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COUNT SAAR’S VOTE; CONCEDE NAZI VICTORY 75 Per Cent of 500,000 Who Cast 3allots Believed for Reich. TELLERS UNDER GUARD Fate of 800.000 at Stake, League to Receive Verdict Tomorrow. fCopvrlKht. 1935. bv United Pre'** SAARBRUCKEN. Jan. 14.—Tellers from neutral countries, prisoners under military guard in the Wartburg Hall, counted today the plebiscite votes which will decide the fate of 800.000 persons in the 738 square miles of the rich Saar territory. The count was delayed seriously because of confusion in the ballot boxes and the tellers spent most of ♦he day sorting them by districts. They hoped to complete their count by 2a. m. tomorrow. It is .o be announced to the world at 8 a. m. tomorrow '1 a. m. Indianapolis time). The vote, held yesterday, was absolutely secret. Interviews with \oters selected at random and giving a cross-section of sentiment indicated that from 60 to 75 per cent of the electorate, possibly more, cast their ballots for return to German nationality. 539.300 On Vote List There were 539.300 names on the voting lists—Saarlanders and persons who were living in the Saar when the Versailles Treaty was signed. Estimates of the proportion of eligibles who voted ranged as high as 98 per cent. There were three alternatives for voters to select from—to remain under League of Nations rule; to become French, or to return to German nationality. Most experts predicted that 75 per cent or more of the votes would be for return to German nationality. They based this estimate on the supposition that followers of the anti-Nazi front numbered 100,000, or slightly less than 20 per cent of the electorate, and that perhaps as many as 5 per cent of Saarlanders aside from them may have voted against a return to Germany under its present Nazi rulers. All estimates were made with reservations. The Saar is German, as it was when under the Versailles treaty it was allotted to France for exploitation for 15 years, under League rule, in compensation for French coal mines destroyed by the German armies in the World War. But there was the complication that now Germany is under Nazi rule. Tellers Under Guard A great majority for German nationality will be a victory for Nazism, because yesterday’s vote was as secret as impartial foreign experts could make it. The neutral tellers worked in relays. Coffee and sandwiches were provided. They were not permitted to leave the counting rooms. They must remain prisoners until the count is completed and the result has been telephoned to the League Council at Geneva. The building was surrounded all night and today by Saarlanders, giving the Nazi salute and shouting Heil Hitler." That the vote was heavily in favor of German rule no Nazi doubts, and Nazis and Nazi supporters seemed predominant. At nightfall the population massed in the streets of Saarbrucken and other towns and sang patriotic German songs and Nazi hymns. Beacons along the frontier blazed in token that the Saar was German again. 40,000 Exiles Depart As the beacons flared, the first of 40.000 persons who must leave the Saar if it goes German—refugees from Nazi displeasure—crossed the border into France, where special customs posts had been set up to receive them and route them to towns which were ready to offer shelter and work. The plebiscite itself does not automatically fix the Saar's status. The League Council must interpret the vote and make the decision. A close vote would bring an international crisis, and statesmen all over Europe, notably in France, hoped fervently that there would be a tremendous majority whatever the sentiment of voters. A decision to do anything but hand over the rich little territory intact to Germany would put Europe nearer the verge of war than it has been since 1918. If the Saar is given back to Germany, it will bring hope of friendship and surer peace. Months of preparation, the presence of an international police force and an international army, had their result in a quiet vote. There was almost no disorder. French Are Indifferent By l nit< and Press PARIS. Jan. 14 —Official quarters predicted today that 70 per cent of the Saar plebiscite vote would be for return to German nationality. France is prepared to accept absolution of the Saar's future which the League of Nations Council may dictate. Public opinion is indifferent except in the eastern provinces. STREET CAR AND TRAIN CRASH: ONE INJURED Trol*ey Badly Damaged in Collision at Michigan-st Grade. A Michigan-st street car. east bound, and a Big Four Railway passenger train, northwest bound, collided today at the railway’s Michi-gan-st crossing, damaging the street car extensively and the engine slightly. Charles; Moore. 52. of 1206 W. 18th-st, street car motorman, was slightly injured, but refused medical care.

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These specimens of handwriting played an outstanding part in the Bruno Hauptmann trial, as penmanship experts came to the fore with their testimony. At the left are samples of the writing of the accused; at the right are words taken from the ransom notes. The writing on the ransom notes was that of Hauptmann, Albert S. Osborn, state expert, positively declared.

National ‘Vote-On-War’ Law Is Asked by Ludlow Indiana Congressman Introduces Proposal to Amend Constitution of United States. By Times Special * WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.—Rep. Louis Ludlow today introduced into the House a proposal to amend the Federal Constitution to require a national popular vote as to whether or not to declare war, and to provide for the conscription of property as well as men in event war is declared. “History shows that wars are seldom, if ever, the result of popular

mandates, but are caused by irresistible forces that drag nations into them,” Rep. Ludlow said in explanation of the first provision. The conscription of property provided for in the second section, Rep. Ludlow said, would take the profit out of war. “Take the profit out of war,” he said, “and there will be few wars.” The proposed amendment reads: “Section 1. Except in the event of attack or invasion the authority of Congress to declare war shall not become effective until confirmed by a majority of all votes cast thereon in a nation-wide referendum. Congress may by law provide the enforcement of this section. Attacks War Profits “Whenever war is declared the President shall immediately conscript and take over for use by the Government all the public and private war properties, yards, factories and supplies, together with employes necessary for their operation, fixing as compensation for the temporary use of these properties during the war period a rate not in excess of 4 per cent, based on tax values assessed in the year preceding the war.” To become effective, the amendment would have to be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures after its approval by Congress. Mr. Lodlow explained that he had not discussed the proposed amendment either with the Administration or members of the Nye munitions investigation committee. He said that he understood they favored some sort of law on the subject, but that it is his personal view that to be effective an amendment like his should be made to the Federal Constitution. Sees Time As Ideal “Now is the time to do so, because the people are fed up with war and war profiteers,” Mr. Ludlow declared. "The statesmanship of America, without delay and at the present session of Congress, should take bold and resolute steps to keep America out of future wars. "There are ominous signs that a harvest of strife is in the making. Before it is too late, wise and wellconsidered action should be taken to prevent America’s involvment in another war which the perfection of human invention will make the most terrible, the most deadly, the most devastating war of all time. "In my opinion, the best safeguard that can be erected to prevent America from being drawn into future wars, is an amendment to the Constitution of the United States such as I am proposing in this resolution. Asks Popular Mandate “History shows that as a rule wars are seldom, if ever, the result of popular mandates, but are caused by irresistible forces that drag nations into tl.em. Those who are torn from their families to suffer and die in war should have the right to say whether there shall be war. That is elemental justice. "Take the profit out of war and there will be few wars. If this amendment is adopted, the noble objectives of the drive made by President Roosevelt and Senator Nye’s committee to curb the unconscionable activities of munitions manufacturers who traffic in human misery will be permanently and securely fixed in the fundamental law of the land.” Mr, Ludlow said he will seek support of the Administration and the Nye investigators for his measure. Property of Einstein Kin Seized By Vmitrd Brest BERLIN. Jan. 14. —The Prussian government has confiscated a plot of land at Caputh. near Berlin, belonging to a daughter of Prof. Albert Einstein, it was announced today.

Partly cloudy and cold tonight with lowest temperature 10 to 15; tomorrow unsettled and warmer; probably snow or rain.

DILLINGER PROMISE DENIED BYJUURRAY Hoosier Judge Indignantly Refutes Piquett. By United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 14.—Judge William J. Murray of Crown Point, Ind., hotly denied from the witness stand today that he ever made an offer of leniency to John Dillinger. The Hoosier judge, his jaw hard set above a flashy red necktie, was called to the stand by the Government in the closing hours of the conspiracy trial of Louis P. Piquett. Piquett, erstwhile bartender and attorney for Dillinger, testified in his own defense that Judge Murray told him the desperado would be spared death in the electric chair if he surrendered to Indiana authorities. STATE BANK ROBBED OF S4OO IN SILVER Yeggs Crack Safe in Manila (Ind.) Institution; Miss Currency. By United Press MANILA, Ind., Jan. 14.—Safe crackers stole approximately S4OO in silver from the Citizens State Bank Jiere today. bery of 1935. The burglars apparently were frightened away before they could penetrate a strong box in the safe in which paper currency was kept. BLYTHE HENDRICKS WINS SAFETY BOARD POST Appointed Secretary by Mayor Kern to Succeed Lewis. Blythe Q. Hendricks, 1127 N. Me-ridian-st, former newspaper man and publicity director, today named secretary of the Safety Board by Mayor John W. Kern following the resignation of Walter O. Lewis, 3820 Carrollton-av. Mr. Lewis held the position during the entire administration of former Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan. Mr. Hendricks is the brother of State Senator Thomas A. Hendricks and is a graduate of Princeton University. MANION GIVEN SUPPORT FOR FRED HOKE POST Van Nuys, Minton Recommend Professor for NEC Job. By Times Special WASHINGTON. Jan. 14. Senators Frederick Van Nuys and Sherman D. Minton today joined in recommending prof. Clarence (Pat) Manion, of the University of Notre Dame Law School, as successor to Fred Hoke as National Emergency Council and NRA director for Indiana. Administration approval is expected shortly. Prof. Manion has long been active in Democratic politics in Indiana. Mr. Hoke will retire Feb. 15. His resignation was presented last week. Predicts Favorable Gold Verdict By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.—Speaker Joseph W. Byrns predicted today that the Supreme Court would uphold the gold clause abrogation because there “is so much involved.”

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1935

THREE IDENTIFY HAUPTMANN AS MURDERER OF LINDBERGH INFANT

SPEEDY ACTION ON CRIME BILL DUEINSENATE Amendments to Old-Age Pension to Be Taken Up in House. (Other Legislative News on Tage 3) Rapid-fire passage of administration measures to block crime in Indiana was slated in the Indiana Senate this afternoon. At the same time, the House of Representatives was to receive amendments on the old-age pension law and both houses were expected to enact the extension of the moratorium on the public sales of property to pay delinquent taxes. With both houses in session this afternoon, the Legislature was to open its first full week of the 61-day session. Fifty-one bills were expected to be presented to the General Assembly before the close of today’s session. Committees were to submit favorable reports on four anti-crime measures offered Friday to supplyheavy artillery in the war against crime, and a batch of bills to amend the Conservation Law also were scheduled to be reported out. The bills receiving favorable reports today will be placed on Thursday’s calendar for second reading. Bills Before Senate Scheduled for Senate committee approval were: 1. Providing a penalty of 20 to 25 years imprisonment for use of a machine gun in the commission of a crime and 10 to 15 years imprisonment for such use in offensive or aggresive purposes. (S. B. 15.) 2. A uniform criminal extradition act. (S. B. 21.) 3. Uniform act to provide for reciprocal relations between states to secure attendance of witnesses in criminal cases. (S. B. 27.) 4. A bill permitting the return upon demand by the Governor of a person of unsound mind, who has fled to another state, without extradition, within one year from the time of the flight. (S. B. 28.) Old-Age Pension Bill The old-age pension law amendments were to be introduced in the House by Representatives William J. Black (D., Madison) and Jacob J. Reisinger (D., Evansville). The measure would provide for pensions of not less than sls nor more than $25 a month for all eligible persons who have reached the age of 65 years. At present the minimum age limit is 70. Unlike a bill presented last Friday by Rep. H. H. Evans (R., Newcastle), the Black-Reisinger bill leaves administration of the oldage pensions in the hands of county authorities. The Evans bill woula place the pension administration in charge of the state auditor and provides payment from the general fund. Appropriations Mandatory Under the measure to be introduced this afternoon, beneficiaries under the old-age pension plan are required to have been continuous residents of the state for 15 years, and continuous residents of the county for five years. Mandatory appropriations to meet the expenses of the pensions are provided indirectly. The sponsors of the measure point out that where mandatory amounts have been established for the pensions it follows that county authorities are required to make adequate appropriations to meet the requirements of the statute. The bill has been approved in principle by the Indiana Federation of Labor and the Old-Age Pension Committee of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Bill to Be Substituted Friday both Houses of the General Assembly adopted bills, under suspension of the rules, providing for the extension of the moratorium for property sales for taxes for another year, but the Senate bill offered by Senator George Sands (D., South Bend) failed to provide for j further extension of the moratorium for a second year. The House measure, adopted after its introduction by Rep. Lenhardt E. Bauer (D., Terre Haute) provided that the moratorium may be extended a second year under executive order, a point recommended by Gov. Paul V. McNutt in his message tc the general assembly. The Senate was expected to substitute the Bauer bill for the measure passed in the Upper House Friday. Repairs to Institutions Final action must be taken on revisions of the election law in preparation for the special congressional election Jan. 29 in the Second District. It also will be necessary to rush through a moratorium on delinquent tax sales, since the sales are due to bo advertised this week in all counties. The state budget report, rapidly being completed, is reported to conj tain provision for approximately $1,000,000 for institutional building in compliance with Gov. Paul V. McNutt’s message statement that it would be poor economy to delay this institutional work. Requests for approximately $1,300,000 for new buildings and repairs have been made by the state's 18 penal and benevolent institutions.

Hop to East Is Delayed by Amelia Pacific Conqueror, Held on Coast by Bad Weather, 1 May Take Off Today for Nation’s Capital. By United Press BURBANK, Cal., Jan. 14.—Amelia Earhart, only flier to conquer both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans alone, planned to leave today for Washington, provided weather con-

ditions are favorable. Her plans for a flight to the nation’s capital were disrupted yesterday a t Oakland by a muddy field and inclement weather and she flew here instead to spend the night. Weather reports along the southern route were still “spotty” but if they cleared it was expected she would leave at the sarliest possible moment. A snowstorm was reported near Flagstaff, Ariz., last night. If unfavorable weather continued too long, she said she probably would abandon the flight and

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await her husband, George Palmer Putnam, who sailed from Honolulu to San Francisco late Saturday. Her red, high wing monoplane which carried her from Honolulu to Oakland in 18 hours was in readiness for a quick start eastward. More than 2000 persons were at the airport to greet her when she set the plane down after a threehour hop from Oakland late yesterday. “I didn’t think any one would be here,” she cried gaily to admirers as she crawled out of the cockpit. She said she had just “loafed” along from Oakland and spent 15 or 20 minutes outside Saugus “just sightseeing.” She was visibly disappointed at the necessity of changing her plans at Oakland. Primed for a takeoff, the plane became mired in the sodden field and tractors were required to extricate it. The delay, plus reports of unfavorable weather east of Oklahoma, prompted her to make an overnight stop here. “I thought it would be nice to continue on and link Honolulu with the Capital,” she said, weather reports lobked bad and I decided to call it a day. Besides I’m tired.” Briefly discussing her 2400-mile hop from Honolulu to the mainland she said she had a “grand time,” but expressed regret at not being able to break Sir Charles KingsfordSmith’s record time. CITY POLICE LAUNCH DRIVE ON ’34 PLATES Cars With Old Licenses to Be Hauled to Nearest Garage. Members of the Indianapolis Police Department today were ordered to arrest all automobile drivers whose cars do not bear 1935 license plates and to slate them on the charge of having improper license plates. They were ordered to take the cars of such drivers to the nearest public garage, and to keep them there until the drivers return with 1935 plates and affix them to the cars. The towing charge will be $1 when the cars “are reasonably near’’ and more if they are not. The police also were instructed to investigate drivers’ licenses. Persons without 1935 drivers’ licenses will be slated on that charge.

TODAY’S WEATHER

Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 16 10 a. m 18 7a. m 16 11 a. m 20 Ba. m 17 12 (noon) .. 21 9 a. m 17 1 p. m 25 Tomorrow’s sunrise, 7:05 a. m./ sunset, 4:44 p. m. Times Index Bridge 4 Broun 9 Comics 13 Crossword Puzzle 13 Curious World 13 Editorial *. 8 Financial 6 Hickman—Theaters 7 Pegler 9 Piano Lesson 5 Radio 11 Sports 10, 11 State News 14 Woman’s Pages 4, 5 For Your Ignition and Carburetor checked —See Carburetor Sales, 214 E. Ohio— Adv.

COLD WAVE TO CONTINUE HERE FOR 24 HOURS Temperature Climbs to 21 as Sun Breaks Through Snow and Fog. Monday sparkled like a diamond in Indianapolis after the sun had reached its zenith and the early morning snow and murk had cleared. The cold wave that added zest to the day will continue at ! least for another 24 hours. Coming from western Canada, the cold wave brought the mercury i down to 16 at 6 a. m. The temperature rose slightly to 21 by noon. Large, fluffy snowflakes began falling at 2:13 this morning, obscuring the horizon. Weather at the airport, however, was clear for flying. The sky was visible for 12 miles through breaks in the overcast atmosphere. The cold was prevalent throughout the Midwest today and Chicago saw temperatures as low as 5 degrees. Temperatures on Plunge By United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 14.—A cold wave almost equaling the winter’s worst swept the Northwestern plains and Great Lakes region today, dropping temperatures to 20 below ze> - o through the Dakotas and near the zero mark as far south as Central Illinois. Snow was predicted for this afternoon in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Minnesota, lowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. The northwest was warned to prepare for another blizzard of the type that smothered highways under drifts Saturday and sent thermometer columns plummeting to their depths. Morning brought temperatures of 20 below zero at Willison, N. D.; 18 below at. Devil’s Lake, N. D.; 8 below at Moorhead, Minn., and 25 below at Winnipeg. SPANISH PRINCESS WEDS ITALIAN DUKE Son of American Woman Marries Royalty. By United Press ROME, Jan. 14.—Princess Beatrice of Spain, elder daughter of former King Alfonso, was married today to Duke Alessandro Torlonia, son of the former Mary Elsie Moore of New York. Former Queen Victoria, the princess’ mother, remained in England. refusing to attend the ceremony because, it was understood, she emphatically disapproved of the marriage of another member of the royal frmily to a non-royal person. Princess Beatrice, who is 25, and Alessandro, who is 23, will leave late today for a honeymoon in the United States. The brilliant marriage ceremony at the Church of Jesus, with Cardinal Seguray Saens, archbishop of Toledo, officiating, was the result of a love match. There were enough royalities at the weding to make it an outstanding one. The King and Queen of Italy, the crown prince and crown princess were present. Chain Store Tax Upheld By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 14. —The West Virginia chain store tax was upheld in a decision today by the Supreme Court.

Nurse, Dragged 110 Feet, Killed by Hit-Run Driver Mrs. Lulu Robertson, 65, Is Third Auto Victim in County This Year; $l3B in Purse Missing. Funeral services were being arranged today for Mrs. Lulu C. Robertson, a nurse, 2440 Central-av, who died instantly Saturday night when she was' struck by a hit-run driver in front of 322 N. East-st and dragged 110 feet.

Her death was the third automobile accident fatality in Marion County this year. Mrs. Robert-

son, who was 65, was attempting to cross the street when

she was struck, according to witnesses. The death-dealing car, a Ford V-8 coupe, did not slacke speed, but raced onward.

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The body was taken to Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary, where services will be held at 2 tomorrow’ afternoon. Mrs. Robertson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Hurley, with whom she lived, and Mrs. Philip Stockfletch, Winslow, and a brother, Alfred Beasley, New Orleans. Mrs. Hurley said today that her mother had with her at the time of the accident a purse containing $l3B. Dr. John E. Wyttenbach, Deputy Coroner, who investigated the fatality, said that no purse had been turned over to him. Ralph M. Lett, 22, of 633 Linwo>Jdav, suffered severe head cuts late yesterday when the automobile in

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Attractive Clothing’ Model, State ‘Surprise* Witness, Testifies She Saw Suspect ‘Shadowing’ Dr. Condon. TWO SCRIPT EXPERTS ADD EVIDENCE Highest-Salaried Handwriting Scientist Engages in Battle of Wits With Defense Counsel Reilly. By United Press FLEMINGTON, N. J., Jan. 14.—Three state witnesses today added the weight of their evidence to identifications of Bruno Richard Hauptmann as the kidnaper and murderer of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. llildegar.de Alexander, a tall and attractive clothing model, declared she saw Hauptmann spying on Dr. John F. Condon in a Bronx railroad station, while Condon was talking to a telegraph operator, shortly after the kidnaping in March, 1932.

BANGS TO ASK RATESCHEDULE Huntington’s Will-o'-Wisp Mayor Proceeds Despite Court Ruling. By Times Special HUNTINGTON, Ind., Jan. 14. Huntington’s phantom Mayor, Clare W. H. Bangs, tomorrow will ask the Public Service Commission to set a rate schedule for the 62 patrons of the municipal electric light plant whose homes were connected (perhaps illegally) during the 11 days of the Mayor’s game of hide-and-seek with process servers for the Northern Indiana Power Co.’s restraining order. * Meanwhile, Mayor Bangs and his supporters and officials of the power company hopefully awaited a ruling from Special Judge David Smith, Ft. Wayne, who took under advisement Saturday the city’s motion to dissolve a restraining order, based on the company’s injunction suit, which forbids the city from furnishing power to its citizens. The power company had charged that the extension of the city service violated its indeterminate permit to supply current to the city and Huntington County. City Attorney Claude Cline argued that since the city plant had been in operation since 1885 it did not come under the 1933 statute which requires a hearing before the Public Service Commission can be constructed or acquired. Both Mayor Bangs and the power company have declared that they will carry the case to the Indiana Supreme Court no matter what Judge Smith’s decision may be. Judge Smith has set no date for his ruling on the motion, but he has indicated that it may be expected in the near future. TUBERCULAR CONVICTS FLEE PENITENTIARY Four Tunnel Way to Freedom From Oklahoma Institution. By United Press M’ALESTER, Okla., Jan. 14. Prison guards and officers were sent to Holdenville and Shawnee early today to search for four tubercular convicts whu tunneled out of the state penitentiary some time last night for the second time in recent months. Two prisoners were reported to have left a commandeered taxicab at Holdenville, and ,he other two were reported at Shawnee.

which he was riding at 10th and Gray-sts was involved in a threeway collision. A piece of broken spring, hurled from an automobile driven by Oscar Kandig, 41, of 1810 E. Washingtonst, smashed a plate glass window in the L. S. Ayres & Cos., yesterday. The car crashed into a safety zone guard at the southwest corner of Meridian and Washington-sts. Mr. Kandig was charged with intoxication, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and with having no driver’s license. His passenger, Haldey Rexroad, 40, of 46 S. State-av, was charged with intoxication. Edgar Browning, 58, of 117 S. Cincinnati-st, was thrown through the windshiled of the car in which he was riding last night and suffered severe head cuts. He was sent to City Hospital. The car, driven by Morrie Allison, 40, of 1419 N. Kealing-av, struck a truck parked in front of 1646 N. Arsenai-av.

HOME EDITION PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marlon County, 3 Cents

Elbridge W. Stein, the state’s second handwriting expert to dissect the ransom notes, testified to his conclusion that they were written by Hauptmann. Albert S. Osborn, the highestpriced handwriting expert in the world, sioutly maintained his conviction that the ransom notes were all the product of the Bronx carpenter's hand, despite a vigorous cross-examination by Edward J. Reilly, chief of defense counsel. Miss Alexander’s testimony came as an electrifying surprise to the trial fans, who had settled down to listen to what they believed would be nothing but repetitious and dull handwriting testimony. The state's first "surprise witness” was subjected to a bitter crossexamination for 20 minutes by the florid-faced defense chief, but she sweetly and firmly insisted upon the truth of her story. Saw Hauptmann in Station Miss Alexander related how she i had gone to the railroad station to ! telephone her mother from a public | booth. She walked to the far side of the writing room, she said, and saw Dr. Condon talking to a telegraph operator. Hayptman, she said, wes about to feet away from Jafsie, watching him intently. After she made her telephone call, she left the station and went to a night school where she was taking a course. 'Jnaer cross-examination she said she had not seen Dr. Condon previously since 1926. She could not remember the exact date of the railroad station scene, but declared it was some time in March of 1932. Suspect Denies Charge Three days after that incident, she said, she saw the man she identified as Hauptmann, walking along Fordham road. Hauptmann turned to a United Press correspondent and said: "I was never in that station. I guessed the lady was looking for a movie contract.” He smiled and guards escorted him to his cell, again with pinioned wrists. Shortly before the luncheon re* cess, Handwriting Expert Stein explained his examination of the ransom notes and the “request” writing done by Hauptmann after his arrest, together with the “acknowledged” handwriting, and announced his firm conviction that Hauptmann /wrote all of it. Jury Inspects Exhibits He presented photographic exhibits similar to those previously submitted by Mr. Osborn, and these were being shown to the jury when the noon recess was taken. The handwriting of the late Isidor Fisch entered the trial today in a defense move to prove that the one-time friend of Hauptmann wrote the notes demanding $50,000 ransom for the return of the baby. Mr. Reilly demanded Mr. Osborn tell whether he had examined any of the late Fisch’s handwriting. A quarrel over possession of I sch’s handwriting then arose between opposing counsel, and the handwriting remained in the custody of the prosecution. “Evidence Is Overwhelming” Three minutes before Mr. Osborn was asked the question, he had closed his testimony on direct examination by declaring: “In my opinion, Bruno Hauptmann wrote the ransom notes. The physical evidence is irresistible, unanswerable and overwhelming.” Mr. Reilly, using a schoolmaster’s pointer, went to the great black-and-white handwriting charts hanging on the wall by the judge’s bench, and carried the expert through, every dot and cross, every letter and every curve, on the magnified samples. He forced Mr. Osborn to admit there were "some differences” in the various notes, but the expert graphologist insisted the differences were slight. - „ Like a Couple of Cronies Mr. Osborn, handwriting expert, and Mr. Reilly got along like a couple of cronies during the cross-ex-amination. There was little of the bitterness that has characterized Mr. Reilly’s previous clashes with state witnesses. “Can you hear me all right,” Mr, (Turn to Page Two).