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CHINESE AWAIT NEW DRIVE ON CHAPEIFRONT Japanese Mass Powerful Forces, With Tanks, for Major Offensive. DEFENDERS GET HELP Crack Division Sent From Nanking to Reinforce Nineteenth Army. BY H. R. EKINS United Pres* Staff Correspondent (Copvrlßht. 1932. br United Press) SHANGHAI, Feb. 16.—Japanese men, guns and tanks pushed up to the Chapel front today to await zero hour for the major offensive aimed to smash Chinese positions held against marines and aerial attacks. A sharp bombardment in the sector ended at midnight Monday, and during the lull, United States Minister Nelson T. Johnson visited the Japanese lines. While the 9,000 Japanese of the crack Ninth division were billeted in the Hongkew district or sent into the front liens, the Chinese dug in. The Nineteenth Chinese route army, national heroes because of their defense of Chape:., were cheered by the news that Chiang Kai-Shek's own division had entrained at Nanking, fully equipped and with its own field guns. Marines Are Relieved The Japanese areas of the international settlement furnished a queer mixture—Japanese residents jubilant over arrival of troops, and sileltt Chinese throngs watching ad-* vance of the trim soldiers to the front. Shells whizzed over from Chinese lines occasionally, but did little damage. Truck loads of Japanese soldiers rumbled through Hongkew, en route to the trenches. Many Japanese marines, weary after their long stretch of duty at Chapei and covered with mud from the trenches, stayed in .their positions to help the Ninth division move men and guns into the line. The marines were “relieved” officially when fresh troops arrived. The Woosung area, where Japanese warships bombarded the ancient Chinese forts and sent a party across Woosung creek without capturing the fortifications, was quiet, except for occasional gunfire or minor skirmishes. The Japanese had sent most of their men from that area into Chapei. U. S. Minister at Front American Minister Johnson, when he inspected the Japanese front lines, saw men of the Ninth division relieving marines for the offensive threatened unless Chinese withdraw from Shanghai. The Chinese foreign office filed its third protest with Johnson and British Minister Sir Miles Lampson against Japanese use of the international settlement as a base for their operations. The Chinese note protested the daily landing of Japanese soldiers in the settlement. It reiterated that China could not be responsible for destruction of life and propo” f 7 resulting from Chinese defense ..ainfet Japanese attacks launched iiom the settlement. Attack Is ‘Regretted’ By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—Expressions of regret by the Japanese consul at Shanghai to the American consul have not closed the incident arising from the attack of Japanese guards upon American Vice-Consul Arthur Ringwalt at Shanghai last Wednesday, state department officials said today. American Consul Cunningham at Shanghai cabled the state department today that the Japanese consul had made expressions of regret to him. At the state department it was said that Secretary of State Stimson still had the case under consideration. It was intimated, but not stated definitely, that the United States might carry the matter farther. Admiral M. M. Taylor, commanding American naval forces at Shanghai, today advised the navy department that he had protested to Japanese Admiral Nomura as the result of Japanese shells falling in the marine sector of the International settlement. The Ninteenth Chinese route army “have become national heroes because of their stand at Chanel,” Taylor said. Soviet Shifts Soldiers By United Pres* TOKIO, Feb. 16.—Soviet Russia is reinforcing garrisons on the Manchurian border, possibly for protection of Russian interests in Manchuria, the government was informed today. An official announcement said the information came from an undisclosed European capital. It was said that Japan has no objection to such a move by the Soviets. Russian Ambassador Troyanowsky said the reports were unfounded. League Sends Note By United Press GENEVA, Feb. 16.—The League of Nations council sent a strongly worded note to Japan today, reminding her of her obligations under the league covenant in her actions In China. The note called Japan's attention to her position as one of the world’s greatest powers, adding that, "as a noble gesture, Japan should meet the entreaties of the world.”

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Williams Creek Women Take Over Town Reins Destiny of the town of Williams Creek, north of Indianapolis, today rests in the hands of women. Wives and mothers of the town were voted last week into all governmental offices, and today for the first time, they were enforcing policies of their administration. Mrs. Elizabeth F. Arensman, mother of two children, will serve as town marshal, providing police protection for the town’s thirtyfive citizens. Williams Creek, located north of White river, between College avenue and Meridian streets, is believed the only political unit in the United States having all women office holders. Formerly known as the Williams Creek Estates, it was incorporated by county commissioners in January. It has nineteen voters. Husbands of office holders, all of whom are Indianapolis business men, say they decided “to let the women rule.” Mrs. Helen C. Spradling, Mrs. Eleanor McMillan, wife of Dr. F. G. McMillan, Indianapolis physician, and Mrs. Carolyn Payne, wife of Gavin Payne, broker, are board members. The other office holder is Mrs. Hazel Baum, wife of William Baum, Butler university professor of engineering and industrial engineer of Real Silk Hosiery Mills, Inc. Qualifications of the new officers are the highest. All are college graduates and have participated in civic affairs. “None of us ever has mixed in politics before,” Mrs. Spradling said today. All the town’s officials, except two, have the duties of rearing children.

COUZENS’ JOBLESS AID BILL REJECTED

A Clean Thief By United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 16.—Isadore Polack, 48, admitted in court he stole eighty-eight bath tubs from new apartments to get money to put his son through college. He won probation on a promise to put them all back again.

LAVAL CABINET IS OVERTHROWN France Left Minus Senate Leadership in Crisis. By United Press PARIS, Feb. 16.—The government of Premier Pierre Laval was overthrown by the senate today, leaving France without a cabinet in the midst of the world arms conference at Geneva and the critical far east situation. The Laval cabinet went out of power as it was born—through a vote in the senate.

Laval and his ministers wrote out their letter o f resignation immediately after their defeat and handed it at once to President Doumer. It was doubtful if any senator of the Left, which opposes Laval, can find a majority in the chamber of deputies. After the usual period of consul tations, concessions and

attempts to form anew government, it may turn out that Laval will succeed himself. The Left wing had decided it was opportune to repudiate Laval after the chamber had voted last week for a change in the electoral system. When the electoral bill was presented today the Left booed and insisted on immediate debate. Laval pleaded that debate be postponed until Feb. 26. The senate refused by a vote of 155 to 134. DEMAND NEGROES’ JOBS White Unemployed Stage Riot at Jacksonville, Fla. By United Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 16. A crowd of between 400 and 500 unemployed white men rioted today, sweeping through streets demanding discharge of Negro workers. vote downTuquor bill House Judiciary Group Against State Control Amendment. By United Press WASHINGTON. Feb. 16. —The house judiciary committee by a vote of 14 to 9 today decided not to report favorably to the house the Beck-Linthicum prohibition amendment which would lestore liquor control to the states. ELUDES KIDNAPERS Boys’ Camp Keeper Taken to Cleveland in Truck. By United Press CLEVELAND, Feb. 16.—Drawn and white, his body covered with bruises. Harry A. Blagden lay in bed at the home of a friend, Claude J. Peck h£re today, and told police a weird tale cf his escape from kidnapers he said seized him at Timber Lake, near Lake Placid, N. Y., last Friday. Blagden, half-drugged and almost unconscious, stumbled into Peck’s home at midnight, after eluding his captors, he said, in Cleveland, where they had brought him in a closed Ford delivery truck. Blagden escaped by beating a guard known as "Curly” on the head with his own gun. he said. Blagden, who conducts a boys’ camp at Saranac Lake, said he be- | lteved the kidnapers intended to abduct E. Roland Harriman, New York bprker and his host, or one of his <Blagden’s) brothers, instead of himself.

Senate Votes ‘No/ 76 to 7; Made Hoover ‘Dictator/ Says Joe Robinson. By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. The senate today rejected the Couzens bill to give President Hoover $375,000,000 for relief of the destitute unemployed. The vote was 76 to 7. The seven senators who voted for the Couzens proposal were Capper (Rep., Kan.), Couzens (Rep., Mich.), Davis (Rep., Pa.), Hatfield, (Rep., W. Va.), McNary (Rep., Ore.), Robinson (Rep., Ind.) and Vanderberg (Rep., Mich.). Before the vote Democratic Leader Joseph T. Robinson declared in the senate that it would be unfair to the Democratic party in a presidential year to make President Hoover the relief dictator of the United States with $375,000,000 of federal funds at his disposal. “Not Fair to President” Senator James Couzens (Rep., Mich.) introduced the relief bill that was voted down. “It would not be fair to the President,” Robinson said, “and certainly not fair to the minority—to those who are in political opposition to him—to place in his hands $375,000,000 with the power to say where it shall be expended, to give to a Governor if he wishes, to deny a Governor if he desires, to withdraw funds from a Governor if in his opinion the money is not being properly expended by the states.” “It might be humanly impossible,” Robinson continued, “for the President of the United States on the eve of a great national campaign to take $375,000,000 of public money and expend it with absolute impartiality. Denounces G. O. P. Speakers “I make no attack on the President in saying this. I do not say he would deliberately abuse the power. ‘But I do say that it would be extraordinary if $375,000,000 were used without some measure of discrimination and partiality.” Robinson sharply denounced Republican speakers, who charge the opposition with attempting to undermine the confidence of the people in Mr. Hoover. The minority leader said politics practically had been adjourned in the present emergency. Robinson said much of the criticism of the President came from the Republican party. MAP HOARDING PUB States Organized for Start of Hoover Project. By United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 16.—A state organization rapidly is being whipped into readiness for the start of President Hoover’s anti-hoarding drive, Colonel Frank Knox, chairman of the campaign committee, said today. “Our organization should be complete in every state and sizeable community within a week,” he said. The machinery will be used in an effort to put $1,500,000,000 of hoarded money into circulation, thereby increasing credit by five to ten times that amount. YEAH, MONKEYSHINES CAN BECOME SERIOUS Starving Animals Attack Operator of Pet Store, Take His Thumb. By United Press PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 16.—Noel D. Pennington today was considering giving up his monkey business. Pennington operates a pet store. When he opened a cage of monkeys shipped him, the half dozen “pets” swarmed out and attacked him. They hadn’t been given food and water en route. One monkey bit the man’s thumb almost off. FIRE ~LOSS IS $25,000 ' Stores Are Burned t Fairland and St. Paul, Ind. ; By United Press SHELBYVILLE, Ind., Feb. 16— ! Damage estimated at $25,000 was | caused by two fires in Shelby coun- | ty Monday night. At St. Paul, the Louis Deutscher bakery burned, with a loss of $15,000. A grocery and meat market opI erated by Herman Ponsler and a j residence were damaged to the exi tent of 110,000 at Fairland.

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SECRET SPUT IN G. 0. P. OVER BEERJSBARED Clash on Convention Floor Feared, as Wets Gain in Strength. HURTS CAMPAIGN FUND Dry Stand May Send Big Contributors Over to Democrat Camp. BY RAYMOND CLAPPER United Press Staff Correspondent (Convriaht. 1932. bv United Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 16—The inner leadership of the Republican party is divided seriously over prohibition. But unlike their Democratic contemporaries, when Republicans fall out they issue no statements. For the first time in three presidential campaigns, this troublesome specter of the foaming glass of beer threatens to thrust its unwelcome presence into a Republican national convention. These differences, being important, have, in true Republican style, been confined to whispers. People sometimes ask whether there is any real difference between Republicans and Democrats. There is. When Democrats differ, they shout it from the housetops. The more Republicans differ, the lower they pitch their voices. Fear Convention Uprising One of the most prominent Republican drys in the party said — privately and in low conversation — that he feared an attempt would be made on the convention floor to commit the Republicans to a referendum. Raymond Pitcairn of Philadelphia, representing, he said, a group of anti-prohibition Republicans, just has warned national leaders that some prominent contributors plan to give their money to the Democrats because of the prohibition issue. National Chairman Simeon D. Fess declined to take notice of this warning. He said that to answer it only would stir up controversy. It is significant that the treasurer of the Republican national committee, James R. Nutt, is in favor of changing the party’s position. This again is a subject for stage whispers. Contributions are coming hard this year. An eastern group is arguing strongly that the party must switch to a stand more acceptable to antiprohibitionists. This group is not composed of professional wets. It includes Republican politicians whq want to win, although most of them do come from the speakeasy belt. Need of Change Seen In the past they have been willing to go along on a law enforcement plank which was dry. It has been possible, however, with this plank for speakers in wet localities to dangle, with the aid of winks and sly references, a mirage of hope before their thirsty audiences. But some of these politcians do not believe that is going to satisfy eastern voters this year, particularly if the Democrats adopt the Raskob referendum plan. Among those who have, In conferences, urged such change are Charles D. Hilles, national committeeman for New York; Daniel Pomeroy, national committeeman for New Jersey; J. Henry Roraback, national committeeman for Connecticut, and James Francis Burke, counsel for the national committee. Even President Hoover’s unofficial campaign manager, PostmasterGeneral Brown, is understood to be receptive toward shifting over. Hoover Is Obstacle President Hoover, committed to defense of the eighteenth amendment, is an obstacle for the antiprohibitionists. They realize it would be difficult for him to change. Their suggestion is to have the convention act without consulting him. The outcome of such fight would be problematical. Delegates of states most likely to favor a prohibition change fall more than 100 short of a majority of the convention. On the other hand, a well-planned fight, with a skillfully drawn proposal, might uncover unexpected support. When Republican leaders were mulling over their beer troubles, the house judiciary committee was conducting secret deliberations today on the Beck-Linthicum resolution for a constitutional repeal amendment. FIND MAD TRAPPER Slayer Believed Surrounded by Royal Mounted. By United Press AKLAVIK, Northwest Territory, Feb. 16.—Not far from Lapierre house, an Arctic inn on the rim of the North American continent, Albert Johnson, mad fugitive trapper, was believed cornered by Royal Canadian mounted police today. A brief message sent by portable radio brought word that Johnson, who has slain one constable, wounded another and beaten off several attacks by police, had been found. It was received with grim satisfaction by corps officers who have been fighting the bitter northern winter for their man since late in December. Four constables here recuperating from trailing the mad slayer in 50 below zero weather were certain Johnson’s was near.

BUMP WORTH $20,000 Injured Boy Is Awarded Damages

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MILLS FAVORS TAX INCREASES Treasury Chief Cites Need of $377,000,000 More. By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—Secretary of Treasury Ogden Mills today recommended additional tax increases to raise $377,000,000 more, needed to balance the budget, including taxes on gasoline, electricity and natural and illuminating gas. Mills estimated that savings in government expenditures, $118,000,000, would bring down the total to be raised to balance the budget to $1,123,000,000, and submitted his proposals on that basis. The additional taxes recommended included: One-half of 1 per cent more on corporation income taxes, making a 13 per cent rate, estimated to raise $17,000,000. Further increases in surtax rates, estimated to raise $50,000,000. One cent a gallon tax on gasoline, estimated to raise $165,000,000. Seven per cent tax on electricity and manufactured and natural gas, estimated to raise $94,000,000. An increase from 3 to 4 cents in the tax on stock transfers, estimated to raise $11,000,000. *

HOOVER CLAIMS BIG DENT IN HOARDINGS

Judgment By United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 16.—1 t was a cold day and Judge Edward B. Casey remembered he had forgotten to put an anti-freeze mixture in the radiator of his automobile. He confiscated a jar of moonshine, used as evidence in his courtroom, and used that.

DIVORCE FOR NORMA Miss Talmadge Seeks Decree From Film Chief. By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 16.—Norma Talmadge, once famous screen star, announced today she planned to obtain a Paris divorce from Joseph

Schenck, head of the United Artists Corporation. Too much business was given by the actress as the reason for the divorce. She said that Schenck’s time was becoming more and more occupied with business affairs and that he had little time for his wife. She said he had agreed to the divorce.

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They have been married nine years. “I am not going to marry again,” she said. She said she had been leading a “quiet obscure life” lately. She plans to sail for Paris soon and will remain abroad probably a year. OIL MAGNATE ‘CHOOSY’ John D. Snubbed Prince of Wales, but Wants to Meet Campbell. By United Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 16. —John D. Rockefeller Sr., who declined to receive the prince of Wales, has expressed a wish to meet Sir Malcolm Campbell, the world’s land speed record holder. Campbell is in Daytona Beach to try for anew world’s automobile speed record. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 37 10 a. m 38 7a. m 35 11 a. m 40 Ba. m 37 12 (noon).. 42 9a. m..... 38 Ip. 43

A SLIGHT bump, a two-inch scar, and fear of noise—all caused by a pop-bottle—is worth $20,000 to Billy Hawkins, 7, of 415 South Alabama street. But Billy, whose dad is Calvin Hawkins, a barber, won’t be able to buy all the lollypops just because he’s legally worth $20,000. Billy won the $20,000 Monday, when a jury in superior court four returned a damage verdict in favor of his father, his next friend, in a suit against Tony Caruso, 60, of 601 South East street, former fruit dealer. Caruso, according to witnesses, struck the boy with a pop bottle on Aug. 13, 1930. Caruso, a peddler of vegetables, became angered at the youth and flung the bottle at him, it is alleged by the boy’s father. The decision of the jury will be appealed to higher courts by Caruso’s attorneys. Billy’s parents declare that since his injury at the alleged hand of Caruso he has had a fear complex. “He runs every time he hears noise. Street cars and autos cause him to put his hand on his heart and become frightened at the slightest provocation,” Billy’s father says. The father operates a one-chair barber shop in his home. Pangbom May Aid Chinese By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 16.—Clyde Pangbom, trans-Pacific flier, today announced that he had offered his services to the Chinese government for the reorganization and training of its aviation forces.

Cites 'Marked Turn in Tide/ Pointing to Increase in Circulation. By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—President Herbert Hoover said today that since Feb. 4, when he first moved against hoarding, there had been an entire turn in the tide throughout the country. The President announced that since that date a total upward of $34,000,000 had been turned back into circulation, presumably from hoarded funds. “I am happy to announce that since Feb. 4,” the President said, ’’not only has hoarding stopped, but there has been an entire turn in the tide of the people's attitude.” President Hoover reiterated his pleasure at the nation’s response to the administration’s efforts to dispel the "hysteria” which swept the country during the last few months. The latest federal reserve statement of Feb. 11 apparently was taken as a basis for th President’s announcement that hoarding had ceased. Benefits of the government’s widespread financial and economic relief program to the “man in the street’ were pointed out in administration quarters. It was emphasized that the various financial measures sponsored by President Hoover were aimed primarily at restoring confidence and at relief employment. CHINESE AID JAPANESE TO FORM NEW STATE Officials Named on Committee to Rule Manchuria and Mongolia. By United Press MUD KEN, Manchuria, Feb. 16. A political supreme committee of Manchuria and Mongolia was organized here today among Chinese leaders sympathetic with Japan. It was understood that an independent Manchu state would be proclaimed shortly. General Ma Chan-Shan, who flew here for the meeting, was named governor of Heilungkiang province; Chang Ching-Hui, Chinese civilian once slated to head an independent government at Tsitsihar. became governor of the special Harbin area. The Chinese decided tentatively to merge the Frontier bank with the Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces at Mudken. The combination would be used as a central bank and would operate on the silver standard, according to first p? ms.

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VEHLING, FOUND GUILTY IN BRIBE CASE, IS REPORTED DICKERING FOR LENIENCY Coroner, Convicted by Criminal Court Jury, Willing to Resign if Clemency Is Granted, Says Rumor. GOES FREE ON BOND OF SIO,OOO Impeachment Action Will Be Pressed by Prosecutor; Arrest of Judgment May Be Asked. Coroner Fred W. Vehling, convicted of soliciting a bribe and facing a two-to-fourteen year prison term, was reported from reliable sources today to be negotiating indirectly with Prosecutor Herbert Wilson for a recommendation for leniency in event he resigns as coroner. Although not verified by Wilson or counsel for Vehling, it was learned that Vehling conferred with Wilson through his attorneys this morning on the reported offer.

DEATH STRIKES ATMRS.FISKE Private Rites to Be Held for Famous Actress. Walter Hickman's Story on Death of Mrs. Fiske. Pare Mine. By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 16.—Mrs. Minnie Maddern Fiske, the famous Mercy Baxter and Becky of the American stage, died almost unheralded in a little Long Island village Monday. Her husband, Harris Grey Fiske, announced today the death of the famous actress, when he had the body removed to a New York undertaking establishment. She died at the home of a friend, whose name was not divulged. Her death in Hollis, Queens, was in keeping with her desire for a lack of publicity. In her later years, since she gave up her stage activities, she had shunned the public notice that was hers for more than fifty years of her life. ‘‘There will be no public funeral,” Fiske said today in announcing her death. “Mrs. Fiske left definite instructions with me long ago as to what she desired to be done in this situation.” She had been under the care of physicians for some time. A list of the plays in which Mrs. Fiske endeared herself to the American public from her first New York appearance In 1870 to her latest revivals of recent years in Shakespearean comedy would occupy columns of space and bring memories to three generations of theater-goers. At the age of 3, in 1868, she first appeared as the duke of York in “Richard III” at Little Rock, Ark. BANDIT TAKES 2 BABY GIRLS ON STICKUP TRIP Children Watch as Their Father Robs Filling Station of S6O. By United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 16.—Some Chicago father is bringing up two little “baby” bandits. A man drove up to an oil station. Beside him in the front seat were two girls, one about 2 years old, the other 'abou 1 : 4. After attendants serviced his automobile, the man drew a revolver and robbed the station of S6O. STOCK KES SOAR Sweeping Gains Recorded in Entire List. By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 16.—Bullish enthusiasm flared anew during the afternoon trading on the Stock Exchange today. The entire list resumed the sweeping advance that got under way last week. Prices held steady during the morning trading as the market completed Its readjustment of the preceding session. Toward noon, the fist presented an oversold condition and the bull operators quickly stepped in and bid up prices. Among the leaders, steel common rose to 49%, a gain of 1% points from the previous close; American Telephone to 131%, a gain of 3%. and Auburn to 122%, a gain of 3Vi. PASS LAME DUCK~ BILL House Acts Favorably on Move to Amend Constitution. By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—The Rutherford constitutional amendment to abolish “lame duck” sessions of congress and change the date of inauguration of President and Vice-President and the beginning of congress to January, was passed today by the house. HINPENBURG WILL RUN Formally Accepts Nomination for Re-Election to Presidency. By United Press BERLIN, Feb. 16. President Paul von Hindenburg formally accepted the nomination for re-elec-tion as president today. He received leaders of the committee which obtained more than 2,500,000 signatures to petitions asking him to run.

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This was disclosed soon after a criminal court juryconvicted Vehling of the charge, in less than two hours of deliberation. Questioned on the reported offer by reporters, Wilson said: “I have no statement to make at this time.” Suspension of the jail sentence or fine, maximum of which is SIO,OOO, or lenity in the case, will rest with Fred C. Gause, special judge. Meanwhile, Vehling is at liberty today under SIO,OOO bond, posted by his uncle, Herman Kehlbeck. Gause announced this morning that Vehling will be permitted to remain at liberty until filing of a motion for anew trial. Vehling’s attorneys indicated today that a motion for arrest of judgment will be filed before Gause, pending decision on whether the jury’s finding will be appealed. Simultaneously, Wilson announced efforts will be made to push impeachment proceedings against Vehling after the thirty-day appeal limit is past. Seeks Venue Change Circuit Judge Harry O. Chamberlin said today he will rule this week on Vehling’s petition to carry the impeachment proceedings to another county on a change of venue petition. Vehling was convicted of attempting to solicit a bribe from relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stickel and William Coble, gas victims, who died in their home, 331 East Tenth street, a year ago. The coroner was charged with threatening to return a suicide verdict rather than one of accidental death unless he was paid $1,975 in life insurance polices, $l5O in cash, an automobile, and household furnishings. The suicide verdict would have blocked collecting of double indemnity on insurance policies. Vehling’s case was given the jury at 4:40 Monday afternoon following a day of closing arguments by state and defense attorneys. Four Ballots Taken Jurois deliberated until 6 p. m., when they were taken to dinner. At 7:05 the deliberation was resumed, and a verdict was reached at 7:40, after jurors had cast four ballots. The first ballot was ten to two for conviction. The second ballot was ten to one for conviction, and the third was unanimous for conviction. On the fourth ballot jurymen voted singly for convicted on every count In the indictment. Vehling received the verdict stoically, and did not reveal his anger until he was questioned by reporters. “I have nothing to say to you,” he said, turning his back on them. Staggers Against Chair After the verdict was read by Gause, Vehling talked briefly with his attorneys, then rose to walk from the courtroom. As he did, he staggered and fell against the back of a chair. He was aided by his attorneys. Only a few spectators and court attaches were in the courtroom as the jury’s verdict was returned. As the twelve men filed into the jury box with the verdict, one of (Turn to Page 12) SOUTH BEND MAN ASKS JOB AS EXECUTIONER Applicant for Grewscme Ta at State Prison Turned Down. A job seeker t ..n<_d in iu appointment today from tec of Governor Harry G. Leslie. He was William Cal of &<.. th Bend, who sought the job ol t. ecutioner at the state prison. ;ie was informed by L. O. Chau ccretary to the Governor, the den Walter L. Daly is the only person authorized by law to throw he switch which brings death in the electric chair. Call wrote to the Governor last week seeking the job. He followed the letter with a visit today. GMIL’S TRIAL ON FEB 24 Restraining Order Against Police Denied Bondsman. By Times Special LEBANON, Ind., Feb. 16.—Trial of a case in which Emil Gmil, professional bondsman, seeks to restrain Mike Morrissey, Indiana Us police chief, and others from interfering with his activities as a bondsman, will be held in Boon circuit court here Feb. 24, with A. J. Stevenson of Danville sitting as special judge.

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