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OCEAN PLANE REPORTED IN MAINEWOODS Intensive Search Started for Missing Fliers in Forest. TIME LIMIT LONG PAST Fleets and Air Squadrons Will Hunt at Sea for Vanished Pair. Ry United Press WASHINGTON, March 16.—The forest northeast of Greenville, Maine, is being searched today following two reports that a large plane was seen to descend in that vicinity yesterday morning, the Canadian legation today informed the State Department. The plane, according to the legation, might have been that of Captain Hinchlifle. A Mr. Dean of Hollingsworth & Whitley Cos., Greenville, the legation said, had receivd a report that a large plane was seen to descend twenty-five miles northeast of that town. A man and his wife later drove into Greenville and said they saw a plane descend into the forest in the same vicinty. The legation received its information through the minister of marine, Ottawa, to whom the report had been relayed by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The British government was informed today by Secretary Keliogg that the American Navy “will lend all possible assistance in locating the missing Hinchlifle plane." Kellogg advised the London embassy to “please express to the foreign minister the deep anxiety of this country as to the fate of Captain Hinchlifle and Miss Mackay, from whom ro reports have been received since they started on their brave venture westward across the Atlantic.” At the Navy Department it was indicated no search would be made by naval vessels unless the mystery surrounding the Hinchlifle route is dissipated. It was also pointed out that few vessels are available for such a hunt, since most of the war craft are in Cuban waters or on the Pacific. World Fears Pair Lost Bit United Press NEW YORK, March 16.—A world that admires gameness today reluctantly prepared to write down the names of the Hon. Elsie Mackay and Capt. Walter Hinchlifle on the list of those whom the north Atlantic had lured to death. The two started in the Americanmade monoplane Endeavour from Cranwell airdrome, England, Tuesday on a flight to North America. They were sighted over the tip of Ireland. Three days have passed and no further word has been heard. Their gasoline supply provided them with a maximum of only forty-five hours in the air, even if their stamina had been able to stand more. Believe Plane Is Lost Belief grew that their plane had cracked up in a north Atlantic storm and that the one-eyed war veteran and pretty British woman were dead. At many points there were fliers and vessels waiting to make a search for the titled and pretty British girl and her illustrious flying companion. But where to search? At Mitchel Field, Long Island, were three squadrons of the air force —including two observation squads—ready to set out. Several observation airplanes are at Boston and could be sent. The coast guard is ready and eager for action. The fishing fleet off the Nova Scotian coast already is keeping a keen lookout. All ships at sea know of the flight attempt. Dirigible to Aid The dirigible Los Angeles, which made the unsuccessful search for Mrs. Frances Grayson, who went down with her craft, Dawn, is available.

Probably many or all will be sent out today. But the question of where loomed large. The endeavour might have gone down between England and Newfoundland. It might have gone down between Newfoundland and New York. Report of an airplane passing over New England Wednesday night led to this latter belief. Miss Cynthia Page of Old Orchard, Me., reported yesterday that she had seen a golden tinted airplane on Barren Stratton Island. She said she believed she saw two persons waving for help. For an hour the world was excited. But the coast guard searched the island and found nothing. It is believed Miss Page had seen a mirage. Yesterday a million people prayed for the two in a special prayer broadcast over station WOR. RUMOR ROYAL ROMANCE Report Ex-Kaiser’s Son to Marry American Widow. Bn United Frets BERLIN. March 16.—The Neue Berliner Zeitung in reports from Baden Baden today said that rumors continued that the former Kaiser’s son, Prince Eitel Friederich, intended to marry Mrs. Clara SielkenSchwartz, weaithy American widow. Mrs. Schwartz is the widow of the late Joseph Schwartz, a singer, and is 52 years old. Prince Eitel is 45.

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Death Drives B.y United Press NEW YORK. March 16. A speeding automobile was stopped today by Policeman Theodore Rossner just before it ran into a group of children. Frank J. Welton was at the wheel—dead. Physicians said the car probably had been steering itself for two minutes after Welton succumbed to a heart attack.

RIMER'S WIFE ASKS DIVORCE Infidelity Charge in Case of City Lawyer. George Rinier, former assistant United States district attorney, and more recently prominent in KuKlux Klan ass airs, today was charged with deserting his wife and ith infidelity by Mrs. Rinier on the witness stand in a divorce suit brought by her before Superior Judge Joseph M. Milner. Rinier is contesting the suit. Mrs. Rinier charged that he is the father of a child of a woman who also posed as Mrs. George Rinier, living in another part of the city. Mrs. Rinier is asking a limited divorce, meaning that they live apart for a time, the man paying support money; and at the end of the specified time, effecting a reconciliation if both parties agree to It. Judge Milner continued the case for thirty days to give attorneys and principals time to agree on a settlement. If no agreement is reached, he will take the case in his own hands. He ordered Rinier to pay $35 to his wife, $lO weekly for support. SNOW TO CONTINUE Fails to Check Vanguard of Net Stars. Snowfall, which began here early today, likely will continue intermittently through the day, but will end tonight, according to J. H. Armington, head of the United States weather bureau. Saturday will be fair, he predicted as good news for the basketball fans attending the state high school tourney finals. The snow' slowed Indianapolis traffic and street cars this morning, but failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the basketball fans. Two-tenths of an inch of a very wet snow, which melted rapidly, had fallen at 7 a. m. Because of the character of the snow, there is little likelihood that the flakes will reach any great depth, Armington said. OUTLINESIOND PLAN Sanitary Board Sets Forth Request to State. The city sanitary board today pointed out that a misunderstanding was apparent in a report in The Times of a hearing before the State tax board upon its application tQ issue bonds and transfer funds. The board explained that what it seeks permission to do is this: Issue $50,000 in bonds for a resettling tank, additions to the w'ater supply system and for a clarified sewage conduit at the city sewage disposal plant and complete the lowa St. interceptor. Use $21,200 of insurance money to install anew turbine and repair damage of an explosion to a turbine in the sewage disposal power plant and use $31,935.20 cash balance from 1927 funds and $7,633.31 of 1928 funds to clean up unpaid 1927 bills totaling $39,568.51. NAME LINCOLN LEADER Hugh McK. Landon Will Head Memorial Drive Here. Hugh McK. Landon has been chosen chairman of the initial gifts division of the Indianapolis drive for the Indiana Lincoln Memorial, it was announced today at a meeting of the executive committee. Leo M. Rappaport will be vice chairman and Secretary of State Frederick E. Schortemeier, chairman of the general solicitation division.

NEW VENIRE WAITS IN MOORE’S TRIAL

A second special venire of twen-ty-five talesmen awaited in Criminal Court this afternoon for examination as jurors to hear the State’s bribery charge against City Councilman Boynton J. Moore. Special Judge Paul G. Davis issued the order at non after the first special venire of fifty was exhausted. Moore is alleged to have received SIOO from former City Purchasing Agent John J. Collins to influence his vote when impeachment charges were pending in the council against former Mayor John L. Duvall, last October. Five other city councilmen also are under indictment for alleged bribery. When court opened this afternoon the following talesmen were in the jury box: J. G. Karstedt, 2430 N. Delaware St., contractor; Homer

GIFTS POUR IN TO BORAH FOR SINCLAIR FUND Appeal Over G. 0. P. Chief’s Heads Brings Deluge of Donations. PRESIDENT BOOM SEEN Rank and File Make Quick Response; May Affect Primary Vote. BY PAUL MALLON tinlted Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, March 16.—The appeal of Senator Borah over the heads of the Republican party leaders brought immediate response today from numerous sources pledging support and funds to repay Harry Sinclair his $160,000 campaign contribution. Although Borah could not exactly estimate the amount now pledged, it*, was believed this morning mail doubled, the $5,500 which he had Thursday. Senator Guy D. Goff (Rep.), West Virginia, wired from Atlanta, he would give from SI,OOO to $5,000 “to make possible the return of this most revolting oil donation, which every right thinking Republican, conscious of the greatness and the rectitude of his party, instantly repudiates and makes haste to turn back to its original donor.” Cutting Offers Gift Goff said he gladly would be ornf of the 160 to contribute SI,OOO each or one of thirty-two to give $5,000. Senator Bronson Cutting (Rep.), New Mexico, also promised a contribution of from SI,OOO to $5,000. Borah wired Goff and told Cutting that he thought SI,OOO would be sufficient now, and both were listed for that amount. Borah also announced that a prominent Republican in Cliicago had wired he was forming an organization there to help colleect funds. He declined to name the man now. “I think the necessary sum will be raised easily,” Borah told the United Press. “When I get it I will send it direct to Sinclair'.” Lone Wolf Cuts Loose In this manner the “Lone Wolf” of the party has cut loose again. Before the Republican presidential campaign started, he set out to place every candidate precisely on record regarding prohibition. He sent a questionnaire to each candidate and got replies. Ten days ago, after Will Hays, former chairman of the Republican national committee, admitted rea net contribution of $160,000 from Sinclair, lessee of the Teapot Dome naval reserves, Borah wrote William M. Butler, the present chairman, and demanded that the party leaders act to repay Sinclair. Butler answered that the responsibility for such a step was on Hays, who collected the oil money. Candidacy Discussed Unable to get immediate action from Butler and others. Borah decided last night to set out himself to raise the money and issued an appeal direct to Republican voters. This unusual action has again prompted discusion of Borah’s trength as a candidate. Many of the leaders are opposed to him, but President Coolidge has liked him and consented to have him as a vice presidential running mate in 1924, although the arrangement fell through because Borah declined. PURCHASE WATER LIGHT City Buys Device to Locate Drowned Persons. Purchase of a submersible light for locating drowned persons was ordered today by the board of safety. The device recently demonstrated by city officials will cost S6OO. Two Local Youths Accused B,y United Press BRAZIL, Ind., March 16.—Robert Brewer, 18, and Lotis Timmons, 16, both of Indianapolis, are in jail here, police said, on charges of automobile theft. Police alleged the two stole anew sedan here Wednesday night. They later were arrested by Robinson (111.) police.

Day, 425 N. La Salle St.; George R. Tilton, 2630 College Ave., grain company employe; Ison Willoughby, Decatur Township, gardner; Rex T. Armstrong, R. R. C.; Walter Gledhill, 3645 N. Delaware St., adding machine company representative; E. S. Blessing, 138 N. Illinois St.; Ernest W. Davy, 3914 N. Illinois St., trust company employe; Arthur Chevrolet, 4237 Central Ave., auto accessory manufacturer; John C. Wetnight, R. R. 1, farmer; James H. Barber of Mars Hill, feed store proprietor, and Harry H. Wernke, 5200 S. Harding St., gardner. Thirty-two prospective jurors, included the twelve seated this afternoon, were examined by attorneys. The State used two of its peremptory challenges and the defense four, leaving eight for the prosecution and six for the defense.

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Photo by Long Studio. Bedford. Left to right (back row), Todd, Murray, Kruchten, Pentzer, Schmidt, Fitzgibbon, Miller; (seated), Payne, Coach Ivey, Reath; (front row), Wells, Klein, Sears, This picture shows the fast Bedford team, which advanced into the second round of the basketball tourney this morning, by downing Kendallville, 34 to 17. The Stone City five meets Clinton in the first game Saturday morning and was a decided favorite to win its way into the second round. The Bedford club has displayed a fast-breaking offense against Kendallville this morning.

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Read —Listen Maybe you were lucky enough to get a seat at the State basketball tournament at Butler University’s new field house today. But if you were not. of course you heard the entire series of games over WFBM, Indianapolis Power and Light Company station, as broadcast by Blythe and Tommy Hendricks under auspices of The Indianapolis Times. And when you read The Times’ story on the games, you get the play detail again in printed form with a box score, something even the broadcasters can not give you. With the sports’ series presented in both printed and verbal form, the expression “complete coverage” takes on anew light in The Indianapolis Times.

HUNT ASKS REWARD Hickman’s Pal Claims Share for Capture. Bn United Frets LOS ANGELES, March 16.—Welby Huns, former bandit pal of William Edward Hickman, has made formal application for a share of the reward offered for Hickman’s capture and conviction, is was announced today. Hunt, convicted with Hickman for the murder of Ivy Toms, druggist, said he desired the money that he might give part of it to Mrs. Ruth Toms, widow of the victim. He based his plea on the assertion he gave authorities the first clew to the identity of the child slayer. Hickman and Hunt probably will leave here tonight for San Quentin penitentiary, where Hickman is scheduled to be hanged April 27, for the murder of Marion Parker. girlTsuffocated Negro Servant Found Dead in Blazing Bed. Hallie Pennick, 18, of 2314 Hovey St., Negro servant in the home of Isaac Wolf, 5432 N. Pennsylvania St., was suffocated in her living quarters over a garage in the rear of the Wolf home home, early today, when her bed caught afire. A piece of paper or rag tied over an electric light bulb to shield her eyes caught fire and dropped on the bed while she slept, firemen said. The flames had only slightly burned the bed and furnishings in the room when firemen arrived, but the girl was dead. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m.... 29 10 a. m.... 28 7 a. m.... 29 11 a. m.... 29 8 a. m.... 28 12 (noon). 30 9 a. m.... 28 1 p. m.... 32

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At the left, above, Mayme Hartwell is caught raising a hearty coeducational yell for the Columbus high school cagers, her favorites, and at the right, above, are the male yell instigators for the same institution, Carl Schowe and Bob Chandler, doing their stuff at the State basket tourney here today. All the gyrations of the trio in the lower hpoto failed to stave off a one-point defeat sot Ft. Wayne Central High School in the Butler field house this morning. Central’s cheer leaders, Jolm Habecker, Morgan Lewis and Carl Wilkins, are exhorting Central hordes in their ill-fated duel with Clinton.

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Wanderer Dies , But ‘Spirit’Calls

A DEAD man came to life—a “spirit” talked over the telephone—and four Indianapolis attorneys today trailed a prospective client qnd a fee to the morgue at city hospital. Police and municipal joksters laughed, but Winno Runsunen didn’t. He’s dead, lying on a rtab in the morgue. His body will be sent to friends or relatives at Cleveland Ohio, if police are able to locate them, or will be buried in a pauper’s grave. Runsunen, about 25, stumbled into the Polar Ice and Fuel Company plant, 2000 Northwestern Ave., with a deep cut on his head Thursday. He couldn’t talk English, but he did make employes and police understand that he came from Cleveland and by motions told them three men had cut him with a knife. Police took him to city hospital, where his wound was dressed. Lsfter he was taken to police headquarters and detectives questioned him. tt n a BUT Runsunen couldn’t talk English, and detectives could not talk his language, and couldn’t make anything of his mutterings and excited gestures. Perhaps he was deranged, they decided, so they put him in a padded cell.

His body was found at 3 a. m. He had hung himself. The first attorney came to Municipal Judge Paul C. Welter’s office at 9 a. m. and asked for a permit to see Runsunen, whom he understood was in the detention ward at city hospital. Judge Wetter questioned the attorney and he was positive Runsunen had called him at 7 a.*m. and asked his legal services. Judge Wetter granted the permit. A FEW minutes later another lawyer arrived. He too had been called by the “spirit” and got a permit. The attorneys met in the court corridor and a great argument ensued as to which had the first claim to the Runsunen’s case. They left together for city hospital to let Runsunen decide it. When they arrived at city hospital they were taken into the morgue to the dead man’s body. Later two othe rattomeys told Judge Wetter of the “spirit" calls from the dead man and were given permits. In the meantime the body of Runsunen, the apparently homeless wanderer who came from a far country to seek fortune and happiness in the Land of the Free, lay on a slab in the morgue at city hospital.

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TOURNEY TEAMS RUN TRUE TO FORM; BATTLE BEFORE THRONG THAT JAMS GYM Anderson, Clinton and Bedford Victorious in Morning Clashes; Scraps Are Fought Hard to Finish. MUNCIE AND EVANSVILLE ARE NEXT Three Games Scheduled for Afternoon and Two Slated for Tonight; Finals to Be Played Saturday.

Progress of Tourney Central (Ft. W.l (21)1 9 a. m. Friday I Clinton ( Clinton (22) ( | 8:30 a. m. Sat. I { Kendallville (17) .... ’ I 10 a. m. Friday 'Bedford I Bedford (34) I 3.30 n. m. Sat. 1 ...,„) Delphi (19) ! | 11 a. m. Friday iAnderson > Anderson (27) I 9:30 a. m. Sat. i ...( Central (Evans) ....| 2p. m. Friday I I . _ . Muncle 8 p. m. Bt. (FINAL) Rochester I 3 p. m. Frida/ ( Martinsville I 10:30 a. m. Sat. Washington I I 4 p. m. Friday ; Columbus I 3:30 p m. Bat Frankfort I 7:30 p. m. Friday .1 Wash. (E. Chi.)....1 „ „„ „ . I, 11:30 a. m. Sat. i ~.....,,.1 Rushville ....I 1 8:30 p. m. Friday j Logansport I

Details of Tourney on Sport Pages. BY DICK MILLER BUTLER FIELD HOUSE, March 16.—01d Man Dope maintained a rather healthy batting average at the conclusion of the first three games of the State finals basketball tourney, in progress in this immense new hardwood arena. Clinton, Bedford and Anderson rode througli the first round of play ami will see further action in the second round Saturday morning. Clinton battled its way to a 22 to 21 victory over Central High School of Ft. Wayne in the opening fracas of the meet. It was a hard-fought tilt throughout, Central losing only after a game scrap. Bedford opened with a brilliant assortment of fancy plays in the second half of its game with Kendallville and swamped the Red Devils under a 34 to 17 count.

The Kondallville quintet gave the Stone City crew a tough fight in the first half, but wilted in the last, period under the driving Bedford attack. Delphi, heralded as a potential dark horse, bowed to a big, hardpushing Anderson outfit. 27 to 19, in the final game of the morning round. Delphi in High Favor The Delphi team, winners of an “upset” regional tourney at Marion, was in high favor with the crowd and received many a plaudit after holding the Indians to a 11 to 7 score in the initial session. Delphi thrilled the crowd at the start of the second half by evening up matters at 11-all. Anderson spurted ahead and never was caught. Muncie and Central of Evansville met in the first game of the afternoon round at 2 p. m., with the Muncie aggregation a top-heavy favorite to move ahead. Martinsville, defending champion, and Rochester were scheduled to take the court at 3 p. m., followed by Washington and Columbus. Heated Clash Foreseen The Washington-Columbus fray is expected to develop into one of the most heated battles of the year. Both clubs have divided games already this year and It was regarded by many critics and net fans as a toss-up. Another exceptionally good clash in the offing is the Frankfort-Wash-ington of E. Chicago game at 7:30. The Rushville-Logansport tilt at 8:30 tonight will wind up the first round contests. Four games Saturday morning will cut the field down to the semifinal round, which will be staged Saturday afternoon, with the two winners going to the final round to fight for the title at 8 p. m. Saturday.

Sun Plays Truant Role

BY MILDRED SCHOEN Snow, slush, mud, crowds, noise, colors—every colors under the sun. And no sun. The seventeenth annual State high school basketball tournament Is on at the new Butler University field house. Even this immense inclosure seems hardly big enough to accommodate the shouting, cheering mobs of young and old basketball enthusiasts who poured through the various entrances since early this morning. By 10:30 almost every one of the 14,000 reserved seats was occupied. Indiana high school kids had abandoned themselves to two days of revelry—win or lose—in the State’s pet form of insanity—basketball. Outside, along the slushy stretch of road paved only half-way between Capitol Ave. and the field house, excited groups struggled through the mire, colors streaming

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I and faces glowing with supresseti | excitement. Taxis Only Admitted Now anc' then a string of taxi cabs flashed by with the strained eyes of players whose test will come later peering from the windows. Nothing but taxis carrying players and an occasibnri official car was permitted to drive to the field house. There were enough police on Capitol Ave. to put a stop to almost anything. Thousands of parked automobiles spread along the streets, fanwise, south, north and east, for at least half a mile from Capitol Ave. and Forty-Ninth St. Some householders laid up a little against this year’s taxes by renting parking space in their private driveways, entrance to which were kept clear by the flotilla of motored cops flitting back and forth—wishing they were in the fieldhouse. Inside the fieldhouse, row upon row of seats rising toward the top girders were a packed mass of shouting humanity, waving pennants and color. Cheers Rock Building The hardwood square was empty. Suddenly eight youthful figures raced out on the floor and every other sound was drowned by the massed cheer that arose from the section occupied by Ft. Wayne Central High School fans. The first real yell was given by Ft Wayne in greeting its opponent Clinton. Mad hand-clapping from the Clinton section. Then the serious business of rooting, with the frantic cheer leaders slipping in the soft mud of the field house track. The shrill blast of the referee’s whistle. Sweat shirts cast aside and two groups, at opposite ends of the floor, stand with heads together and hands clasped in that mysterious rite of final handshake before the game. Another whistle—lithe figures trot into place. The game is on. Then Comes Tumult Pandemonium reigned supreme. Shouts, whistles and the bang of the ball on the backboard. The click of telegraph instruments and arguments at the gate. Shouts of candy and hot dog venders and “fresh buttered pop corn!” The State tournament is on. Rain or shine, snow and slush, young and old, the devotees of the flying sphere will be on hand till the last whistle blows. DRYS RAID LAFAYETTE Winkler Squad Opens New Liquor Campaign Today. Eight Federal prohibition agents under George L. V/inkler, deputy dry administrator, carrying twentysix search warrants and thirty-five arrest warrants, conducted liquor raids at Lafayette, Ind., today. The agents worked with Lafayette police and Lawrence H. Davison, prosecuting attorney. Prisoners were taken before Morris R. Parks, United States commissioner, for hearing.