Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 284, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 April 1931 — Page 1

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Will We Rule the Machine or Be Its Slave? “Can Democracy Utilize Science and Ihe Machine?” That is the question Robert P. Scripps, editorial director of the Scripps-Itoward newspapers, asked today in his address before the New York Board of Trade. His views on this question should stimulate thought and interest in the social and economic trend of the world today. Read his address on Page 13 of this edition.

MERCURY SOARS TOWARD RECORD I Spring Is Here in Force; 77 Above at 1 P. M. Spring, with its sunshine and breezes, visited Indianapolis in full array today coaxing the mercury to its highest resting place for 1931, and threatening the all-time record for April 8. Jumping as much as seven degrees In an hour, the thermometer 1 p. m. had reached 77, a rise of 30 degrees since 6 a. m. The hottest April day recorded by the Indianapolis bureau was April 24, 1929, when thermometers soared to 90. Today's temperature threatened the 41-year-old April 8 record of 78. Temperatures will continue to rise late today and tonight will be warm, the bureau forecast. However, the increased heat is to be followed by cloudiness Thursday that is expected to herald rain and slightly cooler weather late Thursday. J. H. Armington, bureau chief, 'said the temperature today was far above average, the mercury generally striking 57 to 60 during April. REFUSED ‘DATE/ MAN KILLS GIRL AND SELF Dare of 15-Year-Old Girl Causes Gun Tragedy. By United Press MT. PLEASANT, la., April B. Fifteen-year-old Mary Smith spurned the attentions of Lyle Ford, 28, and refused his plea for a “date.” She laughed when he declared: “If you don't go I’ll shoot you.” “I just dare you to,” retorted the high school girl. Ford drew a pistol from his pocket, fired three times at Mary v and then shot himself in the head. Both died almost instantly. GRAVE DIGGER FINED ON LIQUOR CHARGE Half Pint of Whisky Gets Aged Man in Jail —Almost. Less than half a pint of whisky Cost a 65-year-old grave digger S3O and almost sent him to the state penal farm, when he appeared in Municipal Judge Paul C. Wetter’s court this morning. Police obtained a search warrant for the home of John Gilispie, 540 West, Norwood street, after Gilispie’s nephew had been arrested with a whisky cargo. The search warrant return said one-third of a half pint of whisky had been found, and on the stand Sergeant John Eisenhut, booze squad leader, said twice that quantity was taken. Judge Wetter suspended a SIOO fine and thirty days’ sentence and gave Gilispie forty-five days in which to pay the S3O costs. William Henry Harrison, Negro, was fined, SIOO and costs and sentenced to forty-five days on the penal farm on a blind tiger charge. TWO VOTES: ELECTED Newly Chosen Justice of Peace Has Easy Victory. By United Pres* WOODSIDE, m.. April B.—Albert Bergen today embarked upon his duties as justice of the peace by virtue of the two votes he received In Tuesday’s election. Bergen won without a campaign. Two voters wrote in his name on their ballots and he was elected without opposition. Proclaims Health Day By United Press WASHINGTON, April B—President Hoover issued a proclamation today designating May day as child health day.

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CERMAK NEW CHICAGO CHIEF BY HUGE VOTE Big Bill Crushed Under 190.000 Majority Given Next Mayor. ‘BRIGHT DAY’ IS HAILED — ■ j One-Time Immigrant Boy Promises to Wipe Out Gangland Rule. • By United Press j CHICAGO, April B.—William Hale I Thompson, master politician, who i served three terms as mayor of Chi- | cago, has been turned out of office j in favor of Amon J. Cermak, former Bohemian immigrant. Cermak’s smashing victory at the I polls by a majority of almost 192,000 | votes was Big Bill’s first taste of 1 defeat during his spectacular ca- ! reer. Complete returns today from the 2,987 precincts as compiled by the police gave Cermak 667,529, and Thompson 475,613. Followers of the Democratic president of the Cook county board hailed Cermak’s victory as “the end of Thompsonism, waste, extravagance and crime.” Civic leaders called the Republican incumbent’s defeat a “tremendous step toward good government and prosperity.” Record Majority Polled Tire election was a record-breaker in many respects. Thompson’s defeat was the most overwhelming in mayoralty history. Until Tuesday Thompson held the record for rolling up the biggest plurality. Cermak’s total vote was larger by almost 16,000 than the landslide for Senator James Hamilton Lewis last fall. Thompson carried only five wards out of fifty. Cermak lost no time in taking advantage of his victory. No sooner had he received news that he was elected than he spoke over the radio. “This election marks the end of crime in Chicago,” he told the listeners. “I shall serve notice on the hoodlum and gangster that he'd better pack up and get out, or prepare for a long stay under restraint. “New Day for Chicago”

“Within a day or two I shall present my new cabinet to the council —a cabinet which will lead Chicago on to development and prosperity. “This truly begins anew day for Chicago—a day of progress and creativeness. Aside from making this city a safer and morally cleaner place to bring up children. I shall put forth my best efforts to make Chicago the most efficient and the most modern city in the w r orld.” When news of defeat reached Thompson he smiled and announced that Thursday he would be off on a cruise of the Mississippi river to boost his waterways plan. “The people of Chicago have spoken,” Thompson said. “I cheerfully abide by their decision. I congratulate Mr. Cermak on his election, and as a private citizen will do all in my power for the upbuilding of our city.” With Cermak, enough Democratic aldermen were swept into office to give the party a majority of 30 to 20 in the city council. All but six of those elected in the twenty-one-run-off races were candidates who had not served previously In the council. Most of them received either Cermak support or Thompson opposition. Praised by Civic Leaders James A. Kearns, a Republican, was elected city treasurer; Edward B. Casey, Republican, was elected municipal judge, and Peter J. Brady, Democrat, was elected city clerk. Comment on Thompson’s defeat drew statements of praise from civic leaders. Julius Rosenwald ' telegraphed from his North Shore home where he is recuperating from illness that “my services for what they are worth are at your command to help you to redeem the good name of the city.” Robert Isham Randolph, president of the Association of Commerce, said, “Chicago has redeeemed itself. We’ve had enough of Nero fiddling while Rome burned.” CLEVER DEVICE FAILS Officers Report Window' Sill Hid Stock of Liquor. By Times Special EAST CHICAGO. Ind., April B. Deputy Sheriffs Miner and Crawford. following a liquor raid on the home of Anton Strcrch, said that had his bent for inventiveness not been carried so far, he might not be facing a charge of violating the dry law. The officers said they had searched the house thoroughly without result when they noticed a hook in the w r all of a closet from which a wire led to a window. One pulled the wire and the sill of the window flopped upward, revealing an opening from which the officers say they removed three gallons of wine and some moonshine whisky. Road Bonds Sold By Timet Special KOKOMO, Ind., April B.—The sale of a bond Issue of $7,000 for the James Free gravel road in Monroe township. Howard county, was made to the Citizens National bank of this city. The sale was at par, accrued interest to the date of delivery and a premium of $220. The bonds are in denomination of $350 each. 'Construction of the road will be atarted this spring.

‘Akron Mary’ Is Arrested for Visi ti ng ‘Hym ie'

Akron Mary Violated Agreement to Stay Away From Potter Slayer at Jail. By United Press CLEVELAND, April B.—Mrs. Mary (Akron Mary) Outland of Akron was arrested at count jail today as she appeared there to visit her sweetheart, Pittsburgh Hymie Martin, convicted murderer of William E. Potter, former city councilman. In making the arrest detective Bernard Wolf said she had violated her agreement to remain away from Martin, made upon her release as a witness at his trial last week. Her arrest was ordered by Cornelius W. Cody, detective inspector, after he had made a previous visit with her sweetheart on the day after his conviction.

BANDIT SUSPECT IS CAPTURED Detective Grapples, Holds Man in Gun Tussle. Grappling with Virgil King. 22, who had pointed a revolver at him, Detective George Muller today held the youth, an alleged bandit, until police arrived. King, living at 1223 East Market street, had been sought since late Tuesday by Muller and Detective Emmett Englebright, on charges of slugging and robbing Harry Elliott, 885 North Grant street, of SB. Muller, off duty, was riding on East Market street with his wife today when he saw King. Muller jumped from the car, and as he approached King, the latter drew a .38caliber revolver from his pocket. Before he could pull the trigger. Muller ducked behind an auto and grabbed him, pinning down the suspect’s arms until emergency squad members took away the revolver. BOWLES, MISS LOUCKS GIVEN MORALS FINE Pair Acquitted in Murder Case Offer Guilty Plea. By United Press PORTLAND, Ore., April B.—Nelson C. Bowles, Portland capitalist, and Irma G. Loucks, formerly his stenagrapher, w r ho recently were acquitted of a charge that they murdered Mrs. Leone Bowles, pleaded guilty to a morals charge today in circuit court and were fined S3OO each. Gene Tunney Visits Harem By United Press ISTANBUL, Turkey, April B. Gene Tunney, seeing the sights of Istanbul, visited the former imperial harem today.

CRAIN PLEADS FOR HIMSELF IN N. Y. ‘RACKET’ PROBE

By United Press NEW YORK. April B.—Seventy- ; year-old district attorney Thomas !C. T. Crain today started his dei sense against charges that | he, a Tammany sachem, had been j guilty of misfeasance, inefficient I and lacking in skill in prosecuting ! his important office. Hearing on the incompetency | charges brought by the City Club j opened with a review of brain’s i excursions into the realm of invesi tigation of food racketeering which, i it is estimated, costs New Yorkers i millions of dollars yearly. The scholarly appearing district | attorney pleaded in his own defense that citizens who were supposed to aid in his investigation had convened twice in five days, and then had discontinued their activity. In fact, he claimed, it is next to

My Operation! By United Press OMAHA. April B.—His •wife's chatter about her operation shattered Vincent Mosites’ nerves, he said today in a petition for divorce. Judge Herbert Rhoades instructed a court attache to approach Mrs. Mosites and endeavor to have her change the subject.

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SUCCESSOR TO ROCKNE IS DUE WITHIN WEEK New Athletic Director at Notre Dame Will Be Named Soon. KNUTE’S WILL FILED Entire Estate Goes to Widow; Modest Sum Is Hinted. By United Press SOUTH BEND, Ind., April B. Knute K. Rockne's successor as director of athletics at Notre Dame X University will be announced in about a week, the Rev. Michael M. Mulcaire, vice-president of the university, said today. Mr. Mulcaire denied that Warren Brown, Chicago sports editor, would be named to the position. Brown, a close friend of Rockne, was in South Bend Tuesday, and was mentioned persistently as a possible choice. Rockne’s will, bequeathing his entire estate to his widow, Mrs. Bonnie Rockne, was filed today with Frank Nevins, county clerk. Amount of the estate was not indicated, although it was believed to be comparatively modest with the exception of SIOO,OOO in life insurance. The life insurance may carry a double indemnity due to Rockne’s death in an airplane on a regular air line. Sons Back at School By United Press KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 8. Knute Rockne Jr. and his brother, William, returned here today to finish their terms at Pembroke school after attending the funeral of their father at South Bend, Ind. Knute Jr. is more determined than ever to be a “football coach just like dad.” His brother Bill, little interested in athletics, hasn’t made up his mind about a career. Pay Tribute at Mass By United Press NEW YORK, April B.—Mayor James J. Walker and a thousand others paid tribute to the memory of the late Knute Rockne today at a solemn high mass of requiem at St. Patrick’s cathedral.

Clara Takes Up Bronco Busting

By United Press LAS VEGAS, Nev., April B.—lt is a relief to get away from Hollywood and gallop about on horseback in the wide open spaces, said

a famous young lady, Clara Bow, by name, today. The fiery-haired screen star was discovered on a 350,000-acre cattle ranch south of here, owned by Rex Bell and Earl Simpson. “It’s been a fine week,” Miss Bow said. “I really am enjoying myself. I love the desert and hope to spend

many happy days on the ranch. It is a relief to get away from Hollywood.” Miss Bow was accompanied on her visit by Mrs. Simpson, wife of Bell’s partner. Bell is the actress’ fiancee. She denied that she owned the ranch or part interest with Bell. '• “Rex and Earl bought the property and are going to stock it with the finest cattle available,’” Clara said. Anderson Man Dies By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., April B.—James M. Hart, 79, is dead. He leaves his widow and two sons.

impossible to get any one to testify on racketeering because fear stops their tongues. Crain was the first witness called by John Kirkland Clark, special counsel for Samuel Seabury, w T ho is conducting the investigation. KING GEORGE BETTER Any Improvement Must Be Slow, Say Physicians. By United Press WINDSOR, England. April B. King George was slightly improved today, it was announced officially at Windsor Castle. Lord Dawson of Penn, Dr. Henry L. Martyn and Sir Milson Rees, all of whom attended the king during his former serious illness, visited him for half an hour this morning. Later they pointed out to the press that the nature of the king's illness, described as sub-acute bronchitis, necessarily makes improvement slow. They said the king was not confined to bed, but that he*would not leave his room at present.

Chief Is Named for Giant New Navy Dirigible

Charles E. Rosendahl

Rosendahl Will Assemble Crew for Akron’s Trial Hops ih July. ByX'nited Press WASHINGTON, April B.—Lieu-tenant-Commander Charles E. Rosendahl, veteran of the navy dirigible service, today was appointed commander of the new navy dirigible Akron, world’s largest airship, now rapidly nearing completion at the Goodyear Zeppelin works in Akron, O. He will first go to the Lakehurst, N. J. naval air station, where he will assemble a crew for the trial flights of the Akron, scheduled for the latter part of July. Commander Rosendahl was a member of the crew of the ill-fated Shenandoah. In 1928, he served as naval observer aboard the Graf Zeppelin during her first flight from Germany to the United States. He was a passenger aboard the Zeppelin on her round-the-world flight in 1929.

WIDOW'S SUIT ATTACKS WILL Seeks More of Estate for Self and Others. By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., April B.—Suit filed in Madison circuit court seeks to set aside the will of John Wiggins, Anderson grocer and restaurant keeper, and asks Judge Carl F. Morrow to appoint a special administrator pending outcome of the suit. Probate of the will has been held up as a result of objections filed a few weeks ago. The widow, Mrs. Valie Wiggins, is plaintiff in the suit. She avers she and two grandchildren, Charles and Helen Wirrick, are the only heirs at law. The will, dated Nov. 23, 1929, bequeaths SSOO to the widow and gives the residue of the $4,000 estate to other relatives and the Central Christian church and Knights of Pythias lodge. A brother, Charles O. Wiggins, Indianapolis, is named executor. The complaint seeks a more equitable distribution of the estate for the widow and the grandchildren. It alleges the will was written when the deceased was of unsound mind and that it was obtained by fraud and misrepresentation. DEPORTATION . FOUGHT Former Alexandria Resident Protests From Prison Cell. By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind.. April B. United States immigration officials are searching Madison county court records here in the hope of finding evidence by which they may deport Peter Roesler, former Alexandria man, to his native Germany. Roesler is serving a term at the Michigan state prison, but will have completed it soon. He is resisting attempts to deport him as an undesirable citizen, asserting he is an American citizen because his father, Joseph Roesler, former Alexandria saloon keeper, was naturalized, and voted eight or nine times. Robbers Bind Family By Times Special FRANKLIN, Ind., April B.—Mr. and Mrs. John Willey and their four sons were bound by three Negroes in their farm home four miles south of here as part of a robbery | tempt, but 60 cents was the only lcot. The robbers ransacked the house after being told the family had no money.

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“Should a wife hold a job?” That’s the question around which a bitter controversy has raged, growing more bitter during the present depression, when the argument is advanced that many men, with families, are kept out of jobs because married women who do not need the work take these jobs at lower wages. ‘Many wives; must work, to make a living for husbands unable to work and to support their children. Many others work merely that they may buy finery. Do you think a wife should work, unless it is absolutely necessary for maintenance of the home? Or do you think

DATE SET FOR KILLER BURKE TO MAKE PLEA Gunman Is Bound Over to Circuit Court on Cop Murder Charge. HEARING ON APRIL 20 Faces Justice of Peace in New Suit Sent Him by Young Wife. By United Press ST. JOSEPH, Mich., April B. Fred Burke was bound over today to the circuit court for trial on a charge of murdering Charles Skelly, St. Joseph policeman. On April 20 he will be arraigned before Judge Charles W. White to enter a piea. His .trial is expected to start late in April or early in May. The notorious gunman was absent from his county jail cell for only a few minutes. He was guarded by six state police officers and by extra deputy sheriffs. The preliminary hearing was held before Joseph R. Collier, justice of peace, in a small ante room adjoining the buil pen of the county jail. Burke was attired in anew, light brown suit, with dark blue shirt and tie to match. The suit had been shipped to him from Kansas City, Mo.. Tuesday by his young wife. Mrs. Bonnie Burke. Charles Gore, Burke’s attorney, chose to waive preliminary examination, and Justice Collier, with a stroke of his pen, held Burke for arraignment in circuit court. Before the hearing, two Detroit attorneys, Charles L. Bartlett, a former municipal judge, and Thomas F. Kennedy, a former associate of Gerald Buckley, slain radio announcer, attempted to confer with Burke, but the gunman would not see them. Bartlett and Kennedy consulted Gore, and finally were admitted to Burke's cell. It was indicated that Bartlett had been retained by friends of Burke. After the meeting, Burke said Gore would continue as his attorney. ROCKNE DEATH SCENE MAY BECOME PARK Move Started to Enshrine Place Where Air Liner Crashed. By United Press STRONG CITY, Kan., April B. A national movement to erect a monument and lay out a small park at the exact spot where Knute K. Rockne, Notre Dame football coach, and seven other persons were killed near here recently in an airplane crash, was started today. The Chase county board of commissioners, anticipating such a movement, ordered erection of a marker where the famous mentor and his companions met their death in a Transcontinental and Western Air passenger ship. It was understood that a group of nationally known men would sponsor a movement to lay out a park on the crash scene. Contributions probably will be accepted in the near future, it was said. Connersville Man Dies By Times Special CONNERSVILLE, Ind.. April B. Funeral services were held today for Emil A. Storms, 46, who died Sunday of heart disease. Burial was made at Indianapolis. He leaves his widow; two sisters, Mrs. J. T. Linegar and Mrs. George Strebel and a brother, Robert Storms, all of Indianapolis. He was a member of the Eagles and Elks lodges here.

BARTERING’ FOR GUILTY PLEA, COLE CASE CHARGE

By Times Special RUSHVILLE, Ind., April B.—’The state offered to let Mrs. Marie Cole of Indianapolis off with a two to twenty-one-year prison sentence if she would plead guilty to manslaughter, her attorney charged in Rush circuit court today. “Now they come and ask you to send Mrs. Cole to the electric chair. "This is the most damnable, contemptible thing I’ve seen in twenty years of law practice,” shouted John H. Kiplinger, pleading with the jury for her acquittal of charges of accessory to the murder of her husband, Raymond Cole.

that every wife is entitled to a business career, if she wishes, even though iq so doing she keeps other women and men who need the jobs out of work? Sit down now and write not more than 250 words on the subject. For the best letter in the affirmative, The Times will pay $lO. For the best letter in the negative, another prize of $lO will be awarded. All letters, addressed to Editor of the Working Wives Contest, Indianapolis Times, must fce postmarked before Thursday, April 16, at midnight, to be eligible for judging.

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Weds Heir of Pretender to French Throne

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Orleans Braganza Princess New Countess of Paris: Royalists Attend. PALERMO, Sicility, April B. Kneeling beneath a huge crown suspended before the high altar of the Palermo cathedral, Princess Isabella, 19, of Orleans Braganza, W'as married today to Prince Henri, count of Paris and heir to the pretender to the throne of France. Hundreds of French royalists, exiled members of royalty and representatives of the royal houses of Europe witnessed the elaborate ceremony which united the two representatives of royal houses replaced years ago by republican governments. The wedding was celebrated by Cardinal Lavitrano, who was given permission to officiate by the pope after considerable controversy over the arrangements due to the fact that 700 French royalists attended the ceremony. Princess Isabelle is a great granddaughter of Don Pedro 11, last of the Brazilian emperors.

GAR OVERTURNS. DRIVER KILLED City Man Loses His Life Near Home. Far ahead of the average of previous years, Marion county’s 1931 traffic fatality list today stood at forty-four, with the death of Ralph Brooks, 28, of 3710 North Gale street, in a crash near his home Tuesday night. Brooks’ was the fifth death on county streets in four days. He died en route /■ /m to ci^y hospital after wfLfaJL being removed from I 8 wreckage of his auto, which overturned in a ditch at Thirty-eighth and Dearborn streets. The car apparently was traveling at high speed when it left the road and hit the ditch, according to police who investigated. His parents, in Shelbyville, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bessie Timmons, of 3740 Graceland avenue, survive Brooks. 110 YEARS IN PRISON, IS EX-BANKERS TERM Beemer (Neb.) Financier Convicted of Notes Forgery. By United Press WEST POINT, Neb., April B.—An aggregate sentence of 110 years in the state penitentiary and a $5,000 fine were imposed today upon Paul Wupper, former president of the Beemer (Neb.) bank, when he pleaded guilty in district court to charges of forgery of twenty notes.

The charge of “bartering” for a guilty plea came today as the case was about to be handed to the jury. It followed closely on the allegations of the state that “Mrs. Cole put her husband on the spot and Frank Jordan, her sweetheart, killed him.” The judge’s instructions to the jury were expected to take one hour and the jury was expected to begin deliberations late today. The state has sought to prove that Mrs. Cole plotted with Jordan to kill her husband that she might marry Jordan and obtain her husband's life insurance.

SEEKS AIR RECORD Amelia Earhart After Altitude Mark in Autogyro. By United Press PHILADELPHIA, April B.—Miss Amelia Earhart soared upward today from Pitcairn field at Wilson Grove in an autogyro, endeavoring to establish anew altitude record for women in heavier than air craft. Miss Earhart is the first woman who ever has made a solo flight in this type of plane, so, regardless of the altitude reached, she will establish a record. She hopes to exceed the altitude of more than 30,000 feet reached by Miss Ruth Nichols last March 6, in an airplane. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 46 10 a. m.... 63 7a. m 47 11 a. m 70 Ba. m 53 12 9 a m..... 57 l p. m..r.. 77

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LONGWORTH IS SERIOUSLY ILL; GIVEN OXYGEN Speaker of House Suffering From Pneumonia: Crisis Is Uncertain. 2 DOCTORS ATTEND HIM Wife Reaches Bedside of Congressional Chief in South Carolina. By United Press AIKEN, S. C„ April B.—Physicians attending Nicholas Longworth, speaker of the house of representatives, said his condition still is “satisfactory" after a noon consultation today. Dr. Robert H. | Wilds said oxygen still is being | administered. “We never know when the crisis will come,” Dr. Wilds told questioners. “It might be three to nine days or it might be longer. Mr. Longworth’s condition still is satisfactory.” Dr. Wilds made the statement of Longworth's condition in behalf of himself and Dr. Thomas Brooks. The statement was as follows: Disease Not Extended Mr. Longworth has pneumonia of type four in the right upper lobe. There has been no extension to any other lobe The pneumonia has continued for approximately two and one-half days. The patient’s vitality and stamina are excellent and his condition is as well as could be expected. There is no immediate danger. His pulse, i temperature and respiration all are | satisfactory. Pulse, 110; tempera- ; ture, 101; respiration, 28. Dr. Wilds and Dr. Brooks are Aiken physicians. They expect to issue three daily bulletins hereafter, but will not issue them from the James F. Curtis home, where Longworth is a guest. Both Mrs. Longworth and Mrs. Curtis asked that inquiries regarding the condition of the patient be directed elsewhere. Mrs. Longworth Arrives Miss Elizabeth Nelson of Washington, who long has known the Longworth family, is nursing the Speaker in Aiken. Mrs. Longworth arrived alone from Washington and immediate’;’ authorized Dr. Wilds to make a public statement of her husband's condition. Dr. Wilds explained to questioners that he had not previously defined the nature of Longworth’s illness because he would not take the responsibility for a public statement without Mrs. Longworth’s approval. Popular in Politics Speaker Longworth is one of the best known and most popular men in national politics. He often has been mentioned as a presidential possibility. Although he seems much younger, he has reached the age of 61—a fact which added to the concern of his friends in all branches of political life and in both major political parties. The Speaker was suffering from an earlier cold when the last congress adjourned, but it gave him no immediate concern. He left Washington late last month and came here for a vacation, where he since has played golf and attended an occasional dinner party. Mr. and Mrs. Longworth have been social leaders both in Washington and Cincinnati since their wedding when he was a rising young politician and she the daughter of the then President Theodore Roosevelt. INJUNCTION ASKED IN COLLECTION OF BOND Abe Greenspann Charges _ Illegal Forfeiture by Officials. Abe Greenspann, professional bondsman, filed a suit in superior court two Tuesday to enjoin county authorities from collecting a bond forfeited in municipal court. The complaint stated that a bond for $2,500, provided by Greenspann for the release on bail of Harry Berman, charged with vagrancy, was not forfeited legally by the authorities because the plaintiff was not given opportunity to bring the prisoner into court within the time specified by law. Defendants in the suit are: Charles R. Sumner, sheriff; Glenn B. Ralston, clerk, and Herbert E Wilson, prosecutor. Property of Greenspann is advertised for sale to satisfy the foreclosure. RASKOB IS GIVEN SNUB McAdoo Refuses to Be Guest at Jefferson Day Dinner. LOS ANGELES, April B.—Striking at the leadership of John Raskob, chairman of the Democratic party, and at those who would make the party wet, William Gibbs McAdoo, secretary of the treasury under President Wilson, declined today to participate in a Jefferson day dinner here on April 13. MINE STRIKE IS ENDED 20,000 Pennsylvania Miners Return to Work After Seventeen Days, By United Press WILKESBARRE. Pa„ April B. The strike of 20,000 miners of the Glen-Aiden Coal Company in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties was ended today and work at the score of collieries which have been idle for seventeen days will be resumed Thursday.