial that this Government Is displeased with American Minister Mac Murray and that Mac Murray may resign, because he desires a “stronger” policy. FOREST FIRE SPREADS Wind Fans Flames Beyond Control in New Jersey. Rn United Press MAYS LANDING. N* J., May 3. —Fanned by a changing wind, a forest fire along the Black Horse Pike today revived and blazed beyond the control of district fire fighters. The fire fighters had to return to the new blaze, which was In the direction of Germania. Late last night most of them had gone to theif homes, because the fire was then under control. HEROIC EFFORT FAILS Workman Drowns in Cassion With Another He Sought to Aid. fin tnttel Press DETROIT. May 3.—Bodies of two workmen who wore drowned today in a 140-foot caisson sunk for the foundation of the Penobscott tower had not been recovered after four hours of work by police and harbor master crews. The drownings occurred through an accident in which one workman, V. Jorgensen, 40, gave his life in a futile attempt to save his companion, George Brill, 43. INSTITUTE THREE BODIES l William Brake, Deputy, in (barge of Scottish Hite Ceremony. fin I nited Press SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 3. Three bodies of the Seovtish Rite were instituted here Monday night by William Geake, deputy for Indi- J ana for the Supreme Council of the j Northern Jurisdiction. The bodies are: South Bend Lodge j of Perfection with 600 members, which is now a chartered lodge, and which was organized eighteen months ago: Zerubbabal Council Princes of Jerusalem, which was granted a dispensation last January and John Hazen White Chapter of Rose Croix, which was also given a dispensation last January.

young man, but she has lost her charm for him. A man of 45 should marry a girl of about 20. And then when she is 40 or 45 he will be too old to chase around, as the saying goes. And then if he does die she is still young enough to marry again and not spend her last days In a rocking chair of the old ladies’ home.” C. of C. Will Hear Coolidge Tonight Bu United Press WASHINGTON. May 3.—President Coolidge will address the United States Chamber of Commerce convention tonight at a banquet In honor of delegates to the first PanAmerican commercial conference. His talk will be broadcast over WRC of the Radio Corporation and thirty or more other stations throughout the country beginlng at 9 o'clock Eastern standard time. Skyscrapers are “thieves of fresh air and sunshine,” Maj. Henry Curran. New York City club counsel, told the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce today. He advised other cities to take a lesson from what he pictured as the horrors of New York's skyline by enacting zoning laws, decentralizing the working population and providing a general level for buildings. Pola to Wed May 14 Bit United Press PARIS, May 3.—Pola Negri and Prince Serge Mdivan! will be married May 14 at the Chateau at Seraincourt it was announced today, and afterward there will be a garden \ party during which the‘fire depart.ment of the town of Janville and the city officials will honor the famous actress with a parade. Nearly Everyone Has a Telephone. You, too, can have one installed quickly and your name listed in the new directory, which goes to press May 10. Indiana Bell Telephone Cos. —Adv.

Forecast Unsettled and cooler with probably showers tonight and Wednesday.

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KNEW JIM ‘GAMBLED,’ SAYS LEW Shank Admits Armitage Was ‘Professional’ While on Safety Board. DEFENDS HIS VERACITY States Police Worked in Vain for Arrest. Ex-Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank took the stand in defense of James E. Armitage, on trial in Criminal Court dn contempt of court charges, today and told how Armitage, one of the most truthful men he ever knew,” ran a gambling house while he (Shank) was mayor the first time. Armitage was a "professional gambler” when a member of the board of safety, which runs the police department, Shank admitted. Shank in his usual amusing manner frankly told the court what he thought about Armitage and what he would do himself if he were involved in any legal complication. Wiliam H. Armitage, Janies Arraitage's brother, was political boss of City Hall when Shank was mayor. Alleged Bribe Attempt Armitage is on trial for alleged offering of $2,000 and a City Hall job to Claude A. Aehey, grand juror, if the latter would vote against indictment of Mayor John L. Duvall. Other defense witnesses for Armitage included Police Chief Claude F. Johnson, who testified to Armitage’s “integrity” and reputation for truth, and James F. Quiglej* former police chief. Quigley, who was on the police force thirty years, said he knew Armitage ran a gambling house ”>vhile I was on the police department.” “1 raided his place three or four times and knew of it being raided twelve or fifteen times,” Quigley testified. “Never heard of any one losing money there, but take it tor granted that if they gamble they will lose.” Hph Inman, attorney for Armitage, questioned Shank about his connections with the defendant. Shank told the court that he had known James Armitage thirty or rhir’y-five years and was intimately aequo nted with his habits and personal connections. He said Armitage's reputation for truth and integrity was of the “very best.” Knew of Gambling On cross-examination Prosecutor William H. Remy drew from Shank that he had known Armitage ran a. gambling house in a saloon on W. Washington St. about twelve years ago. “Only by reputation do I know that Armitage ran a gambling house," Shank said. “I was never there and don’t know that he was arrested while operating tlit place.’’ “Did you know definitely that he (Tmm to Page 12)

BELIEVE 70 DEAD IN SHATTERED PIT Rescuers Find Seven Bodies —Known Dead Now 24. Bu United Press FAIRMONT, W. Va.. May B. Seven blackened bodies today were recovered from the depths of the Everettsville mine, near here, where 109 miners were Imprisoned Saturday by an explosion and fire. Rescuers reached the seven additional bodies shortly before noon. Increasing to a total of twenty-four the known dead. Squads of rescuers planned to Immediately re-enter the mine in search of seven men in the shaft when the explosion came and who have noi been accounted for. Little hope was held thftt. any of the seventy would be found alive. Gas and fire have swept through the underground tunnels, mine experts said in giving their opinion that none would be found alive. Sixteen trapped by the explosion were rescued alive and were in hos pitals today recovering from Injuries.

King George Sends Sympathy Bu United, Press LONDON. May 3.- King George today cabled President Coolidge an expression of sympathy for the flood sufferers In the Mississippi Valley. “I have heard with profound sorrow,” said the message, “of the serious loss of life and damage to property caused by floods in the Mississippi Valley. I hasten to offer my heartfelt sympathy, both to yourself and to all those suffering from the results of this sudden disaster.” , The government also cabled through Ambassador S(r Esmc Howard an .expression of sympathy directed to Secretary of state Frank B. Kellogg.