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mm airs WET VIEWS IN LOBBY PROBE t Denies All Knowledge of Rayon Propaganda Organization. URGES DRY LAW REPEAL Democratic Chief Treated Cordially by Walsh and Caraway. Bv United [‘re** WASHINGTON, April 4 —John J. Raskob, chairman of the Democratic national committee has been careful not to let his personal feelings toward prohibition become involved It the affairs of the national compiittee, he told the senate lobby Committee today. Raskob, who entered politics after ft, spectacular financial career as chairman of the financial committee of General Motors, was the first witness in the senate committee’s Investigation into lobbying by prohibition organizations. During an hour and a half of Close questioning, marked by frequent political clashes between committee members. Raskob said only the next Democratic national committee could state the party’s views pn prohibition. Ifoosler Fires Questions “I have no right to commit the Iparty.” he asserted. Raskob was treated cordially throughout the hearing by the two dry Democratic members of the committee present, Chairman Caraway. Arkansas, and Senator Walsh, Montana. of the questioning was done by Jcnator Robinson (Rep., Ind.). the only “regular - ’ Republican member of the committee who sought through letters to bring out that Raskob and Joseph P. Tumulty were involved In conducting the “all powerful lobby of the Duponts” here. Raskob denied all knowledge of a rayon lobby in Washington concerning which letters from Dr. Gertrude M. Duncan were introduced by Robinson. Says He Favors Repeal The Democratic chairman said his Connection as vice-president of the *2. I. Dupont de Nemours Corporation. whicn has rayon holdings, “was largely honorary.’’ Raskob told the committee he favored repeal or modification of the prohibition law and had given $66,000 to the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment during the last five years. He testified he knew little about the actual workings of the association. Democrats “Buck” Robinson When Robinson expressed surprise Bt this, Raskob said he was acustomed in business to rely upon the integrity of his associates and had pone so in this instance. Caraway and Walsh frequently interrupted Robinson during the Indiana senator’s questioning, several times ‘nstructing Raskob not to answer. One of these instancy came when Robinson asked Raskob If he was going to resign. The committee will resume hearings Tuesday. ORDER REBEL'S ARREST Chinese Government Acts to Quell New Rebellion. Bv United Pros SHANGHAI, China. April 4—The Btate council at Nanking ordered the arrest and punishment today of General Yen Hsishan, governor of Bhanshi province and one of the Chief leaders of the new northern revolt against the National governtnent. CIGARS GOT HIM IN END Smoker Reaches 109th Year; Burns to Death in Bed. Bt) United Press HOBOKEN, N. J., April 4. Smoking never harmed him. Kupper Bier told reporters on his last birthday, when he attained his 109th year. He died Thursday from bums, received a week ago while trying to light a cigar in bed. GANDHI AT REVOLT SITE He Will Defy British There by Refining Salt. Bn United Press BOMBAY. India. April 4.—Mahatma Gandhi arrived today at the scene of his first proposed act of overt rebellion against the laws of the British empire—the town of Dandi, where he will attempt to refine salt in disobedience of national regulations. HOOVER AID PROMOTED President Signs Measure Elevating Dr. Boone to Captaincy. Bv United Press WASHINGTON. April 4. Dr. Joel T. Boone, White House physician. became a captain in the United States navy today when President Hoover signed a bill designed to raise Dr. Boone’s rank from lieutenant commander. His home is at Pottsville, Pa.

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LASHED BY LUCK!

Angry Fate Relentless 15 Years

Bti United Press • CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 4.—The fate that decreed Abram Cornelius should spend fifteen years as a fugitive, sought for embezzling bank funds, and shunted him into a poor farm, a paralytic, was arranging today a bitterer pill—the return to the town he fled to stand trial and perhaps go to prison. It was fifteen years ago that Cornelius stole $l,lOO from the Citizens National bank of Englewood. N. J., where he was employed as cashier, and fled to Cheyenne. It was fifteen years ago that he telephoned his stenographer, told her of his plans and induced her to go with him, leaving behind his wife and three children.

For fifteen years Cornelius and the stenographer, Loretta Adelgais, hid behind the aliases of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Cornell, until they were found—he at a poor farm, she at an insane asylum. Cornelius pleaded guilty to embezzlement when arraigned before a United States commissioner here late Thursday. The United

u n u u a u THREE children were born —today they are in a state orphanage—and upon Mrs. Cornell fell the burden of providing for them. For a time she found employment. Then luck turned against her. Several months ago the strain became too strong, her mind snapped, and she was placed in the Wyoming State insane asylum at Evanston. Little more than a year ago, Cornell suffered a paralytic stroke. Several months ago he was released from a hospital. Then he was placed In the county poor farm. Federal officers said Cornelius, or Cornell, told them he fled Engle-

wood because he was “blue.” “I don’t know how much money I took—l Just seized a bundle out of the vault, called my stenographer, told her I was going west and asked her if she wanted to go along,” the officers quoted him. A certified copy of a federal indictment is expected here by air mail within the next few days—and shortly after that Cornelius is expected to be returned to the city he left fifteen years ago.

CHANCE REMARK HEARD ON STREET TRAPS BOY IN 1929 HIT-RUN CAR DEATH CASE

Recipes to End Publication of prize recipes, a Friday features of The Times, will be discontinued after Friday of this week. Lack of variety of recipes submitted is the main cause for this action.

DROP ALUMINUM TRUST CHARGES 5-Year-Old Suit Dismissed by Trade Commission. lilt 1 nited Press WASHINGTON, April 4.—The federal trade commission today dismissed the anti-trust complaint made against the Aluminum Company of America more than five years ago. Final arguments in the case, which involved charges of alleged monopoly of various phases of the aluminum industry were completed Tuesday. William Watson Smith, counsel for the Aluminum Company, sumneys for the commission with “an ming up the case, accused attorobsession to convict the Aluminum Company of something,” and charging unnecessary delays in the procedure. The commssions original complaint, filed in July, 1925, charged the company with employing a scheme designed to gain a monopoly of the aluminum sand-casting industry of the country. It was accused of arbitrarily fixing price differentials between virgin aluminum ingots and scrap aluminum, of paying more for scrap aluminum than the cost of the virgin ingots, of making concessions to automobile body manufacturers, and of selling below cost to its subsidiraies. BILL UP FOR VOTE Muscle Shoals Amendment Is Submitted. Bv United Press WASHINGTON, April 4. Elimination of the provision in the Norris Muscle Shoals bill authorizing payment to Alabama and Tennessee of 5 per cent of the gross receipts from the Muscle Shoals project was proposed in an amendment submitted today by Senator Vandenberg (Rep., Mich.) as the senate continued debate on the measure. A final vote on the bill, which was vetoed by former President Coolidge, is expected today.

‘I DO’ GULPED BY FORMALLY-CLAD COUPLE IN 10 FEET OF WATER

tcii I’rfSf LOS ANGELES, April 4.—A bridegroom who made two futile attempts to get the upper hand as he plunged into ten feet of water and matrimony simultaneously, prepared today for a w edding trip to Denver as a “compromise" sequel to a marriage ceremony in the Ambassador hotel swimming tank. Joe (Dutch) Gutrick. 26, a tile setter, lost on both counts when

States district attorney announced the former banker had confessed. A. P. Cornell, the “son of a Brooklyn saloon keeper,” and his wife came to Cheyenne to “raise and sell cattle.” But Cornell could not succeed in any one of a number of ventures.

Toy Costs Life Bv United Press NEW YORK, April 4.—Lawrence Murtha, 6, was run ovfer and killed when he tried to save his “dog” from the wheels of a truck. The “dog” was a curly-headed, cotton stuffed toy.

Confession Is Claimed by Police; Held on Charge of Manslaughter. A chance conversation, overheard on the street by Traffic Policeman Timothy McMahon of the police accident prevention bureau, resulted in the arrest and alleged confession today of a hit-run driver whose automobile fatally injured a man Oct. 20, 1929. James Joseph Horning. 20, of 951 Prespect street, arrested today by McMahon and Lieutenant Frank Owens, is alleged to have his automobile w = the one which struck Lory Brookbank, 43, of 615 Eastern avenue, the night of Oct. 30, at Keystone avenue and Washington street. Brookbank died in St. Vincent’s hospital the following day from his injuries. Uncovers Clew to Case Police were baffled by the accidence in which the automobile sped away before any witnesses could obtain a description or license number. Traffic Officer McMahon, standing on a downtown corner several months ago, overheard a conversation which gave a clew to the case. Following it, he questioned one of the occupants of Horning’s car on the night of the accident. Horning is alleged to have confessed that two girls and another youth were in his car at the time of the accident. The victim, carrying an umbrella, stepped from between parked cars, Horning claimed, and he was unable to avoid the accident. Urged to Drive Home He said his male companion urged him to drive on, fearing the girls would be involved. Taking the girls home. Horning claims he started back for the scene of the accident, but was urged to drive home by his companion. He is charged with manslaughter and with failing to stop after an accident. William Tucker. 50, of 138 West Twelfth street, injured in a collision between a taxi and a motor coach ten days ago, died at Methodist hospital early today as a result of the injuries. He is survived by four daughters. His body will be taken to New Palestine for burial. Lieutenant Frank Owens began an investigation of the accident today. FORDS VISIT'PRESIDENT Son, Grandsons of Manufacturer Call at White House. Bv United Press WASHINGTON. April 4.—Edsei Ford and his two sons called upon President Hoover today. The son and grandsons of the automobile manufacturer were accompanied by Phelps Newberry, son of former Senator Truman Newberry of Michigan, who resigned in 1922. Ford said he had brought his boys here for the Easter holidays and wanted them to meet the President.

he tried to start married life as head of the family. First it was the Tuxedo which Gudrick insisted on wearing when he and Miss Katie Wilson, 25, late telephone girl, were married in the plunge late Thursday. Miss Wilson wanted him in a cutaway, with gray troi:~ers and spats. There were words, and a chase, but Joe marched down the tank steps in a cutaway, with gray trousers and spats.

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1930

HAWKS COMES TO CITY AFTER HALT Glider Pilot Delayed Near Terre Haute When Cable Snaps. LANDS IN CORN FIELD Large Crowd Gathers at Mars Hill Airport to Greet Flier. Reaching Indianapolis at 1:16 this afternoon, Captain Frank Hawkes, transcontinental glider pilot, cut loose from his tow plane at 1:17 and landed safetly at Mars Hill airport. The landing was made at 1:37. 11l long spirals, the glider settled to the field while a rousing ovation was givfcn Captain Hawks by the severa Ihundred spectators gathered to watch his arrival. After breaking a tow rope when but three miles out of Terre Haute, the glider landed in a corn field, but repairs were made there and Hawks resumed his journey to Indianapolis at 12:25. The remainder o fthe Terre Haute-Indianapolis hop was made without incident. Wright Chief in Charge Included on the reception committee that awaiting him were: Paul Q. Richey, president of the Chamber of Commerce; G. M. Williams, Marmon Motor Car Company president; Jack Hendricks, Norman A. Perry, Indianapolis Power and Light Company president; Ad-jutant-General Manford G. Henley, State Senator Joe Rand Beckett, Colonel A. J, Daugherty, chief of staff Eighty-fourth division, officers reserve; Sidney S. Miller, Horace E. Huey, president of the Solo Club, and Otto P. Deluse and Wililam H. Howard of the Board of Trade. H. Weir Cook, general manager of Curtiss-Wright Flying Service of Indiana, was in charge of arrangements, which included two luncheon groups, one of the reception committee to fete Captain Hawks, and another headed by Charles E. Cox Jr., Cook’s assistant, in honor of the pilot of the plane towing Hawks, and other pilots. Hawks dropped on Dresser field, Terre Haute, at 9:58 a. m. and took off at 10:50 a. m. Flying conditions are ideal. A crowd of 5,000 greeted him at Terre Haute field. Columbus, 0,, Next Stop The airplane will refuel at the airport here, and with the glider in tow, take off for Columbus, 0., where an overflight stop will be made. Saturday the air train will continue toward New York. Floating across the continent In a glider towed by an airplane might appear dangerous to the average citizen but to Captain Hawks it’s just a lark, he told the United Press today in East St. Louis. “My motor still is functioning perfectly, he declared. A potted plant, carried by the glider and addressed to Mayor Jimmy Walker, New York, from Mayor Harry Clark, San Diego, Cal., appeared the only item worrying the “air train.” “I believe it is becoming a bit withered. I hope it can last the trip,” the genial captain smiled. Besides the plant, Captain Hawks carries twelve and one-half pounds of mail, 450 letters and 985 postcards he will mail from New York to friends throughout the United States. Maintain Phone Link Radio communication and a telephone between the glider and its towing airplane make the trip more pleasant, the captain declared. “It’s surprising the distance we get on the radio set. It’s even more surprising and amusing to tune in on a station broadcasting the flight,” he said. “In one town, the announcer was describing our landing, and I found myself more interested in listening to what I was doing than in doing it,” Hawks related. Jobless Read in Spare Time Bv United PrcsZ ELIZABETH, N. J.. April 4.—Many men out of employment are spend- ; ing their time reading, Mrs. Hattie I. Looker, librarian said. An increase of more than 2,000 books borrowed last month over the same month last year, is attributed to the situation. Mrs. Wilson’s Niece Injured Bv United Press WASHINGTON, April 4. Miss Clara Bolling, niece of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, was in a hospital today recuperating from painful injuries received when thrown from her horse.

THE bride, looking very demure for all her pre-marital victory, wore a spring frock and the conventional diving helmet, also worn by Gutrick and the minister. The Rev. Sheldon Sheppard of the First Universalist church, however, finished off his helmet with a bathing suit. He has to use his cutaway again Sunday morning. Long pieces of hose carried air from nearby pumps to the wed-

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IN the spring a young woman’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of—fishing—we should say, if these views of Indiana Central college co-eds executing Izaak Walton antics along Lick creek are to be taken seriously.

GUSHER DRIVES BACKWORKERS Gas Overcomes One in Effort to Stem Flow. Bv United Press OKLAHOMA CITY. April 4.—The roaring Mary Sudik oil and gas gusher, which has laid waste to the countryside for nine days, turned back a crew of picked oil men today when they tried to harness its flow with a huge steel cylinder. Deadly fumes from the hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of oil and gas that spout from the gusher overcame one worker and made the rest ill when they waded arm-pit deep in crude oil to launch the cylinder into the roaring vent. Carrying their unconscious companion, the crew retired. Gas masks were ordered for another attempt later in the day. WOUNDS WIFE! DIES Poison Kills Show Manager After Shooting Mate. Bv United Press GARY, Ind., April 4.—A backstage quarrel in a Gary theater Thursday night resulted today in the suicide of Peter Brill, 24, a show manager, and the attempted murder of his 17-year-old wife. Brill killed himself in a local hotel by drinking poison after shooting his wife. Officers believed that Brill left her for dead after she slumped to the , floor with a leg wound .and then turned the gun on himself. A quarrel after a performance Thursday night was said to have caused the act. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 39 10 a. m 51 7a. m 40 11 a. m 54 8 a. m 46 12 (noon).. 55 9 a. m 48 1 p. m 58

ding party. Wires attached to microphones inside the helmets, gave the crowd a vague idea as to how the vows were spoken. The ceremony largely was a matter of gulps from the bride and groom, interspersed by wheezes from the air pumps, so far as the guests were concerned. The Rev. Sheppard performed well enough, when he could be heard. Gutrick put the ring on without difficulty or diving.

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Mister Turtle was fast “going west” as Miss Alice Faye Walts and Miss Dorothy Key (upper left) gingerly handled their catch. And even a mouse could not scare Miss Mary Etta Leland (upper right) from her determination to

Early Bird By United Press CHICAGO, April 4.—Proof that the stork is an early bird was furnished today by the Chicago Lying-In hospital. Records there show that more babies are born between 1 and 2 a. m. than during any other hour of the day.

HDNT AUTHOR'S WIFE Wanted for Questioning in Diplomat’s Death. Bv United Press WASHINGTON, April 4.—The Inquiry into the mystery of Basil Miles’ death itself became mysterious today as close-lipped silence from officials contrasted sharply with reports of a search for a woman in Hollywood, Cal., who is supposed to have visited the diplomat shortly before he died. The woman who it is understood, the justice department is seeking, was described only as “the wife of a prominent author.” She is supposed to be living in the Hollywood moving picture colony. Miles, prominent American foreign service officer, died here in a hospital in 1928 from a blood-clot on the lungs, according to his official death record. STATE GIVES UP IN MAE WEST’S TRIAL District Attorneys Agree “Blue Ribbon Jury” Last Chance. Bv United Press NEW YORK, April 4.—Mae West and thirty-seven members of the cast of “Pleasure Man” will not be tried again, District Attorney Crain announced today. Crain agreed with Assistant District Attorney Wallace, who conducted the prosecution, that if a “blue ribbon” jury could not convict after ten hours, it would be useless to attempt another trial.

“1% yCY wife owns 51 per cent of the stock in this corporation, and her word goes,” said Gutrick, referring to his defeat in the cutaway matter. “We're going to take a honeymoon in Yellowstone park in a few weeks.” “We are going to Denver for our w’edding trip,” said the bride, looking less demure, “and we are going at once.” Her handsome, blonde husband said nothing.

“bait up right.” “Sh-h-h-h, don’t click that camera so loud! I think it’s a nibble!” says Miss Betty Hunt (lower left) and while fishing has its charm, waters were made for splashing, according to Miss Hulda Longacre (lower right).

MOTHER DYING: SEEK DAUGHTER Woman Missing Ten Years Needed at Bedside. Missing ten years, Mrs. Marion Huber, 34, is sought by her aunt, Mrs. J. R. Burdene, 3110 Ralston avenue, to speed by automobile to the bedside of her dying mother in New York. Mrs. Huber’s 15-year-old son, who has lived with his aunt since his parents were divorced ten years ago, adds his plea to that of his aunt that “mother come home and go to see grandmother.” For ten years, the mother of Mrs. Huber, Mrs. Marion Lutz of New York, has had no letter or word from her daughter. Last Christmas of Mrs. Burdene, Wayne Burdene, saw Mrs. Huber in Indianapolis. Today Mrs. Burdene advertised in Indianapolis newspapers: “Marion Huber—Come home at once. Mother can not live.” Mrs. Burdene will leave next Tuesday to go to New York by automobile to be at the bedside of her sister, the missing woman’s mother. Mrs. Huber formerly was a resident of Huntington, Ind. Her whereabouts for the last five years has been unknown. She had not written in that time to her son here or to her mother in New York. 70 RATES SETTLED House Recedes to Senate in Tariff Conference. Bv United Press WASHINGTON, April 4.—Consideration of the first one hundred of the 1,250 disputed issues between the senate and house tariff bills had been completed at the end of today’s morning session of tariff conferees. Nearly seventy rates were settled today in addition to the thirty-two determined Thursday afternoon. No action was taken today on casein, one of the most important in the group. No date was fixed for taking up casein, on which the house proposes a rate of 2% cents a pound and the senate 514. As in Thursday’s session, the house receded to the senate in most cases. Canada Liquor Bill to Pass OTTAWA, Ontario, April 4.—Apparently backed by enough votes to insure passage, Premier King’s bill to prohibit liquor exports to the United States will come up for final reading in the senate May 7. I

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RICH FLORIDA MAN ACCUSED IN AX KILLING State May Declare That Servant Was Murdered * as ‘Cover Up/ WIFE, CHILD SLAIN Suspect Previously Cleared on Story That Negro Struck Death Blows. Bv United Press SEBRING. Fla.. April 4.—A warrent charging William E. Carver, former Philadelphian, with first degree murder of his wife and 2-year-old son here Wednesday, is in preparation, Grady Burton, district attorney of Highlands county, announced today. A previous announcement from Burton that the warrant had been sworn out was withdrawn with the supplementary announcement delay had been encountered in obtaining affidavits. A coroner s jury earlier in the week returned a verdict exomerating Carver, wealthy real estate operator, on his testimony that he killed BenWhitehead, Negro servant of the home when, he said, he detected Whitehead, slaying his wife and son with an ax. Details were lacking in the warrant, which merely will cite Carver for unlawful and premeditated murder. Burton explained that under the law of Florida, it was not necessary to specify details of the charge. The case will be placed before the Highlands county grand jury Saturday, Burton said: Carried Insurance Mrs. Carver, the district attorney announced, carried a double indemnity life insurance policy of SIO,OOO, which Burton said he now had in his possession. He refused to discuss the possibility that the policy bore any relation to the charge against Carver. The district attorney was asked how he personally explained the slaying of the Negro servant and said: “We believe that was a ‘cover up.’ ” Carver protests the proceedings on the grounds that the coroner’* jury officially has placed the blame for the crime upon the slain Negro servant. Shot Down Negro The former Philadelphian testified at the inquest that he was sleeping in a room adjoining that of his wife when he was awakened by her screams. He rushed to the door, he said, in time to see Whitehead fell her with an ax. Carver then shot down the Negro, he testified, killing him instantly. “Justifiable homicide, "* w r as the verdict returned. Robbery was the accepted motive, for authorities testified some of Mrs. Carver’s Jewels later were reclaimed from the slain Negro’s pockets. Samuel Carver of Philadelphia, father of the detained man, arrived hers from Miami to aid in his defense and to take charge of funeral arrangements. The Carvers’ 11-months-old daughter Frances, apparently the only member of the family not asleep at the time of the murders, likewise was the only member not involved in the tragedy. Bought Bryan Home The father of the accused man recently purchased the Miami home of the late William Jennings Bryan. He came here Thursday to be of such aid as he could, but refused to make a statement. Reversal of the case came on evidence submitted to the district attorney by Police Chief Stivender of Sebring, first on the scene of the crime. Sheriff O. Wolf of Highlands county also submitted evidence that bloodstains had been found on the accused man’s clothing. SLICE ’EM: HOOIT ’EM Golfers Only Are Hired as Salesmen for Real Estate Firm. Bv United Press CLEVELAND, April 4.—Hooks and slices have won a place in the real estate business. A Cleveland realty company is employing good golfers, only, as salesmen for anew development which features a country club and golf course. $40,000 IS BANK LOOT Five Masked Bandits Raid Bank at Dayton, O. Bv Unit i and Press DAYTON. 0.. April 4.—Five masked bandits held up the Xenia Avenue branch of the Union Trust Company here today, forced five employes and five customers to lie on the floor, scooped up between $40,000 . and $50,000 and escaped in an auto- S mobile. J Appears in Court Minus Pant* 1| Bv United Press NEW YORK. April 4—Official* of a west side court were surprised when Nathaniel Armstrong, 10. a Negro, appeared without hi* trousers. He was charged with stealing a pair, but police had seized the evidence,

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