Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 336, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 May 1927 — Page 1

Home Edition The third of Dr. Will Durant’s articles on the SnyderGray trial will appear in The Times Friday.

[VOLUME 37—NUMBER 336

WOOLLEN IS BOOMED FOR PRESIDENCY Indorsement Comes at Luncheon of Democratic State Central Body. v RESOLUTION IS PASSED Taggart, Others Praise Indianapolis Banker, Indiana Democracy, through the Democratic State Central committee, lunching today at the Claypool, indorsed Evans "Woollen, Indianapolis banker, as its choice for presidential nominee in the 1928 cam- j paign. Former Senator Thomas Taggart, * residing, was loud in his praise of Woollen, as were Dale Crittenberger, Anderson editor; William H. O’Brien, Lawrenceburg; Lew O’Bannon, Corydon: Dan Simms, 'Lafayette, and R. Earl Peters, Ft. Wayne, Democratic State chairman, who also addressed the luncheon. Pass Resolution Resolution, adopted by the committee, reads: “We, the members of the Democratic State committee, recognizing in tlie Honorable Evans Woollen a man of such extraordinary ability and integrity as to measure up to the highest position within the gift of the American people, and, “Recognizing that his academic, legal and business training and experience peculiarly equip him for the proper interpretation and solution of governmental problems, and, “Recognizing in him a man who understands and has sympathy with the viewpoint of people in all walks of life. “We hereby earnestly indorse the Honorable Evans Woollen for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, confident that in his nomination ami election the party will liave a great leader and tiie country a great executive.” Democratic Monthly The committee also discussed the lettf" Democrat!*, monthly magazine, publication of which will begin in .Tube for the purpose of furthering the party’s interests in Indiana. The meeting and luncheon were attended by all district chairmen and vice chairmen, and by the following persons pVominent in Democratic politics: Mrs. James R. Riggs, of Sullivan, National comrnitteewoman, John Heller of Decatur; Thomas McCullough, Anderson, president of the Democratic Editorial Association; Addison B. Drake, Fairbanks, floor leader in the last House of Representatives; John B. Bender, Zionsville, House caucus leader; Senator Curtis Shake, Vincennes, and Representative George Saunders, Bluffton. “Jeffersonian” Type Charles E. Greathouse, Democratic national committeeman, charged the State and national governments with corruption, extravagance and having too great an interest in big business. He reminded the audience that there is an anti-third term sentiment against Coolidge, and declared that Woollen Is the personification of the real standard-bearer of Jeffersonianism.

INDIANA MINERS ARE DPTISTIC ► Hope for Individual Contracts Seen. flu Vnltcd Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind., May s.—Despite the “blow-up” Wednesday evening of the District No. 11, United Mine Workers of America-Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators’ Association negotiation \ conference, mine workers are optimistic. They see no future district conference; rather gradual consummation of Individual contracts with members of the coal operators’ association. Following the sine die adjournment Harvey Cartwright, president of District 11 said: “We are extremely sorry that we did not reach an agreement because we went into the conference with .the idea of fully discussing whatever differences that may have existed.” William Mitch, secretary of the mine workers’ organization, said “while many of the operators wanted to do all they could to effect an ment it was evident from the beginning that some operators were not there to help make anew contract, but to block all efforts in that direction.” Mitch predicts individual signing up of contracts by members of the operators’ association when they “get ready.” He said {hat several members of tlier operators’ association have already signed contracts in acI cordance with the old Jacksonville * agreement. The Best Grand Laundry, Main 0774. Economy finished. 10 lbs., $1.51 if half flat. Everything ready to use. —Adv.

The Indianapolis Times COMPLETE REPORT OF .WORLD-WIDE NEWsJIsERVICE OF. THE UNITED PRESS

Entered as Second-Class Matter at Postogicc, Indianapolis

State “Dark Horse” for Highest Post

V * jhhi

Evans Woollen, president of the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company, indorsed by the Democratic State committee today as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency.

DELAY SIEVE’S . TRIP TO COURT i Jurist’s Illness Postpones Gilliom Motion Hearing. / s D. C. Stephenson, murderer and former "boss” of the Indiana Klan, will not appear in Superior Court One, Friday, to testify in civil suit for $10,600 support money for their daughter, brought by his former wife, Mrs. Nettie Stephenson Brehin of Oklahoma City, Okla. Illness of Judge Leathers, who ordered Warden Walter H. Daly of Michigan City prison, to bring Stephenson into court here Friday, today caused postponement of hearing on motion asking the order be set aside. Judge Leathers set arguments on the motion, filed by Attorney General Arthur Gilliom, for 9 a. m. Saturday. Gilliom is opposed to removing Stephenson here to testify. World Wheat Session Bii United Prat* KANSAS CITY, Mo., May s.—Assembling from grain centers of the world representatives of wheat farmers of the United States, Canada, Russia and Australia today will organize for a discussion of the problem of world cooperation of- marketing that crop.

SEVEN GIRLS, BOY ZONE SPELLING CHAMPIONS; TO ENTER STATE MEET

IRVINGTON GETS ! NEXT NEW HIGH School Board Asks Advice on Site.

School board members Theodore F. Vonnegut, Fred Bates Johnson and Charles W. Kern, agreed that the next high school must be built in Irvington and discussed a site at a special board meeting todgy. Irvington residents and civic, clubs were urged to recommend possible sites. The school will not be built for several years, but a site should he secured before all available property Is built up. It was agreed. Two sites, the present Butler University property and a tract south of Washington St. at Riley Ave. ha been proposed. Ball Game Postponed Btl times Snecinl KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 5. Rain and wet grounds today caused the postponement of the first game of.the Tmlian-Blues series. The Indianapolis team fc scheduled here (hrpe more risers.

UNHAPPINESS, ILLNESS BLAMED FOR SUICIDES Two Women End Lives While Third, With Bullet in Brain, Is-Near Death in City Hospital.

Two women were dead here today, life ended by their own hands, and a third seriously wounded was believed to have attempted suicide. Domestic unhappiness, the dread of disease and a lover’s quarrel, in various combinations, were blamed for the tragedies. Miss Mannie Draper, 27, of 1420 E. Raymond St., who took poison April 26, died at city hospital early today. Mrs. David Biebrich, 1427 E. Raymond St., from whom Miss Draper rented the house in which she lived alone said that she had quarreled with a man several months ago. She was a divorcee, Mrs. Biebrich said. A month ago the woman, now dead, said that she feared she was threatened with tuberculosis. If a doctor confirmed her /ears, life would not be worth living, she said. Mrs. Charline Thorne Harrington, 29, of 1121 W. Thirty-Second St., who took poison at her home last Thursday, died at city hospital late Wednesday. Her husband, Bernard Harrington, taxicab driver, told police at city

GRAY WIELDS SASH WEIGHT BEFORE JURY Forced to Re-enact Snyder Slaying-at Command of' Ruth’s Lawyer. CALM DESRJTE GRILLING Witness Withstands Harrowing Ordeal. Bu United Press ~ LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V, May s.—Henry Judd Gray today raised aloft the windowsash weight with which Albert Snyder was killed and showed a jury and a courtroom full of spectators how the murder was done. He had just finished his direct examination, featured by a declaration that Ruth Brown Snyder often during their clandestine meetings, urged him to commit bigamy and marry her, and was taken over by Mrs. Snyder's lawyer, Dana Wallace, for questioning. v The attorney took up the weight and handed it to Gray, who seemed for a moment to hesitate in taking back into his hand the weapon he had wielded with such deadly aim. Wallace told him to take off his spectacles. "Show how you struck Albert Snyder,” commanded the lawyer. Held in Both Hands Gray raised the weight over his shoulder, grasping it in both hands. Then he brought it down, almost gently, Instead of with the resounding crash which the courtroom lnstietively had set itself to hear. This grim re-enactment was but one of the harrowing moments Gray experienced. Wallace spared him nothing. He sneered at Gray and then turned to sarcasm. He doubted Gray was as drunk as he said he was when the murder was done. But Gray remained calm, unshaken and courteous in his manner. Cross-Quiz Begins Dana Wallace of counsel for Mrs. Snyder began cross-examination of Gray. He questioned him about the exact time he removed his glasses the night of the murder. Gray said it was shortly after the Snyders returned home and that he left the (Turn to Pago 12)

'lncrease Gifts to Relief Fund , Plea Contributions or $6lB from postal employes and an additional gift-of S2OO from the Meyer-Kiser Bank were among the subscriptions that brought the Indianapolis Red Cross relief fund total to $34,173 today. The day's receipts were declared the lowest lUnce the Mississippi flood relief fund appeal was sounded. Indianapolis chapter hopes to raise at least $50,000. \V. H. Fortune, local chapter chairman, home today from Washington headquarters, declared the flood, which has driven more than 200,000 persons homeless and into poverty, “is the greatest disaster the country has ever seen.” FUND REACHES $165,125 Throe Days Left in Y. \V. Wheatley Building Campaign. Climbing rapidly toward the final objective the Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. building campaign for Negro girls and women has reached $165,125, with three more days to complete the public solicitation and to reach the $208,500 goal. A special gift of SI,OOO bjs Miss Alice P. Kelly was reported.

hospital that he had been drinking and was away from home four days. Miss Josephine E. 2?heridan, 221 N. Capitol Ave., took Mrs. Harrington the hospital when Mrs. Harrington called her after taking the poison and said she was “afraid to die alone.” Police,■•ailed to the Eugene Apts.f NewMTork St. and Senate Ave. today by neighbors who became worried because, they had not seen Mrs. Effie Smith since Sunday, found Mrs. Smith unconscious in the bath tub, with a bullet lodged in her brain. A 32-calibre revolver lay beside her. She was taken -to city hospital where she is said to be in a serious condition. Neighbors said she had been despondent recently over domestic affairs. Mrs. Grant Lucas, 2406 E. Tenth St., Mrs. Smith’s step-mother, said her father was a traveling salesman and is not in the city. She said Mrs. Smith's mother is Mrs. Mary Brown of Kokomo. The woman’s husband is a brakeman on the Erie Railroad, working" out of Peru.

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, MAY 5,1927

Snakes to Ireland? ‘Away Wid Ye* Bu United Press NEW YORK, May 5. Suspecting Mrs. Anna Redmonte of Philadelphia, a third class passenger, of taking snakes with her to Ireland, a steward on the Hamburg-Ameri-can Liner Cleveland notified the the chief baggage master, who insisted that a black grip, she was carrying, be examined. "The steward heard them hissing,” the baggage master said. “Snakes? Why would I be carrying snakes back to the land of Saint Patrick!” exclaimed Mrs. Redmonte. She opened the bag, revealing two small kittens.

6 INDICTED AT WARSAW Charged With Conspiracy in Frank Tucker Case. Bu United Press _ . WARSAW, Ind., May 6.—Affidavits charging Martin Ross, Noble Peffley, Vern Martin, Robert Sharp, Sherman Jones and Bessie Grant of Elkhart with conspiracy to rob Frank Tucker, missing cigar clerk, were filed today by Prosecutor William Loehr. Vern Martin, who entered a plea of guilty to charges that he was implicated with Jones and Sharp, was out of jail on a two to fourteen-year suspended sentence, until he was rearrested last week. The grand jury had already been ordered to report Friday morning. AUTO DRIVER GIVES UP Sought on Charges or Failing to Stop After Accidents. Charles Sparks, 23, of 2907 N. New Jersey St., today faced two charges each of reckless driving and failing to stop after an accident. He surrendeed to police Wednesday, after returning from Terre Haute, Ind_ on advise of his attorney. On April 13, Spark’s rented automobile struck a car driven by Mrs. Marie Meyer, 30, of 20 E. FortySecond St., in the 400 block on N. Meridian St., police said. He fled after damaging her car, it is charged. On April 14, still driving the rented car, he struck an auto driven by Charles Dillon, 47, of 427 S. Holmes £t. Claude Godbey, 49, of 2968 Central Ave., was painfully hurt, it is charged. Seek Missing Wife Leonard Hamm today asked police to search for his wife Bessie Hamm, 22, who, taking her two children, 4 and 2, left 'iome Wednesday.

Eight Winners Out of 20,000 Children Are Decided Today.

Spelling Champs

Zone I—Andrea Rhoads. Zone 2—Marcella Ardent. Zone 3—Maxine Van Sant. Zone -I—Wilbur Moran. Zone s—-Marjorie Benson.. Zone 6—Emma Gibson. Zone 7—Blanche Schonecker. Zone B—Ruth Dorman. The spelling tournament in the city schools is over. Eight zone champions, to represent Indianapolis in the State Spelling Bee late this month, were chosen today in oral bees in eight school centers. They are the only contestants surviving the spelling contest which started with 20,000 competing in the grade bees. Only one bov was able to win and the other seven zones will be represented by girls, when the State Bee is held. “Slaughter” Too Hard Andrea Rhoads, 11, seventh grade pupil at School 41, defeated Charles Becker, 12, eighth grade, School 66, in Zone 1, when Charles misspelled "slaughter.” Marcella Arden, 11, 6A, School 45, defeated Alberta Lee, 11, 7A, School 76, in Zone 2. The misspelled word was "cigar.” Maxine Van Sant, 13, BA, School 44. spelled "lightning” and won from Elizabeth Winter, 32, BA, School 30, in Zone 3. AH-Boy Battle Two boys fought it out in Zone 4. Wilbur Moran, 11, SA, School 49, defeated Willard Ransom, 11, 7A, School 4, on the word ‘■obliged." Marjorie Benson, 12, BA, School 22, spelled “height” and won Zone 5 championship from Shirley Rogin, 12, BA, School 6. Emma Gibson, 12, 58. School 39. won from Nina Mae Head. 13, SB. School 21, on the word “vegetable,” in Zone 6. Blanche Schonecker, 12, BA, School 33, defeated Richard Pierce, 15, 88, School 26, on the word "administration,” in Zone 7 contest. Ruth Dorman, 12, 7A, School 14, won from Marjorie Gividen, 12, SB, School 58, in Zone 8 contset on the word "patience.” Auto Sales Increase Bu United Prrs* NEW YORK. May B.—The General Motors sold 385,703 vehicles the first three months of t#is year, an Increase of more than 100,000 over the first quarter 'o* 1926, the corporation's quarterly import said today.

PROBE JURY RULING SET FOR FRIDAY Grand Jurors Ordered Into Court by Judge t# Hear Decision. ARMITAGE ANTI-CLIMAX One of Three Courses Open to Collins. Criminal Court Judge James A. Collins announced in Criminal Court today that he had ordered m--mbers of the Marion County grand Jury to appear in court at 9 a. m. Friday, “when I will make my decision on the jury question." The jury, which was investigating Indiana political corruption, has been adjourned since April 11, when Prosecutor William H. Remy presented to Collins affidavit of Grand Juror Claude A. Achey charging that James E. Armitage attempted to bribe him to vote against indictment of Mayor John L. Duvall. Collins sentenced Armitage, whose brother William H. Armitage was political boss of city hall during Mayor Shank's administration, to serve tljree months in the Marion County jail and pay a SSOO fine. Three Courses Three courses are open to the judge in regard to the jury, lawyers said: He may order the present jury to eontinue the political corruption probe. He may discharge the entire jury and order anew one drawn to continue the probe. He may discharge one or more members oT the present jury, order their places filled and direct the ■ revised jury to continue. The statute of limitations, which prevents prosecution for criminal acts committed more than two years previous to indictment, expired today for any acts committed at or before the mayoralty primary, of two years ago. The primary was held two years ago today. But any law violations in connection with filing of primary expense accounts still are subject to prosecution, as candidates were given until thirty days after the election to list contributions. Seek New Trial Eph Inman, attorney filed a preliminary motion for anew trial this morning. Collins asked him to present the bill of exceptions and additions to the motion within ten days, if possible. Michael Clossey of Wayne Township, and Barnett Jacobson, 802 E. Forty-Sixth St., signed Armitage's $2,500 appeal bond. The judge at that time turned down Remy's motion that the jury be dismissed, and ordered filing of the contempt of court information on which he found Armitage guilty lato Wednesday Quick Close Conviction of'Armitage came after a. hasty close of the case. At 10:40 a. m. the defense rested and the State, In the early afternoon, placed four rebuttal witnesses on'tliesstand. Judge Collins gave his ruling less than half an hour after the State finally closed. Collin's statement gave a resume of the case since the information was filed by the prosecutor. “The evidence offered by the defendant Armitage is not sufficient to purge him of the eontcn.pt in said Information,” the court held. Armitage Smiles Armitage smiled when the ruling was announced. He was immediately taken in|o custody by chief deputy sheriff A. B. Wiltsie, who took him to the courthouse corridor, read the attachment and returned him before the bench where the sentencq_>vas levied^. then announced that the status of the grand j. ry and the preliminary motion for anew trial were to bo considered this morning. He Indicated the motion would be overruled. Armitage was released on his recognizance over night.

*S! I

Outside of Marlon County 12 Cents Per Week Single Copies

BOYS JUMP 3 STORIES TO FLEE FROM HOME

v, ■ M s| > * raw?'•£ 8 '

The third story detention home window (marked by cross), from which three boys jumped Wednesday night in a flight to liberty.

WANT 'REALTOR’ BIGGER Idea Wins Prize in Real Estate Board Contest. Proposal of A. Van Treese to enlarge the "Realtor,” weekly publi•'eation of the Indianapolis Real Estate Board, won first prize in the "idea" contest of the board according to announcement at the luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce today. A desk set was first prize. City Engineer jfrank C. Lingenfelter and Virgil Vandagrift, president and Frank Cones and John VC. Friday, works board members, wore guests. REPORT FOR COOLIDGE Butler Back With Data Which May Settle Entry in 1928 Race, Bu United Press WASHINGTON. May s—Chairman William M. Butler of tho Republican national committee returned hero today frpnt bis transcontinental political survey during which he is supposed to have sounded cut sentiment regarding re-elec-tion of President Coolidge. Butler arranged a luncheon engagement with the President to report results of his trip. Coolidge is expected to base his decision as to whether he will yin for renoniination upon Butler's report. PARALYTIC WEAKENING Only Matter of Time Before Booth Dies, Doctors Assert. Bu United Press ROANOKE, Va„ May s.—The strain of living with collapsed lungs was telling on Walter L. Booth, 18, today in a way that made his friends fear the worst. It was the fourteenth day since he has lain, paralyzed from neck to waist, with chums pumping breath into his body. His appetite was failing. “It is only a matter of time before the end," doctors declare, and Walter's friends remain silent as they see the boy’s food going almost untouched. Saturday Tag Day Mayor Duvall today proclaimed Saturday aa Carnation Tag Day and Sunday as Mother's Day in accordance witli plans of the American War Mother's Association. Duvall asked all citizens to cooperate in making the observances a success. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 54 10 a. m 62 7 a. m 56 11 a. m 64 8 a. ni GO 12 (noon) .... C 7 9 a. m 61 1 p. m 67

JUDD NOT TESTIFYING, BUT MAKING CONFESSION And Brother of Slain Snyder Shows by Anguish His belief in Truth of Defendant’s Words.

By Maurine Watkins Author of “Chicago.” NEW YORK, May s.—Not testimony from Judd Oray, but confession—confession as it might be given to a priest from the lips of a dying man. And Warren Schneider, the dead man’s brother, believes. Day after day he has sat there, not in the inner circle with attorneys, defendants and friends, but back with the throng of the curious crowded and pushed by reporters, elbowed and shaved by the mob. A strong face, with clean cut features, silver hair and keen blue eyes. Hour after hour he has listened to

THREE CENTS

Two Carry Injured Pal Three Miles, Then Desert Him. < • ..

Three boys leaped from a third story window to escape from the Marion County detention home, 225 E. Michigan St., early today. But brotherly love gave way to the youthful desire for liberty and Herbert Watkins, 13, of 1204 E. Georgia St., was abandoned by the other two in a railroad shed at the Belt Railroad and Bluff St., suffering from • injuries received when he leaped from the window. Two Are Hunted Herbert is back in custody, while* Roy Watkins, 15, his brother, and Henry Taylor, 14, of 120 S. Davidson St., who escaped injury when they leaped to the ground, are being hunted by the police. Desertion of Herbert did not come until three hours after the trio had become fugitives. Herbert's injuries of torn ligaments had caused the knee to stiffen and each step brought agony. So for three hours the two young fugitives practically carried Herbert along. They tired after three miles, which it bad taken three hours to cover, and suggested that Herbert go to a nearby physician for treatment. They would meet again at a certain coal pile at a certain time. Doctor in Bed Herbert hobbled to a doctor’s residence, but tho professional gentleman declined to leave his bed to treat the knee. "He told me to come back today, ’ Herbert said. Herbert hobbled back to the coal pile, and waited. His pals in crime and in escape did not return. Brotherly love had chilled in favor of freedom. Herbert had been' "double-crossed," he said. A pressing flagman, suspicious that the boy had been hurt In jumping from a train, called police., Herbert told his story. N'ot Surprising Escape of the trio was not surprising to Miss Susanah Pray, matron of the detention home. She told police that escape from the institution Is easy for olden boys, who decide to run away—and that unless improvements are made "we won't be able to hold any boys here." The home formerly was an apartment house. The three boys were convicted in juvenile court of entering an east side garage and stealing auto parts. They were sentenced to White’s Institute at Wabash. OUNCAN CASE GOES TO JURY Consider Check Charge Against Representative. Case of the Government against Russell V. Duncan, Marion County State Representative, and three codefendants, charging theft* forgery and conspiracy, was given to a Federal jury in Judgo Robert C. Baltzell's court at noon today'. Instructing the jurors, Judge Balt* zell pointed out the undisputed facts in the Indictments. He raminded the Jury to take into consideration that Duncan had received tlv*-check, indorsed it, deposited it at the J. F. Wilk Bank, and that he had never returned a cent of the amount to the Government after learning the circumstances of the check. District Attorney Albert Ward told the jury' to remember that tlie contract Duncan alleged had been drawn for use in the real estate deal in which he said the check for $3,094.91 had been given him, was in possession of a man 12,500 miles away. He also charged that the defense had not subpenaed the local real estate men who was alleged to have drawn the contract. Defense, attorneys charge that the Governments case is built only on circumstantial evidence and on opinions of handwriting experts. Charles W. Tilton, Howard F. Hamilton and his wife, Suzanne Baker Hamilton, former employes of internal revenue office, are defendants with Duncan. The cheek, a tax rebate, was made out to John W. Smith of Muncie, ■now dead, on April 21, 1924, and was cashed in November, 1924. The Government charged the defendants stole tho cheek and indorsed it. Duncan declared it was given to him in a real estate deal, in payment for an equity he held in his home.

the different versions of his brother's slaying—the State’s, that contained in the alleged confessions and that of his slster-In-lnw, Ruth Snyder, and his face has been set and his eyes far away as if seeking, searching to know just how and why his brother died. And yesterday it seemed he found the answer as he relived the murder with Judd Gray. He nodded in agonized confirmation as Gray told of Ruth Snyder's previous attempts of her husband's life by gas and by bichloride tablets and pressed a handkerchief to his lips to keep fVom crying out. (Turn to Page 2)

Forecast Unsettled tonight and Friday with probably showers; not much change in temperature.

MAKION COUNTY

TWO CENTS

14.000 ON LEVEE WAIT FOR RESCUE ♦ Flood Refugees Huddle in Rain in Tensas Parish, La. NEW BREAKS EXPECTED Homeless May Reach Half Million.

Disaster Facts Today

Fourteen thousand flood refugees await rescue in Tensas Par* isli, Louisiana. New levee breaks menace thirteen Louisiana parishes with population of 300,000. Engineers, basing belief on previous dike breaks, assert new collapses almost certain. Expected spread of high waters will bring inundated area to half of Louisiana's surface. The Red Cross relief fund reached $7,183,548 this morning, an increase of nearly $1,000,000 over night, national headquarters announced. Bu United Press Fourteen thousand refugees huddled in a driving ram along the levee in Tensas parish, Louisiana, today awaiting rescue. They were cut off from high land by breaks in the .Mississippi River levee at Winter Quarter and Ville Clare. Water poured over the parish. Floods to the north and west shut off the only avenues of escape. . The breaks came unexpectedly after Tensan residents had refused to heed warnings and evacuate their homes. Boats to Rescue Small boats from Vicksburg and Natchez, Miss., scoured the waters all nr ht-and today, taking the rainsoakeu, frightened victims from the levee to points of comaparatlve 'safety. River steamers acted as mother-ships for the small craft doing the rescue work. Authorities hoped to remove all to i safety without loss of life. Many on the ridges and levees, however, suffered from exposure. Women and children huddled under I stripi of canvas, the only shelter available. Expect Dikes to Fall The crest of the Mississippi River, after inundating parishes In the north, as far west as the Ouachita River, Is sweeping southward and engineers believe the dikes cannot hold the x flood from territory lying between the big steram and the Atehafalaya River. Thirteen additional Louisiana parishes. in the southern part of the State, inhabited by more than 300,000 persons, provided new danger points in the flood area today. Judging by force of flood which has snapped leveees as the crest advanced, engineers believe nothing can hold the dike at Big (Turn to Page 12) SISTER-BRIDE DETAINED Girl, 15, Held as Witness in Case of Brother-Husband. Bu Ignited Press BROOKLYN, N. Y., May s.—Mollie Greenberg, 15, who fcecame tho wife of her brother, Oscar, 17, when the two met after having been separated since infancy, was held today as a material witness in the trial of her brother. Oscty-, reared ns Max Cashan. by a family with whom his mother had, placed him when he was 3 years old, will be tried under that name next Tuesday on a statutory charge. Meanwhile Justice O’Keefe of Children's Court remanded Mollie to custody of the Children's Society* C. of C, Pledges Flood Control Aid Bu United Press WASHINGTON, May 5. —Federal legislation for permanent flood control in the Mississippi valley was urged in a resolution adopted today by tho convention of the United States Chamber of Conintjjroe, which pledged its cooperation in all efforts to rehabilitate tjie flooded areas. U. S. Bars Books Bu United Press /' WASHINGTON, May s.—Custom headquarters officials here today called Boecaeio’s "Decameron” and the "Arabian Night" obscene in explai/flng why shipments of these books were held up at New York. The volumes, It was said, are inadmissible to this country either by mail or imports. , Opera Star Sues Du T'nited Press NEW YORK, May o.—Freida Ilempel, opera star, has brought suit against August Heekscher, millionaire real estate man and philanthropist, alleging breach of contract hy which she was to receive from Heekscher $4,800 a month for the remainder of her life. The agreement was understood to ifivolv® marriaii®. Hiller Office Supply Cos., .MAin 0619. We deliver the goods—promptly. Adv.