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Blessed Negro Winner of $145,1.500 on Derby Ticket Says Prayer Answered

By United Press BOSTON, June 3.—Joseph P. Kepnedy. diminutive south end Negro, had exactly sl.ll in his overalls’ pocket today when he learned that he had won $145,500 through Cameronian’s victory in the English derby. “I pray to God that I use it wisely,” he said, solemnly. He had gone to work as usual this morning at the Morgan Memorial, a welfare organization which has employed him for the last six months repairing baby carriages at wages of sl2 a week. Kennedy, only a fraction over five feet tall, considers his sudden wealth the answer to his prayers. "When I got the ticket,” he explained, "I kissed it and placed it in a Bible given to me by my wife. If the Lord willed that I should win, I knew I would win. I left it all in his hands.” Nightly, since buying the ticket, he had prayed that he would win, he said. When Kennedy reported for work today, he was granted a half hour off at Derby time so he might listen in on the radio. When the words, "Cameronian wins!” he slipped out of the chair on to his knees and gave thanks. u n tt r T'n.& winner was wearing a yelA low mechanic’s coverall over his overalls, a black linen cap, and b, broad smile when he greeted newspaper men. "What are you going to do with fell that money?” he was asked. "For one thing,” he said, "I’m going to Jamaica and bring my family back.” He explained that three years ago he sent his wife End three children to Jamaica for a vacation. Then he lost his job and never had been able to raise enough money to pay their fares back to Boston. Kennedy disclosed that he purchased his lucky ticket on a sort of installment plan. A friend asked him if he wanted to buy one. The price was $2.50, but Kennedy had only $2, so he gave his friend all he had, and next day—pay day—gave him the, balance. “I never saw a horse race in my life,” Kennedy smiled, “and this is only the second time I ever bet on one.” u a u A FEW days ago Kennedy received a cablegram from England telling him to name his own price for his ticket. He ignored the offer, however, feeling confident he would win. Kennedy, 32, lives alone in a S2O-a-month four-room flat in a three-tenement house. He smokes a corncob pipe. The winner is so certain that his prayers were responsible for his good fortune that he intends to devote some of his money “to the service of the Lord.” "I am going to do all I can toward extension of His kingdom in my humble way,” he said. "I will aid the needy and donate to worthy charitable causes.”

STOCKS 60 SOARING Gains Ranging to 5 Points Spur Main List. By United Press NEW YORK, June 3.—The best recovery of the year was made this afternoon by the stock market, the list closing with gains ranging to 5 points in the main list and some much larger, especially Auburn, which took a 25-point spurt. Impetus was given short covering by a reduction in margin requirements for brokers’ loans by leading New York and Boston banks. This cut, from 25 to 20 per cent, was taken as an indication that banks have decided that the market has reached levels where stability is approaching. HUNT MURDER SUSPECT Butler Is Sought in Connection With Doctor’s Slaying. By United Press NEW YORK. June 3.—Police sought in Trenton, N. J., and Washington, as well as throughout this city today for clews to the whereabouts of a former butler of Dr. George Edward Deelv, prominent Brooklyn physician, who was found brutally murdered Monday. The butler, George Damico, a Filipino, was discharged recently by the physician. Detectives combed dance halls throughout the city during the night, seeking him for questioning. He was reported seen In or near Trenton. Fingerprint files of the navy in Washington are expected to reveal Damico’s prints. He once was a tailor.

Snub Mayors By United Press STRASBOURG. France, June 3.—The visiting American mayors, touring France as guests of the government, were snubbed today by the Communist mayor of Strasbourg, in Alsace-Lorraine. The mayor. Charles Hubert, and Communist aldermen of the Strasbourg assembly left town prior to the arrival of the American mayors’ party, ap!\rently to avoid giving a reception for the visitors. They explained that they did not want to greet the representative* of capitalism. The American mayors quickly changed their program and cut their visit short, starting at ones for Rheims.

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DEATH OF GAG LAW PRAISED BY GOVERNORS Olson of Minnesota, Who Defended It, Is ‘Happy in Defeat/ LESLIE IS NOT SO GLAD Willing to Suppress Any Newspaper, Declares Indiana’s Chief. BY BOYD GURLEY Editor of The Times FRENCH LICK, Ind., June 3. Governor Floyd B. Olson of Minnesota, who as prosecutor defended the state "gag law” that just has been knocked out by the United States supreme court, declared at the Governors’ conference here today that he was "delighted in defeat.” "Asa prosecutor,” he said, "it was my duty to defend a law in which I did not believe. I won a decision in the state supreme court. "When I became Governor I tried unsuccessfully to obtain repeal of the law which now is nullified, happily. Freedom of the press is the final defense of all liberty.” Governor Roosevelt of New York, waved away all endeavors to get an expression from him on the supreme court’s decision, explaining that such comment might be construed as interference in the business of another state. Leslie Willing to “Gag” Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania had not read the decision. Governor Leslie of Indiana commented rather savagely that he was quite willing to suppress any newspaper. Otherwise, comments of the Governors showed unanimous gratification of the supreme court’s action. Some of the comments follow: Governor Albert C. Ritchie, Maryland—l have not read the decision, but it appears to be a landmark in free government. The freedom of the press is so essential to our democratic institutions that I believe as Jefferson said, “the press must be free, even to the abuse of freedom.’’ Governor George White, Ohio— The decision is exactly right. Laws on liberal are adequate now, and there is no need for such statutes to curb the right of the press to express its views and tell its story. I have vetoed several bills along similar lines, and will continue to do so. Just, Says Blackwood Governor Ibra C. Blackwood, South Carolina—The decision is both just and necessary. The press must be free. Governor Louis L. Emerson, Illinois—What I really should like is a law which would require the editorial writers to say nothing but kind things about us. But since that seems impossible. I agree that the next best plan is the one to keep the press untrammeled and permit them the utmost freedom within the bounds of the laws of libel. Governor John G. Winant, New Hampshire The supreme court opinion safeguards the liberties of the people. The long fight for liberal and enlightened opinion carried forward by Justice Holmes for more than a quarter of a century deserves the grateful recognition of every American citizen. The opinion is one more victory for this gallant soldier of the Civil war and a tribute to those who joined with him in order that truth may be printed without fear or favor in the press in the United States. Hopes for Extension By United Press WASHINGTON, June 3. —Hope that the supreme court would apply the principles just laid down in overthrowing the Minnesota newspaper "gag” law to cases growing out of labor injunctions was expressed today by Senator Henrik Shipstead, Farmer-Labor, Minnesota, author of an anti-injunction bill which has been pressed in congress for several years. Hayes Amazed at Dissent By United Press NEW YORK, June 3.—Arthur Garfield Hayes, noted liberal lawyer, today commended the supreme court decision voiding the Minnesota “press gag law.” but at the same time deplored the fact that four of the nine justices held the law was constitutional. "For any one who believes in a free press,” he said, "it is very difficult to see how the judges could differ on the Minnesota law at all.” OGDEN IS AT BEDSIDE OF INJURED DAUGHTER Reaches Hospital Where Girl Lies Seriously Hurt in Crash. By United Press CHESTER, Pa., June 3.—James M. Ogden, attorney-general of Indiana, arrived here today to be at the bedside of his daughter, Mary Ann Ogden, 20, who was injured in an auto accident near here Tuesday and taken to the Chester hospital. Although Miss Ogden suffered a fractured skull, physicians said she probably would recover. She was injured when the auto in which she was riding with Henry Parrish, 25, of Riverton, N. J., collided with another car near here. Parrish also was injured. Miss Ogden has been visiting friends at Riverton for several months.

Nancy Carroll Files Divorce Suit in Mexico

By United Press NEW YORK, June 3.—Nancy Carroll, screen star, has brought suit for divorce in Nogales, Mexico, against Jack Kirkland, the latter

admitted today. "It’s just another one of those things—incompatibility,” Kirkland said, at his apartment here. “We tried our best to get along, but we just couldn’t any longer. "We’re still fond of each other, and we shall remain friends, but we decided it was best to sever the m a trim o n ial bonds.”

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Kirkland, a former newspaper man, met Miss Carroll in 1923, when she was in the chorus of “The Passing Show.”

STOLE TO BURY BABY, SHE SAYS Mother Sobs Story in City Court; Took Gems. Sobbing to Municipal Judge William H. Sheaffer this morning that she stole five diamonds from jewelers here to pay expenses of her

baby’s funeral, Mrs. Ruth Clark, alias Mae Anderson, 19, of Oxford, was bound to Marion grand jury on a grand larceny charge. She was accused of theft of a ring worth $65 from Harry Anderson, a jeweler at 142 North Pennsylvania street, although detectives say she also admits having taken

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three other small gems. Mrs. Clark said she purchased a few cheap glass rings at a 10-cent store, and then visited the jewelry shops, where she substituted a fake for a genuine diamond while the clerk's attention was diverted from her. She pawned the rings for SBO, she said.

‘SKY BANDITS' NOW Robber Comes Through Roof and Loots Bank. By United Press CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 3. —A bandit, carrying a shotgun, swung through the skylight of a branch bank here today, handcuffed the institution’s employee one by one as they appeared for work, and escaped with $6,617.10 which he had forced the bank's assistant manager to give him. The robbery took place at the Highland Park branch of the Hamilton National bank, and the figures of the loss were announced fev t. R. Preston, president. . The vault was looted and all money taken was in cash with the exception of one SSO Liberty bond. 'POLE DIVER' TESTED Sub Starts for Cape Cod for Final Trials. By United Press NEW LONDON, Conn., June 3 The first leg of Sir Hubert Wilkins’ projected undersea expedition to the north pole was made today vlren the submarine Nautilus headed for Provincetown, Mass. The coast guard destroyer Hunt will accompany the Nautilus as far as the water off Cape Cod, where the submarine will be tested on the measured mile course used by na\y submarines to determine their speed. , Provincetown is the last stop in this country before the Nautilus departs for polar regions. Hourly Temperatures B a. m 62 10 a, m 76 ” a - m 63 11 a. m 78 8a - 70 12 (noon).. 79 9 a- m 73' Ip. rn 81

INSANITY LAID TO CRASH OF MARKET

By United Press TORONTO, June 3.—The 1920 stock market crash was blamed for a notable increase cf insanity last year by Dr. A. H. Desloges of Montreal, in a paper read to the American Psychiatrist Association meeting here. Claiming that a large number of persons of modest means who lost in the market crash suffered mental disorders as a result, Dr. Desloges,

SIX TALKIE’ BEAUTIES OFFER FASCINATING STORIES

Who are the “Six Most Beautiful Women in the Talkies ?” NEA Service enlisted the aid of six of Hollywood’s most prominent film directors to make the selections. And around each of these famous beauties, Dan Thomas, Hollywood correspondent for NEA Service and The Times, has written an

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BAKER’S ‘JURY PENALTY’ RULE TO HIGH COURT Retrial Refused Man Given Extft Year Because He Exercised Rights. HOLMES WILL APPEAL Attorney Contends Jurist Violated Constitution by His Decree. His first appeal for a retrial meeting with defeat today, John Perkins, 20, of Carmel, who was given an additional year in prison because he demanded a jury in his criminal court robbery trial, prepared an appeal to the state supreme court. Through his attorney, Ira M. Holmes, Perkins filed a motion for anew triai before Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker, in which it was charged the court violated Perkins’ constitutional rights, asserting he had sentenced Perkins to eleven years for his jury demand, instead of the ten he would have received on a guilty plea. The motion set out that it is the privilege of a citizen of the United States to receive a jury trial on request. Maurice Parton, companion of Perkins, who confessed his part in the robbery, was sentenced to ten years in prison. Overrules Trial Motion Baker overruled the new trial motion and Holmes announced he planned to perfect the high court appeal within ten days. Sixty days are given the defense under the law to carry the case to the high court. The motion also charged that Baker erred when he asserted In open court, w r hen passing sentence, that he had given Perkins the extra year because of the jury trial demand. Following his decision in the case, Judge Baker announced a week ago that he had not increased the penalty, "but merely was giving lighter sentences to persons who plead guilty in his court.” Kidnaping Was Charged Perkins is alleged to have kidnaped James J. Coyne of 1421 Finley avenue, March 24, and robbed him of S2O. t Judge Baker, who has adhered to j a policy of "strict and speeefy jus- i tice,” previously has declared: j “This court gives consideration to defendants who plead guilty, but will not be easy on those taking the court’s time by asking for juries.”

ENGINE RAMS AUTO; ' MAN, WOMAN FLEE Couple Leaves Wrecked Car at Curb After Crossing Crash. Hurled from the car in which he was riding when it was struck by a switch engine at the Big Four tracks and Ohio street, an unidentified man this afternoon joined his woman companion and fled, leaving their wrecked car at the curb. According to L. E. Condon, 410 Spring street, flagman at the crossing, the couple failed to heed his warning and drove the car in front of the locomotive. The car was spun around and the woman drove in the opposite direction, leaving her companion on the track. Police learned that the woman lost control of the car a block away and the man joined her in flight. RALSTON NOW A ‘PAPA’ County Clerk’s Office Aptly Decorated for Occasion by Employes. Parenthood doesn’t go without notice at the courthouse. Glenn B. Ralston, count!' clerk, arrived at his office today to find it decorated with safety pins and whatnots. On his desk was a doll labeled: “The new boss.” The reason: Nancy Caroline Ralston, 6 pounds; bom at the Methodist hospital Tuesday afternoon. Jobless Riot in Berlin By United Press BERLIN, June 3.—Sporadic disturbances occurred in various parts of Berlin today. A group, presumably of unemployed, smashed windows in a department store. At other points, the workless conducted raids, plundering thre# food shops.

director of hospitals services for Quebec province, said legislatures should pass stronger measures against market speculation, and more strictly regulate corporations' issuance of stocks. Dr. Desloges also warned that unless legislatures immediately provide needed segregation for feebleminded persons, "in a few years it will become a terrible problem to all countries, from the standpoint of both insanity and criminality.”

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PROMOTER ASKS WRIT FREEDOM N Indicted Attorney Says He Is Jailed Illegally. Following increase of his bond from SIO,OOO to $20,000, Selden Blumenfeld, attorney and general counsel of the Indiana Business Men’s Association, Inc., today filed suit in superior court two for a writ of habeas corpus. Blumenfeld was one of eight officials and promoters of the organization indicted by the grand jury Friday on charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and obtaining money under false pretenses. In the petition the attorney denied guilt of the charges and alleged Sheriff Charles Sumner is holding him illegally, due to the high bond. The men were indicted after The Times had exposed and later reinvestigated their activities in sale of advertising in a magazine. Prospective customers declared the men had promised them immunity in county courts.

HOLD DEATH DRIVER Robert Talbot Is Charged With Manslaughter. Investigation of an auto crash that took two lives at Twentyfourth street and Central avenue May 2 today led Lieutenant Frank Owen, accident prevention bureau head, charges of involuntary manslaughter against Robert Talbot, 23, of 2162 North Meridian street. Talbot drove a coupe in which the victims were riding when it collided with an auto driven by Dempsey Neal, 48, of 5132 Sheldon street, while the trio in the coupe were en route home after a dance. Coroner Fred Vehling ordered Neal slated for manslaughter after the crash, but preferred no charges against Talbot. Neal’s case, to be called in municipal court this afternoon, is to be continued until it can be paired with Talbot’s hearing.

DOX FAILS TO RISE Giant German Plane Can’t Get Into Air. By United Press LISBON, Portugal, June 3.—Efforts to get the DOX, giant German flying boat, to rise from the water’s surfect at Praia, Cape Varde Islands, on the start of its proposed trans-Atlantic flight to Brazil, proved futile today, wireless dispatches from Praia, said. The dispatches said the fliers had been trying to rise since early morning, but that up to 10 a. m. the efforts had failed to get the machine, heavily loaded for the long cruise over the South Atlantic, into the air.

YOUTH IS SENTENCED Waveland Bandit Gets Ten Years in Reformatory. Tile three-week criminal career of J. Darrell Jones* 18, Waveland, went on the rocks today in criminal court, where Judge Frank P. Bafcer sentenced him to ten years in the state reformatory on a robbery charge. After holding up a taxi driver and then freeing him with his money when he pleaded it must buyfood for two youngsters at home, Jones and a companion entered the home of Miss Edith Coleman, 129 North Liberty street, the night of May 18. With a gun they sought to force their attentions on Miss Coleman, but she took the weapon from them and shot Jones in the leg as he ran. Everett Boyer, 26, was given a similar sentence by Judge Baker today on a robbery charge.

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Top—Two disgusted underclassmen trying to hear why a hummingbird hums in a zoology class as they sit behind petite Misses Margaret Harrison and Mary Jane Morris Heft to right). Below —Miss Anna Lee Howell, 821 West Hampton drive, learning about birds, and bees, and bees’ knees in her long frock in the classroom cf Professor Russell G. Weber. For it’s the “wearing o’ black” this week at Butler university. And if to underclassmen they're the “gloomy seniors’ as they strut through the halls in cap and gown, the tender sex who wear them get black looks from the "eds.” For even in the classroom the feminine "Thirty-oners” persist in their picture show manners and keep their caps and their tassels dangling, to the disgust of boy friends behind them.

CHURCH, STATE WAR APPEARS NEAR END

Vatican Note May Help in . Smoothing Troubled Religious Events. By United Press ROME, June 3.—Termination of the Fascist-Vatican controversy appeared today when an inspired note was issued from the Vatican, enumerating extenuating circumstances in the closure of Catholic clubs in Italy by the government. “Among the causes determining the closing order,” the note said, “was the intention of preventing attacks against and invasions of the clubs in an effort to prevent outbursts, not alone against the pope, but against the king.” "From our investigation, it has been confirmed that the provision closing all Catholic young men’s clubs was not a formal application of the decree recently issued, but only a police measure. The police said some clubs had been closed only a few days. In others, documents were not taken away, but the doors were closed and sealed. “The goevrnment, in justifying its action, says it is in possession of letters sent by Catholics and priests, complaining against the political activities and anti-Fascist character of Azione Cattolica. "The campaign in its final phase

INDIANS WILL PLAY MORE DAY GAMES

Baseball fans who prefer the daylight brand of the diamond pastime over the sport as played under the lamps at night will receive a "break” at Washington park, where Johnny Corriden’s Indians do their performing. Owner Norman A. Perry, through Secretary William Clauer, today announced an important new arrangement fer local games. The Indians will return to daylight schedule for

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may have originated in exaggerated statements of a certain Signor Capa, one cf the recent members of the executive council of Catholic Youth, which is composed of only twelve members. "He was said to have attended public sittings of Azione Cattolica, and to have given exaggerated accounts thereof, first offering them to the government, which refused them, and then to the Fascist party, which accepted them.” A special meeting of the central directorate of the Fascist party was called by Premier Benito Mussolini at his official residence at Venice palace. Mussolini was said to have indicated he definitely would decide what action the government would take in the present dispute which has threatened to result in an open breach between the Roman Catholic church and the state.

That’s an Idea BRAYTON, N. Y„ June 3. A notice was posted in the Brayton Savings bank today requesting that employes lock the doors before leaving the bank. The reason was that while all the employes were watching a fire Tuesday, somebody robbed the bank of SB9O.

the majority of their contests until further notice. The third series tilt with Toledo will be played tonight, and Thursday’s game will be staged in the afternoon at 3. The series opener with Columbus Friday will be staged at night and the Saturday, Sunday and Monday games in the afternoon. Beginning next week, all games except two will be played in the afternoon, leaving Thursday and Friday games for the night fans The current home stay of the Indians lasts until I June 25. Unsettled condition of June weather and the fact it was impossible to obtain a true line on day fan support during the Tribe's first hom stand in April, led to Perry's de-* cision to experiment with afternoon baseball again. It was rather chilly for both players and spectators at the park Monday and Tuesday.

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RITCHIE FLAYS ‘MUZZLE’ USE ON GOVERNORS Maryland Executive Comes Out Into Open on Job Crisis, Prohibition. . BACKS PINCHOT STAND Power Speech Is Declared Appropriate Topic for Convention. By United Press HASTINGS. Neb., June 3. Gifford Pinchot, Governor of Pennsylvania, “would make an excellent man for the presidency,” in the opinion of Senator George Norris, who favors him “500 times more than I do President Hoover.” That was Norris’ answer today to questions regarding the reported boom for Pinchot started by the latter’s utilities address at the Governors’ conference at French Lick, Ind. BY DANIEL M. KIDNEY Times Staff Corresoondent FRENCH LICK, Ind., .June 3 Electrified by a dynamic discussion of such “dynamite’’ topics as power control, unemployment, government ownership of utilities and prohibition, Governors attending their twenty-third annual conference here today let down a bit for their final session.! Today's program includes a tour of the Indiana limestone quarries and the final event —the state dinner—tonight at the French Lick Springs hotel. The stage was set for the climax of the conference Tuesday afternoon, when Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland took the gavel, following a fiery public utilities speech by Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania.

Flays Utility Ring Pinchot had flayed the great public utilities combinations and urged national control as the only check to high rates. Ritchie commented on the opposition that had arisen to Pinchot’s talk on public utilities, since the printed program had assigned him a reforestation topic. “If I were to offer any criticism |of these annual conferences, it i would be that we strive too hard to I keep controversial subjects out of I our discussions,” Governor Ritchie | declared. Turns to Unemployment “The states are the governmental laboratories of the nation. They are the agencies for political trial and experiment. Yet, we, the representatives of the states, refrain from debating those questions which are the realities of our national life. “For instance, if any one thing is clear, it is that the people are becoming tired of the old conjure words in American politics as such as ‘inalienible rights’ and ‘founding fathers’ and are concerned instead about getting or keeping their jobs. “You can not have from five to eight million people wanting work and unable to get it without knowing that this constitutes a challenge to our social order, and that it is the strongest argument for Communism unless it is solved. “I agree with those who believe that government should keep its hands out of business and off business, except so far as may be necessary to assure fair and honest practices and an equal chance for all, but the dollars which are the profits of industry, which build up its reserves and its surplus and its undivided profits, are not made alone by the brains and the enterprise of those who own or direct American business. They are no less due to the toil and the sweat of the working men. Labor Needs Help “If industry enjoys these profits and creates these accumulations when times are good, in order to have that to fall back on for interest and dividend and upkeep when times are hard, should it not make some provisions also for its labor instead of turning labor adrift when adversity comes, and bidding it look to citizens’ relief committees for the necessities of life? “This is the fundamental economic question in America. It is reflected in every state. Every Governor here is concerned about it and alarmed about it. “It means far more to the people than any subject or than all the subjeets we possibly could discuss. Yet it has no piace on our program. “The effort to change American law from its age-old purpose of protecting life, liberty, and property into a scheme of social control to regulate the personal conduct of us all, and the fast vanishing right of the sovereign states to be supreme in their local affairs, are other modern tendencies of government which vitally affects everybody. ‘Perhaps the outstanding illustra(Tum to Page 1, Second Section)

Depression On Somewhere in Indianapolis today a safe-cracking team is “regusted.” Working feverishly during the night, they smashed a window in the Bruce-Wadell Sheet Metal Company, 2829 Northwestern avenue, ransacked the place and. with tools stolen from the shop, battered open a large safe. When the yeggs completed their work they fled with the loot. It was $2.

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