Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 261, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 March 1934 — Page 3

MARCH 12, 1934

AIR MAIL LINES LOST HEAVILY, WAR ACE SAYS U. S. Should Pay to Spread Plane Service, States Rickenbacker. Thu la the second of three intcrtifst Colonel Kddle Rickenbacker, In hich America's most famous war aee presents the air mail contractors’ side of the present controversy with the (overnment. After the private contracts were cancelled and the army ordered to carry the mall The Times and the 'cnpps-How ard Newspapers invited Colonel Rickenbacker to present the arfoments for the operators. BV GEORGE DAWS Times special Writer The business of transporting air mail has been so financially unprofitable in the last three years that not one company has paid a cent of dividends to stockholders. That, briefly, is the answer of Colonel Eddie Rickenbacker, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, to the charge that the contractors have been paid sums far in excess of the service they provided. “I believe that neither official Washington nor the public understands the situation clearly." Colonel Rickenbacker said 'There is talk of huge profits, stock market speculation. fortunes quickly won and lost. Every one, lacking proper information, jumps to the conclusion that the air mail contractor has been rolling in wealth. That is the bunk. "But remember that none of that money came from the government,” i he went on. "The money the air mail contractor got from the government went to pay rolls and gas and oil and for developing and purchasing new equipment.” Loss of STOOD 000 Colonel Rickenbacker. as vice- | president of North American Aviation Corporation, is directly connected with Transcontinental and Western Air. "That company.” he said, after a j check of the books, "has iost more j than $2,000,000 since 1930, when the j contracts were awarded and after the so-called ‘clandestine meetings i were held. "We have studied the situation j thoroughly, and the company col- ! lectcd less from the government j than the government collected in ! stamps for the mail carried over the ] line. The department says it re- | ceives in postage about 2 mills per ! pound mile. We got less than that.” Revenue on Some Lines Scant The deficit came largely from 1 lines serving territories with scant i population and little mail business, ! he said, pointing out that it cost j just as much to operate a plane in j those areas as on the busy runs. There is an immediate, vital need ! for a clear, definite policy to govern j the future of the air mail, he de- j

dared. “If the government wants to extend the air mail service, to take in more and more cities, to foster aviation development by enrouraging commercial operations, then it will have to pay the bill.’ he asserted. Must Fix Policy “If it is concerned only with economy and a complete disregard of the development of aviation then it can haul mail cheaply.” The government should make up its mind which communities are to have air mail, he said, likening a small city to a farmer being served by the rural free delivery. “A farmer is given mail service to his door,” Colonel Rickenbacker said. The postages does not nearly cover the cost of that service. But the farmer Is entitled to the delivery. We as a nation feel he should have it. Only Fraction of Total Loss Colonel Rickenbacker. consulting reports of postofTice department finances, declared that the air mail loss represents only a small fraction of the total mail loss. “Every one seems to think recently that the air mail operations have cost the government a tremendous amount of money and that if there are no more subsidies or bonuses the postofTice department will be out of the red.” he said. "Let’s look at the figures. The air mail, in the 1932 fiscal year, lost $17,755,087. while the loss on handling first, second, third and fourth class mail was sl6l 576.338. Trucking Among Items The postofTice department charged up $23,771,367 for domestic air mail, but the contractors got only $19.938.133. Apparently about $3,500.000 was added for trucking mail to airport and other services. Payment to contractors has been cut almost $5,000,000 and the receipts have gone up. The next statement will show the air mail loss is much smaller." Army spokesmen have explained that they want to carry the mail to learn exact cost of the service, Captain Rickenbacker said. Denies Mystery “But there is no mystery about it." he declared. “The postofTice department at frequent intervals has audited the books of every contractor and knows to a penny the cost of hauling mail in every state and every type of plane. “The department, remember, tells the contractor when his p 1 an e s should leave and arrive, the type of plane he should use, the number of engines, the speed and the capacity.” Rickenbacker retains the veteran pilot s hatred of poor flying equipment. A trace of anger enters into his voice when he speaks of "crates that make a man ride a parachute every minute,” and “flaming coffins.” Got Back Into Action “If the government is interested wholly and solely in economy, then the mail can be carried for 20 cents a mile, a little more than half of the present fee."’ he said. “But what would happen? Howmany men would be killed? What would it do to the industry? 11l tell you. "The planes would be dangerous, obsolete, single-engined ships. The pilots would not have blind flying equipment. They'd wear parachutes —and they’d have to use them frequently. “Service would depend on daylight and weather. Schedules would b* shot to pieces. If the govern-

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Edwin C. Boswell Republican nominaion for juvenile judge will be sought by Edwin C. Boswell, an attorney here for twenty-six years. Mr. Boswell is an instructor in the Benjamin Harrison law school.

COUNTY ROADS EMPLOY 3.000 Highway Chief Files 1933 Report: $131,730.51 Total Outlay. More than 3.000 men were given employment in the Marion county highway department last year under the supervision of Herbert L. Bioemker, county highway superintendent. according to the annual report of the department made public yesterday. The majority of the workers were employed under CWA after Nov. 15, although a large force of regularly employed men were on duty before that time. With the exception of the CWA financed projects, the routine work, including maintenance of roads and bridges, was financed from gasoline tax funds distributed to the county. There was no county tax levy last year for the department. The department spent $131,730.51 from March 1, 1933. to Dec. 31. 1933, and has been spending approximately $12,000 monthly since, Mr. Bioemker reported.

RESERVE OFFICERS NAMED TO STAFF 28 Assigned as Advisers to General Naylor. Twenty-eight reserve officers, recently assigned to the Indianapolis district of the Indiana corps area, are to act as an advisory staff on mobilization to Brigadier-General William K. Naylor, commandant of the corps area, according to a recent announcement by Major J. H. Davidson, assistant chief of staff of the Indiana area. Assignments of new posts to reserve officers are being made at this time in all three of the Indiana military districts. Indianapolis reserves assigned to General Naylor’s staff are Colonel Robert L. Moorhead, deputy chief of staff; Lieutenant-Colonels L. A. Beem. C. S. Bushman. C. R. Bird; Majors J. O. Thistle, Milo Burgess, L. V. Sheridan, D. O. Tribble. F. J. Billeter. J. W. Little and J. H. Allen; Captains G W. E. Smith. J. D. Sturgis, J. A. Wilson, J. M. Dunn, and Lieutenants G S. Blue. James R. Bennett and L. L. Henderson. Women’s Relief Corps to Meet George H. Chapman Women’s Relief Corps will meet tomorrow afternoon at Ft. Friendly, North Illinois street. The corps drill team will meet at 10 tomorrow morning.

We Jews Will Outlive Hitler,’ Says Young Wise

Standardization- of Persons Makes for Savagery, Author Declares. When Germans, under Hitler, exiled her Jews, she also banished civilization and slipped back 1,000 years into barbarism the open torurn audience at Kirshbaum community center was told last night. Speaker at the forum was James Waterman Wise, son of famed Rabbi Stephen S. Wise of New York City. His topic was "Should the Jew Be Assimilated?" and his advice was "no." He cited Germany today as a case in point where the Jews were thought to have been largely asI similated. but when Hitlerism arose they again were used as the scapegoat. "We Jews should cease the selfdelusion of assimilation." Mr. Wise said. "We can not be assimilated after more than 2.000 years of nonment. is determined on economy, it can get it —but at a price!" The governments of Japan. Germany. Great Britain and Switzerland have unsuccessfully attempted to purchase planes similar to the air liner that recently established the thirteen-hour transcontinental record. Colonel Rickenbacker said. "That proves how we stand in ; commercial aviation." he declared. : "We. as operators, knew the kind of ; planes needed. We told the manui facturers and they made them. I They are the finest of their type in the world today. "The foreign governments can not purchase them for the very good reason that we have ordered forty more just like them. Those planes, jin the event of war. would be worth their weight in gold. They could haul men and supplies and ammunition —tons of equipment—at 200 miles an hour. They could fly through storms, over mountains, go loifg distances, and arrive safely at their distinations. "If the contracts are permanently canceled. I wouldn't be surprised if the foreign government would have the chances to buy those ships, i It seems too damned bad. too."

ELKS CONDUCT FUNERAL FUR GEORGE JUNE Restaurateur’s Body Lies in State in Antlers Lodge Rooms. Fellow members of Indianapolis ledge, No. 13. B. P. O. Elks gave last honors to George W. < Pop) June, prominent restaurateur and nationally known Elks member, at services in the lodge rooms in the Antlers yesterday afternoon. Lodge officers read the funeral ritual. Hubert Riley, past exalted ruler, spoke in tribute to Mr. June. The body lay in state in the lodge rooms during the afternoon. Cremation was held this morning. Mrs. Lula E. Gibson Dead Mrs. Lula E. Gibson, 67, of 3165 Kenwood avenue, died yesterday alter a long illness. She was an Indianapolis resident eighteen years and was.a member of the Tabernacle Presbyterian church. Funeral services have not been arranged yet. She is survived by her husbapd, Jonathan E. Gibson; three daughters, Mrs. Claybourr.; E. Blue and Miss Katherine Gibson, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Fred Roult, Jamestown; three sons, C. L. Gibson, Indianapolis; W. L. Gibson, Winner, S. D.. and V. G. Gibson, Corvallis, Ore.; her sister, Mrs. Emma E. Hackley, Norden, Cal., and three grandchildren. Illness Fatal to Claude Adams Last rites for Claude (Jack) Adams. 55, of 2043 North Delaware street, who died yesterday in his home following a year's illness, will be held at 2 Wednesday in the Royster & Askin mortuary. Burial will be in Crown Hill. He is survived by the widow, two sisters,* Mrs. Charles A. Leeds and Mrs. June E. Thomas, Indianapolis, and two brothers, Lon Adams, Indianapolis. and Clarence E. Adams, Los Angeles. E. Thomas Hoar Succumbs E. Thomas Hoar. 64, of 416 East Seventeenth street, a traveling salesman in Indiana for thirty years, died yesterday. He is survived by the widow, a sister, Mrs. J. P. Jackson, Indianapolis, and two brothers, Richard and Albert Hoar, Ft. Branch. Burial will be Wednesday at Ft. Branch. Emil G. Schwarz Rites Tomorrow Funeral services for Emil G. Schwarz, 82, of 216 Wisconsin street, retired Pennsylvania railroad employe. who died Thursday will be held in the Wald funeral home tomorrow. Burial will be in Washington Park cemetery. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Henry Schilling and Mrs. William Ward; a son, Otto Schwartz, and eight grandchildren. Masons to Conduct Hardy Rites Funeral rites for John N. Hardy, 52, of 2052 Ruckle street, a mechanical engineer, who was injured fatally in a traffic accident Friday, will be held at 2 today in the Flanner & Buchanan mortuary. Burial will be in Washington Park cemetery. Mystic Tie Lodge will give Masonic rites and the Rev. R. M. Dodrill will read the services. Albert G. Berg Dead Funeral services for Albert G. Berg, 67, a native of Germany, will be held in the Saengerbund hall, 49' 2 Sohth Delaware street, at 2 tomorrow. Cremation will follow. Friends may view the body in the hall at 7 tonight. Mr. Berg was a member of the Indianapolis Saengerbund, South Side Turners, German Beneficial Union, and the Sons of Herman and Cremation Society. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Louise Dolecek, Plymouth, Mich., and Mrs. Lilly Land, Detroit, and a son, Walter Berg. Indianapolis.

assimilation, nor is it desirable either for the minority or majority that we should be. "There are distinct contributions that the Jew can make through his very Jewishness, particularly in the | realm of spiritual values and social ! justice.” The speaker decried the use of the word “toleration” in dealing with ! minority groups. Standardization of persons makes for savagery ana not civilization he said. To tolerate ! means a sense of superiority and inieriority which should not prevail, but each race, creed and culture should make its contributions on equal terms, Mr. Wise declared. Co-mingling of Jew and non-Jew should be encouraged, but the Jew with his long lineage of civilized life, should “be himself” and not try to pass for a pilgrim father, he adi vised. "We Jews will outlive Hitler and Hitlerism,” he predicted. Dr. Louis . Segar presided. The address was the last of the forum series for this season. Brakeman Killed by Freight By I nitrd Prcft CARTHAGE. Ind., March 12.Benjamin H. Brown. 55. Greensburg brakeman on a Big Four freigh train, was killed Sunday when th. train severed both his feet.

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SWINDLE CASE MOTION READY Weintraut Counsel Desires Marriage Fraud Charge Tried Elsewhere. Petition for change of venue from the Marion county criminal court is expected to be filed today by attorneys for Joseph B. Weintraut, 58, Shelbyville, held in an alleged matrimonial swindle. Weintraut was indicted on charges of larceny by trick and embezzlement. He is alleged to have obtained Liberty bonds amounting to SB,OOO from Miss Mabel Gentry, Spink Arms hotel, after a promise to marry her. Detectives Marren and Glenn, who are conducting the investigation, are awaiting word from other cities in connection with alleged activities of Weintraut in similar schemes. He is suspected of obtaining a total of more than $45,000 from women residing in eastern cities, according to police. Weintraut was arrested in Shelbyville Feb. 26, and since has been in the Marion county jail under bond of $25,000.

THEFT OF TIRE NEAR JAIL REKINDLES ZEAL OF SHERIFF ASPIRANT

Gar Davis, candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff, is more determined than ever 4 to obtain the office. Saturday, he parked his car in front of the county jail. Someone stole his spare tire. FEDERAL GRAND JURY REPORT READY TODAY Inquisitors Have Studied 100 Crime Cases in a Week. The federal grand jury will make its report to Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell late this afternoon, Val Nolan, district attorney, said today. More than one hundred criminal cases were taken under consideration by the grand jury since they were sworn in one week ago. Arraignments of those indicted probably will be held Saturday, it was said. CITY MAN INJURED IN WATER JACKET BLAST Life Saved by Tourniquet, Lase Davis, 29, May Lose Left Leg. His life saved by a hastily applied tourniquet, Lase Davis, 29, of 1902 Charles street, may have to have his left leg amputated as the result of the explosion of a water jacket on a stove Saturday. He is in the city hospital. BLUE CORRECTS ERROR Seeks Legislative Post as Democrat, Not Republican, He Says. John Blue, bowling alley operator, and former deputy city prosecutor, today asked The Times to state that he is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for state representative from Marion county, and not for the Republican, as announced erroneously Saturday.

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TAX CHARGES JUST POLITICS. SAYS MELLON Cummings’ Tactics ’Crude,’ Declares Pittsburgh , Millionaire. By United Press WASHINGTON. March 12.—Andrew W. Mellon today charged Attorney-General Homer S. Cummings with "politics of the crudest sort” in connection with Cummings announcement that grand jury action on income tax charges would be sought against the former secretary of the treasury. Mellon's statement was issued after Cummings had announced such action was being taken against the Pittsburgh millionaire; James J. Walker, former New York mayor; Thomas W. Lamont. partner in J. P. Morgan & Cos., and Thomas L. Sidlo, prominent Cleveland attorney. Cummings described the four actions as part of an intensive campaign to collect back unpaid or evaded back taxes. * Mr. Mellon pointed out that he had paid $20,000,000 in income taxes in the last twenty years, and declared that "I am as much in the dark as any one as to any possible grounds” for action. He declared that three department of justice agents had made a thorough examination of his books in connection with his 1931 income tax and had advised him of no evidence of irregularity. By United Press SAN DIEGO. Cal., March 12. Thomas L. Sidlo, chief counsel for the Scripps-Howard newspapers and member of the firm of Baker, Hostetler, Sidlo and Patterson of Cleveland, today issued the following statement in connection with the annoncement from Washington on Saturday which included Mr. Sidlo’s name in the list of those whose income tax returns are under government scrutiny: "This is a controversy regarding my personal income tax returns only. The government contention appeared to me, not that I incorrectly reported income received, but that T improperly claimed deductions on account of losses sustained through the sale of certain stocks. Naturally I disagree. "The stocks involved were not Scripps-Howard or any newspaper stocks. They were chiefly bank and industrial issues. They were originally acquired by me, for the most part a number of years ago, in the law practice in Cleveland which was then my chief concern.” BAPTIST CHARGE HERE RESIGNED BY PASTOR The Rev. R. W. Dodrill Leaves / Broadway Church May 1. Resignation of the Rev. R. M. Dodrill as pastor of the Broadway Baptist church, Twenty-second street and Broadway, was presented last night at the church services, effective May" 1. Rev. Dodrill has been pastor five years. Under his leadership, the church membership has been built up to 500 and the Sunday school enrollment from 150 to 600. He aided in the relocation of the church on its present site. He has been active in American Legion affairs of the city and state. During the World war Mr. Dodrill was chaplain in the army. He was state chaplain of West Virginia’s legion department before coming to Indiana. FEDERATION OF CIVIC CLUBS PLANS MEETING North Side Group Will Discuss Fall Creek Work. North side residents interested in obtaining the cleaning and beautification of Fall Creek between Thirty-eighth street and Northwestern avenue are urged to attend the meeting tomorrow night of the North Side Federation of Civic Clubs. The meeting will be at 8 in Rauh memorial library on North Meridian street.

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Indiana in Brief Lively Spots in the State’s Happenings Put Together ‘Short and Sweet.’ I By Times Special NEWCASTLE, March 12.—More cars are being run, beginning lOday on lines of the Indiana railroad interurban line passing through Newcastle than at any time since 1927. according to A. E. Burgan. Newcastle agent of the railroad. Mr. Burgan said the increased service accommodates employes of the Chrysler automobile plant here who live in nearby cities and towns and take care of increasing business which has been apparent during the past year. . . , Nine cars will leave Newcastle daily for Indianapolis and eight for Muncie. _ _ „ „ .

a an Students Initiated By Times Special GREENCASTLE, March 12Sororities and fraternities at Dc Pauw university announced initiaj tion of first semester pledges as follows: Alpha Gamma Delta, Virginia Goldsboro, Bedford; Alpha Omicron Pi, Margaret Lou Mace. Sheridan; Kappa Alpha Theta, Mary Robison. Frankfort; Mary Ellen Springer and Alice Kathryn Waggaman Kokomo; Susan Hardy, Pendleton, and Isabelle Whitcomb, Shelbyville. Delta Upsilon, Russell Hummel and John De Wolf, Marion; Beta Theta Pi, Joseph Sparks. Columbus; Phi Gamma Delta, Charles C. Jenkins, Noblesville, and John McClellan. Muncie; Delta Chi, Charles Beall and Ralph Ulrich, Logansport and Rector Lyons, Bedford. Phi Delta Theta, George Losev, Lafayette; Phi Mu Alpha, Leslie Gilkey, Crawfordsville, and Howard Waltz, Anderson, and Alpha Lambda Delta, Isabelle Whitcomb. Shelbyville. a n a Water Group to Meet By Times Special LAFAYETTE. March 12.—Annual convention of the Indiana section, American Water Works’ Association, will be held April 11 to 13 at Purdue university. Nine hundred invitations have been issued. Program will include discussion of stream pollution in its relation to the public water supply; water purification and fire prevention. Sponsored by the state fire marshal’s office and the unversity, it is planned to form a permanent school for instruction in fire fighting and fire prevention during the meeting.

Financial Independence Week to Be Celebrated

Local Activities Planned for Nation-Wide Life Agency Program. Luncheon meeting with addresses over the radio and talks before civic clubs will feature "Financial Independence” week which will be celebrated here March 19 to 24. Announcement of plans and committees for the week were made today by Carl F. Maetschke, general chairman, and president of the Indianapolis Association of Life Underwriters. The week is sponsored nationwide by the Life Agency Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported to police as stolen belong to: Oscar J. Stumps. 709 Sanders street. Ford coach. 27-861, from Union and Palmer streets. A1 Kinder, 2039 West Washington street. Ford coach, M-804 small 4. from 1855 North Meridian street. Simon Salotkin, Greenfield. Chevrolet coach, 592-242. from Greenfield, Ind. Lena Wright, 920 Division street, Chevrolet coupe, 27-421. from 170 C West Morris street.

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Stolen automobiles recovered by police belong to; Gerald Zinkan, 902 West Main street. Washington, Ind., Ford coupe, found 127 West Georgia street. Karl Hoffman. 1037 West Thirtieth street, Ford coupe, found 1100 Holliday street. Lee Day, 208 Concordia street, Chevrolet sedan found at Northwestern avenue and Forty-second street. Abels Fink Company, 440 North Capitol avenue, Buick coupe, found on parking lot at rear of 418 North Capitol avenue.

a B B Demands SIB,OOO By l imes Special MARION. March 12.—Alleging he was wrongfully discharged twelve years ago from his position as a city fireman, Forrest G. Pleas, has filed a claim with city officials, including Mayor Jack Edwards, seeking to recover $18,012 in salary. Period for which plaintiff contends salary is due is from Jan. 1, 1922, to March 1 this year. Counsel for the plaintiff stated that if the claim is not paid, suit will be filed. B B B Kin of Pioneers Dies By Times Special GREENSBURG, March 12.—Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Celia Ann Wright, 90. native of Decatur county, where she had spent all her life. She was the last of nine children of Mr. and Mrs. Addison Barkley, county pioneers. tt tt tt Boone ‘Find’ Fades By Times Special COLUMBUS. March 12.—Discovery of a beech log bearing the carved name, "Daniel Boone," and the date "1776,” on a farm near here, has no historical value, investigators state. A youth whose name has not been disclosed did the carving while hunting mushrooms, it is reported. tt tt tt Hogs Reduce Bill Bi/ Times Special NOBLESVILLE. March 12.—Mrs. Margaret Harrell, superintendent of the Noblesville hospital, lias arranged to accept two hogs from a farmer to reduce by sl4 a bill he owes the hospital.

The local program is sponsored by the underwriters’ body. Activities for the w r eek will begin on March 19 with a breakfast meeting at the Columbia Club. Daily reports of business written in the city’s life insurance companies will be made by the Insurance Research and Review service. A series of dramatized radio programs as well as addresses before civic clubs are planned. The week will close with a luncheon meeting at the Lincoln. Prizes for the best window displays during the week will be awarded at the luncheon. Aids to Mr. Maetschke will be E. A. Crane, vice-chairman in charge of publicity features, and Dan W. Flickinger, vice-chairman, in charge of finances.

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MARY KINDER RUSHES TO AID OF PIERPONT Trigger Man’s Secret Bride Goes to Lima: Stunned by Verdict. , Mary Kinder, so-called "gun moll” and secret bride of Harry’ Pierpbnt, desperado awaiting death in the Lima *O.) jail, left her home at 930 Daly street, yesterday to go to Lima, where she said she will see an attorney in her lover's behalf. At her home it was said that the I swift verdict of death by the Ohio jury was a surprise to Mary. Until j yesterday she had been optimistic I about an acquittal, or a jail delivery which would release Pierpont. She maintained her stoical attitude I until word was flashed from Ohio yesterday that Harry had been conI victed. Returning yesterday from Washington, Governor Paul V. McNutt expressed pleasure at, the verdict from the Lima jury in the Pierpont case, but he was noncommttal about offering a reward. "■ "The trial of Pierpont was handled | very well,” said the Governor, adding that he had no comment to | make on the proposed offer of a re- | ward. At. Crown Point, the special grand jury to hear evidence in the escape of John Dillinger from the Lake county jail was to begin the taking of testimony today. James Posey. Negro cellmate of Herbert Youngblood, convict who escaped with Dillinger. was expected to be the first witness called .n the attorney-general's investigation into the fantastic jaUbreak. Posey is alleged to have told Edward Barce. deputy attorney-gen-eral. that Dillinger was aided in his escape by at least two of the jail attaches.Stating that he is not in favor of a movement to oust Sheriff Lillian Holley, Robert G. Estill, Lake county prosecutor who won much unfavorable publicity by the "friendly” pose with the desperado, just before Dillinger’s escape, boasted that “Barce’s investigation doesn't tell half the story of Dillinger’s escape.” Present disclosures, according to Mr. Estill, will seem trivial when the complete story is placed before the Lake county grand jury. Dillinger was to have gone on trial today for the murder of Detective Pat O'Malley in the robbery of an East Chicago bank. Instead, today will mark the convening of the grand jury to probe his escape from the "safest prison in Indiana.” Asthma Treatment On Free Trial! ST. MARY S, Kan.—D. J. Lane, a druggist at 1413 Lane Building, St. Mary’s. Kan., manufactures a treatment for Asthma in which he has so much confidence that he sends a $1.25 bottle by mail to any one who will w’rite him for it. His offer is that he is to be paid for this bottle after you are completely satisfied and the one taking the treatment to be the judge. Send your name and address today.—Advertisement.