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MELLON SENT TO PARIS FOR DEBT PARLEY Secretary of Treasury to Ask French to Relent on Reparations. HUGE LOAN FOR BERLIN $100,000,000 Credit Extended to Reichsbank During Money Crisis. BY RAYMOND CLAPPER United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON. June 25.—President Hoover today rented the fate of his momentous war debt holiday plan on the shoulders of Andrew W. Mellon, secretary of the treasury. Mellon reached Paris late today from London to negotiate with France, in an effort to persuade her to relent from a stubborn desire to compel Germany to continue partial reparations payments during the year in which President Hoover proposes all payments be suspended. At the same time, the United States federal reserve board joined with the Bank of England, the Bank of France and the Bank of International Settlements at Basle, Switzland, in extending a credit of $100,000,000 to the strained German Reichsbank. The credit will be effective Friday, the American share being supplied by the New York Federal Reserve bank. Only One Out of Line Os the major creditor powers involved in the Hoover moratorium plan, only France remains to be brought into line. England and Italy are whole-heartedly supporting the proposal. For the critical task of negotiating with France, Mr. Hoover abandoned the conventional channels of diplomacy and chose his secretary of the treasury—one of the most famous and richest industrialists in the world, who. until he entered the cabinet ten years ago, at the age of 66, was a stranger to the realm of public affairs. The President’s decision to send secretary Mellon to Paris was revealed after the French reply to the American proposal was discussed at the White House Wednesday by Mr. Hoover, Ogden L. Mills, acting secretary of the treasury, and Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson. The conference was the third that the three held during the day and extended far into the dinner hour. Insists on Payment The French note was understood to follow closely the lines forecast earlier from Paris. It conveyed France’s insistence that Germany live up tc the letter of the Young plan by continuing to pay the nonpostponable part of her reparations into the international bank. These funds later could be turned to Germany’s assistance, the French were understood to suggest. This suggestion is not acceptable to the United States. Text of the French note will not be published until after it has been discussed in the parliament at Paris, Friday. The tenor of the French reply was not unexpected, and administration leaders continued to voice confidence that Paris would swing into line. Secretary Stimson said he was “very optimistic.” The in official quarters, the long and*numerous conferences here, and the decision to send Secretary Mellon to confer with the French gave evidence, however, that the situation has reached a critical point. Belgium Given Copy Copies of the French reply to Washington have been dispatched to London and Brussels. The French believe that Belgium’s acceptance of Hoover's proposal will be based on a reservation similar to that made by France —namely, that the unconditional annuities from Germany be paid, regardless of any other reparations or war debts holiday. It was announced today that Secretary of State Stimson planned to sail for Italy Saturday aboard the Conte Grand. His destination is Naples. Stimson announced his plans for the summer some time ago as primarily a vacation trip. Subsequent development of the Hoover debt moratorium program give Stimson's movements great international importance, but he will not reach Naples until about July 7, a week after the date tentatively set by the administration for consummation of an all-round debt postponement agreement. Stimson's decision to go to Europe now suggested to some observers here that the negotiations looking toward acceptance of the Hoover proposal are progressing satisfactorily. It is not believed the President would approve his departure were not prospects for acceptance of the debt postponement plan optimistic. RENO’S MAYOR ON AIR Will Tell World About Whisky Barrels on Street Corners. By United Press RENO, Nev., June 25.—Mayor E. E. Roberts of Reno, sponsor of a plan for whisky barrels on every street corner for thirsty wayfarers, has accepted the invitation of Major Roy W. Ammel, Chicago distance flier, to accompany him on a nonstop flight to Washington to shake hands with President Hoover. Arrangements are being made for the mayor to speaek over a national radio hookup to tell the country about Reno, Nev., and the whisky barrels.

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OWN COURT FLAYED BY CHIEF JUSTICE ON STEVE’S APPEAL Martin Assails Delay on Part of His Colleagues in Taking Action on Plea of Former Klan Czar.

MERELY that a court may not decide a case in a certain manner Is not sufficient cause for a writ of prohibition!” That was the opinion handed down today by Chief Justice Clarence R. Martin of the state supreme court in making his two-page dissent on

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superior court. Habeas corpus action was instituted in the Crumpacker court by Stephenson attorneys and on Tuesday the court granted them a change of judge. The judge selection was not completed, having been delayed by Attorney-General James M. Ogden failing to make a choice between

ITALY-VATICAN BREACH WIDENS Diplomatic Break Feared; Both Stand Firm. By United Press ROME, June 25. A serious impasse appeared today to have been reached in the controversy between the Roman Catholic church and the Fascist state, and doubt was expressed that a solution could be reached for many months. Developments in the last twentyfour hours have tended to widen the breach rather than close it. Italy sent a sternly worded note to the Vatican refusing to “deploi’e” recent anti-papal demonstrations by Fascist students, as demanded by Pope Pius XI. The pope, shortly after receipt of the reply, in a public pronouncement, made it clear that the Italian response was not satisfactory. Asa result, it was feared the impasse may lead to a diplomatic break similar, in some ways, to the former Italo-Vatican controversy, which, for some sixty years, was known as “the Roman question.” It was indicated at the Vatican that hope of obtaining satisfaction from Italy through diplomatic channels practically had been abandoned. Considerable fear was expressed that acts of violence which brought the dispute into the open might be renewed.

MAYOR HALTS TRIP Sister 111, Cancels His Jaunt to Gary. Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan today canceled his proposed trip to Gary to attend the Democratic Editorial Association meeting because of the illness of his sister, Miss Mary Sullivan. Miss Sullivan, who became ill suddenly, was taken to Methodist hospital this morning where it was said her condition is not serious. Mayor Sullivan sent a telegram to the editorial association expressing his regret at being unable to be present. PLANS WET ‘RECORD’ Complete List of Violators to Be Kept. By United Press WASHINGTON, June 25.—A complete record of persons who violate the prohibition law is to be kept by the justice department as part of Prohibition Director Woodcock's campaign “to obtain information of enemy operations, intelligently and systematically.” Nationality of effenders, the nature of their violations and their status as aliens, naturalized or na-tive-born citizens will be among the data tabulated, Woodcock said. From the statistics, the* prohibition director hopes to be able to chart law enforcement conditions more accurately than hitherto. REDS 0. K. LINDY’S HOP Official Authorization for Flight Received From Russia. By United Press WASHINGTON. June 25.—Official Soviet Russan authorization for Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh to fly over Soviet territory during their proposed vacation flight this summer was received here from Moscow today by Boris Skvirsky of the Russian information service.

the court’s writ of prohibition blocking D. C. Stephenson’s habeas corpus action at La Porte. Martin flayed his own court for the delay in deciding the murder appeal. He pointed out that the appeal had been fully briefed and has been before the court since January, 1929. “This is an unusual length of time for an appeal to pend in the case where the appellant is imprisoned, and it thould be decided,” he asserted. A previous habeas corpus proceeding was blocked three years ago by Arthur L. Gillicm, former attorney-general, obtaining a writ of prohibition and at that time, Martin also handed down a dissenting opinion. Martin cited the Bill of Rights of the Indiana Constitution in his opinion. The bill declares: “The privilege of a writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended. except in the case of rebellion or invasion, and then only if demanded by public safety. The temporary writ, issued by the high court late Wednesday, was to be served today on Judge Harry Crumpacker of Laporte

two of the judges remaining after the Stephenson attorneys had struck off a third. Judge Crumpacker is ordered to appear before the supreme court at I 1:30 p. m. Wednesday and show ; cause why the temporary writ of prohibition should not be made peri manent. The Stephenson case has had more unsuccessful actions of this nature since the murder appeal has been pending than any in the history of the court. These actions keep the docket in the high court open and the murder appeal remains undecided. The one-time Klan dragon was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer, an Indianapolis girl. 'THIRD' FOR CHARLIE Daughter Is Born to Mrs. Davis Here. Strains of the music of Charlie Davis’ band were but an echo in a Brooklyn (N. Y.) theater Wednesday afternoon when anew tune broke forth upon the world. It was at St. Vincent’s hospital, where Charlie’s third daughter, Charlene was born. Davis was unable to leave Brooklyn to attend the arrival of the new member of his family, but called the hospital by long distance and expressed a desire for television so he might see his youngest. Davis will return to Indianapolis in August on vacation. The other daughters are Marion and Jane Davis. The family resides at 210 Berkley road. HIGH COURT AFFIRMS BOMBER’S CONVICTIONS Petition for Writ of Error Also Turned Down by Justices. Conviction of William Kleihege,; Hammond theater operato-, for the | bombing o fthe million dollar Hammond State theater three years ago in the Lake circuit court, was affirmed Wednesday by the supreme | court. Kleihege was fined SI,OOO and sentenced to from two to fourteen ; years imprisonment in the state penitentiary. At the same time the supreme cour turned down his petition for a writ of eror corum nobis, deciding both questions at the same time. A similiar petition is pending' in ! : the case of David C. Stephenson, j j whose appeal also is on the docket. PLEADS FOR BURGLAR | Woman Who Shot Intruder Is Praised by Judge Baker. Bravery of a woman who shot a burglar when he entered her bedroom window was praised by Judge Frank P. Baker in criminal court * Wednesday. She pleaded for the court to give the thief, whom she shot in the hip, a light sentence. Wesley Scott, Negro, 31, was senI tenced to serve one to five years in j the Indiana state prison. He was shot by Mrs. Hattie Powell, 839 Broadway, May 29. A one-to-ten- j | year sentence was given Samuel ! Warner, 39, on a charge of grand j larceny, for breaking into the storej room of Ralph S. Orr, 1301 Belle- ' fontaine street. TOW SUB TO PLYMOUTH ♦ Nautilus to Be Overhauled Before Dive to Pole. j By United Press CORK, Ireland, June 25.—The submarine Nautilus, towed by a tug, i proceeded today for Plymouth, England, to be overhauled. The Nautilus, carrying Sir Hubert! ! Wilkins on a projected trip under 1 the ice to the north pole, arrived here from the United States, towed by the U. S. S. Wyoming. It broke down in mid-Atlantic but was rescued by the American warship. Vi

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NEW WITNESS MAY HOLD KEY TO POISONINGS i Boone County Authorities Regard Evidence as Highly Important. ‘REHEARSAL’ IS PLANNED 25 Members of Picnic Party Will Be Called for Another Quiz. BY ARCH STEINEL Timei Staff Co.-respondent GREENFIELD, Ind., June 25. Boone county officials, claiming discovery of a “mystery” witness with “highly important” information, invaded this town today, taking the helm of the probe into the strychnine deaths of the two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Simmons Sunday. The children, Alice Jean and Virginia Simmons, were buried Wednesday and the investigation lagged. They were poisoned while attending a family reunion at Memorial park at Lebanon. Ben M. Scifres, Boone county prosecutor, spokesman for the Lebanon group, including the police chief, sheriff and coroner, declared he expected reluctant aid from Hancock county officials. Mystery Witness Found Shortly aftei 4 their arrival, the Boone county authorities left in a car with Hancock county aids and refused to reveal their destination. The “mystery” witness is reported to be one of the persons who attended the reunion picnic of the Simmons and W. H. Pollard families. The witness has not appeared in the case previously, the prosecutor said. Either today or Friday, Scifres indicated, the entire group of twenty-five persons who attended the picnic would appear for a careful rehearsal of everything which occurred after the party entered Boone coupty. Emphasis was to be placed on events at the picnic grounds. Scifres expressed confidence a solution of the poisoning would be reached this week. Mrs. John W. Simmons, mother of the dead girls, was near collapse today, following the strain of attending the funeral. Recall Kolb Case i Efforts of authorities to question | Mrs. Simmons were blocked today by her husband, who refused the i officers’ request that she be brought i from her home to the Greenfield courthouse. Simmons said his wife is too ill to be disturbed and a physician living near the Simmons’ home confirmed this statement. Expert medical testimony, relating the effects of strychnine poisoning, in the trial of George Kolb, held in Greenfield a year ago, was seen as a possible influence in causing the deaths of the two girls. The Kolb trial was filled with testimony of the manner in which the poison acted. Throughout the trial the courtroom was crowded with curiosity seekers from Hancock and Rush counties. Prominence of the Simmons family in Boone and Hancock counties was evident at the funeral Wednesday. Newspapers, generally, were scored for their treatment of the poison slayings. Photographers seeking pictures of Mr. and Mrs. | Simmons were balked frequently by friends acting as self-appointed guards at the home and cemetery. Due to this partisanship, it was forecast that authorities might question members of the family in j Boone county or Indianapolis, today. Seek Well Poisoner By United Press NEW PALESTINE, June 25. Search for the person' who poured strychnine into the well at the home of Thomas Martin, farmer living near here, today had resulted in suspicion being centered on one person, Shelby county authorities revealed. The suspect, it is believed, is a farmer whom Martin had business dealings. It was decided that the strychnine was placed in the water the ! night of June 13. Enough was used to kill 500 persons. officials said. The plot was discovered by Mrs. Martin, who became alarmed when she saw powder on the pump handle. Martin tasted the powder and became ill, leading to an examination by a state chemist.

LESLIE WAVERS ON PAVING CONTRACTS

Governor Harry G. Leslie today receded somewhat from the strong stand he took earlier in the week against state road paving contracts being let on “all asphaltic” specifications. He has consented to the highway commission decision, made Wednesday, to sign the N. B. Putnam contract for black-top paving between Huntington and Columbia City. This project is the basis for an injunction suit scheduled for hearing next Tuesday in Marion circuit court. Robert O’Connor. Ft. Wayne road builder, has brought suit as a taxpayer to restrain the state highway commission from letting contracts when the three types of materials named are “blacktop, blacktop and blacktop.” Leslie on Tuesday informed a Greenfield delegation that he will not permit the state to enter such

JACKSON DEATH SUSPECT, CAUGHT IN KANSAS TOWN, IS INDICTED FOR MURDER

Grand Jury Acts Swiftly in Killing Case; Two Other Men, Believed Accomplices, Still at Large. Indictment charging Louis E. Hamilton, 26, of lola, Kan., and an escaped convict, with the gun slaying of Lafayette A. Jackson, head of the Standard groceries, May 27, was returned today by the Marion county grand jury. Hamilton was arrested in the Kansas city early Wednesday by deputy sheriffs, who went to his father’s home and took him from his bride of twelve hours. Indianapolis police claim they have positive proof that Hamilton and the escaped convict are the gun men who fired the shots that fatally wounded Jackson when he resisted them in his store at 419 East Washington street. Mr. Jackson died two days later at St. Vincent’s hospital. Detectives to Go West Pending return of the indict- : rnent. Indianapolis detectives pre- j pared to go to lola and return Hamilton here for trial in the criminal court. Two men, both of whom are alleged to have been participants in the slaying of Mr. Jackson, fled j when deputies closed in on Ham- ; ilton. One of these men is said to be I from Indianapolis. The other is reported to be the indicted escaped convict from the Kansas state penitentiary at Lansing, identified by Detective Charles E. Bauer as the man who wounded him with a shotgun when he entered the store during the shooting. Indianapolis detectives were informed by Kansas authorities today that, under questioning, Hamilton had admitted knowing the escaped convict. Headed This Way Hamilton is reported to have said that the man left Kansas driving a maroon sedan bearing an Illinois license. Kansas authorities expressed the opinion that the other murder suspect may have headed toward Illinois or Indiana. Bauer probably will accompany Detectives Ed Glenn, John MarTen and Harry McGlenn with papers for the suspect’s return. Robbery and assault and battery with intent to kill affidavits for the murder suspect already have been sent to the Kansas authorities by Prosecutor Herbert E. Wilson. In jail at lola, Hamilton has denied any connection with the shooting, asserting he was in lola with his parents at the celebration of his brother's birthday when Jackson was wounded. Police, however, declare that Hamilton did not leave Indianapolis until eight days ago, when the trio realized the police trail was leading toward them. They were reported headed for the west coast when Hamilton was arrested. Wife Stands by Him Visiting her husband in jail, his bride said: “I will stand by you, dear. I know you're innocent.” Hamilton told authorities the scar on his head resulted from an auto accident. Indianapolis police say that both Hamilton and one of the other men in the shooting were wounded. Hamilton was paroled from the Kansas pententiary last June. He had served part of an auto theft sentence. Before her marriage Tuesday \ night, Mrs. Hamilton was Miss lone ! Vandegrift, Chanute, Kan., store j clerk. Police today also held Charles j Cortez. 27, as a suspect in the; murder after they surrounded a; Virginia avenue rooming house. Several other persons were arrested with him, but were released. Cortez is held under $3,000 vagrancy bond. 10 YEARS FOR BURGLAR Confession Brings Heavy Sentence from Jndge Baker. Confession that he had committed a large number of robberies and housebreakings in the city drew a ten-year sentence in the Indiana reformatory today for Larcy C. Dix:n, 22, in criminal court. Dixon vas charged with first degree burglar}’ in connection with robbing William Archer, 6330 College avenue of a pocketbook containing $5. Judge Frank P. Baker sentenced Allen Horton, 18, to serve one to ten years in the reformatory for stealing an automoible belonging to Dwight A. Mendenhall, 2914 North Illinois street, May 12.

contracts, since he has an opinion from the attorney-general set ing out that three types mean blacktop, concrete and brick under the liana law. Today he explained he had agreed with the commissioners to proceed with the project involved in the suit so that an injunction either could be'issued or denied on work in progress. Director John J. Brown said this is the only project for which a blacktop contract is to be signed and it is wholly for purposes of the suit and to obtain a court ruling. But reports were current that at least three more of the several blacktop projects pending are to be let. Should this be the case it will mean that Leslie either has capitulated from his former stand, or the commisisoners are proceeding withou this sanction.

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These exclusive pictures are profile and front views of Louis T. Hamilton, 26, arrested Wednesday in lola, Kan., charged with murder of Lafayette A. Jackson, head of the Standard groceries, in his store at 419 East Washington street, May 27. Hamilton, paroled last June from the Kansas State penitentiary, and another man, alleged to have been his companion gunman in the shooting, and who escaped from the same penitentiary last year, were indicted on murder charges today by the Marion county grand jury.

MERCURY AGAIN GOES SOARING Mark (ft 92 Reached and Record Is Threatened. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 75 10 a. m 88 7a. m 77 11 a. m 91 Ba. m 82 12 (noon).. 91 9 a. m 84 1 p. m 92 Rising rapidly, the mercury today appeared to be climbing to heights that may shatter the present year’s heat record. Shortly before 1 p. m. the weather bureau thermometer had reached 92, after climbing eighteen degrees in six hours. The present record for the year is 94.2 established last week in the two-day sweep of high temperatures. Three men were prostrated by the heat Wednesday night and early toda:'. All were taken to the city hospital where their conditions are fair. They are: Herbert Morrow, 26, of Muncie; Ross Carr, 65, night watchman at an East Market street commission house, and Artis Hall, 50, of 48 South Oriental street. Heat Grips Nation By United Press CHICAGO, June 25. —The summer’s second heat wave within ten days clamped down on most of the nation today, with sultry winds and temperatures above 90 degrees in a score of statea The most scorching temperatures were reported from the southwest, where high marks of 100 and above were reached. Crop damage from the excessive heat was reported in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and neighboring states. Sweltering weather also was refrom the Dakotas, Montana at . , mesota, the northern New England States, and most of the south. SENATOR RAPS PLAN Hiram Johnson Is Critical of Debts Holiday. By United Press SAN FRANCISCO, June 25.—Senator Hiram Johnson (Rep., Cal.), a member of the foreign relations committee, criticised the Hoover moratorium plan today as a move toward cancelling foreign debts. He protested what he termed the “suddenness” of the plan and demanded that the subject be settled only after full deliberation by congress. By United Press MADISON, Wis., June 25.—Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin informed President Hoover today that he believes a special session of congress should be called to act on the question of international debt postponement. HALTS DIVORCE ACTION ‘ißig Bill” Edwards’ Affidavits Perjured, Says Wife’s Counsel. By United Press WHITE PLAINS, N. Y.. June 25. The divorce suit of William ißig Bill) Edwards, former Prinecton football star and prominent Democratic politician, was postponed abruptly today until Oct. 5. The postponement, for which no explanation was given in open court, followed a charge yesterday by Lee Parsons Davis, counsel for Mrs. Norma Edwards, the defendant, that Edwards* supporting affidavits by Thomas Wendstrom, named as corespondent, and Frank Passo were “rank perjuries.” HOLD MURDER SUSPECT James McCubbins Returned Here from Louisville for Quizzing. Returned early today from Louisville, -James T. McCubbins, 25. of 755 Lexington avenue. Is held by Indianapolis police as a suspect in the murder of William Layton, barber, May 2. Layton, who was 57, and lived at 2020 Beliefentaine street, resisted three bandits who robbed him of $lB aa he left his shop at 1044 East Michigan street. Qr

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He Wants Dad Howard’s Mother Casts Him Off to Walk Streets at Age of 5.

By Times Special Hammond, ind., June 25. Howard Timmons, 5, is too young to know anything about justice—especially the justice of America’s divorce courts. Howard has a mother and a stepfather. But he’s lonely. He wants his “real dad.” It’s the dad, who perhaps would take Howard fishing; the dad who would take Howard to the circus; to the movie. But the divorce courts didn’t take Howard into account. He’s just 5. a a a LAST night a policeman found Howard wandering aimlessly In the streets. He took Howard to the police station. Howard told him who he was and where he lived, but insisted that he didn’t want to go home. “They don’t love me and they don’t want me any more,” he said. So the policeman kept Howard overnight. Then they called his mother. “Yes,” said Mrs. Timmons. “I told him I didn’t want to see him any more, and I don’t. Hf has run away, and run away, and I can’t do anything with him. I have my own life to live and my husband means more to me than my child.” ana POLICE refused to take the mother’s side. They said Howard must return home, and threatened to prosecute Mrs. Timmons. She. however, refused to go to the station after Howard, and his stepfather called for him and said he would take care of him. Howard was sitting on the lap of Police Matron Harriet Voorheis. “You know,” he said, holding tight to her thumb, “I like her, but she doesn’t like me. I like my real dad best of all, but he doesn’t live with us any more." But what does Howard know about law? He’s just 5.

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Beautiful, 18, convent-trained, Liane wanted to see life. She did, her fifst time out. A shooting in a speakeasy marked her first party. Read the second instalment of the “Heart of Liane,” Page 11. Persecution is making him popular again, says Alexander Pantages Page 2. France wants to hold Germany in leash, so she puts snags in the Hoover debt plan. Page 2. *Starr Faithfull’s letters may be forgeries. Page 3. The press spoiled the mayors’ joy party in France, says E. Kirk McKinne}’, works board president, back from Paree. Pagd 4. War over city swim pool fees grows torrid. Page 13. A1 Capone is broke, say those who should know. First article of great series by Bob Talley. Page 1, section 2. CLUBS MEET BY RADIO U. S. and Australian Rotarians Hold World Joint Session. By United Press SCHENECTADY, N. Y., June 25. —Expressing mutual advocacy of President Hoover’s war debt moratorium proposal, Rotarians here and in Melbourne, Australia, conducted today the first international joint meeting of Rotary clubs ever held via radio. From 7 to 7:30 a. m., eastern daylight saving time, they exchanged pleasantries, sang songs and carried on two-way conversations. While Rotarians here breakfasted, their brethren on the other side of the world, 10.000 miles distant, ate dinner. It was 9 p. m. in Australia. The ceremonies were carried over the short wave station of the General Electric Company here and a similar station In Melbourne.

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DANISH FLIERS | LAND SAFELY IN GERMANY Pair, Hours Overdue, Leave Again for Goa! of Copenhagen. POST-GATTY IN MOSCOW Round-the-Worid Aviators Reach Russia, Hopping From Berlin. By United Press KREFELD, Germany, June 25.—0tt0 Hilligr and Holger Hoiriis, en route from New York to Denmark in their plane Liberty, landed here today at 5:30 p. m. German time, after having been “lost” to the world since their departure from Newfoundland at 3:30 a. m. eastern standard time Wednesday morning. After a halt here of an hour, during which the plane was refueled, the Liberty took off again at 6:30 p. m. for Copenhagen. When they landed here, they had been in the air thirty-two hours since leaving Harbor Grace Wednesday morning. They explained that they had been forced southward off their course and had flown over Spain and France. Hillig and Hoiriis. from Liberty. N. Y., left Harbor Grace. Nfd., at, 3.30 a. m. Wednesday. Hillig. 55-year-old photographer, financed the flight and engaged Hoiriis, 30-year-old aviator, to pilot his especially equipped plane for the venture. Copenhagen Rejoices BY OLE CAVLING United Press Staff Correspondent COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 25.—G100m was turned to wild joy tonight, when news was received that the airplane Liberty, almost given up for lost, had made a safe landing in Krefeld, Germany. The message announced that Otto Hillig and Holger Hoiriis, the fliers, expected to resume their flight from Krefeld and reach here about 9 p. m. The news of the landing at Krefeld created the greatest sensation in years. Thousands, who had left the airdrome after an all-day wait, hurried back, and 15,000 were on hand to give the adventurers a stirring reception. Flowers and wreaths which had been put away were brought out again. The mother of Hoiriis received the news weeping with Joy. Post-Gatty in Moscow By United Press MOSCOW, June 25.—The monoplane Winnie Mae, clipping off another thousand miles on its 15,000-mile flight over land and sea around the world, landed here at 5:40 p. m. from Berlin, completing one-third of the journey in less than three days. The American, Wiley Poat, and the Australian, Harold Gatty, speeding on with a determination to set a record by circumnavigating the globe in less than ten days, left Berlin at 7:38 a. m. 2:38 Indianapolis time). After halting here to refuel, the fliers planned to push on to their next scheduled halt, Irkutsk, on Lake Baikal in the mountains of northeastern Siberia. Irkutsk is 2,600 miles from Moscow, the longest single jump the fliers have attempted so far. At an average speed of 140 miles an hour, the trip would take more than eighteen hours. When they reached Moscow, the fliers had covered 5,000 miles from New York, or one-third of their journey around the world. The fliers were refreshed by a night’s sleep—their first in thirtysix hours—in Berlin. Two Ready to Start By Times Special ROOSEVELT FIELD. N. Y„ June 25.—Captain George Endres and Alexander Magyar had their plane in readiness to take off on their projected trans-Atlantic flight to Budapest some time today or Friday, provided they received favorable weather reports from Harbor Grace. They had planned to leave this morning, but a final report from Dr. James A. Kimball, weather forecaster, indicated a heavy fog was sweeping in from the sea over Newfoundland. The fliers also discovered a minor defect in the gasoline pump, which also delayed the take-off.

Deadly Snail DENVER, June 25.—“ Rickey, ’ a snail named after Kipling's Mongoose hero, has killed two large garter snakes in as many weeks. The snail is “boss” of an out - door gold-fish pond and in each case the snake got two fish before Rickey could get to the snake, but once he arrived, it was all over. “Rickey" battles like a bulldog. grasping the heads of the snakes between its own Jaw-, and hanging on. The shakes can stay under water but a short time, and with Rickey hanging on to their heads, they soon drown. The pugnacious snail is owned by Cecil E. Pace.