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POISONING OF COUSIN LAID TO GIRL WIFE Craze for Winery Cause of Plot to Get Insurance of Boy, Says Sheriff. PAIR HELD IN JAIL Lad Given Paris Green as } Lemonade, Story Told to Marion Officer. , 2.—Clifford Cox, 12 years old, is dead, by poison, the victim of a girl's mad desire for finery for herself and her baby, Sheriff Jacob Campbell stated here today, declaring that the girl had confessed the crime. Arthur Walser, his 16-year-old wife, and their baby, 5 months old, Fairmount, Ind.. are held in county jail, awaiting grand jury action in the case. Alleged confession of the girl wife bared all hideous details of the plot to kill the boy, her cousin, and collect an insurance policy of $440 on his life, Campbell said. Drinks Paris Green The boy died last Friday, soon after drinking a glass of paris green preparation, placed on a kitchen cabinet beside a glass of lemonade, according to the alleged confession. He was found lying in the yard of the Walser home, in serious condition, succumbing a few hours later at his own home, and the sheriff immediately started an investigation. This resulted in Walser’s arrest Monday and that of his wife Tuesday. Six weeks ago, Mrs. Walser’s confession is said to reveal, she took out the insurance policy upon the cousin, Clifford Cox. Last Friday she aslted husband for clothing for herself Bind the baby. According to the conthe husband told her he had only $3, and said: “We’li just have to get that money.” Given ‘Lemonade* Mrs. Walser said that under her husband’s direction she got paris green and placed it in a glass of lemonade. The cousin happened to come to the house. He lived with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vetor, at Fairmount. The boy was told there was lemonade for him in the kitchen. Walser had left and Mrs. Walser was in a front room. She said a few minutes later she heard the boy making a strange, choking noise. She found him in the back yard. He died that night at his grandparents’ home. Suspicion Aroused The grandparents did not suspect poisoning. The boy told of drinking the lemonade. Townspeople were puzzled, however, and Sheriff Campbell started investigation. Walser denies any knowledge of the alleged plot.

FATHER OF CITY MAN IS BURNED TO DEATH Dazed Wife Found at Door—Lamp Cause Seep. Bu Timet Special BUNKER HILL, Ind., June 2. Perry McCarthy, 57, junk dealer, ■was burned to death today when flames destroyed his home. Mrs. McCarthy escaped. Neighbors found her at the home door, PSrnoke dazed and unable to tell what had happened. A lamp left burning in the bne room in which the family lived, was believed to have started the fire. A son, John McCarthy and a daughter are said to live in Indianapolis. UNABLE TO FIND SON Indianapolis police were unable to find trace of John McCarthy, son of Perry McCarthy, who was burned to death at Bunker Hill. They were asked to find the son by James Glazier, Bunker Hill undertaker. PLAYGROUND PROJECT Park Board Considers 37-Acre Tract on West Side. Acquisition of thirty-seven acres, southwest of Tenth St. and Olin Ave. tentatively decided upon for a west side playground, was considered by the park board this afternooin. Park Engineer J. E. Perry submitted a drawing of the proposed site. Bids were to be received on the proposed repair of the Riverside shelter house estimated to cost $12,000. FORD NOT AFTER LINDY Motor iW tgnate Denies He’s Bidder for Flier’s Services. ■ United Pruts DETROIT, June 2. —Vigorous denial that he ever had made an offer to Capt. Charles Lindbergh, American trans-Atlantic flier, was made here by Henry Ford in a statement to the United Press. The Best Grand Laundry. Main 0774. Economy finished. 10 lbs., $1.51, If half flat. Everything ready to use. ' —-Adv.

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Girl’s ‘Easy’ Look Sends Pair to Prison

mF Joseph Hunter, 27, and Thomas Gathrlght, 38, who were sentenced to Indiana State prison Wednesday by Criminal Judge James A. Collins for holding up the Tuxedo Stat eßank, 4304 E. New York St., April 8, had not held to the old notion that women don’t amount to much in crises, they still might be at liberty. Sheriff Omer Hawkins returned from taking the two to th eprison today. They told him they had planned to hold up the Washington Bank and Trust Company, 255 W. Washington St., but changed to the Tuxedo bank when they saw Miss Chelsea Coggshall, bookkeeper at the door of the bank as they were driving by that morning.

N. Y. CENTRAL RAIL MERGER DENIAL ASKED Not in Public Interest, Interstate Commerce Body Told. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, June 2.—Recommendation for rejection of the New York Central Railroad unification proposal, involving the merger of the Big Four, the Michigan Central and the New York Central Railroads, was made to the Interstate Commerce Commission today by Examiner Ralph H. Molster, who said the plan was not in public interest. The three systems are controlled by the New York Central and are operated as separate units. The merger, it was stated, was to bring about handling of the properties by one strong operating unit. 1 The systems have a total mileage of 10,760 miles. SHORT LINE SAFETY FEARED Bu Times Soecinl WASHINGTON, June 2.—The apparent controlling reason for the examiner’s recommendation today to the Interstate Commerce Commission not to allow the New York Central to acquire, through a ninety-nine-year lease, the Big Four, and the latter, in turn, not to acquire four roads, including the Evansville, Indianapolis & Terre Haute, was that insufficient provision had been made for the short lines connecting with the proposed ynified system. Among these short lines is the Chicago, Attica & Southern, an Indiana road which Intervened In the case. It had asked the commission recently not to allow the B. & O. to acquire the Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western until provision was made for its inclusion in this merger. The commission decision allowed acquisition of the C. I. & W. While the commission does not always follow examiner’s recommendations and may yet permit the amalgamation, this is unlikely. The final decision will be of extreme importance to Indiana, as promises of better freight and passenger service, through unified control of the lines extending through the State were made by the New York Central In asking merger approval. The short lines contend the merger would leave the New York Cen-tral-Big Four system so thoroughly Integrated there would be little incentive for It to proceed with absorption of the short lines.

WIFE HURLS ACID ON HUSBAND AND WIDOW Falls, Burns Self—Family Trouble Long Standing. Bv United Press PHILADELPHIA, June 2.—Mrs. Charlotte Boulden, a widow, and Edgar Stanstreet, 30, a musician, were in a hospital today suffering from acid burns received when Stanstreet’s wife early today waylaid and hurled a bottle of acid at them as Stanstreet was escorting Mrs. Boulden home. Mrs. Stanstreet tripped and fell as she threw the acid, burning her face and arms. She told police her husband long had been attentive to Mrs. Boulden. The Stanstreets, who have two children, have been separated several years. Stanstreet is a teacher in a studio run by Mrs. Boulen’s daughter. frownFonnewbanks State Examiner Symonds Hopes None Will Start Soon. There are plenty of banks in Indiana and the State charter board is riot planning granting more than one new bank charter during 1927, State Bank Examiner Luther Symonds says. “Most of our meetings have been devoted to granting charters to community banks that are consolidating,” Symonds “We are usually glad t0,.d0 this, as it means a strengthening of the institutions. We hope that there will be no new banks organized, since they are not needed.” Roadster Burns Ten pieces of downtown fire apparatus and a squad of police responded to an alarm at Delaware and Walnut Sts., Wednesday night, ; only to find that the fire was in a Ford roadster, the property of Frank Cly, 1404 Central Ave., and the dam age was SSO.

They believed she was in charge of the bank and would be “easy pickings.” It was Miss Coggeshall’s coolness and courage which led to their capture. She sounded the burglar alarm when the bandits .had left and gave police a good description of the two jobbers. A third bandit, driver of the hold-up auto, who according to Gathright and Hunter got most of the loot, has not been captured. Tourist hold-up-* pay better than bunk robbing, Gathright and Hunter told him, Hawkins said. They had been holding up tourists on Indiana and Ohio roads, and doing a little hi-jacking on the side, for several months before the bank hold-up, they said. Gathright was sent to prison for fifteen yeais and Hunter for ten.

Hurry To keep from spending the summer in jail, Harry Weatherholt, Federal prisoner in the county jail at Evansville, will file charges against himself. Weatherholt was arrested on a charge of violating the Prohibition law. The Federal grand jury does not meet until September. Unable to meet bond, Weathi rbolt would have to stay in jail until Indictment before he could face the judge. To hasten the day of judgment, Weatherholt has proposed to furnish the district attorney's office here with information necessary tor immediate filing of a criminal information —which serves the same purpose as an indictment.

JACKSON NOT AT STEVE HEARING Governor Goes to Chicago on Day of Meeting. Governor Jackson left for Chicago early today and so was not present at the State Charities Board meeting this afternoon to decide the course in Investigating charges of a plot against D. C. ‘Stephenson, former Klan Dragon and life-termer at Michigan City prison. The Governor is president of the board. Special board meeting was called by Secretary John A. Brown to act on resolutions requesting investigation, passed by prison trustees last Friday. Plot charges were set forth in a petition for parole presented to the Governor. Among other things it was alleged that Stephenson had been treated cruelly at the prison, an attempt made on his life, and that Hiram wizard, was behind a plot to ruin him. Warden Walter Daly and Trustee John H. Moorman of the prison were in the city today to attend a meeting of penal institution heads. Brown declared that they would not be summoned for questioning before the board. The meeting wall be secret he said. JUNE BRIDE RETURNS SHOW DECIDED DROP Sailor Travels Far to Marry Indian- • apolis Girl. County Clerk George Hutsell .today considered means of pepping up the June bride returns. He issued nine fewer 'marriage licenses Wednesday, June 1, than on the same day in 1926. Eighteen couples were joined Wednesday. What the lacked In numbers they made up in devotion. Seven came from outside the county for brides. James Doll, sailor from the U. S. S. Farquhar, off San Diego, Cal., traveled farthest, to wed Miss Eileen Kesler, 19, 555 S. Harris St. LICENSE CHANGE~~FAILS Police Note 7 of 1827 Auto Tag Is Revamped 6. A clever bit of sheet metal work, by Henry Aitkens, 1452 St. Paul St., failed to fool police. Aitkens was arrested Tuseday by Sergt. Patrick O’Connor and squad, who said they found him in an auto at 500 W. Michigan St., with a loaded revolver. Policemen said they discovered Wednesday that he had flattened out the figure 6 on the/ 1926 license plates and remoulded it to a 7. He was also charged with failure to have certificate of title and Stute auto license.

THIS TOPPER RETURNED Police Head’s Hat Stolen During Crime Wave Talk. Bu United Press NEW YORK, June 2.—Police Commissioner Joseph A. Warren made a speech on crime prevention at the Army and Navy Club, and when he finished he found his hat was missing. He borrowed a headpiece and left. Members started a search for the lost gray fedora—and found it. They declined to say where, but it was recalled that signs informing whom it may concern that “you can’t win” had a powerful effect on the New York conscience in a recent anti-crime campaign. II Duce Honors Slain Men Bv United Press ROME. June 2.—Premier Mussolini and his ministers rose and bowed heads in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday after Deputy Alfleri had saluted the memory of Joseph Carisi and Nicholas Amoroso, Fascists, murdered in Monday.

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WARNING GIVEN AGAINST LULL IN MANAGER DRIVE / Campaign Leader Calls for , Work to Continue and All to Vote. Success for the city mansfger movement in the election June 21 was predicted by Claude H. Anderson, city manager drive executive secretary, today. Anderson urged all workers to continue their efforts and warned against over-confidence. “So great has been our progress since the city manager campaign was inaugurated that there has been a tendency, perfectly natural, but dangerous, to take it for granted that our battle is already won,” Anderson said. “We must continue our efforts uncemsingly. “To date the tide has been with us. It is up to us to keep It turned in our direction. This can be done, but It is imperative that we cast aside any sanguine feeling that the result is a foregone conclusion.” Another downtown mass meeting to educate civic leaders to the need of the city manager form here was considered by city manager campaign committee at luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce. The gathering probably would be addressed by several local leaders, said Frank E. Gates, campaign chairman. A speaker from a city wi‘h the manager form may be brc uglit. Meetings tonight will be held Trinity Reformed Church, Raymond and Perkins Sts., and Christamore Settlement, W. Michigan St. and Tremont Ave., where Fred Hoke will discuss the manager move. Attorney Urges Vote Edward O. Snethen. attorney and manager drive secretary, emphasized the duty citizens to vote in the election before Betsy Ross Women’s Club at Fountain Square Wednesday night. West End Civic League members indorsed the manager drive at the home of Mrs. Anna Washington, 418 Blake St. Wednesday night.

CONDITION OF THREE RACE DRIVERS GOOD Ellingboe, Kohlert and Batten Improve. Hopes for the recovery of Jules Ellingboe and Henry Kohlert, the race drivers dangerously injured at the Speedway, Monday, were brighter today, Methodist Hospital attaches reported. Condition of Norman Batten, the driver burned when his car caught fire, was reported “fairly good.” Mrs. William E. English, widow of the late State Senator English, sent Batten a check for SSOO and lauded his bravery in piloting his flaming csft to the pits at the price of serious burns. “It was a remarkable bit of grit and courage without parallel in the annals of race history. I expect to take Batten’s heroism up with Postmaster General Harry S. New and hope Congress will award him a fitting medal.” said Mrs. English. C. C YORK MAY KEEP PARDON BOARD FILES Penal Heads Discuss Ex-Secretary’s Employment. Employment of C. C. York, former pardon board secretary, to take charge of pardon board records, was discussed today at a meeting of penal institution heads at the Statehouse. The meeting was called to arrive at an equitable distribution of the SB,OOO pardon board appropriation to which the Institution trustees fell heir when the pardon board was abolished by the Legisalture. Heads of three of the four institutions, Warden Walter H. Daly, Michigan City Prison: Superintendent Ralph H. Howard, State Farm, and Superintendent A. F, Miles, Indiana Reformatory were represented. Trustees now function as a pardon board.

SPEAKING OF GAINS The Indianapolis News advertises a May circulation increase of 4,909. The Indianapolis Star advertises a five-months circulation that is 870 copies more than their postoffice statement the six months ending April 1, 1927. THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES had a May circulation that averaged 11,664 copies more than May, 1926. Ho hum!

POLITICS QUIZ CHARGES MAY COME EARLY Prosecutor Remy Indicates Accusation of Several, Probably Next Week. CITY HALL MAY BE HIT Men From Firms in Municipal Dealings Called Before Probers. Affidavits against several persons may be returned in Criminal Court soon by members of the county prosecutor's staff investigating alleged political corruption, It was indicated today by Prosecutor William H. Remy. Although indefinite in his statements, the prosecutor declared such a move was “a possibility,” hut that no affidavits would be forthcoming this week. Speculation on Target It is believed the next group will aim directly at activities in the City Hall. Since Mayor Duvall, and William C. Buser, city controller, were charged with making out a fraudulent election expense statement, persons connected with various manufacturing companies with which the city has done business have appeared before the prosecutors. Duvall and Buser will be arraigned before Criminal Court Judge James A. Collins Mondhy, Special Deputy Prosecutor John W. Holtzman said “nothing will be done until after next Monday.” Publisher Sees Remy Irving Webster, publisher of the Indiana Journal, was interviewed by Remy today. Another man was called, but Remy refused to divulge his name. William H. Armitage. politician, was with the prosecutors Wednesday afternoon. He is the brother of James E. Armitage, recently sentenced to three months In jail and fined SSOO for contempt of court for alleged attempt to bribe Claude Achey, member of the last grand jury. UNDERWOOD PUTS ONE OVER JUDGE Former Senator Gets Three Sets of Auto License Plates. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, June 2.—Former Senator Oscar Underwood of "Alabama has sidestepped Virginia’s famous roadside justice. Frank W. Troth, who held court at a hot dog stand. Underwood, It developed today, has obtained a Virginia motor car license in addition to his Alabama and District of Columbia plates so he can drive to his summer home in Virginia without encountering the patriarchal Troth again. Troth had sought to arrest Underwood for his alleged original failure to have a Virginia license.

FAST SELLING SWAMPS STOCK MARKET TICKERS Wholesale Wave of Confusion Spreads to All Sections. Bu United Press NEW YORK, June 2.—A wave of wholesale selling swept the stock market suddenly just after noon today. The sales came so fast that the tickers reporting transactions were swamped and by 12:30 p. m. were running 20 to 22 minutes behind the market. Delay In reporting prices and transactions spread the confusion which obtained on the floor of the exchange to brokers’ offices and other points. Industrial, motor and rail stocks chiefly were Involved, although the selling movement spread to all market sections. Children’s Ship Burned Bu United Press BOSTON, June 2.—The floating hospital, a ship used to carry sick children away from the city heat In summer, was destroyed early today by Are, Five seamen were compelled to jump into the Charles river to escape. The loss was estimated at $300,000. Hourly Temperatures 8 a. m 56 10 a. m 60 7 a. m. 57 11 a. m 59 8 a. m 59 12 (noon) .... 58 9 a. m 60 1 p. 62

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Indanapolis society women are to take part In a horse show Saturday afternoon at the State fairground under auspices of the Indiana Trotting Association, following a race program. Miss Dorothy Anderson, 3651 N. Capitol Ave., is shown here hurdling a fence on “Margaret.”

Thrift Bu l : it< and P> NEW LONDON, Conn.. June 2.—James Hutchinson, a fish market man, while cleaning a cod, found a nickel in its stomach. From the appearance of the coin, the thrifty New England fish had been hoarding it for some time.

AID FOR FULLER IN SACCO CASE College Heads and Judge to Act as Commission. Bu United Press BOSTON. Mass., June 2.—An advisory committee of three distinguished citizens will help Governor Alvan T. Fuller of Massachusetts decide whether Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti had a fair trial. Presidents A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard and Samuel W. Stratton of the Massachuetts Institute of Technology and former Judge Robert Grant “will sit independently” and advise the Governor. Final determination of the question, however, will rest with Fuller. Announcement by the Governor’s office last night that an dvlsory committee had been chosen came as a surprise. Fuller previously had said he would not appoint such committee. The committee was appointed under a law which authorizes the Governor “to seek such aid as he might desire from any proper source” in the consideration of capital cases. As the date set for execution leaves little more than a month for review of the case, it was believed today the doomed men would be granted a respite.

GRAY VISITED BY WIFE Mate of Slayer Sees Him In Prison Death House. * Bu pnited Press OSSING, N. Y., June 2.—Mrs. Isabelle Gray, wife of Henry Judd Gray, today visited her husband in the death house at Sing Sing Prison here. It was their first meeting since before Gray was tried, convicted and sentened to death for participation with Ruth Brown Snyder in the murder of Mrs. Snyder's husband in Queens Village, N. Y. Throughout the time Gray was on trial at Long Island City, N. Y., Mrs. Gray remained in seclusion. June 8-14 ‘Flag Week’ Governor Jackson today issued a proclamation designating June 8-14 as “Flag week,” wtih June 14 as “Flag day." It is suggested the flag be displayed all week on all public buildings, business houses and homes. Ceremonies commemorating the sesqulcentennial of the flag’s adoption will be held. Vanderbilt Split Final Bu United Press PARIS. June 2.-*Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt’s divorce from William Kissam Vanderbilt, noted- sportsman and capitalist, which was signed Monday, was formally entered today in the records of the Seine tribunal.

EIGHT U. S. BOATS TO CHINA PORT Marines to Be Given Naval Support in Chefoo. Bu Unit ;<l Pr es WASHINGTON, June 2.—Eight American vessels, five destroyers, an airplane tender, a gunboat yacht and a mine sweeper, were en route today to Chefoo, China, near Tien Tsin, apparently to support the concentration of marines at the latter city. Sailing from Shanghai are four destroyers, the Paul Jones, Noa, Preston and Preble, the airplane tender Jason and the General Alava, a gunboat yacht. The destroyer Pruitt and the mine sweeper Bittern sailed from Tsingtao. The Navy department also was advised that one of the river gunboats being built for the Navy by a commercial concern at Shanghala, the Guam, was launched there recently. Five others are under construction. NEED 16,000 TROOPS Bu United Press LONDON, June 2.—American, British and Japanese authorities In China have decided that 16,000 troops will be necessary to protect their national and diplomatic Interests in Tientsin and Peking, the Manchester Guardian said today, quoting an article which appeared in the Bx-itlsh-owned Shanghai Times. The article, apparently Inspired, said the British were sending a squadron of airplanes to patrol the Feking-Tientsin railway. A brigade of British troops, the dispatch from Shanghai said, would be Bent north before mid-June.

CUPID GETS CAPTAIN ON THIRD NURSING Bride First Took Care of Him In France. Bu United Press WASHINGTON. June 2.—Capt. William L. Mallon, U. S. A., was sent to a field hospital behind Solssons, France, In 1918. Miss Violet Neith was his nurse. In 1921 he fell 111 at Camp Dlx, N. J. Again Miss Neith was his nurse. In February he became ill and was sent to Walter Reed Hospital. Miss Neith, now second lieutenant, Army Nursing Corps, nursed him a third time. They Were married yesterday. PINEDO PLANE IN DOCK Fascist Flier Awaits Repairs Before Continuing. Bu United Press HORTA, Azores Islands, June 2. Francesco De Plnedo's seaplane, Santa Marla, was In makeshift dry dock today, awaiting spare parts from Italy. The plane was forced down a week ago Monday en route from Trepassey, Newfoundland. After repairs, De Plnedo will fly to Rome. Bu United Press ROME. June 2.—Spare parts for De Plnedo’s four-continent flight seaplane Santa Maria were en route to Horta, Azores Islands, today aboard the liner Colombo, *

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CHANNEL FOG HALTS lINDY PARIS FLIGHT Flier Forced to Postpone His Dash by Air From English Field. CAPITAL PLANS FETE Washington in Excitement Whirl Over Reception to Sky Hero. Bu U/iited Press OTNLEY AIRDROME, England. June 2.—Capt. Charles A. Lindbergh. who dared to fly across the North Atlantic Ocean alone, was stopped by fog today when he sought to My across the English channel. He postponed his departure for France. Lindbergh arrived here at 3 p. m.. Intending to depart at once In a sin-gle-seater Hawker Woodcock combat plane for Le Bourget Field, near Paris. Dense mist rolled ominously near the field and reports from the coast said conditions were even worse above the channel. After waiting more than an hour and a half for the weather to change, Lindbergh decided conditions were too bad. Lindbergh hopes to fly to Paris at dawn tomorrow. Aviators at this field were relieved when Lindbergh finally conceded the Impossibility of keeping to his course after losing himself and his plane In the fog bank. Lindbergh will remain at Kenley overnight as a guest of the officers of the airdrome. Bu United Press WASHINGTON. June 2. The light cruiser Memphis, fastest and most modern of America's war vessels, was under strict orders today to be here at the Navy Yard Saturday, June 11, with her hero cargoCapt. Charles Lindbergh—for the official welcome of President Coolldgs and the Nation. As these orders went out, the Capital went ahead with its plans for the welcome. The citizens committee appointed to work out details of the celebration here met today with Postmaster General New, represenlng President Coolidge's special Cabinet committee, to complete arrangements. Ask Holiday Government clerks are petitioning for a holiday and it Is expected to be granted. These 75,000 people will he Joined by the other 350,000 realdents In welcoming Lindbergh, who will pass up Pennsylvania Ave. to the White House, where President Coolldge will pin on Lindbergh's breast the medal representing the highest honor the United States can pay a Government aviator, the Distinguished Flying Cross. The young man and his mother, whom he will see for the first time since he left for Paris by plane, probably will have luncheon with President and Mrs. Coolldge at the temporary White House on Dupont Circle after presentation of the medal. Numerous Mrs. Lindbergh and her son eould enter the small and select circle of those who have slept in the home of a President, but it is probable the young aviator will leave here Saturday night for New York. Official honors for Lindbergh will be numerous. Both Army and Navy fliers are expected to fly down the Potomac River to meet his boat American Legion officials here have requested a coast guard cutter for the trip to Norfolk, to form an escort.

HUNGER KILLS AUTHOR Francis Grierson, 70, Found Dead in Los Angeles Bu United Press LOS ANGELES, Cal., June 2. Although he was the author of nine successful novels Francis Grierson, 70, was found dead at his home of starvation. Charity workers had called to aid him. Grierson was widely known In music, art, philosophical and literary drclee. He studied In Paris under Alexander Duma* and was an aid to General Fremont in the Civil War. A few days before his death Grierson pawned his last valuable possession—a watch said to have been given him by the King es England. 30 KILLED IN STORM United States Minister Reports on Disaster at Groenlo, Holland. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, June 2.—Thirty persons were killed and extensive property damage caused by the cyclone which swept Groenlo, Holland, yesterday, American Minister Tobin reported to the State Department today. Hiller Office Supply Co.—Main 0612. Gift Fountain Pens and Desk Sets ,