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SENATE VOTES TO CUT LOAN SHARK RATES Bill Slashes Interest From 42 to 24 Per Cent Annually. SALES TAX IS KILLED Wright Law Repeal May Be Called Up for Action Today. Indiana state senators started the last lap of their law-making today, while representatives returned to then - homes for the week-end. One week from Monday is the deadline for the special session and much remains to be done. Result of the Friday afternoon senate session was decisive defeat of the Hoffman sales tax bill, and passage of the bill reducing the interest rate on small loans from 3'j to 2 per cent a month. This results in a reduction for the borrower from 42 to 24 per cent a year. Today the Wright law repeal is on second reading in the senate and may be called for action. Sales Tax Bill Killed The sales tax bill polled but 18 favorable votes, while 28 senators voted against it. Minmimum needed for passage is 26, so the bill is killed, although another vote may be taken on it. Popularity of the senate measure to cut the small loan interest rates was revealed when the bill passed by a vote of 23 to 10. Only Senator Roy M. Friedley (Rep.), Muncie, sought to checkmate its passage. He talked against it twice and when he arose the second time the senators booed him. ‘‘Forty-two per cent isn't excessive for this type of loan,” Friddley at first contended. Later, he urged the bill be stopped because it was not a tax saving measure. The business could not thrive at 2 per cent, he said. Help for Needy Senators talking for the bill said that if the small loan business can not thrive now at 2 per cent a month, it ‘'would better be abolished.” They pointed out that such a bill will mean the saving of thousands of dollars to those most in need. Lobbyists against the bill were so bold that during the voting one of them leaned over the railing and talked to Senator Roscoe Martin (Rcp.i, Logansport.. Thereafter, Martin changed his vote from "no” to "aye,” which p its him on the prevailing side, and gives him the opportunity to ask the bill be reconsidered. A bill asking a two-year moratorium on textbook changes was' defeated on ground that it merely would give publishers a chance to maintain high prices Two bills cutting the cost of publication of legal notices by 20 per cent were defeated. The vote was 25 to 16.

PATRIOT IS HELD AS WOULD-BE ASSASSIN Allreed Sinn Fcinor Arrested; Briton's Life Periled, Say Police. fill I nilril Press TORONTO. Ontario. Aug. 6.—An attempt to assassinate J. H. Thomas, British dominions secretary, was prevented with the arres (sos Dan Malone, alleged Sinn Feiner, Toronto police claimed today. AoMz HaNLnnlsOo cmfw shr dlmi The attempt, police said, was to have been made as Thomas traveled with other empire trade conference delegates from Ottawa to the Welland canal, scheduled to be opened formally at Thcrold. Ontario, today. Maline was arrested in a rooming house here yetserda.v and held on a vagrancy charge at the request of Ottawa authorities, who said they had learned of the plot against Thomas’ life. HOGS DISPLAY FIRM TONE AS WEEK ENDS Little Done in Cattle and Calf Markets; Sheep Steady. Strength was apparent in hogs as the weke closed today at the city yards. Prices moved up 5 to 15 cents on practically all classes. The bulk. 120 to 525 pounds, sold for $4.25 to $5.00; early top holding at $5.00. Receipts were estimated at 1,500; holdovers were 191. Cattle wer nominal on receipts of 25. Vealers showed a quotably steady tone on new arrivals of 50. Sheep were steady with most sales at $6.00 down. A few sold up to $6.25. Receipts were 300. WATSON WILL 'SPEAK Senator and Rep. Reilly‘of Wisconsin on French Lick Program. fill V mrs Special FRENCH LICK. Ind., Aug. 6. Senator James E. Watson and Representative Michael K. Reilly, Wisconsin. of the banking and currency committee cf the house of representatives, will be the chief speakers at the fortieth annual convention of the United States Building and Loan League here Sept. 1. 2 and 3. William E. Best. Pittsburgh, president of the league, made this announcement today, pointing out that these two political leaders have received major credit for successful enactment of the federal home loan bank system, and they will address the 1,500 building and* loan delegates assembled at the convention on this subject.

The Indianapolis Times Increasing cloudiness with probably showers late tonight and Sunday; cooler Sunday.

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Held Prisoner Year as Wife Spends His Fortune , Is Charge

Scion of Prominent Boston Family Held Insane on West Coast. By United Press SAN DIEGO, Cal., Aug. 6,—Judge C. N. Andrews declared Allan Bradford Monks, scion of a prominent Boston family, insane, after prosecutors charged that his wife and her uncle kept him captive for a year while they spent his fortune. Monks had been held here with his wife on bad check charges. He was arrested several weeks ago in Long Beach, after he had been missing for almost a year. Monks, who was reported to be the recipient of money from a sl,300,000 trust fund established by his lather, vanished after his bankers reported signatures other than his were being affixed to his monthly cheeks. When Mrs. Monks failed to produce him, his bank account was closed. A continuous stream of checks w’ere written against the account, however, assertedly by Mrs. Monks and Wiley Watson, her uncle, who also is in custody here. Through his Japanese chauffeur, Monks w'as traced to a small house on the outskirts of Long Beach, and found there in poor physical condition. Physicians determined he w'as suffering from a form of sleeping sickness. District Attorney Thomas Whalen charged Friday that, Mrs. Monks and Watson kept Thomas captive for more than a year w'hile they spent his patrimony.

URGE TAX BILL VETO Hundreds Ask Leslie Not to Sign $1.50 Measure. Hundreds of telegrams have been received by Governor Harry G. Leslie asking him to veto the bill establishing a $1.50 maximum tax levy. Greater portion of the demands are from school executives, including Russell Willson, president of the Indianapolis board, who declared “it will be impossible to maintain the schools at anything like their present standards if the $1.50 limit becomes a law.’’ The bill automatically will become an enactment Mondal unless Leslie vetoes it. DOOM WATER GOUGE Deep Well Plan Success at Garfield Park. Efforts of park board officials to reduce excessive water bills today appeared fruitful with anouncement of success in digging a well to supply Garfield park with water. The deep vein well has exceeded the contract provision that it produce at least 300 gallons of water a minute. 1 The board expects to supply all water needed for the park swimming pool, greenhouse and sunken gardens from the well. A 20.000-gallon capacity reserve tank has been purchased at a cost of $441 and is being installed. Contract price for digging the well was $1,400. Park board members expect the well to pay for itself in less than two years. If the water supply at Garfield is sufficient. Sallee said, it may be possible to revive the lake which, years ago, proved one of the parks attractions. ACCOMPLICES SOUGHT IN MICHIGAN MURDER Police Believed Man Sentenced for Life Was Aided in Killing. LUDINGt6n, Mich., Aug. 6. Michigan state police were working today on the theory that Francis (Rusty) Nash, hermit trapper, had one or more accomplices in the murder of Evelyn Sanford, Freesoll girl. In the confession which resulted in his sentence of life at hard labor in Marquette prison. Nash stated that he alone attacked and sirn i ■ the girl and removed her body unaided to the cellar where he buried her. Several circumstances cast doubt on his statement, police say. They believe that one or more youths joined Nash in attacking Evelyn: that he called on a crony to help hirft dispose of the body, that he gave his accomplice Evelyn’s purse and the few dollars in it to bribe him to be silence. Spend Millions on Homes WASHINGTON. Aug. 6.—Home owners in sixty-two cities are spending $44,000,000 in home modernization campaigns, with attendant stimulation of business, the department of commerce has reported. Homecoming to Be Continued Fifth annual homecoming celebration of the Tibbs Avenue and Eagle Creek Civic League will be continued tonight on vacant lots at North street and Rochester avenue. More than 1.000 persons attended the event Friday night. In the Air Weather conditions at 9 a. m.: Southeast wind, 5 miles an hour; temperature, 76; barometric pressure. 29.88 at sea level; ceiling, scattertsff clouds, smoky, unlimited; visibility, 5 miles.

See the Birdie! By United Press ALBANY, N. Y.. Aug. 6.—Out of Dannemora prison today came a story of the companionship between a hardened criminal and an injured sparrow'. The convict, James Traina, 27, regarded as one of New York City's toughest holdup men, has written prison officials, telling of the happiness he is finding in caring for the bird. Traina, who has served eleven years of a 21-year sentence, recounted how he searched for worms in the prison yard, and obtained some crumbs in the mess hall for his pet, and how he tried to dry it with a towel after it bathed. "Gee,” he w'rote, ‘‘l’ve had a great time with him.”

CAR HITS POST, MAN SKILLED John Harrison, Bridgeport, Is Accident Victim. Instant death w'as the fate of John Harrisofi, 21, Bridgeport early today w'hen an automobile in which he was riding turned over after

striking a fence post at Laverne avenue and Lyndhurst drive. He w'as throw'n from the car and his head w'as crushed between it

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and the post. His death brings the traffic fatality toll in Marion county since Jan. 1 to fifty-five. Harrison w'as riding in a car driven by Cecil Standiford, 24, and they w'ere accompanied by Martin Bray, 19. both of Bridgeport. Statidiford told police that lights of an approaching automobile blinded him. He lost control and his car left the paving. Officers said it traveled 195 feet off the road before striking the post. Bray, according to the officers, said he and his companions drank two quarts of beer before starting on the fatal drive. Staniford is held on charges of manslaughter, drunken driving and drunkenness. Bray is held on a vagrancy charge as a material witness. ROOSEVELT WIN SEEN Progressives Will Vote for Democrat Candidate, Says Senator Norrir. By l nited Press WAUPACA. Wis.. Aug. 6.—Progressives will vote for Franklin D. Roosevelt. Democratic nominee for President, in the fall election. Senator George W. Norris (Rep., Neb.), predicted at his summer home at the Chain O' Lakes here. “Roosevelt will be elected overwhelmingly next fall,” the veteran Senator said. "Hoover is a tool of monopoly, of the big utilities, and to a true progressive he is unthinkable.”

TWO DIE BY SHOCK High Tension Wire Falls; Farmer, Wife Killed. B;i 111 it I'd Pip.iii GRIFFITH, Ind., Aug. 6. Two persons were dead here today, victims of shock from a high tension wire carrying 11,000 volts that fell across their farm during a thunderstorm. Mrs. Sarah Candea, 36, was shocked fatally when she attempted to move the wire. Her husband. Nick. 38. died when he attempted to free her. A son. Nick Jr„ 19, suffered severe burns when he attempted to free his parents. AUTOS CRIME PROBLEM Speedy Escape Biggest Officers Have to Solve, Says Garrott. BLOOMINGTON. Ind.. Aug. 6 Use of high-powered automobiles by criminals, that permit speeding away from the scene of a crime before the victim has a chance to notify police was pointed out by Grover Garrott. chief of the state police, as one of the biggest problems facing peace officers today, in his address before the conference of Indiana peace officers here. Only One State Borders Maine By l mi led Press PORTLAND, Me., Aug. s.—Maine is the only state in the Union bordering on but one other state. Hourly Temperature 6 a. m 69 8 a. m 74 7 a. m 71 9 a. m 79 10 a. m..f.. 83

Convicted Banker Kidnaped From Home

By L H’tcd Pres* TAYLORVILLE. 111.. Aug. 6. —Southern Illinois police today hunted John B. Colegrove. 68. convicted president of a defunct bank, apparently kidnaped from his home by several men after a fierce struggle. Evidence of a rough-and-tumble fight, a discarded blackjack and bloodstains in the aged banker's home led police to believe Colegrove had been wounded, or possibly ‘S Officers suspected Coleg r c ; *ed by men who believed the

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1932

1,000 STILL IN BONUS ARMY’S BROKEN CAMP Determination to ‘Ride Cushions’ Keeps Last Men in Johnstown. SEEK RIDES TO EAST Train Likely Will Be Provided Today, Says Chief-of-Staff. BY JOSEPH S. WASNEY United Press Staff Correspondent JOHNSTOWN, Pa., Aug. 6.—Determination “to ride the cushions” home kept the last remnant of the bonus army in Camp McCloskey today while negotiations with the Pennsylvania railroad for a train were continued. Approximately 1.000 veterans of the original 8,000 in the B. E. F. remained. An unofficial count showed 400 from Pennsylvania, 300 from New' York. 50 from Connecticut, 50 from Massachusetts and 150 others from various states. Edward Atwell, chief-of-staff of the army, ruled just before midnight against complete evacuation of the camp until today. ‘‘l promised the men they would ride on cushions and they will,” Atwell told Mayor Eddie McCloskey. He said he w'as negotiating with the Pennsylvania railroad, and that the line probably would furnish a train today, if an accurate count of the men W'as made. 500 Are in Chicago By United press CHICAGO, Aug. 6.—Between 500 and 800 homeward bound members of the bonus expeditionary army were in Chicago today, and the question on the lips of all w'as “where do we go from here?” The veterans who reached here by railroad train from Johnstown Pa., made their headquarters at an old tw'o-story building just a block from the city’s exclusive Gold Coast. Temporarily the men had sufficient food, due to generosity of residents of the neighborhood. Pushes Khaki Shirts Plans for organization of county chapter of the ‘‘khaki shirt” army, ex-service men's political group, and arrangements for providing work for unemployed veterans, are two steps in a program undertaken by Ellis U. Campbell, leader of Company H, Second regibent, bonus expeditionary force, which returned to Indianaplois Friday. Headquarters for Campbell and homeless Indianapolis marchers have been established at 931 Virginia avenue, from w ; here activities will be directed. Campbell has announced a meeting of ex-service men in the city tonight at B'ax the headquarters. The national body of the ‘khaki shirts” has placed Campbell in charge of the state organization. DEATH TRIAL FOR BOY Lad. 17. Slays Father Who Killed Mother; Murder Charge Filed. By United Press CLEVELAND, Aug. 6.—Second degree murder charges were filed late Thursday against Raymond Heths, 17-year-old Willocw'ick high school boy. who killed his father when the latter attempted to escape after beating the boy’s mother to death with a sledge-hammer. Flag Waste in City Government By I nitrd Press HARRISBURG. Pa.. Aug. 6. The powerful Pennsylvania Newspapers Publishers’ Association has pledged itself, through its executive committee, to arouse newspaper readers to oppose “municipal profligacy,’ and to demand honest and economic government. Mayor Cermak at Carlsbad CARLSBAD. Czechoslavakia. Aug. 6. —Mayor Cermak of Chicago enjoyed his first visit to the health giving springs of this town Friday. His entry into the city w'as quiet, but residents and guests soon learned of his presence and gave him a rousing welcome.

17- Year-Old Boy Takes Woman, 35, as Bride

TTONEYMOONING today at the home of the bride, a 17-year-old youth and his mate. 35. were satisfied their marriage bore the stamp of legal approval, after they secured consent from Juvenile Judge John F. Geckler. But it was necessary for Geckler to extend scope of his authority—usually reversed to child marriages—when he allowed the county clerk to issue a license to the couple Friday. Geckler signed the application and Charles Loren Mitchell, 17,

Jobless Stage Folk Tide Over by Daily Toil at Dinner Club

BY EVELYN SEELEY Times Staff Writer NEW YORK. Aug. 6.—Rita Ryan. ex-chorus girl, who never cooked a meal in her life if she could help it, has become manager of the Actors' Dinner Club w'ith several hundred to feed every night. ‘‘lt’s no funnier for me to have this job,” she said, ‘‘than for any of the other boys and girls! busboys and .waitresses. We all used to be in shows together. ‘‘Sure. I’d go back into the theater. I’d go back tomorrow. So would all of us.” Miss Ryan, dark-haired and graceful, walking lightly on feet meant for dancing, saw' that all w'as well with the diners —w'ith the nontheatrical diners w'ho paid $1 for their dinners, the theatrical employed diners who paid 50 cents, and the theatrical unemployed and cashless diners w'ho paid nothing at all. No one—except a committee of tw'o w'hich hands out the tickets quietly—knew w'ho paid and w'ho didn't, and every one was merry. “You could cast a play or musical comedy here any night” said Miss Ryan. “A swell one, too. That’s Beverley Bayne over there —she’s chief hostess. And that's Mabel Talliaferrc there in the printed chiffon and the big black hat. “Helen Morgan comes here a lot, and William Gaxton. The gentleman coming in is Dan Frohman, w’ith his tw'o sisters. They come every single night. “But let me tell you about my boys and girls. That busboy who just sang is Bill Dunne. He has a grand tenor and he’s been in lots of show's. “That waiter's Bill Grimes. He sang in ‘The Student Prince.’ Jack Thomas, w'ho has charge of the busboys, is a marvellous tap dancer. “And I wish you could hear Alduino Muzzi, a light opera tenor, w'fio runs a dish-washing machine in the kitchen.” Miss Ryan has a tough job. because her help is always quitting with her congratulations. For whenever any one gets a theater job. naturally he may w'alk out on a minute's notice.

MINERS SCHEME WRY TO VICTORY Shafts Are Kept Closed by Cunning Tactics. Bv United Press Cunning tactics of union miners in their forays on the Hoosier and Dixie Bee mines in western Indiana have resulted in virtual victories for them, despite the fact that on both occasions they were scattered by national guardsmen. State authorities held this view touay as they heard more reports of iiouole at tne Vermillion mine, ana debated what action could be taken to halt what may grow into picketing of the entire Indianaecoal field. Authorities beiieve that the paramount aim of union miners is to close all shafts working on a nonunion basis. In both the Hoosier and Dixie Bee affairs, they accomplished their goal, despite the fact that the nonunion imprisoned men regarded calling of troops to rescue them a victory for their side. When nonunion workers at the Vermillion mine, near Clinton, were prevented from going to work, authorities recalled that, after the Dixie Bee affair, picketers were heard to say: “The Vermillion mine next.” They also recalled that when the pickets left the Hoosier mine near Dugger at midnight of July 21, they shouted as they marche along: “To the Dixie Bee next week.” DEROIT PAPER QUITS Morning Mirror, Tabloid, Suspends Publication With Friday Issue. By United Press DETROIT. Aug. 6.—The Detroit Mirror, morning tabloid newspaper, is no more. “The management has been forced to the conclusion." stated the paper in its last issue Friday, “that there is not room in Detroit for two morning newspapers." J. M. Paterson, one of the owners of the New York Daily News, was president, and R. M. McCormick of the Chicago Tribune was vicepresident of the Mirror.

of 1826 West Vermont street, a pettier, secured a license to wed Mrs. Georgie Allen Watson. 35, of 526 North Eden avenue, who listed her occupation as housekeeper. The juvenile judge acted in place of Circut Judge Harry O. Chamberlin, designated by law to approve the marriage of any youth under 18. Chamberlin is on vacation. Mrs. Watson s first husband died several years ago. but her second husband is in the “never married before” class.

banker had a hidden store of money, saved from the cash of his bank. Colegrove was convicted last month on charges of receiving deposits after he hnew his bank was insolvent, and was free on $5,000 bond pending an appeal from a one to three-year sentence. Neighbors saw an automobile speed away from the rear of the house avter the fight. . Col’grove bank was closed Oct. 10, 1929. Deposits of approximately $1,000,<00 were tied up, and no dividends have been paid.

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New Flareup of Bread Price War Looms Here

Bakers Are Retaliating for Invasion of City Field by Out-of-Town Firms. Anew flareup of the bread war waged a month ago by bakers and independent grocers loomed today w'ith revelation of retaliatory measures adopted by bakers in invading small town territory w'ithin a radius of sixty milfes of Indianapolis When Indianapolis bakeries raised the price of bread to 6 cents a pound loaf, independent merchants revolted, declaring they were unable to compete with chain stores, which sell a pound loaf for 4 cents. Fred W. Steinsberger. president of the Indianapolis Retail Meat and Grocers Association, said the independents solved their problem partially by , buying bread from nearby small cities. Growth of this outside buying now has resulted in eighteen bakeries located near Indianapolis bringing in bread, wholesaling to independents at 4 cents a pound loaf and allowing a retail sale at 5 cents, only a cent above the chain store price. Local bakers, in turn are going into the territory served by the small tow'n bakers, and selling bread as cheap or cheaper, Steinsberger said.

‘TANK SHE COME BACK’ Greta Garbo Plans to Return in Early Autumn to Hollywood. By United Press STOCKHOLM. Sweden, Aug. 6. Greta ttarbo, Swedish film star, “tank she go back" to America some time. Miss Garbo, now en route here from New York, plans to return to Hollywood in early autumn to make a picture based on the life of the Grand Duchess Marie of Russia, it was understood today. The grand duchess recently has lived in America. GARY YOUTH DROWNS Boy, 16. Seized With Cramps While Swimming in Lake. Bn United Press GARY. Ind.. Aug. 6.—Elmer Kostelnik, 16, drowned in Lake Michigan \ghen he suffered cramps while swimming. Jobless Veteran Kills Self By United Press GARRETT, Ind., Aug. 6.—Despondency over unemployment led Burr Downend, 39, world war veteran, to committee suicide by shooting. at his home here last night. Banner Corn Crop Predicted “Bountiful rains have neutralized hail damage and will bring Indiana a banner corn crop in both quality and quantity.” N. B. Benner, sec-retary-treasurer of the Central States Grain Association, predicts. Chicago Stocks Opening ißy James T. HamiU Sc Cos.) —Aug. 6 Asso Tel Utii .. 1 ! Y Grigsby Grunow I'* Bendix Avia ... 8\ Lib McNeil Prod l’ Borg Warner ..8 Mo Kan P Line 1 Cent Sn Wst... 2'a Middle West ... Cities Serv 4 Nob Sparks Cord Corp .... 3’i Swift Sc Cos ... IP* Cont Chi com.. l 3 t Srrlft Int! Cont Chi pfd. 16'. U S Gypsum .. 10 1 * Com Edison .. 71 ’2

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57 PERISH IN MINING BLAST Japanese Explosion Fatal to Six Students. By United Press TOKIO. Aug. 6.—Fifty-seven persons, including six students, were killed Friday in a coal mine explosion at Sorachi, Hokkaido province, a dispatch to the newspaper ’ Asahi said today. Fifty bodies had been recovered. The students were studying mining. HONOR SLAIN MINER Ten Thousand at Funeral of Dixie Bee Victim. By l ,+<tcd Press LINTON, Ind., Aug. 6.—Ten thousand persons, including members of the United Mine Workers of America, attended the funeral here Friday afternoon of Taylor Keller, 23, shot down while picketing at the Dixie Bee mine near Terre Hauto Tuesday. A steady stream of auto's passed through the city for two hours, en route to City park, where services w’ere held. All operating mines in the district were closed for the day. Burial was at Switz City. $1,312 SPENT ON TRIAL Deadlock Jury Death Case of Hamilton Costly to Marion County. By Times Special LEBANON, Ind., Aug. 6.—Boone county spent $1,312 in the trial of Louis E. Hamilton, alleged slayer of Lafayette A. Jackson. Indianapolis chain store head, which ended without the jury reaching a verdict, county clerk's records revealed today. Marion county must reimburse Boone county for this amount. ROBS OFFICER OF $45 Police Woman’s Purse Stolen While in Juvenile Court. Purse stolen from Mrs. Metta Davis. 514 East Thirty-fourth street, policewoman in juvenile court Friday was returned to her later in the day after it was discarded in the Union Title building. Found by a janitor in the building. the purse still contained Mrs. Davis’ police badge and other articles, but $45 in bills and change, and three fountain pens, were missing. MRS. NEWHOUUSE DEAD Bern in Frankfort, She Lived in Indianapolis Most of Life. Mrs. Harriet E. Newhouse, 63. died Friday in the home of her daughter. Mrs. Bertha Kline, 2255 Eastern avenu# She was born in Frankfort, but lived in Indianapolis most of her life. Funeral services will be held at 2 Monday in the home of her son, John F. Smead. 1133 East Ninth street. Burial will be in Floral Park cemetery. Check Forgery Career Ends By I uitrd Press FT. WAYNE. Aug. 6.—An alleged four-month career as a check forger, during which Van R. Kaufman. 18. Roancke, netted over SI,OOO, was ended today his arrest here.

Capital EDITION PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marion County. 3 Cents

REPORT LIBBY IS ON WAY TO FACE CHARGES Expected to Leave Hiding Place Today to Come to Winston-Salem. WALKER OPENS BATTLE Fights to Drive State Into Open Through Writ Hearing. BY MORRIS HE HAVEN TRACY United Press Staff Correspondent WINSTON-SALEM, N. C., Aug. 6. —Libby Holman was expected to begin her journey here from an unknown haven today—a journey that was to end in a jail cell or freedom on bail on a charge that she murdered Smith Reynolds, het wealthy playboy husband. And while Libby packed her trunk for the trip to fight for her freedom, and. possibly her life, Albert <Ab> Walker, co-defendant with her on the murder charge, was to appear in court to demand his freedom. Walker, close friend of the 20-year-old Reynolds, was to be produced in habeas corpus proceednigs, under a writ obtained by Bailey Lippert, his attorney-cousin. The hearing scheduled for noon may determine whether Walker is to be held on a first-degree murder charge cr manslaughter charge. Determination of the decree is left by law to the prosecutor. In order to hold Walker n jail without permititng bond, first degree charges are required. The prosecutor will be forced today to produce some of the new evidence on which the grand jury based its indictment. Reported in Delaware Meanwhile, Sheriff Transou Scott, not satisfied with promises by Alfred Holman, attorney, father of the Broadway star, that he will produce her in court, asked the sheriff at Wilmington, Del., to place her under arrest if she w'ere found there. Libby was reported to be a guest in the home of Mrs. Louisa D. Jenney at Montchanin, just outside Wilmington. Calls to the home there did not confirm the reports. Sheri ;s office at Wilmington denied any knowledge of a request for Libby's arrest. Libby's father, after arrival here, announced she would be produced within “two or three days.” He confirmed the fact that she was an expectant mother, and he retained two local attorneys to represent her in her fight to avoid a long retention in a jail cell.

Attorneys Issue Statement The new counsel are William Graves and Bent Polikoff of Winston Salem. After four hours of discussion they issued a statement at midnight, saying; “Mr. Alfred Holman, father of Mrs. Smith Reynolds, came to Winston-Salem today in the hope that he might be able to arrange bond for his daughter’s appearance, at such times as the court might, direct, and thereby spare his daughter the discomfort of an arduos journey in her present condition. She still is suffering from shock and is an expectant mother. “She will not require that the state of North Carolina request her extradition. She will return voluntarily and submit to the jurisdiction of the court in the full confidence that she will receive a fair and impartial trial.” Hearing Set for Today Mrs. Jenney, said here to be a member of the Dupont family of Delaware, is reported to be a close friend of Libby. She is said to have visited her only a few weeks before the death of young Reynolds. The habeas corpus proceedings for Walker, the 19-year-old companion and aid of Reynolds, were instituted by Liperi while Libby's lawyers were locked in conference. Superior Judge A. M. Stack signed the writ, which was served immediately uoon Sheriff Scott and upon Solicitor Carlisle Higgins. The writ directed Scott to bring Walker into court at noon today. The effect will be to bring the broad outlines of the case, at least, into the open, or to force a reduction of the charge to something less than first degree murder and the admission of Walker 'to bail. Libby’s Condition Important The indications were that the hearing actually will not take place today, but will be set over until early next week, to give the state an opportunity to prepare its arguments and determine its course. Great importance is atached to Libby's condition. It is believed it might lead the caourt, even though it refuse bail, to agree that she be kept under guard at a hospital or some comfortable place designated by the authorities, other than the county jail. It also has tremendous bearing upon the disposition of some $20,000.000. the fortune Smith Reynolds would have inherited in eight more years from the estate of his father, the late R. J. Reynolds, tobacco millionaire. Under Carolina law, a child born to Miss Holman within ten lunar months of her husband's death, will have a claim upon young Reynolds’ prospective millions. Drmocrat Chiefs Fiy to New York Thomas D. Taggart, Democratic committeeman, and R. Earl Peters, Democratic state chairman, flew to New York Friday from municipal airport in Taggart's new tri-moto.-ed plane for a conference with Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democratic presidential nominee, and James Farley, national diairman.