Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 213, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 January 1935 — Page 1

HAUPTMANN WROTE RANSOM LETTERS, EXPERT DECLARES Lindbergh Kidnaping Suspect Tried Vainly to Disguise Penmanship, Third State Script Ace Claims. JURY IS BORED BY TECHNICALITIES Prosecution to Use Some of Alleged Killer’s Closest Friends in Effort to Send Him to Chair. H'l t nited Press FLEMINGTON, N. J M Jan. 15.—Bruno Richard Hauptmann wrote the Lindbergh ransom notes, but tried vainly to disguise his handwriting, the state’s third penmanship expert, John Tyrrell of Leopold-Loeb fame, declared today. Mr. Tyrrell, who was the Government’s leading handwriting witness in the famous Chicago murder case, backed his conclusions about the authorship of the Lindbergh ransom notes, by an exposition of the difficulties encountered by one who tries to disguise his writing.

He tried to show the jury! that however careful the penman works, little tricks of ex-! pression, or little habits of' forming letters will trip him. ! He pointed to scones of examples in the ransom notes and in the acknowledged Hauptmann handwriting. including automobile license applications and documents written at the request of the police, for th°se betrayals. A jury which had listened already i to the state's ‘ ace" expert. Albert S. Osborn, and to his colleague. Elbridge W. Stein, appeared bored at: times with the lecture, and to be j more interested in Mr. Tyrrell’s con- j elusions than in the reasons for forming them. Mr. Tyrrell dwelled at length upon words which were mis-spelled | both in the ransom notes and in the “request” writing—words like “note” for “not.” “mony” for “money,” and “Ouer” for “our.” Draws Pictures For Jury “But might not an educated man attempt to disguise his writing by misspelling words?" Frederick A. Pope asked on cross-examination. “Not necessarily.” Mr. Tyrrell replied. “He would give himself away in other ways.’ Mr. Tyrrell's performance was a variation of his colleagues' “lectures” of preceding days. Instead of using the black and w r hite charts, he drew pictures for the jury, to, support his belief that the ransom j note writer had tried crudely to dis- : guise his hand, but that after writ- j ing the first note, he had forgotten | the devices he used and produced other variations. “Please don't throw those away.” | Mr Pope said as an attendant rolled up several sheets torn from Mr. Tyrrell's easel. Keprc.diices Handwriting •'They're being faithfully pre- I served for you. Mr. Pope," the prosecution attorney replied. Mr. Tyrrell demonstrated he

could reproduce the handwriting in the ransom notes so closely with his crayon that it could hardly be distinguished from the original. Hauptmann folded his arms during Mr. Tyrrell's lecture, but seemed interested in the intricate reasoning through which the witness was leading the jury. During cross-examination Mr. Pope asked for Tyrrell's crayon to use on the witness' easel. "I'm no expert." Mr. Pope apologized to the witness. “You may be an artist in disguise." Mr. Tyrrell said. Jury Appears Bored Mr. Pope and witness engaged inquiet debate over the formation of certain letters in the ransom and request writings. The jury did not appear particularly impressed by the cross-ex-amination. Several yawned openly. None followed the questioning closely. Before Mr. Tyrrell was turned over to cross-examination, however. Joseph P Laniean, assistant prosecutor. asked him a brief series of quest ions: Q—You have examined all the writings? A—Yes sir. Q —Can you after reading the request writings, the ransom notes, and the auto registration cards, who is the author of them? A—l think so. Brands Hauptmann Author Q —Who is the author? A—Bruno Richard Hauptmann wrote the request writings and the auto registration cards. Bruno Richard Hauptmann likewise was the author of the ransom notes. The chief counsel for the state and defense spent much of the morning out of the courtroom. Atty.Gen. David T. Wilentz turned the questioning over to his assistant. Mr. Lanigan. Edward J. Reilly, chief defense counsel, was suffering from a sore throat and his assistants conducted cross-examination. Just before the noon recess a reporter asked Hauptmann: “Did you write those ransom notes. Bruno?" Shakes Head in Denial He shook his head. • What have you got to say about them?" he was asked “All I say is no. and that's enough.” Hauptmann replied. The atate will make use of some of Hauptmann's closest friends in its ftyht to send him to the electric chair for the murder of the Lindbergh baby, it was disclosed today. Against the background of dullish. (Turn to Page Three)

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PIQUETT FREED. FACES RETRIAL U. S. to Press Charge of Harboring Van Meter, Green Says. By f nited Press CHICAGO. Jan.. 15.—Federal attorneys indicated today they intend to prosecute Louis Piquett. acquitted last night of harboring John Dillinger while serving as the outlaw's attorney, on charges of aiding Homer Van Meter to evade capture. Frankly discouraged by the promptitude with which a jury in Federal Court acquitted the former city prosecutor of charges that he was an ally of Dillinger. rather than his lawyer, the prosecutors said they believed the Van Meter charges of-*, sered a stronger case. Piquett, admitting he met Dillinger often while thousands of midwestern officers searched for him, convinced the jury that he acted only “in the sacred relation of lawyer to client.” The jury reached its verdict in two and a half hours, reporting to Judge William Holly at 10:12 p. m. Five ballots were taken, the first being 8 to 4 for acquittal. Apparently the jurors discredited testimony of Arthur O'Leary, clerk in Piquett's office, and two surgeons who testified that the white-haired lawyer arranged “face lifting” operations for Dillinger and Van Meter, his first lieutenant, to enable them to avoid capture.

All three pleaded guilty to harboring Dillinger and wrre assailed ! by Piquett. making his own closing plea to the jury, as “crooks and double-crossers.” United States Attorney Dwight H. Green announced, even as Piquett's friends created a jubilant bedlam in the courtroom, that “the Government’s not through with Piquett.” "We will proceed to his trial on the indictment of harboring and concealing Homer Van Meter,” Mr. Green said. The evidence in that case will be almost identical with the evidence in this, but Piquett won’t be able to say he acted as a lawyer to his client. He wasn't Van Meter's lawyer." Piquett also is under indictment in Darlington. Wis.. in connection with sale of stock in a lime quarry there. COLD WAVE SNAPPED AS MERCURY RISES Rain or Snow Expected to Follow Balmy Weather of Today. Unexpected warm weather coming j last % night and early today broke up ! the one-dav cold wave. J. H. Armington, local meteorologist, said today in predicting even warmer temperatures tomorrow. At noon today the mercury had risen to 36 degrees. 15 higher than yesterday's mark at the same time. Rain or snow probably will come to Indianapolis tonight or tomorrow. Mr. Armington said.

Phantom Burglar Slain by Oscar of *Harried Hales ’

The gang was all at Hale's Beer Tavern early today, and Oscar Hale, armed to treaty limits, was ready for them. Journeymen bandits, burglars and bomb artists have made this 5320 W. Washington-st inn a target since early last year when Harry, one of the sons of Charles Hale, the proprietor. shot and killed a burglar. A month latfr. bandits held up the place and got S3OO. Last fall a bomber put a pineapple on the Hale stoop and the bomb exploded, kicking in the door and putting a lot of Hale hair on end. Last night, a bandit entered the tavern, pulled a gun on Oscar Hale, and demanded "all the money." Oscar told police he tried to get his gun. but the bandit shot once over his head into the back bar and

2 City Fliers Killed as National Guard Planes Crash in Air

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Lieut. H. H. Wheeler and Lieut. Richard Miller Are Victims. The bodies of two Indianapolis National Guard fliers, who fell to their deaths when two biplanes tipped wings near Murfreesboro. Tenn., last night, were homeward bound by train this afternoon as state and national inquiries into the accident began. Lieut. Henderson H. Wheeler, pilot, 5377 Cornelius-av, who was 27, and Lieut. Richard A. Miller, observer. 6008 Haverford-st. who was 31, are dead. They were returning with the 113th Observation Squadron from the seventh annual all-Ameri-can air maneuvers at Miami, Fla. In the same plane, they were under command of Lieut. Wilbur B. Morgan, 4440 Forest Manor, who was leading them toward Sky Harbor Airport, near Murfreesboro, a city of slightly more than 5000 population. and whose plane crashed with theirs. The planes were off their course, according to Lieut. Morgan. Lieut. Wheeler, he said, pulled his plane along side about 1800 feet in the air, apparently intending to show Lieut. Morgan the true course. Fights Desperately to Land Then the wings tipped. Lieut. Morgan said he pulled his ship away and fought desperately to land his crippled biplane. He accomplished this with no further damage to it or him. Meanwhile, according to Ciark Couch, a farmer, who witnessed the accident. Lieut. Wheeler and Lieut. Miller managed to climb out on top of their plane which was falling rapidly, and pulled their lip cords when the plane was approximately 300 feet from the earth. Their parachutes streamed out back of them. But the distance of fall was too short and the chutes did not open. The plane and the two bodies landed within a 50-foot radius. When he landed his plane miraculously, according to airmen, Lieut. Morgan went to a nearby farm house to phone, but he collapsed on the floor. When he regained consciousness, his arms were so numb he could not use them. Lieut. Matt G. Carpenter arrived this morning at the scene of the accident. Under orders of Adjt. Gen. Elmer F. Straub, he will take depositions and be one member cf state board of inquiry to be completed later. Lieut. Morgan still was sleeping at noon today. Survived by Wife. Son Maj. Gen. Robert H. Tyndall, commander of the 38th division, flew with Lieut. Morgan to Miami, but remained in Florida. Lieut. Morgan was alone in his plane. Lieut. Wheeler is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances Wheeler, member of the Junior League, and daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Hamilton; their 10-months-old son; his mother. Mrs. Altie G. Wheeler, president of the Artificial Ice Cos.; his father. Dr. H. H. Wheeler, Columbia Club; a brother, Gaber Wheeler, Indianapolis. He would have been 28 years old tomorrow. He was vice president in charge of sales of the Artificial Ice and Cold Storage Cos. and a member of the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Lieut. Miller leaves his wife, Mrs. Helene E. Miller, who today was suffering from severe shock over the news, and under care of a physician. He also leaves two children, Dickie, 7. and Joan. 5. and his parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, 3860 Guil-fvrd-av, and a sister. Miss June Miller.

Oscar turned over the money, about *l6. At 6 this morning, the sheriff's office phone rang. “This is Oscar Hale,” a voice said. "I just shot a man dead.” When the deputies arrived the doors were locked, but Oscar let them in. “I was sitting here,” he said. • when the cellar door opened and a m..n stuck his head around it. I let him have it.” There were six bullet holes in the door from Oscar's revolver. The deputies pulled their guns, and flashlights and went down cellar. There was no man. no body, no disturbance. Ages of dust had not been disturbed. The last member of the Hale marauders. deputy sheriffs concluded never had been there. They advised Oscar to get some sleep.

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RACE 100 MILES TO SAVE CHILD Coast Guardsman Push Through Blinding Storm With 111 Girl.. Bn United Pres* NEW BEDFORD. Mass.. Jan. 15. Coast guards raced 100 miles over seas that tossed angrily in a howling snowstorm and bitter cold to aid a little girl named Sally, who is ill. Sally, who is only 5. is the daughter of Charles W. Tilton, a fisherman on bleak Cuttyhunk Island, 18 miles off the mainland. A desolate strip, it is two and a half milfs long, where the futle Lindbergh, ransom hunt was said to have been conducted. For several days Sally has been abed with an ear infection and a severe cold. Only 47 people live on the island and there's no doctor. There is a registered nurse and Sally’s mother called her. Sally didn't rally, and when her temperature reached 104 her father asked Coast Guards to take her ashore. Cuttyhunk guardsmen have a sturdy, motorized surf boat, but it isn't heated. So the cutter Harriet Lane was called from patrol off Provincetown. It reached the island after a rough. 79-mile run, only to find the harbor too shallow to enter. They had to bundle the sick child into Ira Hall's open cat boat, sail out into deep water and transfer her to the cutter in a blinding snowstorm. The Harriet Lane pushed full speed ahead to New Bedford, another 25 miles, and from the wharf Sally was removed by automobile to the home of Anna Rotch, a friend of the family. Dr. Frank M. Rowes operated on the infected ear. treated Sally for incipient Dnuemonia. and said that while her condition is serious, she should pull through. RED LENS TO REPLACE AMBER SIGNAL LIGHTS Safety Board Orders Change After Period of Trial. The Safety Board today decided that the amber light on automatic stop signals will be changed to red in order to reduce accidents. The system has been on trial on several signals and has proved satisfactory, the board reported. The board also recommended there be no left turns for northbound traffic on Delaware-st at 22ndst and 16th-st. and that Emerson-av; be a preferential street at the intersection a Brookville-rd. Times Index Bridge 9 Broun H Crossword Puzzle 17 Curious World n i Editorial 121 Financial 13! Hickman—Theaters 4 Peeler ll Radio 18 Sports 14-15' Woman's Pages £ 9 Peeora Nomination Confirmed Hus nitrd Pmst ALBANY. N. Y„ Jan. 15. The State Senate today unanimously confirmed the nomination of Ferdinand Peeora as a supreme court judge for the first district, New, York Cit*.

THOUSANDS FLEE AFTER VKTORY

ELECTION LAW BILLS PASSED, GO TO M’NUTT Pari-Mutuel Act Offered in House; New Utility Tax Proposed. A swift-moving House of Representatives today adopted and sent to the Governor for his approval two Senate bills smoothing the way for the Second Congressional District special election and adopted a revised tax moratorium measure. The house also received a grist of bills including one establishing a state NRA and another legalizing parimutuel betting on horse races. The Senate was not in session this morning, but was to convene this afternoon. Under suspension of the rules, the lower House adopted two measures previously approved by the Senate which clarify the permanent registration law and statutes relating t,o nominating petitions. Both were recommended by Gov. Paul V. McNutt in his annual message as they apply to the Second District election. Amendments Are Approved The Judiciary A committee approved the amendments to the oldage pension law, increasing benefits to not less than sls nor more than $25 a month and lowering the age limit to 65. Other important new measures introduced today include: 1. Imposing strict penalties for operating autos while intoxicated. 2. Charging private-owned untiities 3 per cent of their gross revenues for the monthly use of streets and highways in cities and towns, which would receive the revenue. 3. Reducing the state gasoline tax 1 cent a gallon. 4. Imposing penalties for damaging road signs erected by the state highway department. 5. Providing prison sentences of one to five years for illegal possession of pistols or revolvers. 6. Providing for metal bodies and non-shatterable glass in school busses. 7. Pensions of not more than S3OO for blind persons. House Is Adjourned After receiving 21 bills, the House adjourned until 10 tomorrow. The Senate was to assemble at 2 for a routine session when it will consider the amended tax moratorium bill, which is expected to be adopted under suspension of the rules and sent to the Governor. The betting bill, sponsored by the Lake county delegation, levies a 1 1 2 per cent tax on betting commissions and would take 10 per cent of parimutuel revenues. A state racing commissioner would administer the law. Another bill to permit parimutuel betting is being prepared for introduction under supervision of the State Department of Agriculture and- a committee representing county and district fair associations. Race Meetings Limited The measure introduced today would leave one-half the revenue from betting in the state treasury, allot 25 per cent to the State Department of Agriculture and distribute the remainder to counties in proportion to the revenue thus raised. Racing meetings would be limited to 60 days in any calendar year and racing would be prohibited on Sundays. Licenses, for which a $25 a day fee would be charged, could be issued only to mile, oval tracks and not more than one license could be issued within a radius of 75 miles of any city of 450,000 population or more. Violation of the law would be declared a felony, punishable by fines ranging from SSOO to SIO,OOO for every day the violation is continued, and courts might, in addition, impose a sentence of one year. Applicants for licenses would be quired to file a bond of $25,000. The measure would not apply to county fairs or the Indiana State ! Fair.

State Recovery Bill Is Introduced; Supplements NRA Code Enforcement

A state recovery act; supplementing the NRA, under which a fourmember commission would be empowered to approve and enforce codes of fair competition for commerce and industry, today was offered in the House of Representatives. The measure, recommended by Gov. Paul V. McNutt to provide cooperation with the national government to induce co-operative action among trade groups, was presented by Rep. John Napier Dyer <D.. Vincinnes). Individuals affected, the AttorneyGeneral and county prosecutors, are empowered to institute suit to restrain violations, for which a fine of not more th*n *SOO or imprisonment of not more than 10 days, are provided. The Attorney General and county prosecutors are given the duty of enforcement. The commission would be empowered to approve codes, after a

•SUCH TRUCK,’ SIGHS FIREMAN—HE WINS HIMSELF A DEMOTION

Clifford Adkins, an Indianapolis Fire Department chauffeur, was granted a strange request today by the Safety Board, that of reduction to First Class Fireman. Mr. Adkins explained in his request that he was tired of being a chauffeur because the driver always had to stand by his truck. Mr. Adkins added that he wanted to fight fires and that he would be willing to be reduced 8 cents a day in pay to be granted that favor. Fireman Joe Maier was promoted to chauffeur in his place.

WORLD COURT BEFORE SENATE ‘Substitute Law for Anarchy,’ Joe Robinson Urges in Debate. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.—American membership in the World Court ‘to substitute law for anarchy in international affairs" was urged upon the Senate this afternoon by Democratic Leader Joseph T. Robinson (Ark.) as debate opened on the resolution for adherence. He conceded, however, that court advocates “in some instances have claimed more advantages to the American public than reasonably can be expected.” “Admitting in the beginning," he said, “that many acute differences between nations will not be submitted to the court for decision, there are still numerous issues arising from time to time which sound policy justifies shall be referred to judicial process for settlement.” Veteran opponents of American membership, led by Senators William E. Borah (R., Idaho) and Hiram Johnson (R„ Cal.), listened intently as Senator Robinson outlined advantages of adhering to the court. Administration leaders planned to permit debate to continue indefinitely. Some predicted a vote before the end of the week. “Adherence to the court involves no entanglement, no abandonment of policy or principle,” Senator Robinson said. “It. demonstrates cooperation in an effort to substitute right and justice for force and terror.” CHILD LABOR STATUS PUZZLES OFFICIALS Way Sought to Bring Matter Before Assembly. The state Administration is pledged to approval of the Federal child labor amendment, which gives Congress authority to regulate labor of minors under 18, but is faced with the problem of how to bring it before the Legislature. There is a question, it is claimed, as to .whether the Indiana General Assembly actually rejected the 10- [ year-old resolution With the lapse of ten years, the document has been | lost and it may be necessary to ob- j tain another copy. , The resolution was indefinitely | postponed in the Senate in 1925, but the House voted only on,a motion to reject it and did not vote on the! resolution itself. The proposed amendment is being sponsored by the League of! Women Voters and other organizations. , Welles Suffers Heart Attack B’t United Press * ! WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.—Sumer Welles, Assistant Secretary of State, who suffered a slight heart attack Saturday, was reported today to ! have passed “a very good night.” He is confined at his Oxon Hill <Md.) estate.

hearing, for which application has been made by trade or industrial associations, provided the proposed codes conform to the corresponding national code of fair competition, and. provided monopolies are not promoted and small enterprises oppressed. An effort to protect the right of labor to organize is written into the state act. Every code of fair competition, the act prorides, shall contain these conditions: 1. That employes shall have the right to organize and bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing and shall be free from interference, restraint or coercion of employers in selecting representatives or in self-organiza-tion. 2. That no employe or applicant for work shall be required as a condition of employment to refrain from joining or assisting the labor organization of Qz, own selection.

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12-HOUR TRIP ACROSS NATION CRACKS MARK Jimmy Doolittle Hurtles Over Continent at Record Speed. By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 15.—Major Jimmy Doolittle came roaring in from the west this morning, snot his 10-passenger transport, plane over lower New York and touched its wheels at Floyd Bennett field for anew trans-continental record of just one minute under 12 hours. The big plane in which Maj. Doo- | little, his wife, Josephine, and Robj ert Adamson flew from Burbank, Cal., raced the early morning sun across New Jersey to clip approximately four minutes and 50 seconds from the record held by Col. Eddie Rickenbacker. It was a thrilling, always uncertain race from the time Maj. Doolittle’s craft got off its course over the Pennsylvania mountains. He appeared at one time to be hopelessly out of the running. Flying at altitudes ranging from 15.000 to 20,000 feet, the noted speed | pilot set a furious pace across the continent, virtually without being sighted and without halting. At sunrise, however, his, radio message indicated that he was doubtful of reaching New York by 8:30 a. m. (eastern standard time), which was necessary to break the record. Then, dramatically, at 7:35 a. m.. came word that he was flying over Cape May. N. J., hurtling on a direct line for sprawling Floyd Bennett field on the south shore of Long Island. He roared on in silence until a few minutes after 8 a. m., when another radio report placed him in the vicinity of Lakehurst, heading for his goal at a 200-mile-an-hour ! clip. The minutes ticked off rapidly. | Hopes for a record were dimming | when the plane shot out of the sky 1 over Floyd Benentt field. Maj. Doolittle dived for the field without delay. The plane shot down with a roar, the thick tires bounced along the runway and the timer's watch registered 8:26 a. m. Maj. Doolittle did not stop, however. He sent the ship up again with her motors throbbing and headed for Newark Airport in New Jersey, where he landed at 8:34 1 2 a. m. Col. Rickenbacker’s record was set at Newark—a mark of 12 hours, 3 minutes and 50 seconds. Doolittle set his mark at Floyd Bennett field which is 17 miles further east, i Maj. Doolittle's flight was in a Vultee transport plane of the type used in passenger service of the j American Air Lines, it was built to accommodate eight passengers and two pilots.

TODAY’S WEATHER

Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 27 10 a. m 36 7 a. m 28 11 a. m 36 8 a. m 30 12 (noon).. 36 9 a. m 33 ’ 1 p. m 37 Tomorrow's sunrise, 7:04 am.; sunset, 4:45 p. m. In the Air Weather conditions at 9 a. m.: Southwest wind. 13 miles an hour; barometric pressure, 30.12 at sea level; temperature, 32; general conditions. high, scattered clouds: ceiling. unlimited; visibility, five miles, hazy. BARBER ENDS HIS LIFE Hangs Himself in Shop on South Side; Despondent Some Time. Martin Overfield, a barber. Hided his life by hanging today ia his barber shop at 1414 S. East-st. Mr. Overfield, who was 67. was said by his widow as having been despondent over ill health. The suicide verdict was reached by Dr. John A. Salb. Deputy Coroner.

3. That employers shall comply with the maximum hours of labor, minimum pay rates and other employment conditions approved by the commission. The state and all political subdivisions are required to inform , prospective bidders on all contracts that no bid will be considered from bidders who fail to supply a certificate with dieir proposal showing full compliance with an approved code of the trade or industry of which the bidder is a member. Effective for two years, the state recovery act would empower the commission to utilize the services of such state and local officials by the President of the United States as the Governor may deem necessary for the administration of the national codes. Power is given the commission to cancel or modify any approved code to maintain conformity to the corresponding national codes. Hr

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SAAR BY NAZIS

Terror-Stricken Enemies of Hitlerism Flock Across French Border. SOCIALISTS STUNNED Amazed at Great Victory for Reich: Holiday Is Called in Basin. By United Press SAARBRUCKEN, Jan. 15. —Thousands of non-Nazis fled from the Saar Territory across the French border today, trembling 1 with fear of possible Hitlerite reprisals following: the overwhelming vote of the Saar populace for reunion with Germany. The flight started last night and touched large numbers today as soon as the result was announced. The totals were announced by the League plebiscite commission as; Registered Voters 539,541 Total Votes Cast 528,005 For German Rule 477,119 For League of Nations Rule 46,513 For French Rule 2,124 Invalid 2,249 That Nazis knew, better than the foreign experts, the temper of the Saar; was proved. Foreign experts conceded that from 60 to 80 per cent of the vote would be for German rule. Approximately 90.05 per cent was for Germany. Within a few minutes of the official announcement, Nazi tracts, printed hours or days before, were distributed in the streets: “A 90 Per Cent Victory/’ Flags Appear in Thousands Flags, banned during the plebiscite period, appeared in scores of thousands, flown from house fronts and carried by individuals. Crowds began milling through the streets, also mad with joy, shouting, “Our slavery ends.” As they walked or ran shouting through the streets, in thick gray fog. lights flared up in the homes of the late sleepers. Men and women in night garments crowded to windows, joined in the shouting and ran to display their Nazi flags. Few persons thought of going to work. It was a general holiday, and Nazi leaders, taking charge, urged that every one spend the day in rejoicing.

Exodus to Reach 50.000 Even in the Sulzback district, where Socialists and Communists had been expected to obtain a majority, there were 1634 votes for status quo, or League rule, and 13632 votes for Germany. The same was true of industrial towns where the Socialist and Communist vote was believed sure to be large. It was Germanj everywhere. The exodus is expected eventually to reach 25.000 to 50.000. It includes Jews, Communists, Socialists and above all, outspoken Nazi opponents and those Germans who fled into the Saar for safety when the Nazis assumed power. - Jewish shops began to be boarded up in Saarbrucken and anti-Nazis walked softly amidst the general tension. No violence occurred, however, Nazis being too occupied with joyous celebration to think of rioting. Supposed Plot Quelled A supposed Socialist plot to start a revolt was quickly suppressed by international authorities and police and troops were everywhere on the alert to keep the peace. Frontier control on the French border was tightened rigidly. France has announced her intention of sheltering and aiding all worthy refugees, but all applicants for admission were reigidly examined to keep out undesirables. Mobile guards, troops, special police and detectives formed almost a solid line alone the 70 miles of the eastern border and all civil papers and medical records were closely scrutinized. After close scrutiny in Saarbrucken itself, where a visa must be obtained from the French Consulate, fleeing Saarlanders were directed to concentration points at border towns, where great halls had been prepared to receive them. Army to Provide Food Rolling kitchens of the French

army are to provide food for those who are destitute and they will be provided with transportation to various parts of France where they can be assimilated, others who have funds or already have transferred their money to France can take care of themselves. Thousands will go to Haute Garonne to farms or to the capital, Toulouse. Others will be directed to the neighboring departments of • Tame, Aude. etc. Some Saarlanders will go to the Nantes district and become Bretons. Others will make new homes in the hinterland of Bordeaux. Leaders of the Socialist-Commun-ist front, astonished by the extent of the Nazi victory, still insisted that they would not leave the Saar. On the contrary, both Max Braun, the Socialist leader, and Frit* Pfordt, the Communist leader, said they would remain and secretly continue to fight Nazism. “I have spent 15 years campaigning.” said Pfordt, ‘and I never saw e campaign so riddled with corruption and bribery. Germany spent at least 20,000 francs ($1,320) tor each vote. We Communists won’t oppose this verdict of violence.” „