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SPAIN WIPES OUT ALFONSO'S ‘LIFE SENATE’ Decree Dissolves Permanent Parliament by Which King Held Power. CHURCH CHANGE LOOMS Ecclesiastics to Lose Special Privileges Under New Government. BY JOHN DEGANDT United Press Staff Correspondent MADRID, April 17. —The provisional government of Niceto Alcala Zamora put into effect today its first measures ofr establishment of republican government in Spain. With comparatively normal conditions restored, the government adopted a decree dissolving the permanent section of parliament, which included 180 senators who held pffice for life under the monarchy. By means of the senate, the throne had been able to retain control of parliament under virtually any conditions, because the king was certain of the loyalty of the lifeappointees. The chamber of deputies is elective. “Expect” Change in Church Simultaneously, the government Indicated its plans for changes in the relations of church and state, although government ministers emphasized that everything would be done “respectfully.” Church officials were told that the government expected the church to adopt policies similar to those existing in other countries where republics exist. “Thera will be liberty for all Creeds, and the cemeteries will be ■under juisdiction of civil authorities instead of ecclesiastics, because at present a person who dies without confessing can not be buried in church cemeteries,” Minister of Justice Fernando De Los Rios said. ‘The concordat with the Vatican Will be respected. We are not going to adopt class policies.” He said that ecclesiastical authorities with “conscientious scruples” could protest to the Papal Nuncio and resign. Peace Moves Are Made Chief among immediate problems Jo be met by the government is the question of various autonomous republics within the republic of (Spain, apparently planned along lines similar to the United States federal system. A delegation was formed to go to Barcelona to confer with Francisco Macia, head of the Catalonian republic which has indicated its willingness to work with the Madrid government. The cabinet met almost all night, discussing at length the developments at Tetuan, where the high commissioner of Morocco, appointed by the former king, forbade republican demonstrations and ordered the troops to fire on republicans. Several were reported dead and others injured. Thousands of exiles, including Ramon Franco, noted aviator, have returned to Madrid. Throngs of curious surrounded the royal palace, Which was guarded by soldiers. Signs reading “A palace to let” were iaffixed on the gates by some members of the crowd and a placard Inscribed “Lost, a dog named Alfonso,” was pasted on tire wall. Abdication Is Denied BY RICHARD D. M’MILLAN United Tress Staff Correspondent PARIS. April 17.—Alfonso XIII. deposed king of Spain, reiterated in tinmistakabie terms today his claim to the Spanish throne and. his denial that he had abdicated. The king’s position was given to the press through the duke of Miranda. His statement follows: “The king wished to efface himself. He has not abdicated, but inerely suspended power pending the elections. He is willing to abide by the people’s desires expressed in lire elections.“Alfonso is not here as king. On the contrary, he is here incognito fend asks only to be allowed peace and rest. The king left Spain to fevoid bloodshed and intends to make no further statements. Alfonso Will be careful to avoid difficulties Wherever he goes incognito.” The king ordered his incognito jshould be the duke of Toledo. It Is one of dozens of names and titles oe possesses. The duke of Miranda intimated the king has not yet decided on Whether to seek a career or to travel If the republic is maintained in the June elections. The queen, it was revealed, has decided to accompany Alfonso anywhere he goes. Thousands of telegrams of sympathy and support continued to arrive in bundles and boxes. Many Spanish Catholics pledged the king support in the elections. The king was reported to be spending much time in his apartment listenmg to political speeches in Spain by radio. The queen of Rumania was scheduled to make a visit to Alfonso and Victoria this afternoon. Previously, the queen of the Belgians and former Empress Zita of Austria-Hun-gary had called. The king’s departure from Madrid was so hasty that he did not bring away a sufficient wardrobe and will be forced to buy anew outfit, qspecially shirts, which he needs urgently.

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NORTH PENN. TO BE RESURFACED Asphalt to Be Laid From 34th to 38th. Confirmation of a resolution to resurface Pennsylvania street from Thirty-fourth to Thirty-eighth streets with asphalt at an estimated cost of $34,248 was given today at a meeting of the works board. The city will pay 75 per cent of the cost of resurfacing and the residents 25 per cent. The four-block resurfacing is in line with two resolutions confirmed by the board recently for widening and resurfacing Pennsylvania street, between Thirtieth and Thirty-fourth streets. The board also signed a contract with Dick Arnett, aviator, effective until Nov. 1, 1933, granting him the concession to sell oil and gasoline and operate the repair department at the municipal hangar at the municipal airport. The board ajso adopted a resolution for resurfacing of Station street from Roosevelt avenue to Twentyfifth street. C L E EDICT E D Warm, Fair Week-End in Prospect for Indianapolis. Another fair, warm week-end was in prospect for Indianapolis today as weather bureau officials here predicted clearing skies and higher temperatures late today. Saturday will be fair and warmer, they said, with no indications now of any disturbance over Sunday. ( zuksr~heiress TO~WED Film Magnate’s Daughter Plans to Marry Wealthy Broker. By United Press HOLLYWOOD, April 17.—Mildred Zukor Loew, only daughter of Adolph Zukor, film producer, recently divorced at Reno from Arthur Loew, son of the late Marcus Loew, plans to marry Wallace Eyre, wealthy New York broker, in that city soon. EX-CO~NGRESSMAN DIES Martin J. Wade to Be Buried at lowa City, la. By United Press LOS ANGELES, April 17.—Martin J. Wade, former congressman and United States district judge from the Second lowa district, died last night of paralysis. He had been ill six weeks. The body will be taken to lowa City, la., for burial.

Wins in Death By United Press CHICAGO, April 17.—The luxurious home for elderly spinsters which Mrs. Suzanna Bruwaert visioned before her death in 1927 is to become a reality at last, thanks to the upholding of her will by Judge Denis E. Sullivan. Mrs. Bruwaert, who was the widow of Edward Bruwaert, French diplomat, left $2,500,000 for the construction in Chicago of a “nonsectarian institution for gentlewomen not under 60, who never have been married. Six heirs sought to contest the will, holding up building of the home until Judge Sullivan ruled her will valid.

Queen Receives Welcome of Officials; Potentate to Reach U. S. Sunday on Way to Hospital. By United Press VANCOUVER, B. C., April 17. Incapacitated by illness, King PraJadhipok of Siam was unable to leave the royal suite on the Canadian Pacific liner, Empress of Japan, when it docked here today. It was considered dangerous by physicians to remove him from the ship. Meanwhile, his queen, Rambai Barni, received Canadian dignitaries as she previously had done at Victoria Thursday. The king’s illness was revealed when the steamer docked as a bronchial ailment, induced by a severe cold contracted on the steamer. It first was reported as a recurrence of malaria form which the king has suffered for years. Two days before the vessel docked, the royal physicians feared the illness would necessitate postponement of the trip east indefinitely, but his majesty rested more easily as the Empress of Japan entered smooth waters, and today he was greatly improved. Pomp Is Missing The arrival of the steamer bearing the regal entourage was marked by none of the pomp and panapoly usually associated with oriental royalty. All plans for entertainment were abandoned and, as the king and queen were traveling incognito, there was an absence of the royal salute that ordinarily greets a visiting monarch. As at Victoria, the first Canadian port entered by the Empress of Japan, Queen Rambai Barni will receive a delegation of officials of the Dominion of British Columbia in an informal reception. At her side will be Prince Svasti, her father, and the king’s uncle. Svasti, suave and prosperous Siamese business man, newspaper publisher, and with a slightly occidental bearing, will be in charge of affairs of the visiting royalty during the king’s illness. As spokesman for his imperial son-in-law, progressive, young, absolute ruler of 10,000,000 persons, he gave the first interview, emanating from the king’s party today. Dwells on Friendship In it he expressed a greeting from King Prajadliipok and Queen Rambai Barni to the American people and dwelt at length on the amicable relations that always have existed between the United States and Siam. “The king always has been Interested in America,” Prince Svasti said. “And I would like to convey that impression to the American public. “Siam likes the United States, we like to have our young men educated here. We like them to develop the mannerisms and freedom of Americans. Then they return to Siam to help our people.” Plans today were for removal of the king to the special train that will bear him eastward at 5 this afternoon. At midnight the special will depart on the trip across country and Sunday night will cross the border into the United States at Portal, N. D. Replace Canadian Escort There American officials will replace the Canadian escort and the party will proceed to New York. Stops will be made at Minneapolis at 5:20 p. m. Monday, and at Chicago 8:20 a. m. Tuesday, where four hoifirs will be spent. Starborough, N. Y., the official destination should be reached about noon Wednesday. After an operation on the king’s eye at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, the royal party will return westward by way of Niagara Falls, Banff and other Canadian resorts. ‘BONESETTER’ REESE IS FIGHTING FOR LIFE . Famous Old Man Stricken With Heart Attack; Condition Serious. By United Press YOUNGSTOWN. 0., April 17. John D. (Bonesetter) Reese, 75, whose reputation for relieving pain is international, today was fighting for his own life. Reese, whose list of patients includes David Lloyd George and Cobb, was stricken with a heart attack Thursday. The ‘Bonesetter” learned his art in Wales when a boy of eleven years. He came to America in 1887. For the last several years, he has been i treating circus acrobats and many : athletes. TRIPLE AIR WEDDING Hoosicr Officiates at First Ceremony of Kind Ever Held. By Times Special KENDALLVILLE, Ind., April 17. —The Rev. Earl A. Blackman, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Blackman, living in Allen township, Noble county, was the officiating clergyman at the first triple wedding in an airplane. The ceremony was performed in a plane up 1,500 feet over Kansas City, Mo., where the Rev. Mr. : Blackman resides. While the marj riage rite was spoken the couples i remained seated, but the minister stood.

Gearing this afternoon, and fair tonight and Saturday; warmer Saturday.

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No ‘Twister’ By United Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17.—King Prajadhipok of Siam has a name that looks formidable, but is easy to pronounce, as reporters who met his ship, the Empress of Japan, when it docked here, learned upon inquiry of Siamese officials. His royal highness’ name is pronounced as though it was spelled “Pro-jad-e-pock,” with the accent placed on the second syllable, the first “o” as in “hope,” the “a” as in “back,” the “e” as in “meteor” and the second “o” as in “lock.” *

QUIT NICARAGUA, STIMSUN WARNS ALL AMERICANS Marines Not Even to Guard Lives Except Along Coast. (Earlier Details, Page Two) By United Press WASHINGTON, April 17.—Secretary of State Stimson advised American citizens in Nicaragua today either to evacuate the country or to move to coast cities if they did not feel safe under the protection of the Nicaraguan national guard. He made it plain that marine forces will not be employed throughout Nicaragua even to protect American lives. Stimson’s advice, evoked by a recent outbreak of insurrectionists on the Nicaraguan east coast, was contained in messages to the American minister in Managua and the American consul at Bluefields. Stimson’s action was viewed here as a marked departure from the state department’s policy of the last twenty-five years. Previously, this government has gone to great lengths to guarantee protection of American life during outbreaks in the Caribbean sea. The new policy, it is understood, is indicated by the administration’s desire to liquidate the entire Nicaraguan situation as soon as possible, and not to revive hostility of Latin-American nations by general employment of marine forces in Nicaragua. Meanwhile, however, commanders of the 'three American warships stationed erff the east coast of Nicaragua have orders to land forces if necessary to protect coast towns, in which United States citizens reside, from insurgent attacks. psittacosis Outbreak FEARED IN MICHIGAN Grand Rapids Man’s Death Follows Wife’s; Bitten by Parrot. By United Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 17. An outbreak of psittacosis was feared here today following the death Thursday night of Burt Wickham, 62. Two weeks ago Mrs. Wickham died of what Allison H. Edwards, city health officer, believes was parrot disease. Mrs. Wickham died after a pet parrott had bitten her on the finger, which later became infected. The bird, it was said, was ill at the time. BANDIT GETS 10 YEARS Guilty Plea to Felony Charges Draws Heavy Sentence. Pleading guilty to robbery, auto banditry and grand larceny charges in criminal court, Ora Todd, 28, of 1035 Edwards avenue, University Heights, was sentenced to ten years in the state reformatory. PROBE ACTION IS HINTED Governor Roosevelt May Dispose of Walker, Crain Charges. By United Press ALBANY, N. Y., April 17.—The possibility that Governor Roosevelt might dispose of charges against Mayor James J. Walker and District Attorney Thomas C. T. Crain of New York before he begins his vacation at Warm Springs, Ga., May 1, was foreseen today.

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“np HE Brothers Karamazov” grimaced fiercely today at the central public library and the “Whiffenphoof” has tears in his eyes, for “The Speckled Lady” has been kidnaped. “The Speckled Lady,” a nude torso in statue, was stolen from the library art exhibit of Elmer Harland* Daniels, city sculptor, Thursday night by a man who came, saw, admired, and then eloped with the terracotta miss. “The Speckled Lady” has been one of the prize pieces exhibited by Daniels in that it shows the

EVANS’ ATTACK STIRS DE PAUW STUDENTS’ IRE Charges Branded as ‘Gross Misrepresentation' in Resolution. DR. OXNAM IS LAUDED Greencastle Townspeople Also Are Angered Over Lawyer’s Speech. By Times Special GREENCASTLE, Ind., April 17. De Pauw university students completely refuted today charges made by Will P. Evans, Indianapolis attorney, that De Pauw students were receiving over emphasis on sex socialism and Sovietism. A mass meeting of the student body was held in Meharry hall immediately following the morning chapel service. Members of the faculty were excluded from the room and the student council headed by Charles Tyler, president of the student body, presented a resolution which that body -had drawn up in a special meeting held Thursday night. The resolution expressed resentment to the implications that Evans had before a meeting of Indianapolis alumni last Wednesday night and labeled his charges as a gross misrepresentation of facts. Lectures Well Balanced A gross misrepresentation of facts. The resolution stated that lectures given this year had been well balanced and represented various viewpoints upon matters of general social, religious and economic interest. The student body went even further to state that as college students they were intellectually capable of evaluating thought and criticism expressed by lecturers and that their integrity as citizens of America had not been affected in the least by any lecturer heard under the auspices of the university. President G. Bromley Oxnam was supported whole-heartedly in the resolution adopted and the stamp of approval was given by the students to his efforts to bring worth-while lecturers to De Pauw. Reaction Is Spontaneous When the resolution was presented to the student body the reaction was spontaneous and whole-heart-edly for the administration. Probably no De Pauw president has held the respect and loyalty of a student body as Dr. Oxnam has been given in the three years he has been on the campus. Indignation in Greencastle has been rife against the charges voiced by Evans against the university. The De Pauw faculty is planning a meeting for late today from which some action doubtless will come. Not only have the students and faculty members been aroused by Evans’ attack, but the townspeople also have been stirred. Many have heard the lecturers attacked by Evans. BANDITS GET SI,OOO Line Up 17 at Loan Firm in Downtown Holdup. Two jovial young men walked into offices of the Capitol Loan Company, 141% East Washington street, this afternoon and while one lined up seven employes and ten customers the other looted the safe and cash drawers of more than SI,OOO in currency. A. V. Terrell, 2250 North Alabama street, manager, was conferring with a customer in a rear room when one of the young men walked in, gun in hand. "Where’s the money, Bo?” the youth asked, ordering both Terrell and the customer into the front office. While one gunman joked and laugned with the customers, the other rifled the money tills. They apologized, and left. Gasoline Cheaper By Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., April 17. There is a gasoline price war in Hamilton county. Companies having stations in the county cut the price from 16 to 15 cents a gallon. Then the price went down to 13 cents and now some of the stations are selling at 12 cents. The price of oil also has dropped several cents.

glazed green terracotta lady speckled like a reptile. Miss Dorothea Hanna, attendant for Daniels at the exhibit, said she noticed an aged man stand at the base of the “Speckled Lady” and admire her artistic lines and ignore the “The Brothers Karamazov” and the “Whiffenphoof,” who flanked her base. When he was gone, so was “The Speckled Lady.” “It’s futile to hope to get it back. He liked it I guess,” Daniels said today. The statue was valued at $35. “She” weighs eight pounds.

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WEALTHY BREWER IS FREED BY GANG; DENY RANSOM PAID Found by Friends After Eight-Day Absence; Shackled to Bed; §50,000 Changes Hands. By United Press CHICAGO, April 17.—Fred G. Blumer, 52-year-old Monroe (Wis.) brewer, who was kidnaped mysteriously from his home eight days ago, waws released at Decatur, 111., 200 miles away, early today. Blumer was freed from a hotel room where he had been shackled to a bed all night, while his captors hastily ararpged to surrender him when authorities were closing in. Three hours later, before his escape became known to authorities, he started back to Monroe, in company of Sheriff Myron West of Green

county, Wisconsin, by a secret route. His brother, Jacob Blumer, who had conducted the negotiations with the kidnapers, met him at Wenona, IIL, eighty miles north of Decatur. The two brothers embraced and then Jacob Blumer gave a package containing $50,000 in bills to F. B. Luchsinger, Monroe banker, who was with the brewer. Reason Not Given The reason for the transaction was not explained, although Archie E. Wells, secretary of the Blumer Products Company, announced at Monroe that Blumer was freed without the payment of ransom. Blumer was haggard and nervous. He had not shaved for days, because his captors gave him no opportunity, and his clothing was dirty and unkempt. Jacob Blumer was reported to have said that his brother was released on condition that the ransom, reduced from the original demand of $150,000, should be paid to the kidnapers by Luchsinger through later arrangements: Gave Him No Rest “They never gave me a moment’s rest for the last three days,” Blumer told the United Press. I was blindfolded and handcuffed all the time. “I don’t know where they took me. I was in an automobile for days and nights, being driven around from place to place. “They drove Thursday night to a hotel in Decatur, shackled me to a bed there, and arranged to let me go this morning. They set me free at 4 o’clock and disappeared.” When pressed for further explanations of his experience, the brewer turned away and said he didn’t “want to talk to anybody.” He would not answer questions regarding the number of his kidnapers. The mystery that concealed the negotiations carried on with the kidnapers also hid most of the story of how the brewer was released. - Deny Ransom raid With all the principals denying that ransom had been paid, Wells declared at Monroe that the kidnapers had surrendered Blumer because of their fear that Lieutenant William Cusack, Chicago detective, was “hot on their trail.” The sequence of events that culminated with Blumer’s escape started with a trap set near Rockford, 111., Thursday, out of which the kidnapers escaped. Arrangements had been made to pay $50,000 to the kidnapers through Jacob Blumer and to have Lieutenant Cusack and other Chicago detectives trail Blumer’s automobile to a rendezvous between Rockford and Streator. Cops Alarm Kidnapers This trap failed when Rockford police appeared at the meeting place, alarming the kidnapers who fled toward Streator. Jacob Blumer proceeded to Streator, hoping to meet the kidnapers, and Cusack went along in another automobile. They remained all night. Instead of stopping at Streator, the kidnapers proceeded to Decatur with Fred Blumer, registering there Thursday night. Wells, waiting at Monroe for word from Jacob Blumer, received a tele J phone call from the kidnapers instead, telling him the brewer would be freed this morning. In response to this call, Luschinger and Sheriff West started from Monroe to Decatur, driving most of the night. When they reached Decatur at 7 a. m., Blumer was waiting at the Orlando hotel. He had revealed his identity, giving the first publicity to his release. ATTORNEY FREE ON BAIL Suspect in Stolen Bank Bonds Sale to Get Hearing Next Week. By United Press NEW YORK, April 17.—Franklin P. Ferguson, attorney, was free under bail today after his arraignment in Tombs court on a charge of selling $15,000 in bonds stolen in a holdup of the Lincoln National bank, Lincoln, Neb. Ferguson, who was arrested last November at the Harvard Club in New York, will be given a hearing Tuesday. He was rearrested and arraigned Thursday. OWEN IS BOARD HEAD Chief of Committee to Handle Safety Rally Affairs. Permanent executive committee to handle safety rally affairs, in session in the Marmon Motor Car Company plant Thursday night, named the following officers for 1931: Lieutenant Frank Owen, chairman; Timothy McMann, vice-chair-man; L. L. Gilliland, secretary, and W. H. Book, treasurer. Plans were made for a parade of schoolboy traffic patrolmen to a baseball game June 6. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 58 10 a. m 65 7a. m 58 11 a. m 67 Ba. m 59 12 (noon).. 70 9 a. m 61 1 p. m..... 70

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JUDGE DENIES STEVES PLEA Writ of Coram Nobis Refused by Hines. By Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., April 17. Petition of D. C. Stephenson, former Indiana Ku-Klux Klan head, for a writ of coram nobis was denied by Judge Fred E. Hines in Hamilton circuit court here today because of lack of jurisdiction. As long as Stephenson has an appeal before the supreme court, the circuit court nor any other court has jurisdiction on any phase of- the case, Hines declared. Attorneys for Stephenson intimated they might consider the judge’s suggestion that any writ of coram nobis be filed with the supreme court. “Stephenson is without remedy in the statehouse at Indianapolis,said B. C. Jenkins, one of the attorneys for the former Klan dragon. “It was because of this that he has invoked the common law.” Jenkins referred to leisure of the supreme court in acting on Stephenson’s appeal. * In the petition for the writ, the former Klan leader, who is serving a life sentence in the state prison for the death of Miss Madge Oberholtzer, Indianapolis woman, contended he should be given anew trial. He said that, under threat of death he was unable to testify in his own defense, and that mob prejudice prevailed throughout the trial in 1925. QUIZIiIRL TRIO IN OHIO ‘KILLER’ MURDER Toledo Police Probe Accomplices in Bowling Green Shooting. By United Press TOLEDO, 0., April 17.—Police here today were questioning three girls in connection with the street gun battle at Bowling Green, 0., in which Walter Miller, alias Billy the Killer, was killed, and another girl and a police officer were seriously wounded. Mrs. Ruth Ash, 21, of Kansas City, Mo., faced a battery of questions while her sister, Beulah Baird, 20, remained near death in a Bowling Green hospital. The two girls accompanied Miller and a companion, who escaped when the battle started. MURDER SUSPECT HEARD Accused Slayer of Vivian Gordon Asks Court for Immediate Trial. By United Press NEW YORK, April 17.—Harry Stein, charged with the murder of Vivian Gordon, vice case witness who was strangled to death in Wan Cortland Park, asked to be placed on trial Monday when he was arraigned before Supreme Court Justice John L. Walsh today. He pleaded not guilty.

In the Spring — By United Press CHICAGO, April 17.—Ignatz Winter, 23, a salesman of oleomargarine and romance, was called into court for calling on tne wife of T. L. Akers while Akers was away from home. “And how old do you think your married girl-friend is?” inquired Judge Leon Edelman. “Oh, about 25,” replied the romantic young Mr. Winter. “What?” demanded Akers. “Well, she’s 39—going on 40— and she’s a grandmother.” So Judge Edelman fined Winter S2OO, suspended the fine and placed him on probation with the suggestion that hereafter he call only on unmarried women.

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JURY MAY ACT UN CORONER’S FEECLAIMS Constable Believed to Have Collected Mileage Illegally. SUBPENAS NOT SERVED Doctors and Police Assert They Attended Without Summons. BY DICK MILLER Probe into fee claims paid by th* county to Hugo Sommers, constable in the office of Coroner Fred W. Vehling, for service of subpenas in death investigation cases, was opened today by county commissioners and Harvey Grabill, county attorney. Although commissioners have surveyed several of the claims, they said they will continue the investigation until they are convinced either of the legality or illegality of the claims paid by County Auditor Harry Dunn. Each of the claims has been countersigned and attested as a true statement by Vehling. Grand Jury May Act It was reported at the courthouse however, that if the commissioners’ investigation leads them to believe some of the claims may have been paid for services not actually rendered, the matter probably will be turned over to Prosecutor Herbert E. Wilson, in this case, the grand jury probably would investigate. The county is protected against loss of the funds paid in claims, should they prove to have been obtained illegally, because Vehling t* under $5,000 bond as coroner. County officials have the right to sue for all or any part of this public office bond. Sommers also is under bond.' Investigation by The Times led commissioners to open their probe after it had been disclosed that claims may have been filed for mileage and service costs when subpenas actually were not served. Many Sent by Phone In several instances, it was learned that subpena services were conducted by phone, with no expense involved, although fee claims were filed and paid. Claims for 75 cents for alleged service of subpenas to city hospital internes, filed by Sommers, are to be sifted first by the county officials. At the hospital, Internes were questioned and each of them denied having been served personally by \ ehling, Sommers, or any other attache of his office. Internes said they appear at the courthouse and testify in death cases voluntarily. For this each la paid a 75-cent witness fee. Doctors Deny Subpenas Among the doctors' who denied apDear SU on Penaed^ bUt Whose nam “ are: j. D 1 Rogers, BaSS S°ao™. Whlte ’ L - E - Foltz “0 The records state that Sommers served each with subpena for which he claimed 25 cents: a return 10 cents, and that he traveled four miles under the 10-cent mileage Attaches of the city hospital office said Sommers never has appeared there to leave subpenas for internes, but that phone calls have been received from the coroner’* office requesting internes to appear. * Miss Delia Dugan, office supervisor at the hospital, told The limes that on one occasion an unidentified man left lists of deceased persons and asked that doctors con-ca-es be informed thau they we/ roner’s cases. The lists were oi paper and no subpenas' were attached, she said. Police Not Subpenaed Fee claims have been filed similarly in cases in which police were to testify. Police say they never have been subpenaed. but copies of their reports in death cases often are made by Sommers. Sommers claimed $3.40 for serving witnesses in the case of Mr and Mrs. Ben Stickel and William Coble asphyxiated in their home, 331 East Tenth street, Feb. 27. According to his claim, Sommers served four witnesses in the case. Lieutenant Marion Van Sickle, in charge of the emergency squad" investigating the deaths, said his report was copied by the coroner’s office. Dr. C. B. Fausett of the city hospital said he testified twice in the case, but also stated he was not served with summons to appear. Dr. Thomas A. O’Dell, 3714% East Twenty-fifth street, said he voluntarily offered testimony and received a witness fee. ’He said no one served him with summons, either at his home or office. HOOVER GOING FISHING President Sends Invitations to Dozens for Saturday Jaunt. By United Press WASHINGTON, April 17.—President Hoover sent out invitations today to a dozen persons, moving them to accompany him Saturday on his first fishing expedition of the spring. Mr. Hoover will motor 100 miles to his mountain camp at the headwaters of the Rapid an river and there try his luck for trout

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