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AUTO PRICES ON TOBOGGAN; ? BATTLE IS ON Show Opens, With Interest Centered in jji? Small Car Field. IT'S FINE FOR BUYERS Cheaper Machines Larger, ■ 1928 Exhibit Shows; ft More Comfort. By United Pres* NEW YORK, Jan. 7.—The motor •world today unveiled its 1928 creations . and introduced them to the American public as the greatest Values in automobile history. With the openning of the National Automobile Show at Grand Central Palace here the nation's motor car kings formally began a campaign of selling which promsied to shatter endless records of competition. No doubt existed as to where the competition would be hottest. It will be in the small car field, which in the last week has become the battle ground of a long-awaited price war, between four of America’s greatest motor magnates. See Great Price Slashing Automobile men from all over the country were virtually uunanimous today in the prediction that before the' end of 1928 the price-lashing feud would exceed in its sensational developments anything the industry ever has known. The new year, they agreed, will be truly a memorable one for the small-salaried motorist. For almost three decades the man with a limited pocketoook waited for someone to challenge the supremacy of Ford. Then, in one sudden rush, there came not one challenge, but three. The fireworks have started, and more than a few of the thousands who attended the opening of the show today predicted a long, grim war, with possible fatalities, for the four powerful competitors—Ford, Chevrolet, Whippet and Star. Cheaper Cars Larger Meanwhile, however, the immense crowds of manufacturers, dealers, and motorists who gathered here contented themselves with their first inspection of the new models on display. Generally speaking, the 1928 buyer of an automobile will get a smaller car in the high-priced class and a larger one in the low-priced group The tendency, in other words, is toward making the wheelbase in inverse ratio to the price. Thus, the cars that once were big and unwieldy in traffic are becoming easier to handle, while the small ones are gaining a more imposing appearance. As for the bodies, there were few' Tadical changes, but the influence of the younger school of designers is readily apparent. In such simple items as lamps, doorhandles, bumpers, and radiators there is a noticeable breaking away from the conventional year-in and ■year-out types. Some designs show the European influence. Bodies Are Roomier The bodies themselves have been made roomier and more comfortable. The use of steel framework and the •utilization of what heretofore was wasted space has resulted in more leg-room and allowed form-fitting seats with arm rests. The latter features in past yeais Were found on only the higherpriced cars, but now are fairly common. Turning his attention from body to motor, the automobile enthusiast will find much <o delight him—principally a widespread use of two new gasoline-saving devices. One is the thermostat in the cooling system, the other a heat control on the manifold. Both mean a smoother running engine. Following the ' general trend among smaller cars this year, the Chevrolet, Dodge, Hupmobile, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, BJgkine and Falcon models are built on larger lines. Dodge Is ‘Cutaway' The chief feature of the new Dodge is a cutaway chassis. Chrysler is showing a special roadster with the fashionable basketry trimming. Three new chassis were introduced In the Auburn exhibit. An entirely new line attracted considerable attention to the Chandler exhibit. The Cadillac bodies were virtually the same as those in the salon exhibition here recently, with several light-colored ones ruling favorites. Bulck came out with anew green fcedan. The Essex coach, breaking away from the old “box-car’’ lines, was hailed a likely favorite in this year’s tnarket. Has New Body Models The Hudson, Essex,s big brother, fclso sported new body models. A light eight, to be known as the “68.” was the new-born child of the Marmon family. It will sell around $1,395. Another new eight was added to the Moon line. The Oldsmobile has been completely redesigned. Its new lines resemble those of the La Salle.

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VOLUME 39—NUMBER 208

Thames River Bursts Its Banks and Torrent Pours Over London

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(NEA Service, New York Bureau) Miamiator—that means a flier to Miami, otherwise Ruth Nichols of Rye. N. Y. With two male companions, she hopped off in a seaplane from New York and reached the Florida resort in twelve hours, the first time the 1.200-mile route had ever been covered without stop.

How the Market Opened

Bit United Pres* % NEW YORK, Jan. 7.—Sensational gains were scored in early dealings today on the stock market, United States Steel and General Motors taking the lead with gains of about two points each, while Montgomery Ward. Radio, Nash and a long list of other industrials scored two to three points. Rails were strong, led by St. Paul issues and New Haven. International Match preferred soared 3% to 10814, while International Harvester jumped up 6%; Radio corporation opened with 4,100 shares at 100, up a point, and then advanced to 103’2, anew record. Exceptionally heavy trading also was done in Montgomery Ward, which opened with 12,000 shares at 129, up !i. Later, however, the issues reacted to 126% • International Nickle, 90 1 4, up 1. and other mining issues were strong. New York Stock Opening —Jan. 6 Amer Can 15J* Araer Siwitinft - Amer Sugar Anaconda 48% Armour A iJ'-v C F & X 19% Chrysler 60% Dodge 22% Famous Players 1*6% General Asphalt 90% General Electric }3"/ General Motors 138 Goodrich Hudson Motor 83 Va Kennecott Copper 85% Marland Oil 36% Mont Ward 129 New York Central 164% NY NH & H 66 Pan-Amer Pet B 45% Packard *, 62 Phillips 42 Radio 101 Real Silk 28 Rep Iron & Steel 60V* St L & S F 115% St Paul pfd 37% Sears Roebuck 97% Sinclair 20V, Southern Pacific 123% Std Oil Cal 55% Std Oil N J 40 Stew Warner 83% Btudebaker 61% Texas Oil 54% Timken 131 Union Carbide & Carbor. 144 U S Rubber 62% U S Steel 152% Willys Overland 20 Yellow Truck 32% Wright .. 81% New York Curb Opening —Jan. 6 Bid. As. Humble Oil 66% 67 Continental Oil 22% 22V* Imp OH of Canada 59 60 Ind Pipe Line 76 77 Ind Pet 36% 36% Ohio Oil 65% 65% Prairie Oil and Gas 49',i 49% Prairie Pipe Line 185 185 Vi Std Oil Indiana 79% 79% Std OH Kansas 15'i 16 Std Oil Kentucky 130',* 131 Std Oil Ohio 77 78% Vacuum Oil 139% 140% Salt Creek Prod 34’/* 34% Durant Motors Del 11% 11% Ford of Canada 560 570 Stutz Motors 17% 18 Cities Service com 55% 55% Marmon 46% 46%

In the Stock Market

(By Thomson & McKinnon) NEW YORK, Jan. 7.—The fact that President Coolidge has seen fit to bring the subject of brokers’ loans into the foreground is important. In the first place, it synchronizes with the treasury program for refinancing the third liberty loan, which would seem to give an assurance of easy money, practically throughout the year. But may it not also be considered in harmony with that seemingly strong undercurrent of influence to keep not only our own markets but those of Europe in a strong position. Last years’ conference of the international banking leaders, the return of the European countries to a gold basis and the subsequent evidence of returning prosperity abroad, all would seem to point to an interwoven program now too delicately adjusted to be allowed to fail. Therefore, it is easy to understand the confidence with which the big operators continue their purchases.

Scores Trapped, Asleep, in Basement; Property Toll Enormous. By United Prci LONDON, Jan. 7.—The River Thames, pushed by a freak tide and the overflow from recent flooas. poured into London early today, driving thousands from their homes and trapping others asleep in basement apartments. When it had receded later in the morning, at least thirteen and probably twenty were dead, others were missing and damage was heavy. As news came in from outlying sections of London this afternoon, the estimated death toll was fifteen in the Westminster district, two in Putney, two In Hammersmith, and one in Hurlingham. It was feared the death roll would mount, due to belated discoveries of bodies in flooded basements. It will be days before the water can be pumped from many of the buildings. Climax of Long Storm The flood, one of the greatest of modem times, was the climax of weeks of blizzards and floods throughout England that left an appalling toll of dead, injured and destruction of property. Six more were killed and hundreds injured in a gale that preceded the Thames flood, blowing at from sixty to ninety miles an hour across the country, tearing up trees, disrupting railroad and wire communication and working general havoc. The flood began shortly after midnight and by mldmoming the Thames was comparatively low again, with the streets drained of water and tramcars running through some streets. The desolation in Lambeth was believed unprecedented. The historic Tower of London and the houses of parliament were flooded. Army of Rats Marches An army of rats, routed by the waters, marched across London bridge and the crowd gathered on the bridge to view the devastation retreated in fear. The river wall burst at Westminster. and the flood swept through that district, endangering thousands. Most of those who were lost were trapped while sleeping in basement apartments. Mounted police galloped through the streets, sounding the alarm. Men, women and children, aroused from sleep, ran into the streets in their nightclothes and were assisted by police and soldiers to higher sections of the city. Fire engines and ambulances were •ailed, but were unable to penetrate the flooded areas. The water was five feet deep in thd' Hammersmith, Vauxhall, Chelsea. Fulham and Westminster districts. Power Plants Crippled Power plants were put out of commission and electric lights failed in many buildings, inducing St. Thomas’ hospital. The waters overflowed the Thames embankment between Blackfriars and Waterloo bridges and tram service was suspended. Severaal feet of water flowed into the United Press Bldg., and nearby newspaper offices manned pumps to save the presses. Fire engines were sent to assist in the pumping. The Westminster city engineer announced the possibility ol another high tide between 1 and 2 p. m. today. Temporary barricades were being erected to replace fifty yards of wall broken along Grosvenor road in the Lambeth district. The districts worst affected were Westminster, Vauxhall and Lambeth. Four sisters named Harding, ranging in age from 3 to 18, were trapped while sleeping in a basement on Grosevenor road and drowned. The other dead included a 76-year-old crippled woman. Three other women, a 17-year-old boy and two men. Liner Breaks Loose The Blue Star liner Trojan Star. 9,000 tons, broke her moorings at Liverpool and endangered port shipping, including ferryboats loaded with passengers. Four tugs finally took her in tow. The steamer Noyle was drifting rudderless off Holyhead for hours until finally brought to anchor off Carnarvon Bay, with the steamer Desna standing by. A lifeboat which tried to assist the Noyle from Holyhead was forced back by mountainous waves. The lower sections of the Tate gallery, one of the world’s storehouses of art, were flooded and irreparable damage ddne. Fifteen thousand Turner sketches in about 100 portfolios, valued at thousands of pounds Sterling, intrinsically, but from the artistic viewpoint priceless and irreplaceable, were destroyed. Many pictures of lesser value were destroyed. AMSTUTZ WILL SPEAK Services Slated for All Week at Meridian Heights Church. Dr. Platte L. Amstutz, member of the board of national missions, will speak every night next week except Friday at services at the Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church. He also will speak at both services Sunday. The Rev. C. H. Winders, pastor of the Northwood Christian Church, led devotions Friday night at the last of a week of services being held in connection with the dedhation of the new church buildx i i-ii—mxr'Mi

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, JAN. 7,1928

WAR ON LIGHTS NETS 32 Three Women Arrested in Cleanup Ordered by Worley# Thirty-two motorists have been arrested within the forty-eight hours on charges of failure to have proper lights. Police Chief Claude M. Worley instructed all district police to carry traffic stickers to be posted on cars parked all night without lights. Os the drivers arrested Friday night three were women. Motorcycle officers said they found several moving vehicles with one or no head lights. REUNION URGED AS YOUTH DIES Boy Killer Sends Last Wish to Estranged Parents. Fji United Press COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 7.—Floyd Hewitt’s death in the electric chair last night may bring about a reunion of Hewitt's parents, who have been estranged. The hope that Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Hewitt, separated for years, might become reunited was expressed by the 17-year-old boy shorttly before he was led to the death chamber to die for the murder, at Conneaut, Ohio, Feb. 14, of little Fred Brown, whose mother, the State contended, he ahv killed. Hewitt was strapped in the chair at 7:40 o’clock. The black hood was fastened about his head and the death dealing current was sent coursing through his veins for a minute and a half. He was pronounced dead at 7:43. Hewitt maintained his innocence to the last. While resigned to his fate, he told guards who led him from “death row” down the corridor to the death chamber that he was not guilty—that he did not make the second confession used agains him at his trial. RENEW REMUS FIGHT Release From Asylum Is Sought by Ex-Booze King. Py United Per** LIMA, Ohio. Jan. 7.—The next episode in the dramatic life of George Remus, the former millionaire Cincinnati bootleg king who was acquitted of the murder of his wife, Imogene, centered today in the State hospital for the criminally insane here, where Remus was incarcerated last night. Immediately upon his arrival, the former rum-runner appointed Francis Durbin and D. C. Henderson, two Lima attorneys, to begin habeas corpus proceedings in an effort to obtain his release. Similar proceedings hi Cincinnati failed Friday. U. S. TO ARRAIGN 249 Defendants of Four Divisions Enter Pleas. Arraignment of the 249* persons indicted by the recent Federal grand jury in the Indianapolis, Evansville, Terre Haute and New Albany divisions, was started in Federal Court today. More than two-thirds of those indicted in the four divisions are eithe under bond or in jail, it was said. Clyde A. Walb, Republican State chairman, and Valentine D. Weaver, both former officials of the First National Bank of La Grange, indicted in connection with failure of the bank because of forged paper, will be arraigned at Ft. Wayne by Federal Judge Thomas B. Slick Feb. 3.

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Bu Times ftoecial BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Jan. 7.—With the re-opening of Indiana University this week. Miss Agnes Wells, dean of women, has increased vigilance in enforcing the “no bloomers, no classes” law. The edict says in effect that “all co-eds must wear bloomers reaching to the top of their hose at all times.” The penalty for the first offense is the loss of five hours’ credit. The second offense results in expulsion from the university. There is no appeal from the orders of the dean. It all started, according to Indiana co-eds, when a particularly beautiful girl crossed .her knees in the school library. A student of the opposite sex, with a roving eye, attracted more by pulchritude than Plato, espied the operation. He wrote a note to the co-ed asking her for a date. Incidentally, he mentioned the knees. That little postscript resulted in hundreds of dollars for Bloomington merchants in increased bloomer sales later. • • * THE girl, who was said to be the odd one in the four out of five, went to the dean of women and said she had been insulted. That was enough. The drastic bloomer law followed. “There will be no more insulted co-eds,” said Miss Wells. The law was taken as a joke. But several warnings sent girls scurrying down town to stores.' They wanted to stay in school. v And then a girl in the law school found a flaw in the law . . . “must reach to the top of the hose.” Opera length hose became the vogue with short—oh, vei'y short—bloomers, “just to comply with the law.” During the vacation the girls believed Miss Wells would forget to enforce the law. But she remembered her duty. “No bloomers, no clases; remember, girls.”

SHOOTS SELF AS HE FACES BOOZECHARGE Man Fires Bullet Into His Head, After Threat on Wife’s Life. # WOUND MAY BE FATAL Called for Arraignment in Federal Court Today in Liquor Case. Facing arraignment in Federal Court today on a liquor charge, Oscar G. Herrmann, 42, this morning shot himself in his wife's home at 906 N. East St., after threatening to kill her. The bullet entered under the right eye and the wound likely will be fatal, city hospital doctors said. Herrmann was released from county jail, where he had been held on the liquor charge preferred by Federal Dry Agent Oscar Johnson since Tuesday, after providing $2,500 bond. Although they had been separated for some time, his wife said he came to her house and spent the night. Threatens Wife This morning, when she went to his room, he told her he was going to "end it all.” When she argued with him, he threatened: “If you don't get away. I’ll take you with me.’ The wife ran to the telephone ana called police, waiting In the front yard. Motor Policeman Clark and Baiiey just had arrived and were getting directions to Herrmann’s room when they heard the revolver shot. Note Left to Daughter On a dresser in the room in which Herrmann shot himself, poiice found this note to his daughter. Marv, 19, written on the back of an envelope: “Goodbye, my darling sweet Mary. I can stand this no longer. I will meet you some day. Bea good girl, you sweetheart of mine.” The note was signed “Dear Dad.” MINES WILL REOPEN Three Terre Haute Shafts Affected by Peace Pact Reached Here. Three coal mines near Terre Haute, Ind., will resume operation immediately as the result *bf a conference in Indianapolis Friday between operators and union officials with John L. Lewis, interna* ional president of the United Mine Workers of America, as arbitrator. Harvey Cartwright, president, and William Mitch, secretary-treasurer of District 11 of the union, and Phil Penna, secretary of the Indi- j ana Bituminous Coal Operators’ As- j sociatlon, were present at the con- i ference. Local union officials af- 1 fected by the shut-down also at-! tended. DEMOCRATS IN CAUCUS Senators Discuss Flood Control at Informal Meeting. P.V United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 Democratic Senators held a caucus today to decide their stand on pending leigslation. Senator Robinson, Democratic floor leader, took advantage of the week-end recess to call the conference. He refused to discuss the specific purpose of the meeting, but flood relief was understood to be the principal consideration. Southern Senators are anxious for organized support of the flood control bill recommended by the House committee.

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Opera Singer Is Branded Home Wrecker in Suit

Irene P&vloska. CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-fene Pavloska, opera singer, was named corespondent in a revised mil for separate maintenance filed yesterday by Mrs. Maurice E. Misirov* against her husband, a prominent physician. The original bill, filed last summer, named "Jane Doe.” Ten instances of misconduct were charged. Mme. Pavloska asserted Mrs. Mesirow was “persecuting” her through jealousy over her social position. The singer said she would start legal proceedings to disprove the charges.

LINDY TO HOP TO COSTA RICA Nicaragua ‘Conquered’ by Good Will Flier. By l nited [’rest MANAGUA. Nicaragua. Jan. 7. Col. Charles A. Lindbergh completed his peaceful conquest of another Central American republic today and was ready to move on to Costa Rica, were another stirring welcome awaits him. The climax of his stay here was reached w ith the presentation before a joint session of congress Friday of a gold medal commemorative of his visit. All question of politics and the internal dissension which caused the United States to send marines in intervention were forgotten during (he visit of the unofficial American ambassador and no untoward incident marked his stay. Lindbergh was expected to start well before noon in the Spirit of St. Louis for San Jose, Costa Rica, 210 miles away, on the sixth stage of his Central American tour. SECOND FEDERAL AGENT REMOVED FROM MUNCIE P. G. Miller Called to Chicago for New Assignment. PiV United Press MUNCIE, Ind.. Jan. 7.—The second Federal prohibition investigator to be relieved of duty here in two weeks. P. G. Miller was due in Chicago today to receive anew assignment. Sanford Starks, the first investi- ! gator to be transferred, resigned from the service because he was ordered from Chicago to Springfield. 111., after he had been engaged in investigating charges of connivance among Muncie officials and bootleggers. The first word authorities were given of Miller's transfer was Friday night when he explained he was leaving. He had been sent here after Starks’ transfer to finish the work Starks had started, but because of the brief time given him, wwas said to have accomplished little. CROSSING WATCHMAN IS HURLED ON TRAIN PILOT Jerome Edwards. 68, of 1907 Pleasant Run Pkwy., Big Four Railroad crossing flagman, is recovering at Methodist Hospital today from injuries suffered Friday night when struck by an automobile he flagged at Missouri a;d New York Sts. He was hurled against the pilot of the approaching train and suffered a severe head injury and body bruises. William Millard. 63. of 2739 Cornell Ave., driver of the automobile, was arrested on charges of assault and battery and failing to obey a traffic signal. Isaac Wren, 78, of 339 S. Rural St., was injured Friday night when he stepped in front of an automobile driven by Francis Slutzky, 19, of 2253 N. Capitol Ave.. special delivery mail carrier, in front of Wren's home. ’ Rotarians to Hear Slack Mayor L. Ert Slack will speak at the Rotary Club luncheon at the Claypool Tuesday. The meeting was Arranged by the club public affairs committee of which John T. Martindaie is chairman. Man in Death Plunge Bit Time ft Special RICHMOND. Ind.. Jan. 7.—George Zyen, 57, is dead after eithing falling or jumping a distance of 75 feet from the White river bridge here. Coroner Russell Hiatt believes Zyen committed suicide.

SNYOER-GRAY HOPE WANING Insurance Case May Delay Widow's Execution. F.i/ United Pr/ss NEW YORK. Jan. 7.—Arrangements for the execution of Mrs. Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray went forward at Sing Sing today, while apparently even their lawyers held little but faint hope of staying the execution. Warden Lewis E. Lawes announced it would take place next Thursday shortly before midnight. It lay within his discretion to order it any time next week, under the court's sentence. Edgar F. Hazleton, Mrs. Snyder’s lawyer, said he would await Governor Smith's decision on the appeal for clemency before making any further effort to stay the execution. He said he expects the decision by Tuesday. Hazleton's only apparent hope was the slim one of having argument set for Jan. 13 on a jury trial in the suit contesting the $97,000 insurance on the life of Albert Snyder, Mrs. Snyder’s murdered husband. It might be shown that Mrs. Snyder’s presence was essential. Warden Lawes announced that tv.enty-four persons, including twenty newspapermen would witness' the execution. WOMAN LEADER DIES Mrs. Lauter Was Worker for City Manager. Mrs. Stella Seidensticker Lauter, 53, wife of Alfred Lauter, president of the H. Lauter Company, furniture manufacturer’s, died at St. Vincent’s Hospital today, 7:30 a. m., after a three days’ illness. Death resulted when meningitis followed a sinus infection. Mrs. Lauter was a leader In women’s participation in civic affairs . She was instrumental in forming the Fourth Ward city manager organization and has been active in Community Fund drives and in Girl Scout organization work. Mrs. Lauter was a member of All' Souls Unitarian Church. Surviving, beside the husband, are four daughters, Mrs. Elfreda Caylor, Indianapolis; Misses Lois Virginia and Helen Lauter, at home, and Miss Minna Margaret Lauter, a teacher at Greensboro, N. C.; two sons, Herman Lauter, Indianapolis, and Alfred Lauter Jr., a junior at Indiana University; four brothers, Frank, Adolph, George and Os raid Seidensticker, all of Indianapolis, and one grandchild, John McShane Cay lor Jr. SOME PORKERS MAKE WEEK-END COMEBACK Middle and Heavy Weights Up Generally 15 Cents. Finishing the week on the Indianapolis livestock market, middle and heavy weight hogs made a last minute spurt a'nd advanced about 15 cents to a top of $8.60. Receipts were estimated, at 3,500 and 1,107 were held over. The Chicago market opened strong to 15 cents higher and 25 cents up in spots. The top was $8.50. about 6,000 head were brought to the yards today and 8,000 held over from Friday. Calves were $1 lower on the local market, selling mostly at sl6 down. Other livestock was fairly steady. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 41 8 a. m 40 7 a. m 40 9 a. m 40

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BULLETS ROUT THUGS IN NEW CRIME WAVE Epidemic of Holdups ancr Burglaries Sweeps City; One Wounded. LOOT PUT AT $7,550 i Policeman Routs Prowler at Home: Many Autos Are Taken. Five holdups, three burglaries, the wounding of an alleged auto thief in a gun battle with a State policeman, routing of a rould-be burglav by a volley of revolver shots and theft of seventeen automobiles, estimated value $7,550, was the city's crime and crime war record tor Friday night and early today. Two of the holdups took place this morning. A youthful bandit held up G. C. Cushman in his grocery at 1563 Blaine Ave. with a nickelplated revolver and escaped in the Ford of a companion with less than $lO. Lawrence Blocher, 27, of 1209 Kealing Ave., Capitol Dairy driver, was the other early morning victim. Two men in a stolen auto held him up at Harding and TwentySecond Sts and took S4O. Bus Driver Robbed At midnight two young men boarded a Peoples Motor Coach bus at Arlington and University Aves. with the customary revolver and took S2O from Bernard Daniels, 232 S. Illinois St., driver. A Negro late Friday robbed Arthur Delman, manager of the Kroger grocery at Blake and Michigan Sts., of S2O. Later Patrolman James O Brien arrested a suspect held on vagrancy charges. Lon Clary, druggist at 2136 W. Morris St., had better luck. Disregarding the revolver held by one of two youthful bandits he yelled, “Someone dfill police” into the telephone when the other bandit had pulled' the receiver. The bandits ran. They had demanded more when Clary offered them the change in the cash register. Enters Policeman’s Horn* A burglar who picked the home of Patrolman Clyde Mitchell, 1303 W. Twenty-Fifth St., for his activities also was routed. Mrs. Mitchell discovered the man on the back porch and the patrolman leaped from bed and fired a volley of shots as the man fled toward the alley. The alleged auto thief shot, Clarence Benninger, 26, of 2313 N. La Salle St., is being held in the city hospital detention ward on charges of vehicle taking drawing and carrying concealed weapons. State Policeman Charles Bridges shot Benninger when Benninger fled, firing at the policeman, after Bridges had attempted to arrest him for theft of the auto of S. M. Taylor, 810 N. Jefferson Ave., Dec. 8. Bridges had discovered the machines in a garage at 2450 N. Bellefontaine St. and waited for Benninger. Benninger fled through alleys and later was found hiding in the shadow of a building at 2450 Cornell Ave., by Motor Policeman Siefert and Heller. Quantities of clothing, believed burglary loot, was found in the recovered auto, Bridges said. Brother Also Held Benninger’s brother, Wilbur, 17, was arrested on a vagrancy charge this morning. While the spectators were enjoying a basketball game at the St. Paul Lutheran School Community House, Wright and Weghorst Sts., Friday night, a thief raided the cloakroom and took overcoats owned by Erwin Luessen, 520 E. Minnesota St.; George Klingensmith, 709 E. Minnesota St.; Clarence Wampner, 1010 S. New Jersey St.; and William H. Meier, 17 E. Palmer St. Luessen also lost a hat. The loot totaled $96.25. Other burglaries reported were at the O. D. Withers, drug store, 1243 Oliver Ave., kni ’es, flashlights and watches, value $97, and 10,000 cigarets and meats, value slls, at the grocery and meat market of Samuel Guernstein, 127 W. New York St. Missing With $50,000 Bn Times Soeeinl LEO, Ind., Jan. 7—Fred Thom, 80, wealthy retired farmer of this town is the object, of a nation-wide search today, having been missing since Saturday when he drew fifty SI,OOO bills from a Ft. Wayne bank. Relatives fear he has been swindled by confidence men.

Jury Guzzles By United Press LOS ANGELES. Jan. 7.—Nine prospective jurors, who admitted they drank the evidence in a liquor law violation case, today were no longer veniremen. They were discharged from duty after a severe court lecture for their “dereliction and for betraying their sacred trust.” The jurors were said to have consumed a pint of liquor.