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LESLIE’S HOME TOWN BRANDED ‘CRIME HAVEN’ Lafayette Target of Ogd6n Speech to Bar Group, The Times Learns. CHARGES VICE IS KING Bootlegging, Gambling Goes Unchecked, Declares Attorney-Geneva!. Lafkyette, Governor Harry G. home town and seat of Purdue university, is the “horrid example" of civic unrighteousness cited by Attorney-General James M. Ogden in his presidential speech before the Indiana State Bar Association at the summer meeting at Bloomington, The Indianapolis Times learned today. Ogden has had more complaints from that city than any in the state, it was reported by an attache of his office. He had one agent there five days gathering evidence and operatives two days. Here is the result of those investigations as outlined in Ogden's speech Thursday: “As an illustration of the crime conditions in some places in this state I wish to recite to you the facts as found in a certain city visited very recently by an investigator from the attorney-general’s office. Lest there may be some misunderstanding it should be stated that this city is not in Marion county, nor is it in Lake or Vigo counties. Vice Runs Wild “The reports of the investigator states that in that city gambling, bootlegging and vice are running wild without apparent concern by any of the city or county officials. Even if an occasional arrest is made, a small fine or a suspended sentence is usually given by the court. “The federal officers are the only ones whom any of the law vknators fear, and least one of the federal officers is weak and unconcerned. The federal officers bother nothing except the liquor law’ violators and as soon as they hit the city, warning goes out to the bootleggers by an organized system. “The police seem to bother none except those guilty of traffic law violations. “Games of gambling are running at the hotel and have been for a couple of years. The keeper is protected by his, brother-in-law, who is a policeman. Chief on Parties “The chief of police attends liquor parties and is a heavy drinker. It appears that a lot of protection money is changing hands as no such conditions could prevail unless this was the case: the postmaster has large booze parties at his home that are attended by the mayor; the sheriff permits slot machines to be operated at filling stations and barbecues all over the county and is making no effort whatever to stop their operations. “He, together with a former prosecuting attorney, and the other man, have the slot machine business under control and there is no interference from any other source. “Mr. Blank, as justice of the peace, is friendly to the slot machine gang and is sure to make a tip-off of any contemplated raids from any source. Relative in Power “A brother-in-law of the mayor has a bootleg place at the corner of and street Many •who run the various resorts have relatives who are on the police force, or are employed at the courthouse, or at the city hall. “The prosecuting attorney is very weak on law’ enforcement, as he does not go out of his way to force the cases to a head that come to his attention, but is inclined to let them drift along. “The law violators have a tipoff system of using . former sheriff and now court bailiff. He apparently keeps the law violators informed as to any raids or proceedings. Hardly Be Worse “The conditions could hardly be worse if there were no law enforcing agencies in that city. “I wish to state that immediate steps are being taken to clean up this city." Ogden declared today that he neither would affirm nor deny that the city cited was Lafayette. The Times, however, learned from authoritative sources that Lafayette was the city referred to. POLICE CHARACTER DIES TO SAVE YOUTH .— i • Effort to Rescue Bov from Path of Train Is Futiie. B ¥ Untied Prr** KALAMAZOO, Mich.. July 11.— In life Orla Mock was known as a “police f character" and called a “jungle buzzard," but today In death he was a hero. Mock. 60 years old, gave his life Thursday in an attempt to throw Perry Paradin. local youth, out of the path of a speeding train. He was a moment too slow and the train hit them both. Paradin suffered a fractured skull, a broken leg and numerous bruises. Paradin was crossing a trestle when Mock noticed him. He saw the did not rvalue a train was approaching and rushed to save him. Jack Gurd. a companion, ran with him. Gurd jumped from the trestle lnta the nver to save higuelf,

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VOLUME 42—NUMBER 53

Stage Star Freed in Scandal

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Evelyn I.aye

GOVERNORS MAY ASSEMBLE HERE City Has Chance to Land 1532 Conference. Indiana may be host to the Governor’s conference at Indianapolis in 1932, it was announced today by Governor Harry G. Leslie. “If the sjate and city will back the movement, I am convinced, that w'e can entertain the Governors here,” Leslie explained. ‘Selection of the convention city will be made at a meeting of the officers of the organization and the executive committee next fall.” Leslie, who returned Wednesday from the annual Governors’ conference at Salt Lake City, will attend the fall meeting, as he w'as elected treasurer of the organization. Prospect of the chief executives of forty-eight states gathering here is one of the chief reasons for the Governor deciding to have his executive office redecorated and refurnished in Italian renaissance style, he said. It is estimated that the improvements w’ill cost not more than SII,OOO, according to Frank Caylor, statehouse custodian. HELD ASJTO THIEF Negro Is Captured After Chase by Owner. In a running battle in alleys and streets Phillip Hanley, 13 North Dakota street, and Richard Arnett, 24, of Lafayette, Ind., today captured a Negro alleged to have stolen Arnett’s car Police arrested Milan Jackson, 21, Negro, of 1418 Columbia avenue, after Arnett and Hanely had subdued him He was charged with j vehicle taking. Arnett hac parked his car near a ; downtown hotel where Hanley is a j bell boy. Hanley said he saw Jack- ! son drive away in the car. He and Kanley pursued in Han- | ley’s car. Arnett’s car was wrecked at Michigan, street and Senate ave- j nue The driver escaped, running l to Alleghany street and Senate avenue, where he was forced to surrender. OVERNIGHT HIKE WILL BE TAKEN BY CADETS Return to Camp at Fort Will Be in Attack Formation. ! With full field equipment, the C. M. T. C. cadet corps at Ft. Benja- | min Harrison this afternoon was to move out of camp on an overnight hike to the rifle range, eight miles away. The hike is a part of annual maneuvers at the camp. Dinner and breakfast are to be i served from rolling kitchens, and I the youths will pitch a model camp on the range. Saturday morning j they will leave the range in attack | formation, with the camp as their objective, reaching it at noon. Special entertainment tonight has been arranged by Sidney Mahalowitz. commander of Memorial Post 3. Indianapolis American Legion. Thursday night the regiment was guest of the Indianapolis baseball ;club at Washington park. 300 Reported Killed in Blast :Bu (>•'* 'd Press I BERLIN. July 11.—The newspaper j Vorwarts’ correspondent at Istambul ; reported today that 300 persons were feared killed in the explosion of a ; munitions depot at Derindje. within military port of Ismid. fifty-five miles from Istambul. The death toll was not confirmed.

RAVENSWOOD DECREES SUNDAY MUST BE PURE WITH BLUE LAW

THERE’S no place like home—if you live in Ravenswood. For today, the political volcano erupted again and town residents were trying to figure out a couple of new orders passed by tw’o trustees in an “eye”-and-‘passed” meeting Thursday night. No one seems to know much about the situation, but the general is thgt the blue lav will

LONDON, July ll.—A divorce decree was granted today to Miss Evelyn Laye, British actress who won wide fame in the United States last season, from her husband, known on the s**ie as Sonnie Hale, on the grounds of misconduct. Miss Jessie Matthews, actress, also granted a divorce recently, was named as co-respondent. The case was not defended. Miss Laye recently returned to the United States to appear in motion pictures. Hale, who is 28, and Miss Laye were married in 1926. His real name is John Robert Hale Monroe and he is a member of a prominent family. His sister, Binnie Hale, is a noted actress and his father once was a comedy star. During the testimony in court today, Miss Matthews collapsed and was assisted from the courtroom. Miss Laye’s deposition, taken before she departed for Hollywood, charged Hale and Miss Matthews with misconduct in 1929 and at other dates. Both admitted the first charge, but denied other accusations. Judge Hill said the correspondence between the couple showed that Hal "admits himself a cad,’’ while Miss Matthews’ letters “showed her to be cf odious mind."

U. $. HOGTIED’ BY SEA PACT, SENATE TOLD Great Britain Hamstrung Us on Terms, Says Naval Affairs Chief. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, July 11.—President Hoover refused today to submit to the senate secret documents in connection with negotiation of the London naval treaty, declaring that their publication would constitute “a betrayal of trust” on the part of the United States.” Bu United Press WASHINGTON, July 11.—Great Britain hamstrung and hogtied the United States by terms of the London naval treaty. Chairman Hale of the naval affairs committee told the senate today in a plea for rejection of the pact. Hale said Secretary of State Stimson was actuated into signing the treaty by blind belief’and confidence there would not be another war. He criticised Stimson for the latter’s rebuke to naval officers for opposition to the treaty and said they should be commended for their honest statements of opinions. “The United States navy,” Hale said, “the first line of defense of the country, its guarantee of continued national life, has become little more than a trading asset, armed with which a secretary of state rode forth to win his Ipurs. A treaty he must bring hoime. If to get that treaty a sacrifice of national security is necessary, that is a trivial matter. The sacrifice must be made—the spurs must be won.” Understood Needs “They understood,” Hale said of naval officers, “the problems of war and they realize that what the secretary of state calls the preventive measures of international relations, which are intended to make .war less likely, may or may not operate successfully.” , The senator said the British statement of their absolute naval minimum comprised the exact figures subsequently incorporated in the London treaty. “I am getting very tiled," Hale continued, “of having this country of ours dragged into conferences on limitations of armaments that have not been prepared for properly, and then being told that unless we recede from some contention vital to our interests the conference must faii. Why can not we put the onus of failure upon some other shoulders than our own?” Asa matter of fact, at London we were the only people willing actually to make sacrifices.” Lists Three Points Hale listed three major points upon which objections to the treaty were based: 1. The safeguard clause permitting Great Britain to exceed treaty levels at any to meet French building. 2. Reduction of the number of 10,000-ton, eight-irch gun cruisers requested by the board and abandonment of the prior policy of devoting all cruisers tonnage to that type of vessel. 3. Increase in the Japanese ratio. Hale said Japan had increased her ratio from 60 to 70 per cent at London and probably would want parity at the nexi, conference. Barely Raise Quorum The senate almost failed to produce a quorum when it met at 11:30 a. m., but after two roll calls and just as Majority Leader Watson rose to propose that the sergeant-at-arms be instructed to corral absent senators, the forty-ninth member appeared in the person of Senator Howell (Rep., Neb.). It was indicated today that President Hoover would refuse the senate any of the secret documents in negotiation of the treaty, in response to the McKellar resolution passed Thursday, which asked for any of the papers whose publication would not be incompatible with the public interest. The President is expected to reply formally in a statement later.

go into effect at Ravenswood Sunday, July 20. For the trustees ordered: That all business places in the town shall be closed from midnight Saturday until midnight Sunday. This order will include the bathhouse, groceries, refreshment stands, ice houses and divers other places of business. That all autos entering the beach property during the week will be subject to a 50-cent assess-

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, JULY 11. 1930

Actress Slaps Leading Man, Quits Company

Muriel Kirkland

Bu United Press NEW YORK, July 11.—Muriel Kirkland, star in the successful comedy, “Strictly Dishonorable,” has retired from the cast after slapping the face of Tullio Carminati, male star of the same play, it was learned today. The face-slapping incident occurred during the performance Tuesday and momentarily threatened a halt to the show, but Brock Pemberton, the producer, succeeded in quieting the disputants. Miss Kirkland retired after that performance and her role was taken over by Mary Culiinan. No confirmation could be obtained of reports that the slapping w'as the result of Carminati’s fervor in enacting the love scenes of the play. HEAT GETS WORKER Clyde Thorpe Prostrated; No Relief in Sight. Heat claimed another victim in Indianapolis today as Clyde Thorpe, 29, of 3031 Kenwood avenue, working for a wallpaper cleaning establishment, toppled from a ladder in the Merid.an apartments, Michigan and Meridian streets today. He sustained slight injuries in th© fall, and was taken to city hospital for treatment of them and for heat prostration. Physicians say his condition is not serious. The heat wave today gave no sign of,.leaving Indiana, despite frequent appearances of clouds that threatened rain. Showers early this morning failed to cool the atmosphere. Continued warm weather was forecast by the United States weather bureau for tonight and Saturday, not only in Indianapolis, but throughout the state. Wednesday’s high temperature was 90 degrees at 2 p. m. At 1 p. m. today the mercury stood at 90 degrees. SEVEN ON MISSING - LIST Former Bank President Among Those Sought at Hammond. Bu United Press HAMMOND, Ind., July 11.—Seven persons were reported missing here two days. I A young wife and two schoolboys are later additions to the list. They ire Mrs. Vivian Roe, 14; Tony Colomos. 15, and Paul Martic, 14, the boys having disappeared July 6. Police also seek four other missing persons, including Samuel R. Gilmore, 60, former bank president. Police Injure Hindus BOMBAY, India, July 11.—Fifteen persons were injured today when police, swinging their sticks, charged a procession of Hindu independence volunteers.

ment, plus 10 cents for each additional passenger over 5, and for the person who walks to the beach, a charge of 10 cents. ana TO top it off, citizens declare William Hubbs and Robert Stamm, trustees, are about to employ three marshals to enforce the law. At this time, there are two marshals, each charging the other with impersonating an officer. According to resident who at*

FIGHT TO FREE MOONEY GIVEN NEW IMPETUS A Eastern Friends of Lifer Rally to His Help in MacDonald Hunt. GOVERNOR IS ASSAILED ____________ i Young Knew Facts in Case, Was Aware of Perjury, Lawyer Says. Bu Srriims-Hoirrtrtl Xrtrsnaper Alliance NEW YORK, July 11.—As a na-tion-wide hunt for John MacDonald, rail, chatty little waiter, who conessed he took part in the MooneyBillings frameup, got into full swing oday, Mooney’s friends in New York erved notice they would renew their tubborn fight to free him from San Quentin. Heartened by the San Francisco News’ offer of SSOO for information bringing MacDonald back into the grim picture, Frank P. Walsh, counsel for Mooney and Billings, took up anew the discouraging job of persuading Governor Young to pardon the labor leaders. [ Walsh and Edward N. Nockels, secretary-treasurer of the Chicago 'Federation of Labor, who hurried here Thursday to consult Walsh, put their hopes on finding MacDonald. Young Leaves Loophole Governor Young left them that loophole when he denied appeals made in September, 1928. “Produce MacDonald,” Young said in effect, “and let him convince me that he perjured himself when he testified to seeing Mooney and Billings at Market and Steuart streets in 1916, just before the Preparedness day bomb killed ten and injured forty. But MacDonald may be dead. Perhaps the nation-wide hunt may not locate him. Walsh and Nockels and Henry T. Hunt, former mayor of Cincinnati and chairman of the national Mooney-Billings committee, won’t stop fighting. If they can find MacDonald, they will, if he consents, take him to California, where he may disclose his perjured record to Young. Walsh, who was joint chairman of the war labor board, and Nockels sent MacDonald across the continent in 1921 to tell a grand jury his part in the frameup. But the San Francisco grand jury refused to let MacDonald testify without threat of indictment. Witness Goes Free So Tom Mooney and his friends humanely spared MacDonald 1 the possibility of a jail sentence, and, counting on the affidavit to impress the supreme court and Governor, permitted the witness to return east. “The Governor knew that,” said Walsh. “He knew MacDonald was willing in 1921 to try to undo his wrong, but now he insists, nine years later, when MacDonald may be dead, that we produce him again. “Were this case not reeking with fraud, had not every principal witness been exposed as a perjurer, had not the authorities been shown up as knowingly having framed Mooney and Billings, the Governor’s prudence might be regarded as commendable, but MacDonald lied and was induced to lie. Perjury Is Shown “Oxman, the Oregon cattle man, was shown to have been eighty i miles from the scene of the explosion. Oxman and MacDonald were the only witnesses that testified against Mooney’s air-tight alibi. What does Wr.lsh intend to do if MacDonald can not be located and again sent across the continent? Several avenues are open. In view of what i.e considers the failure of Governor Young to grant a proper hearing to Mooney and Billings, Walsh considers a possible appeal to the American Bar Association—an appeal supported by reputable, eminent lawyers of all shades of opinion, that the association itself investigate the case through a committee, if it finds Mooney and Billings wronged, let it suggest some way in which anew trial can be had. STORM CAUSES DAMAGE Rain, Hail, Wind and Lightning Bring Losses in Daviess County. Bu United Press WASHINGTON. Ind., July 11.— Damage from a severe rain, hail, wind and electrical storm which swept over Daviess county northeast of Washington early today is estimated at several thousands of dollars. Two homes were struck by lightning, trees and silos were blown down by the terrific wind and roofs lifted from about twenty-five houses. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 76 10 a. m 84 7 a. m 78 11 a. m 88 Ba. m 79 12 (noon).. 88 9 a. m..,.. 81 1 p. m 90

tended the meeting, the Blue Law order was passed in speedy fashion Thursday night, along with the assessment order. One of the two trustees would make a motion and without second,* the matter was brought to vote and two sonorous “ayes” and a “motion’s passed,” constituted the parliamentary procedure, it is said. __

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On the starting line for the city hall picnic, these misses have commandeered two of the prizes for next Wednesday to Gar Held park. Miss Mary Hussey, 1329 East Market street, stenographer in the engineering department, left, counts on greater speed from her

NUDE? ABSOLUTELY Cop Shocked by Vanities Charmer

Bu United Press , NEW YORK, July 11.—After a policeman, who said he wore glasses “only for reading,” had testified today that a nude woman danced in Earl Carroll’s “Vanities,” the case against the producer and several members of his cast was adjourned again in Jefferson Market court

until July 15. The witness was acting Captain James Coy, self-styled expert in the matter of indecent theatrical performances, who caused the raid on the “Vanities.” Today’s action was a preliminary hearing to decide whether those accused must stand trial. Coy, whose experience includes testifying in the trial of Mae West for presenting “Pleasure Man,” was the only witness today. He calmly answered defense counsel who sought to impugn his eyesight and his knowledge of esthetic dancing. There were, said Coy, two scenes to which he objected in the “Vanities.” One was a dance by Faith Bacon, whom he accused of appearing on the stage behind a transparent curtain clothed only in her blonde tresses and two feather fans which she dexterously interposed between herself and the audience. “Was she naked?” asked Magistrate Gottlieb.

“Absolutely and positively,” answered the burly Coy. “From the back of her head to the soles of her feet.”

“Do you wear glasses?” asked defense counsel. “Only for reading,” said Coy, glaring at the attorney. “And you were sitting in the theater?” “In the twelfth row.” “And you maintain that you could tell whether Miss Bacon was nude from that distance?” “Absolutely. She was positively nude.” Miss Bacon, reclining in a chair in front of the witness stand, powdered her nose. Coy then offered to demonstrate how Miss Bacon handled her feather fans. “If,” he said, “I had a couple of fans here I could demonstrate.” There being no fans available, Coy then submitted to a cross-examina-tion regarding his knowledge of the art of the dance. He regretted he never had seen the late Isadora Duncan perform. “But,” said Coy, “I have seen Pavlowa at the Metropolitan Opera house.” “Yes?” “She wore raiment,” Coy hastily added.

SCHROEDER QUIZ MOVE IS HALTED BY COLLINS

Another court victory was scored over authorities today by Harold Herbert Schroeder, principal in the High School road torch car death mystery, when Criminal Judge James A. Coffins refund authorities permission either to question Schroeder or remove him to a downtown garage to see his charred car. Schroeder was brought into court on request of Prosecutor Judson Stark. The murder suspect, garbed in dirty trousers, once white, and a black coat, chewed a toothpick and smiled while the hearing was in progress. “Sheriff George Winkler and I would like to talk to Schroeder

WHETHER Indianapolis persons can come to the beach wearing clothes over their bathing suits and enter the water after the closing c ‘der goes into effect was problematical. “Can it be done?” was the question. “Just try and get in that water.” was the reply from one citizen. “There’ll oe three marshals there, so watch your step.” The order for a osing businaa

scooter, while Miss Helen Powers, 622 Weghorst street, has chosen a tricycle for its three-point safety advantages. The conveyances were picked from a roomful of prizes that will be awarded city hall employes and their families at Wednesday’s annual outing.

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PICK TRAFFIC GROUP Appointments Announced by Safety Board Head. Appointment of a civic traffic committee to study conditions in Indianapolis and to present recommendations to the city council changes in the municipal traffic code, was announced today by Charles R. Myers, president of the safety board. Among other traffic problems the committee will view the que?>on of loading zone rentals in the business section, Myers said. “The administration believes the public should have some voice in handling traffic,” Myers said. \ayor Reginald H. Sullivan indicated the committee would meet in a few days. .The committee is comprised of: Todd Stoops, Hoosier Motor Club manager: A. M. Glossbrenner, James E. Sidel, William H. Book, William Balch, A. D. Fitz, Louis Johnson and Edward H. Knight.

about several matters and take him to view his car, “Stark said. Coffins said that if Schroeder wanted to talk to them and view" the car the move could be made. Holmes then conferred with Schroeder. “My client doesn’t want to talk to anyone,” Holmes said. “He has nothing to say.” “Then he goes back to jail,” Collins ordered. Ernest Schroeder, brother of the murder suspect, arrived in Indianapolis today from Mobile. He told Detective Chief Fred Simon that he had Deen arranging his brother’s business affairs. Ernest Schroeder planned to talk with his brother this afternoon and with Holmes.

houses, is said to follow a recent boost in operating licenses. Some business men are said to have refused to pay the increased fees. Trial of charges of impersonating an officer tiled by Robert Magill, marshal No. 1, against John Solar, marshal of the second part, and the same charges of Solar versus Magill were continued today until July 22 in municipal court three. ; . . : • :

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STAR GOLFERS SET PACE FOR BOBBYJONES Armour, Smith Endeavor to Keep Ahead of Champ in Open Meet. LOW 60 WILL QUALIFY Leaders Slightly Shaky as Second Round Gets Under Way.

FIRST ROUND SCORES

Bu United Press INTERLACHEN COUNTRY CLUB. MINNEAPOLIS, July 11.— Second round scores and aggregates in the national open golf championship follows: Eddie Schultx. Troy. N. Y 80-76—156 Chick Evans, Chicago 75-81—156 A. B. Thorn. Bethesda. Md 77-83—159 Bob Shave. Kent. 0 72-76—1*8 James Keney. Toledo. 0 77-80—157 A1 Espinosa. Northbrook. 111.... 78-76—154 Lloyd Gnllickson. Willoushby, O. 78-86—158 Jules Blanton. Toledo 84-79—183 C. HUgendorf, Crosse Pt., Mich. 81-74—155 Mel Sborey, Washington 82-79—161 Gus Novotny. La Grange. 111... 78-77—155 P. Del Vecholo. Greensburg, Pa. 81-79—160 A! Houghton, Washington 81-78—159 John C. Schuebel, Glenside, Pa. 85-83—167 W. G. Spencer. Baltimore. Md. 75-83—158 Gene Saraien. Flushing. N. Y... 78-76—151 BY FRANK GETTY United Press Sports Editor INTERLACHEN COUNTRY CLUB, MINNEAPOLIS, July 11.—The pros at Interlachen, arch enemies of Bobby Jones in the battle for the open championship, set a fast pace for the title holder today. Out early while the rolling fairways were swept with a refreshing breeze and the sun’s rays were partly obscured, Gene Sarazen, A1 Espinosa, Tommy Armour, Walter Hagen and MacDonald Smith settled down to the business of low scoring. Espinosa, the Northbrook (111.) pro, bettered par for his outward nine with a 35, while Sarazen reached the turn in par figures. Tommy Armour, who led the field with Mao Smith on the opening day, started rather shakily. The former champion drove into the rough at the right of the first fairway and his approach went into the gallery at the left. Shoots Over Green He pitched up on to the green and was down in two for a five, one over par. At the second, Armour approached too strongly and was over the green, afterward missing a sixfoot putt and taking another five. Walter Hagen also found trouble at the first hole, where he put his second shot into the rough to the left of the green. “The Haig” had a chance to get the stroke back with a five-footer, but missed. Hagen got a birdie three at the second, being hole high in two and sinking a sizable putt. Kent Certain Qualifier Meanwhile, Bob Shave, Kent, 0., professional, got into the picture with a card of 72 for his second round. This equaled par and with his 76 Thursday made Shave a certain qualifier. The lowest sixty and ties of today’s round will play 36 more holes Saturday. A1 Espinosa finished with a 78 to add to his 76 of Thursday for an aggregate of 154. It was thought 154 might be about the qualifying limit. The weather conditions were less severe today, thanks to a tempering breeze, but the scores were not much better. Shave’s was the best of the early returns. His card: Shave—Out 453 854 455—38 Shave—ln 335 315 434—34—72 Mac Smith also found trouble at the start. His second shot hit a spectator and landed in the rough behind a bush. He played out into a trap back of the green and was well out with his fourth, but missed his long putt by inches and took a six, two over par. He completed the second, third and fourth in par figures. Armour at Turn in 37 Armour reached the end of his first nine, without appreciable improvement. His tee shot at the fifth was to the right of the green, and when his approach putt was short, Tommy dropped his putter in disgust. He missed his next one and took a four on the par three hole. He finished with four fours for a 37. Again the short holes troubled him, and he lost a stroke to par at the eighth. The standing of the leaders when they teed off today: MacDonald Smith, Great Neck, N. Y... 70 Tommy Armour, Orchard Lake, Mich.7o Bobby Jone*. Atlanta. Ga 71 Whiffy Cox. Brooklyn, N .Y 71 Horton Smith, Joplin, Mo. ........... 73 Georee M. Smith. Chicago 72 Walter Hagen, unattached 72 John Rogers. Overland, Mo. .......... 72 Harry Cooper. Chicago 72 Bobby Jones still rules a strong favorite, his round of 71, one under par, having been achieved with the minimum of effort Thursday. The Atlantan never took an unnecessary chance during his first eighteen holes. DIED IN PRIVATE WARD Crash Victim Taken From Detention Section, Mother Says. Harold J. Szchech, known also as Harold Check, 27, of 931 Massachusetts avenue, who died in city hospital Wednesday from Injuries in an auto accident, did not die in the detention ward, as stated in The Times Thursday, his mother said today. Prior to his death he was removed to a private ward# the declared. _ rAt.